One of the most eclectic and awe-inspiring festivals Arizona has to offer is the annual Grand Canyon Music Festival. This gathering, funded by the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, features a broad range of world-renowned artists offering classical performances, outreach, and education programs to benefit rural and underprivileged Arizona communities.

There are nearly thirty public parks in Peoria. While the majority of these are less then ten acres in size, Peoria is also home to Lake Pleasant Regional Park, covering over 23,000 acres and offering residents and visitors a great range of outdoor activities to enjoy.