Phoenix events calendar: Things to do around Valley this weekend and beyond

If you’re looking for things to do in the Valley, you’re in the right place. Our metro Phoenix events calendar keeps you up to date on the wide variety of festivals and other activities across the region.

(Looking for concerts? Check out our calendar of the Valley’s biggest shows here.)

Long-term metro Phoenix events

• First Friday of each month: First Friday Art Walk, downtown Phoenix (Read more)
• Saturdays through September: Desert West Night Market, Peoria Sports Complex
• Oct. 1-Nov. 1 (Thursdays-Sundays): 2026 Arizona State Fair, Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix (Read more)

Fall/winter seasonal events

• Sept. 25-Nov. 1: Dark Harvest, 2219 N. 99th Ave. in Phoenix
• Nov. 18-Jan. 3: Jingle at JW Desert Ridge, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix

August 2026 events

• Aug. 22-23: Gathering of the Ghouls, Mesa Convention Center
• Aug. 29: Family Field Day Frenzy, Chase Field in Phoenix
• Aug. 30: DivaCon, Vybe Event Center in Chandler

September 2026 events

• Sept. 3-5: Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, WestWorld of Scottsdale
• Sept. 5: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Sept. 12: Chandler Contigo – Dia De Fiesta: El Grito ¡Viva México! Celebration, Dr. AJ Chandler Park in Chandler
• Sept. 12: Noche UFC, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
• Sept. 18-19: Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, Mesa Convention Center
• Sept. 24: Ballet Under the Stars, Fountain Park in Fountain Hills
• Sept. 25: Ballet Under the Stars, Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater in Goodyear
• Sept. 25-27: Foodieland, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale
• Sept. 26: Ballet Under the Stars, Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix
• Sept. 26: Brewsology Beer Fest, Arizona Science Center in Phoenix

October 2026 events

• Oct. 1: Ballet Under the Stars, Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park in Glendale
• Oct. 2: Ballet Under the Stars, Tumbleweed Park in Chandler
• Oct. 2-4: Maricopa County Home & Garden Show, WestWorld of Scottsdale
• Oct. 3: Ballet Under the Stars, Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria
• Oct. 9-11: Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest, Tempe Town Lake
• Oct. 16-18: Original Phoenix Greek Festival, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Phoenix
• Oct. 17: Larsen Art Auction, Larsen Gallery in Scottsdale
• Oct. 17-18: Arizona Taco Fest, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Oct. 22-24: Fall Fiesta for El Mirage’s 75th Anniversary, Bill Gentry Park in El Mirage
• Oct. 23-25: Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Oct. 31: Sip, Savor, Shop by A Taste of AZ, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale

November 2026 events

• Nov. 6–15: Canal Convergence, Scottsdale Waterfront
• Nov. 13-15: Hondo Rodeo Fest, Chase Field (Read more)
• Nov. 14: Roosevelt Neighborhood Home Tour, Phoenix
• Nov. 21-22: Phoenix Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale
• Nov. 28-29: Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show, Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix

December 2026 events

• Dec. 4-6: Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts, downtown Tempe

May 2027 events

• May 20-23: 2027 PBR World Finals Championship, Desert Diamond Arena

If you have an event for the calendar, submit it to kstone@bonneville.com.

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