Dating through an Arizona summer
What to do on a date when it is too hot to be outside in Arizona: museums, early and late lake walks, and a cool escape to Flagstaff.
Read the guideDating in Arizona
Arizona dating, planned around the sun
When to go, where to go and who is single near you, across the Valley, Tucson and the high country.
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PhoenixAn evening walk among the cactus as the heat drops.TucsonGolden hour among the saguaros.Has its own siteScottsdaleThursday night galleries in Old Town.TempeRent a paddleboard or kayak on Tempe Town Lake.Has its own siteFlagstaffStargazing under some of the darkest skies around.SedonaTake the shuttle to a red rock trailhead.
Date ideas
First dates around Arizona
Ideas our editors checked this month, with the source for each.
A safe first hike in the desert
How to plan an outdoor first date in Arizona that stays safe in the heat: timing, Phoenix trail closures, monsoon flash floods and trailhead shuttles.
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Weekend getaways for Arizona couples
Easy weekend trips for Arizona couples: red rock trails in Sedona, stargazing in Flagstaff and saguaro country around Tucson.
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Where singles meet here
- First Friday in downtown PhoenixOn the first Friday of every month, from 6 to 10 p.m., more than 70 galleries and venues open across Roosevelt Row and Grand Avenue. It is free and all ages, and the light rail stops at Roosevelt/Central Ave.
- Scottsdale ArtWalk on ThursdaysGalleries in Old Town Scottsdale open every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. It is free, and chatting with artists and other visitors comes naturally.
- Music in the GardenThe Desert Botanical Garden runs evening concerts and events in the cooler months, including a ticketed concert series on Nov. 13 and 20. A shared love of music is an easy opener.
What’s on
Coming up
- Late November to early January: Las Noches de las LuminariasThe Desert Botanical Garden lights its paths for Las Noches de las Luminarias from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 27 to 29, and select nights in December through Jan. 3. It is ticketed.
- February to March: Cactus League spring trainingSpring training 2027 begins on Feb. 19, with all 30 teams playing across Arizona's Cactus League and Florida's Grapefruit League. A sunny afternoon game makes an easy date.
- From around July: Monsoon seasonMonsoon storms roll in from around July. Watch them from somewhere safe, and stay away from washes and flooded roads.
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In shortArizona Dating is a dating site and date guide for singles across Arizona, from the Valley and Tucson to Flagstaff and Sedona, with ideas planned around the heat and the seasons. Every photo is checked by a person, members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge, and joining and browsing are free.
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Is it easy to meet people in Phoenix?
It can take effort because the Valley is spread out. Regular events like First Friday and the Scottsdale ArtWalk help, and so does searching for people close to home.
What do couples do in Arizona in the summer?
They go out early or late, spend the hot part of the day indoors, and head north to Flagstaff where it is cooler.