wkndMon Oct 12 2026, 10am to 9pmFreeArizona CenterFestival celebrating Indigenous art, music, film and food from Valley creatives and entrepreneurs, in partnership with the Heard Museum, Phoenix Art Museum and Burton Barr Library. Free.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 12pm$28.50Valley Youth TheatreValley Youth Theatre opens its season with the rock musical of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, an action-packed mythical adventure for all ages.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeCuldesac Tempe Apartments & RetailTempe's first wiener dog festival, grown out of a local Weens meetup: dachshund races, eating contests, photo ops and shopping stalls. Free to attend.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all dayDesert Botanical GardenLarger-than-life floral art installations by Graphic Rewilding open at the Garden on October 9, included with garden admission.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 9am to 10pm$17MesaCorn maze, petting zoo, carnival games, pig races, and a ropes course challenge at this family fall festival.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 12 to 10pm$20Arizona State FairgroundsArizona's biggest fall tradition returns with rides, the Coliseum concert series, fair food, livestock, and exhibits.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5 to 8pmFreeidea MuseumFree admission evening at Mesa's children's museum, with hands-on art and design activities for kids.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 9am to 5pm$37.95Phoenix ZooLife-size dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures take over the Zoo this fall, with a fossil dig and educational signage, included with general admission.
Wed Oct 7 2026, 9am to 1pmFreeNorth Phoenix Baptist ChurchWeekly farmers market with 100+ local vendors, produce, artisan foods, and food trucks at North Phoenix Baptist Church.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 10am to 1pmFreeScottsdaleMillions of bubbles, live bubble entertainment, hands-on bubble science stations, a foam zone, and take-home crafts.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 8am to 1pmFreePhoenixSaturday market with local produce, meats, breads, and handcrafted goods in downtown Phoenix.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 8am to 12pmFreeChandlerOver 100 vendors with local produce, farm-fresh eggs, baked goods, and artisan foods at Chandler-Gilbert Community College.
Sat Oct 3 2026, 7:15 to 10:15amWickenburgDocent-led walk through one of Arizona's premier birding locations to spot resident and migrant birds; registration required, limit 10.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 7pmPhoenixHometown jangle-rock heroes play the Coliseum; every concert ticket includes fair admission.
Fri Oct 2 2026, 5 to 9pmFreePhoenixThe museum opens free on the first Friday of each month, with 300+ hands-on exhibits designed for kids under 10.
Thu Oct 1 2026, 7:15 to 9:15amWickenburgIntro to birding with a park ranger at one of Arizona's premier birding spots; registration required, limit 12.
Sun Sep 27 2026, 2:30pm$23PhoenixMexican Winter League baseball with live music, mascots, and Sonoran hot dogs in a festive, family-friendly ballpark atmosphere.
Sun Sep 27 2026, all dayQueen CreekFamily-friendly garlic festival with cooking demos, tractor tours, live music, and a garlic-inspired menu at the Olive Mill estate.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 7pmPhoenixStars from Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock perform fan-favorite songs in an all-new arena concert.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10amPhoenixPhoenix tradition celebrating Hatch green chile with chile-inspired dishes and seasonal flavors.
Sat Sep 26 2026, all dayPhoenixSelf-paced flashlight tours through the desert night, with night-blooming flowers and wildlife on the trails.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 5 to 11pmFreeChandlerFree-admission Mid-Autumn celebration with cultural performances, lanterns, and food vendors.
Sat Sep 26 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeScottsdaleFree family festival with action heroes, a 300-foot zipline, carnival games, face painting, live entertainment, and raffle prizes.
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