Red, White, & Blue Pass
Expiration: Dec 31st 2026
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary here in Chandler throughout 2026 by signing up for the Red, White, & Blue Pass! This free digital pass features fun activities, programs, exhibits, and events for the community to participate in all year long, accumulate points by checking-in, and redeem prizes.
Included Venues
See locations on an interactive map.
Complete a distance challenge by running or walking 250 laps around the Tumbleweed Recreation Center indoor track in January. Or, take it outside and run/walk 25 miles in Tumbleweed Park. Visit Tumbleweed Recreation Center for your mile tracker card and start your challenge today!
Chandler Aquatics invites you to swim, splash, and move your way through a year of themed challenges — all built around the number 250. Track your progress, earn rewards, and try something new each quarter!
Chandler Aquatics invites you to swim, splash, and move your way through a year of themed challenges — all built around the number 250. Track your progress, earn rewards, and try something new each quarter!
Chandler Aquatics invites you to swim, splash, and move your way through a year of themed challenges — all built around the number 250. Track your progress, earn rewards, and try something new each quarter!
February 7, 2026 - 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Discover the extraordinary American space heritage of Route 66! Historian Kevin Schindler explores the birthplaces of space pioneers, centers of space exploration & discovery, and training grounds for Moon-bound astronauts.
February 12, 2026 - 5:30 pm
Mayor Hartke will highlight Chandler’s numerous accomplishments from the past year and provide insight into key items to come this year.
February 13, 2026 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Celebrate America's 250 birthday with some all-American fun on the pickleball courts! Join us for games and a red, white, and blue rally you won't forget.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the beginnings of America's flag history.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 2 and 3 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 4 and 5 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 6 and 7 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 8 and 9 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 10 and 11 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 12 and 13 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 14 and 15 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 16 and 17 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 18 and 19 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 20 and 21 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 22 and 23 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 24 and 25 in the series.
February 14 – June 8
July 7 – November 5
Discover the journey of America's flag history - flags 26 and 27 in the series.
February 14 to August 31, 2026
Chandler Public Library is partnering with the Arizona State Library on the AZ Read 250 Challenge, encouraging residents of all ages to read 25 books of their choice. The challenge is available at all four Chandler Public Library locations.
March 2, 2026 - 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Discover the many historic presidential sites across America! Travel journalist and Smithsonian Associate Bill Clevlen presents excerpts from his latest book, Presidential Road Trips, including fascinating stories and video highlights.
March 6, 2026 - 9:00 am & 5:00 pm
Swing by Tumbleweed Recreation Center's lobby and grab a patriotic popsicle to celebrate 250 years of America with a sweat treat! Popsicles will be handed out 250 pops at each time, while supplies last!
March 7, 2026 - 7:30 pm
The Concert Band & Soldiers’ Chorus are the oldest and largest of The U.S. Army Field Band’s performing components. The 60-member Concert Band and 29-member Soldiers’ Chorus performs an unparalleled versatility of programming for all to enjoy.
April 19, 2026 - 3:00 pm
Quarteto Nuevo is on their Jazz Road Suite: Western States tour for the America 250 celebration, exploring the connection of jazz to geographical and cultural locations and includes a nine-movement work about each of these US states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming.
May 3, 2026 - 3:00 pm
This all-American composers concert celebrates our nation's Sesquicentennial. The program includes Chris Pilsner's A Light in the Ocean, Gershwin's An American in Paris, Copland's Quiet City, and Omar Thomas' Come Sunday.
Chandler Aquatics invites you to swim, splash, and move your way through a year of themed challenges — all built around the number 250. Track your progress, earn rewards, and try something new each quarter!
July 4, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Celebrate 4th of July and America's 250th birthday in Downtown Chandler. Enjoy live music, yard games, food vendors and more.