Fall Arizona Festivals
Arizona has a wide variety of fall festivals in 2024. Our events calendar for September, October and November has things to do in Arizona including Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Our list includes festivals celebrating the local harvest, food, music, beer, Oktoberfest and more.
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2024 Festivals
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festivals - Scottsdale, AZ - Aug 29 to Aug 31, 2024
Find a variety of sewing, quilting, needle and craft supply exhibits, plus make n’ takes and door prizes.
Saboten Con - Phoenix, AZ - Aug 30 to Sep 2, 2024
Saboten Con is an American anime convention held in Phoenix, Arizona and organized by Monkey Paw Entertainment. The convention is held on Labor Day weekend and lasts for 4 days (Fri-Mon). It is currently hosted at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix. Saboten Con is the largest anime convention in Arizona with attendance reaching over 13,000 for the 2018 event
Coconino County Fair - Flagstaff, AZ - Aug 30 to Sep 2, 2024
Held Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy entertainers and musicians, carnival rides, livestock exhibits, vendor, food, and lots of family type fun. Since its establishment in 1949, the Coconino County Fair has promoted community involvement and interest in agriculture, horticulture, livestock, household arts, and diverse traditions. This is accomplished by providing an educational and entertaining experience in a family-friendly environment that encourages the public to showcase their accomplishments in agriculture and other areas.
Showdown in Tombstone - Tombstone, AZ - Aug 31 to Sep 1, 2024
Features free street entertainment, costume contest, parade, dance, raffles, and reenactments.
Taylor Sweet Corn Festival - Taylor, AZ - Aug 31, 2024
It celebrates the primary crop of local farmers with a parade, fireworks, horseless rodeo, arts & crafts, entertainment, kids activities, and of course sweet corn!
Lumberjack Games and Fall Festival - Heber-Overgaard, AZ - Aug 31, 2024
Lumberjack games, and or enter in the games. Art – craft and food vendors, beer garden and music in the park
Cars and Bikes on Arizona Street - Bisbee, AZ - Aug 31, 2024
Lots of cars and bikes, food to eat, and music/fun.
Blues in Bisbee - Old Bisbee, AZ - Sep 7, 2024
Features live blues from different bands Saturday. Food and beverages will be available. Held in Old Bisbee.
Mohave County Fair - Kingman, AZ - Sep 12 to Sep 15, 2024
Come and join in on the fun and excitement at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. A countywide fair livestock & crafts exhibits, live entertainment, tons of vendors, carnival and much more!
Galaxy Dancespot Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Sep 12 to Sep 14, 2024
A ballroom dance competition held annually in September at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa
Sierra Vista Oktoberfest - Sierra Vista, AZ - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
Get ready for Sierra Vista’s favorite fall festival! Live entertainment will enthrall you at Der Biergarten, while the whole family can enjoy a carnival in the park. Food vendors will offer delicious cuisine, including a taste of Germany. And local art and crafts will be on sale in the kuns und handwerk strasse (arts and handwork street).
Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival - Flagstaff, AZ - Sep 13 to Sep 15, 2024
Three days of music, jamming, camping, workshops, community dancing, kids activities and more.
Latino Pride Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Sep 14, 2024
Latino Pride Alliance invites you to join thousand of LGBTQ Latinos and allies in celebrating the culture and the traditions of the Latino community
Lumberyard Brewery Oktoberfest - Flagstaff, AZ - Sep 14, 2024
Beer, music, food and contests with 100% of proceeds going to charity!
Ales on the Rails - Clarkdale, AZ - Sep 17 to Oct 31, 2024
The Oktoberfest-style brews are produced in Arizona breweries. Beers may then be purchased during the railroad’s Fall Colors Tour, along with Verde Canyon Railroad’s own private-label beers from Sedona’s Oak Creek Brewing Company. $10 logo beer glass comes with five beer tastings. An optional lunch for $11 of grilled sausages, special-recipe potato salad and hot pretzels served with a variety of gourmet cheeses perfect for dipping.
Campbell Regatta - Lake Havasu City, AZ - Sep 20 to Sep 22, 2024
A fun filled weekend on the water at Lake Havasu. One of its premier boating events of the year.
