Phoenix events calendar: Things to do 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, various locations in downtown Phoenix
• Second Friday of each month: Sunset Market, downtown Mesa
• Through April 30: Dinosaurs in the Desert, Phoenix Zoo
• Feb. 6-April 4, 2027: Arizona Renaissance Festival, Gold Canyon

Extended seasonal fall/winter events

• Through Nov. 7 (select days): Sanctum of Horror, Superstition Springs Mall parking lot, Mesa
• Through Nov. 14 (select days): Fear Farm Haunted Fairgrounds, 1475 N. McClintock Drive in Tempe
• Through Nov. 7 (select days): TNT & The Crypt, 3801 E. Washington St. in Phoenix
• Nov. 12-Jan. 3: World of Illumination Candy Rush Christmas, Camelback Ranch in Phoenix
• Nov. 13-Jan. 3: World of Illumination Reindeer Road, Tempe Diablo Stadium
• Nov. 18-Jan. 3: Jingle at JW Desert Ridge, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix
• Nov. 20-Dec. 27 (select days): Desert Lights Festival, 14629 W. Peoria Ave. in Surprise
• Nov. 25-Jan. 15: ZooLights, Phoenix Zoo
• Nov. 29-Dec. 20: Merry Main Street, downtown Mesa

November 2026 events

• Nov. 6: Peoria Night Market, Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria
• Nov. 6: Slope Night Market, 509 W. Hatcher Road in Phoenix
• Nov. 6–7: Bluegrass & BBQ Classic, downtown Mesa
• Nov. 6-15: Canal Convergence, Scottsdale Waterfront (Read more)
• Nov. 7: Certified Local Fall Festival, Hance Park in Phoenix
• Nov. 7: Mesa Night Market, AZ International Marketplace Plaza in Mesa
• Nov. 7: Foodie Fest West, Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria
• Nov. 7: Diwali Festival of Lights, Chandler City Hall Courtyard
• Nov. 7: Chandler Celebration of Arbor Day, Folley Memorial Park
• Nov. 7-8: Italian Association of Arizona’s Italian Festival, Scottsdale Civic Center
• Nov. 7-8: Serbfest Phoenix, St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church
• Nov. 7-8: Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival, Kierland Commons in Scottsdale
• Nov. 8: 2nd Sundays on Mill, downtown Tempe
• Nov. 9-15: Joe’s Farm Grill 20th Anniversary, Joe’s Farm Grill in Gilbert
• Nov. 10: U.S. Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble, Scottsdale Civic Center
• Nov. 11: Phoenix Veterans Day Parade, Third Street from McDowell Road to Indian School Road in Phoenix
• Nov. 11: East Valley Veterans Day Parade, Center and First streets in Mesa
• Nov. 11: Tempe Veterans Day Parade, from ASU Gammage through downtown Tempe to Tempe Beach Park
• Nov. 12-15: The Other Art Fair, On Jackson in Phoenix
• Nov. 13-14: Dino’s Git Down car show, State Farm Stadium in Glendale
• Nov. 13-15: Hondo Rodeo Fest, Chase Field (Read more)
• Nov. 14: Tails on the Trails, Phoenix Zoo (Read more)
• Nov. 14: Roosevelt Neighborhood Home Tour, Phoenix
• Nov. 14: Peoria’s 2nd Saturdays, downtown Peoria
• Nov. 14: Margarita Madness, Mark Coronado Park in Surprise
• Nov. 14: Someburros 40th Anniversary Fiesta, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Nov. 14-15: Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival, Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria
• Nov. 19: Sonoran Sunset Concert Series, Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler
• Nov. 20: 3rd Fridays at The PLACE, downtown Tolleson
• Nov. 20–22: Wigwam Holiday Festival of the Arts, Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park
• Nov. 21-22: Phoenix Spartan Trifecta Weekend, Phoenix Raceway in Avondale
• Nov. 22: Desert & Dusk: A Golden Hour Market, Andaz Scottsdale
• Nov. 22: Holiday Tree Lighting, Tempe Marketplace
• Nov. 23: Holiday Tree Lighting, Desert Ridge Marketplace in Phoenix
• Nov. 28: Holiday Tree Lighting, Scottsdale Quarter
• 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
• Dec. 5: Mesa Night Market, AZ International Marketplace Plaza in Mesa
• Dec. 11: Phoestivus, Arizona Center in Phoenix
• Dec. 12: Peoria’s 2nd Saturdays and Holiday Festival, downtown Peoria
• Dec. 12-13: S’edav Va’aki Museum Indian Market, S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix
• Dec. 17: Sonoran Sunset Concert Series, Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler
• Dec. 18: Phoestivus, Arizona Center in Phoenix
• Dec. 18: Peoria Night Market, Centennial Plaza Park in Peoria

January 2027 events

• Jan. 2: Fiesta Bowl Parade, central Phoenix
• Jan. 16: Copper State Beer Festival, Sloan Park in Mesa
• Jan. 21: Sonoran Sunset Concert Series, Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler
• Jan. 22-31: Arizona Car Week, various locations
• Jan. 23-31: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, WestWorld of Scottsdale

February 2027 events

• Feb. 6: Mardi Gras Festival, downtown Chandler
• Feb. 6: Arizona Strong Beer Festival, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
• Feb. 6: WWE Royal Rumble, State Farm Stadium in Glendale (Read more)
• Feb. 18: Sonoran Sunset Concert Series, Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler

March 2027 events

• March 6-7: Hot Wheels Stunt Show, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
• March 16-20: Mecum Auctions Glendale, State Farm Stadium in Glendale
• March 18: Sonoran Sunset Concert Series, Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler
• March 18-21: Scottsdale Art Week, WestWorld of Scottsdale
• March 31-April 4: Arizona Bike Week, WestWorld of Scottsdale

April 2027 events

• April 4: Dancing with the Stars Live, Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix
• April 11: We Them One’s Comedy Tour, Desert Diamond Arena

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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