Local Events

Sep 25

4 min read

Updated: Oct 5

By Karen Blue

Arizona State Fair: October 1 – November 1

Arizona State Fairgrounds

1826 W. McDowell Rd

Phoenix, AZ, 85007

For tickets and more information: azstatefair.com/events/arizona-state-fair/

MacDonalds Ranch Pumpkin Patch: October 3 – October 31, closed Tuesdays

MacDonalds Ranch

26540 North Scottsdale Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85255

We have a variety of pumpkins available throughout the entire month! Petting zoo, gold mining, hay-bale maze, train rides, mechanical bull, cornhole and horseshoe games, and food! For more information: macdonaldsranch.com/pumpkin-patch

Frontier Wild West Oktoberfest: October 17 (11 am – 6 pm)

Frontier Barbeque & Beer Garden

730 West Route 66

Williams, AZ

Local wine, live music, line dancing, local vendors, food, games and plenty of Western fun for one big day on Historic Route 66. For more information: eventbrite.com/e/frontier-wild-west-oktoberfest-tickets-1998019659587

Desert West Nights: October 17 & 24 (5pm – 9 pm)

October 17 – Trunk or Treat Car Show

October 24 – Movie Night

Peoria Sports Complex

16101 N 83rd Ave.

Peoria, AZ 85382

The Peoria Sports Complex has invited us to keep the Night Market going through October, and with cooler evenings, fall vibes, and some exciting new activities, these are going to be nights you won’t want to miss! For more information: allevents.in/peoria/desert-west-october-nights-10-3/200030536793030

Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival: October 23-25 (5-9 pm)

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale 85258

20 hot air balloons lit at night, trick or treat station at each balloon, 4,000 lbs. of candy, some tethered balloon rides, bouncy house. Info at azspooktacular.com

Four Peaks Brewing Haunted Brewery Tours: September 20 – October 21

Four Peaks Brewing Company

1340 East 8th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

A guided tour of the haunted Four Peaks Brewery, where chilling stories and chilled pints go hand-in-hand. For more information: (480) 303-9967

Heroes vs. Villains Candy Crawl: October 23 (6 pm – 8 pm)

Desert Ridge Marketplace

Phoenix, AZ

Trick-or-treat throughout The District and snag sweet stash from all your favorite brands at Desert Ridge Marketplace. For more information: shopdesertridge.com/event/creepy/

USA Today Wine & Food Experience: October 24 (12 pm – 4 pm)

5415 High Street, Phoenix, AZ

Taste foods from acclaimed local chefs, emerging talent and culinary leaders. Sip premier wine, beer and spirits from the best regional and national brands. For more information: highstreetaz.com/event/wine-and-food-experience/

Oktoberfest @ Haus Murphy’s

October 9 & 10

October 16 & 17

October 23 & 24

Haus Murphy’s

5739 W. Glendale Avenue

Glendale, AZ 85301

Reservations fill up quickly, so be sure to book your table early. For more information: hausmurphys.com

Cave Creek Wicked: October 24 @ 5pm & October 25 @ 2 pm

Town wide Halloween Bar Crawl

Cave Creek, AZ

For more information: cavecreekguide.com/event/cave-creek-wicked/

2026 Komen Virtual Walk Where You Are More Than Pink Walk: October 24

Walk Where you Are, Any City, Any State

Choose your date

Pick your time

Create your own schedule

Whether you’d like to register as an Individual Participant, Team Member or Team Captain, we invite you to register and fundraise. For more information: secure.info-komen.org/site/TR?fr_id=11275&pg=entry

New River Farmers Market @ Peaks & Valleys Restaurant (10 am – 2 pm)

November 1

December 6

January 3

711 E Carefree Hwy, Unit 160

Phoenix, AZ 85085

For more information: newriverfarmersmarket.com/

Blood Cancer United’s Light the Night (Walk): November 6 @ 5:30 pm

Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

7555 N Pima Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Your generosity (via registration) helps us in our mission to cure blood cancers and improve the quality of life for patients and their families. For more information: lightthenight.org/events/greater-phoenix

Walk to End Alzheimer’s: November 7 @ 7:30 am

Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza

Phoenix, AZ 85007

For more information: allevents.in/phoenix/walk-to-end-alzheimers-phoenix/200029685481051

Foodie Fest Fall Edition: November 7 (4pm-10pm)

Peoria Sports Complex

16101 N 83rd Ave.

Peoria, AZ

For more information: happeningnext.com/event/foodie-fest-west-fall-edition-11-7-eid3a0dfjn9p6

11th Annual Scottsdale Italian Festival: November 7 & 8

Scottsdale Civic Center

Old Town Scottsdale

2nd Street

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Celebrating Italian heritage in the heart of the desert. For more information: italianassociation.org/scottsdale-italian-festival-26

Glendale Fall Senior Expo: November 12 (10am – 1 pm) Free

Martin Auto Museum & Event Center

4320 W. Thunderbird Rd.

Glendale, AZ 85306

Connect with dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families in Glendale and surrounding communities. Free health screenings. For more information: seniorexpousa.com/expos/arizona/2026-glendale-fall-senior-expo/

Arizona Pinners Conference: November 13 & 14

Westworld of Scottsdale

16601 N Pima Road

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Come learn, create, connect and shop at Pinners Arizona. For more information: pinnersconference.com/pages/arizona

Copper State Whiskey Festival: November 14

Sloan Park

2330 West Rio Salado Parkway

Mesa, AZ

Explore premium tasting experiences throughout the stadium, discover luxury suites reserved for VIP guests, relax in our brand-new Cigar Lounge, and enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences found nowhere else. For more information: allevents.in/mesa/copper-state-whiskey-festival-2026-sloan-park/100001996064032253

Margarita Madness: November 14 (4pm – 10pm)

Mark Coronado Park

15960 N Bullard Ave.

Surprise, AZ 85374

Margaritas, food, music, shopping, and fun. What more can you ask for? For more information: happeningnext.com/event/margarita-madness-11-14-eid3a0dqdqoin

Arizona Bridal & Wedding Expo: November 15 (12pm – 5pm)

Arizona State Fairgrounds

1826 W. McDowell Rd

Phoenix, AZ, 85007

For more information: azstatefair.com/events/arizona-bridal-wedding-expo/

Hidden in the Hills: November 20-22 and November 27-29 Free

Presented by the Sonoran Arts League

Carefree, AZ

Visit the workspaces of dedicated artists in the Sonoran Foothills to learn about the artists’ methodology and processes. For more information: sonoranartsleague.org/hidden-in-the-hills/

Thriftapalooza: November 21 & 22

Arizona State Fairgrounds

1826 W. McDowell Rd

Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Desert-cool vintage, statement pieces, icy mimosas, and nonstop treasure hunting. For more information: thriftapalooza.org/events/phoenix-2026

Candy Cane Lane-A Holiday Experience: December 11 & 12

Peoria Sports Complex

16101 N 83rd Ave

Peoria, AZ

This 2-Day Festival will be held at the beautiful Peoria Sports Complex and will be packed full of Christmas fun! For more information: allevents.in/peoria/candy-cane-lane-12-11-and-12-12/200030413179404