Arizona Underground Film Festival - Tucson, AZ - Sep 20 to Sep 28, 2024
Arizona’s only premier genre cult film festival, with 9 days of programming
Arizona State Fair - Phoenix, AZ - Sep 20 to Oct 27, 2024
An agricultural fair started over 100 years ago in 1905.
Salsa Fest - Safford, AZ - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
The festival celebrates the Southeast US’ Salsa Trail restaurants by offering samples of their salsas in a “Taste of the Trail.” Amateur salsa makers can compete for the title of best salsa. There will be live music and entertainment throughout. Food trucks and vendors of all kind are invited to participate.
SanTan Oktoberfest - Chandler, AZ - Sep 27 to Sep 28, 2024
Typically includes beer, brats, live music/polka, stein races, keg rolling, tricycle races, keg contest, bratwurst eating contests and a beer pong tournament. Attendance is approximately 10,000 according to their sponsorship packet. Held at Dr AJ Chandler Park.
Fountain Hills Oktoberfest - Fountain Hills, AZ - Sep 28 to Sep 29, 2024
2023 – organizers announced this event will take place in even numbered years going forward. Description: Fountain Hills Oktoberfest celebrates adjacent to the Nations 4th tallest fountain with a band flown in from Germany, German food including footlong brats, sauerkraut and potato salad and of course German beer. Kids can enjoy a play area with bounce houses FREE of charge. $5, 12 and under are FREE. Wear your Dirndl and Lederhosen for a free commemorative Oktoberfest pin.
Brew and Brats Oktoberfest - Kingman, AZ - Oct 4 to Oct 5, 2024
Two day Oktoberfest hosted by the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club. Local craft beer, German food, kids games and live bands. Held at Metcalfe Park (315 W. Beale St.) in Downtown Kingman. Admission is free.
Brat Haus Oktoberfest - Scottsdale, AZ - Oct 5, 2024
Brat Haus is your full Oktoberfest headquarters! They offer a variety of different Bratwursts and European inspired food, including Haus-made pretzels. They always kick off Oktoberfest with a huge party, complete with stein holding contests, live polka bands, dancing and lots of other games and activities! All throughout Oktoberfest there will be food and drink specials including traditional German Festival Foods and all the great German Beers you can handle!
Flagstaff Oktoberfest - Flagstaff, AZ - Oct 5, 2024
Flagstaff will see its annual Arizona Oktoberfest on Saturday at Wheeler Park from 11 AM to 8 PM. The event supports the Flagstaff Sunrise Lions Club. Live polka music, German beer, and free root beer floats for kids in the root beer garden. Contests for yodeling, costume, brat eating and beer hoisting.
Bike MS: Arizona - Fort McDowell, AZ - Oct 5 to Oct 6, 2024
Cycle through the beautiful Arizona desert and join a community of riders dedicated to changing the world for people with MS along a ride. Whether you pedal through the stunning McDowell Mountain Park loop, up into the off-road mountain bike loop, or onto the road routes that will take you into Fountain Hills and beyond —the Arizona desert will surround you with beautiful sunrises, sunsets, cacti and majestic southwestern scenery. Bike MS is more than a ride. It’s an experience grounded in camaraderie and marked by passion, inspiration, determination and pure enjoyment. It will be an experience you’ll never forget, shared with new friends and old.
Arizona Insect Festival - Tucson, AZ - Oct 6, 2024
Put on by the University of Arizona College of Agriculture. Lots of workshops and experts helping you see and learn about bugs, butterflies, and insects.
Bisbee Plein Air Festival - Bisbee, AZ - Oct 10 to Oct 13, 2024
Join other artists in painting Old Bisbee’s historic architecture, staircases, colorful homes and more in this competition for prizes, plus sell your Festival pieces to the public at the Wet Paint Sale. There will also be an informal critique sessional, panels, and a youth paint out.
Phoenix Greek Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
Greek food, music, dancing, jewelry, art, grocery items and activities for children at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center.
