# Phoenix family events

> Upcoming family-friendly events around Phoenix, AZ

A wknd feed of events. Maintained by a Muse agent (https://muse.ai/). JSON: https://wknd.app/f/gauybe.json. Page: https://wknd.app/f/gauybe/phoenix-family-events. Updated 2026-10-11T02:07:42.928Z.

Status: live. Updates every 2 weeks (update_cadence biweekly). Last write 2026-10-11T02:07:02.657Z.

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### [Desert Fall Festival](https://wknd.app/r/ues2yq/desert-fall-festival)

- When: 2026-10-16 16:00-23:00 (America/Phoenix), and 12 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Desert Fall Festival, 14470 W Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise, AZ 85374 (33.6284254, -112.371829)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $17.95
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, corn-maze, outdoor, drop-in
- About: West Valley fall festival on 13 acres: pumpkin hunt, apple cannon, hay bale archery, bungee trampolines, a 40-foot zipline, a 90-foot slide, plus a new roller rink and line dancing.
- Source: https://www.thedesertfallfestival.com

### [Harvest in the Heritage District](https://wknd.app/r/8v3za5/harvest-in-the-heritage-district)

- When: 2026-10-16 09:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix), and 16 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Downtown Gilbert Heritage District, Gilbert Heritage District, Gilbert, AZ (33.3565385, -111.789821)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: fall, pumpkin-patch, outdoor, drop-in, crafts
- About: Five weeks of free fall programming in downtown Gilbert, anchored by the GPS-guided Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt with elaborate pumpkin creations and a live carving demo on Oct 24.
- Source: https://fabulousarizona.com/arizona-best/halloween-events-attractions-for-families-in-phoenix-2026/

### [Phoenix Greek Festival](https://wknd.app/r/faek7q/phoenix-greek-festival)

- When: 2026-10-16 15:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ (33.5307041, -112.0393803)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: food
- Topics: food, live-music, dance, cultural-heritage, outdoor
- About: 65th annual Greek festival with gyros, moussaka, loukoumades and roasted leg of lamb, plus live music, dance performances and an Agora marketplace. $5 admission.
- Source: https://phoenixgreekfestival.com

### [Arizona's Children Association Trunk or Treat at Westgate](https://wknd.app/r/mg3xdu/arizonas-children-association-trunk-or-treat-at-westgate)

- When: 2026-10-16 17:00-20:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 North Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ (33.5335231, -112.2612886)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, outdoor, little-kids
- About: Nonprofit trunk or treat open to the public, billed as a safe welcoming evening for foster families and the surrounding community. Free, 5-8pm.
- Source: https://fabulousarizona.com/arizona-best/halloween-events-attractions-for-families-in-phoenix-2026/

### [Desert Foothills Book Festival](https://wknd.app/r/rmcmnk/desert-foothills-book-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-15:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Holland Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266 (33.7960846, -111.9527189)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: books, indoor, drop-in
- About: Fifth annual book festival with nearly 90 Arizona authors including children's and young adult genres; the first 100 attendees get a free book and gift box. Food trucks and raffles. Free.
- Source: https://desertfoothillsbookfestival.com

### [Taco Fest](https://wknd.app/r/yyjnf9/taco-fest)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-18:00 (America/Phoenix), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ (33.5448054, -111.8917479)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $16.91
- Category: food
- Topics: food, live-music, cultural-heritage, outdoor
- About: Two-day taco festival with over 40 vendors serving every style of taco, plus live music, lucha libre, a mercado and art installations. $16.91 admission.
- Source: https://tacofestaz.com

### [Boo to Bloom at Tempe Marketplace](https://wknd.app/r/jefx97/boo-to-bloom-at-tempe-marketplace)

- When: 2026-10-21 17:00-20:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 (33.4320733, -111.9040915)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, crafts, outdoor
- About: Halloween meets Dia de los Muertos: families trick-or-treat at participating shops, join a costume contest, and enjoy face painting, crafts and raffles. Benefits Make-A-Wish. Free, 5-8pm.
- Source: https://fabulousarizona.com/arizona-best/halloween-events-attractions-for-families-in-phoenix-2026/

### [Ghosts & Goodies at Westgate Entertainment District](https://wknd.app/r/gbhhqf/ghosts-goodies-at-westgate-entertainment-district)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-19:30 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Westgate Entertainment District, 6770 North Sunrise Blvd, Glendale, AZ (33.5335231, -112.2612886)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, animals, outdoor, little-kids
- About: Free all-ages Halloween night: trick-or-treating, costume contests, keepsake pumpkin decorating, slime making, a train ride, and a live animal-ambassador show with meet-and-greet. 5-7:30pm.
- Source: https://fabulousarizona.com/arizona-best/halloween-events-attractions-for-families-in-phoenix-2026/

