Life in Globe, Arizona
Globe sits at about 3,500 feet in the foothills of the Pinal Mountains, cooler than the desert floor, surrounded by high country trails, lakes, and forest.
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Globe is the Gila County seat, about 90 minutes east of Phoenix on US 60, at the foot of the Pinal Mountains.
Upcoming events
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Globe Halloween Downtown Block Party
Downtown Globe
A community Halloween block party with trick or treating.
Source: Globe Miami Chamber of CommerceFriday, November 13, 2026
2nd Friday: Amelia Earhart and Her Cousin
Globe
Nancy Earhart Burt shares the life story of her cousin Amelia Earhart.
Source: Globe Miami Chamber of CommerceTuesday, November 17, 2026
Tucson Symphony Percussion Quartet
High Desert Middle School Auditorium, Globe
An evening of marimba, xylophone and percussion music.
Source: Globe Miami Chamber of CommerceMonday, November 23, 2026
Wild Swans' Irish Christmas
High Desert Middle School Auditorium, Globe
A holiday concert of traditional Irish Christmas melodies.
Source: Globe Miami Chamber of CommerceMonday, January 25, 2027
Crawdaddio
High Desert Middle School Auditorium, Globe
Mardi Gras spirit and the Zydeco beat of the bayou.
Source: Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce
Dates can change. Confirm with the organizer. More official calendars:
Local Sales and Community Finds
No approved current sales right now.
Events & festivals
Globe's calendar includes the Apache Jii Festival each October, the Historic Downtown Home Tour, First Friday downtown events, and seasonal parades. Dates change year to year, check the Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce for the current schedule.
Globe Miami Chamber of CommerceLocal news
Local news for Globe and Gila County is covered by the Arizona Silver Belt, publishing since 1878.
Arizona Silver BeltMining heritage & economy
Globe was founded on silver in the 1870s and built on copper. Mining still anchors the local economy, with major operations in the Globe Miami district. The Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and the Gila County Historical Museum tell the longer story of this land.
Jobs & employment
Major employers in the Globe area include mining operations, Gila County government, the Globe Unified School District, and regional healthcare. For current openings, check employer sites and Arizona@Work directly, listings change daily and we don't repost them here.
Schools & sports
Globe High School Tigers athletics are a community fixture, football under the lights, basketball, baseball, and more. Schedules are posted by the Globe Unified School District each season.
Globe Unified School DistrictSafety resources
Emergencies: call 911. For non emergencies, use the official City of Globe and Gila County websites for current department contacts. See our Report an Issue page for how to reach park management about on site concerns.
Report an issue at the park