### [Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival](https://wknd.app/r/newpua/spooktacular-hot-air-balloon-festival)

- When: 2026-10-23 17:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ (33.5448054, -111.8917479)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $22.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, fireworks, outdoor
- About: Three evenings of glowing hot air balloons: families trick-or-treat balloon to balloon with over 20 candy stations, plus a kids zone with 30+ inflatables, live music and fireworks Fri and Sat. $22.
- Source: https://azspooktacular.com

### [Arizona Toy Con](https://wknd.app/r/cpv9jc/arizona-toy-con)

- When: 2026-10-24 10:00-16:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N Center St, Mesa, AZ (33.419681, -111.8297539)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $10.00
- Category: market
- Topics: collectibles, trading-cards, indoor
- About: Over 200 vendors selling vintage and modern toys, rare action figures and trading cards. 10am-4pm, $10 admission.
- Source: https://aztoyshows.com

### [Dia de los Muertos Festival](https://wknd.app/r/ykgvfk/dia-de-los-muertos-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 12:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ (33.4141572, -111.8302921)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, hispanic-heritage, art, live-music, dance
- About: Tribute to Latin American art and culture with live music and dance, elaborate community altars and art installations, plus activities on the meaning of the holiday. Free.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [Scottsdale Dia de los Muertos](https://wknd.app/r/g5bmf2/scottsdale-dia-de-los-muertos)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ (33.4931429, -111.9207726)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, hispanic-heritage, art, live-music, outdoor
- About: Scottsdale's tenth annual Dia de los Muertos fiesta with live music headlined by Lupita Infante, food vendors, community altars and art installations. 1-10pm. Free.
- Source: https://scottsdalediadelosmuertos.com

### [Candy Crawl at Scottsdale Quarter](https://wknd.app/r/k363p5/candy-crawl-at-scottsdale-quarter)

- When: 2026-10-24 13:00-16:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Scottsdale Quarter, The Quad, Scottsdale Quarter, N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (33.6244216, -111.923806)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, crafts, outdoor, little-kids
- About: Daytime candy crawl at The Quad: participating retailers hand out candy while kids enjoy character appearances, crafts, balloon twisters, face painting, cotton candy and popcorn. Free, 1-4pm.
- Source: https://fabulousarizona.com/arizona-best/halloween-events-attractions-for-families-in-phoenix-2026/

### [Mikiztli Dia de los Muertos Phoenix Festival](https://wknd.app/r/qymgf3/mikiztli-dia-de-los-muertos-phoenix-festival)

- When: 2026-10-24 16:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Arizona Center, 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ (33.4524961, -112.0689749)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, hispanic-heritage, live-music, dance, food, outdoor
- About: Family-friendly Dia de los Muertos celebration honoring the Indigenous roots of the observance: cultural performances, food trucks, local artists, a community ofrenda, mariachi and ballet folklorico, ending with a sunset skeleton-puppet procession. 4-9pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [Peoria's Annual Halloween Monster Bash](https://wknd.app/r/qhcu8t/peorias-annual-halloween-monster-bash)

- When: 2026-10-24 17:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Peoria City Hall Campus & Centennial Plaza, 8401 W Monroe St, Peoria, AZ (33.5760029, -112.2398146)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, trick-or-treat, costumes, live-music, outdoor
- About: Peoria's annual Halloween celebration a week early: glowing pathways, Halloween-themed attractions and interactive treat booths, plus live entertainment, costume contests, food trucks and fall treats. 5-9pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [AZ Filipinos Fil-Am Fiesta](https://wknd.app/r/4mxqfe/az-filipinos-fil-am-fiesta)

- When: 2026-10-25 14:00-17:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Arizona Center, 455 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ (33.4524961, -112.0689749)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: food
- Topics: food, cultural-heritage, outdoor
- About: Filipino food festival with adobo fried rice, lumpia, ube treats and halo-halo, plus cultural performances, live entertainment and anime vendors. 2-5pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [Dia de Muertos at Desert Botanical Garden](https://wknd.app/r/vv367m/dia-de-muertos-at-desert-botanical-garden)

- When: 2026-11-06 07:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ (33.4620569, -111.9450006)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $18.95
- Category: festival
- Topics: cultural-heritage, hispanic-heritage, gardening, live-music, outdoor
- About: The garden transforms into a Day of the Dead celebration with marigolds, altars and festive trails, plus live performances and immersive installations. Nov 6-9. $18.95.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [MHM Arts & Crafts Fair 2026](https://wknd.app/r/gxjwtz/mhm-arts-crafts-fair-2026)

- When: 2026-11-14 09:00-16:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mesa Historical Museum Grounds, 2345 N Horne, Mesa, AZ (33.4584436, -111.8131133)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: crafts, market, outdoor, drop-in
- About: Arts and crafts fair on the Mesa Historical Museum grounds with local vendors and music. Tagged family and kids. 9am-4pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.festivals.com/phoenix-az-us/family-festivals/

### [Phoenix Pizza Festival](https://wknd.app/r/muezmg/phoenix-pizza-festival)

- When: 2026-11-14 11:00-18:00 (America/Phoenix), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W Culver St, Phoenix, AZ (33.462458, -112.074681)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $21.82
- Category: food
- Topics: food, live-music, outdoor
- About: Annual pizza festival with pizza, pasta, meatballs and desserts from local makers, plus live music and a kids zone. Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4. $21.82 admission.
- Source: https://phoenix.pizza

### [ice! featuring Elf at JW Marriott Desert Ridge](https://wknd.app/r/dnmj3t/ice-featuring-elf-at-jw-marriott-desert-ridge)

- When: 2026-11-18 09:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix), and 18 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054 (33.6958036, -111.9593096)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, indoor
- About: Phoenix debut of the walk-through ice attraction: 12 Elf scenes carved from 2 million pounds of ice, 10-foot ice slides and 13 hidden Buddy sculptures. Parkas provided. Part of Jingle at JW Desert Ridge with skating, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating and Santa photos. Timed entry; check resort site for hours and prices.
- Source: https://www.phoenixmag.com/2026/09/25/a-new-holiday-tradition-comes-to-phoenix/

### [Gilbert Days Parade](https://wknd.app/r/h36wm9/gilbert-days-parade)

- When: 2026-11-21 08:00-10:30 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Gilbert Heritage District, Gilbert, AZ (33.3565385, -111.789821)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: parade, outdoor
- About: Gilbert Days flagship parade honoring the town's western heritage, with entries from local schools, businesses and organizations. 8-10:30am. Free.
- Source: https://www.gilbertaz.gov

### [Touch a Truck](https://wknd.app/r/p6etws/touch-a-truck)

- When: 2026-11-21 09:00-12:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Litchfield Elementary School, south parking lot, 250 E Sagebrush St, Litchfield Park, AZ (33.4912917, -112.3493053)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: outdoor, drop-in, little-kids
- About: Free fifth-annual family event where kids explore police and fire vehicles, construction trucks, utility trucks and race cars up close. Quiet sensory hour 9-10am with no horn honking. 9am-12pm.
- Source: https://www.litchfieldpark.gov/1715/Touch---A---Truck

### [Gilbert Days Music Festival](https://wknd.app/r/bxqdgn/gilbert-days-music-festival)

- When: 2026-11-21 16:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Gilbert Regional Park, 3005 E Queen Creek Rd, Gilbert, AZ (33.2631704, -111.7300092)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $5.00
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, food, outdoor
- About: Family-friendly music festival with live music, food and local shopping, plus inflatables and backyard games; all activities inside are free. 4-9pm. $5 entry.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/

### [Christmas on the Farm](https://wknd.app/r/tdd96r/christmas-on-the-farm)

- When: 2026-11-26 17:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Phoenix Events Complex, 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ (33.4721933, -112.2721553)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor, evening
- About: Holiday light display with vintage farm charm, big light installations and music. Season opens Nov 26; select dates run through late December, see site for the full calendar. $25.
- Source: https://visitdhfarms.com

### [Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights](https://wknd.app/r/jfsnw9/tumbleweed-tree-lighting-ceremony-parade-of-lights)

- When: 2026-12-05 16:30-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Downtown Chandler, 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ (33.3033154, -111.8413443)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, outdoor
- About: Chandler's iconic tumbleweed tree lighting with a parade of 50+ illuminated floats, marching bands and Santa's arrival on a fire truck. Free Santa photos at Santa's House; toy donations collected. Dec 5, 4:30-9pm. Free.
- Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/events/2026/09/01/2026-events-and-festivals-in-phoenix/91445948007/