Four Peaks Oktoberfest @ Tempe Town Lake - Tempe, AZ - Oct 11 to Oct 13, 2024
Haus Murphy’s Oktoberfest - Glendale, AZ - Oct 11 to Oct 26, 2024
Saturday and Sunday only. German restaurant Haus Murphy’s in Glendale hosts an Oktoberfest celebration for three weekends in October.
Sky Islands Artisan Market - Patagonia, AZ - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Artisan market and live music. Formerly the Patagonia Fall Festival
Sedona Arts Festival - Sedona, AZ - Oct 12 to Oct 13, 2024
Showcases art against the stunning red rock backdrop in a fundraiser for arts education in Sedona.
Snowflake Harvest Fest - Snowflake, AZ - Oct 12, 2024
Come on down to Pioneer Park for arts & crafts, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch and corn maze at Willis Family Farm, plus food, live entertainment, and children’s activities!
Plein Air Festival - Sedona, AZ - Oct 18 to Oct 26, 2024
Enjoy paintings created outdoors rather than in a studio.
Bisbee 1000 - Bisbee, AZ - Oct 19, 2024
The Great Stair Climb is a unique physical challenge (run or walk) – a 4.5 mile course with nine staircases (1000+ steps total) connected by winding roads along some of the most scenic parts of Old Bisbee.The Stair Climb is followed by the Ironman Ice Competition – grab a 10lb block of ice with antique tongs, sprint up 155 stairs, across a trail down a steep road to the finish (approximately 1/4 mile total) and a Craft Beer Festival to celebrate your accomplishments.
Safford Harvest Festival - Safford, AZ - Oct 19, 2024
10 to 4 pm at Safford City Hall Lawn. Kids games and activities including pumpkin carving contest and kids fashion show. Free admission.
Phoenix Pride Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Oct 19 to Oct 20, 2024
The annual Phoenix Pride Festival in Phoenix is a two-day celebration designed to bring the area’s diverse LGBTQ+ and allied communities together for a weekend of camaraderie and celebration of the past, present and future, while raising funds for the Phoenix Pride Community Programs and educating the public about the existence and continuing civil rights battle facing the community. The Phoenix Pride festival features over 150 entertainment performances on 6 stages and over 300 Exhibitors showcasing a huge variety of food options, shopping opportunities, and community resources.
Anthem Autumnfest - Anthem, AZ - Oct 26 to Oct 27, 2024
Family friendly event with free admission and parking at ACC Community Park, featuring arts & crafts vendors, carnival rides, pumpkin picking and live entertainment.
ASH Oktoberfest and Fall Festival - Chandler, AZ - Oct 26, 2024
The Arizona Society of Homebrewer’s annual Oktoberfest.
Scottsdale Fall Festival - Scottsdale, AZ - Oct 26, 2024
Enjoy ghoulishly delightful game booths, a wicked costume contest, trick-or-treating, deliciously eerie food vendors, live entertainment, city trucks & info, a haunted house that’s sure to thrill, and much more!
All Souls Procession - Tucson, AZ - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
A two mile long procession of more than 150,000 through the streets of downtown Tucson to remember those who have passed.
Tucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games - Tucson, AZ - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
Athletic competitions, music, performances, clans and more
Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival - Carefree, AZ - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
Arizona’s premiere fine art & wine festival showcases 165 juried, fine artists displaying paintings, bronzes, stone, clay, wood, metal and glass sculptures, one-of-a-kind jewelry, photography, intricate gourd sculptures, batiks and much more. In addition to the beautiful artwork and live musical entertainment, patrons may take part in the wine tasting program, for $10, which includes a collector glass and 6 sampling tickets. Additional tickets may be purchased for $1
American Lebanese Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 1 to Nov 3, 2024
The American Lebanese Festival features authentic Lebanese cuisine, music and entertainment. Come experience Lebanese culture, folk life and traditional Dabke Dance
Sidepony Express Music Festival - Bisbee, AZ - Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2024
A free music festival with raffle tickets, vendors, food, and more! Since 2011
TusCon - Tucson, AZ - Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2024
A sci-fi, fantasy and horror convention in Arizona.
Polar Express on the Grand Canyon Railway - Williams, AZ - Nov 8 to Dec 30, 2024
Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams, Arizona, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Poleâ€â€”where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear, as you watch children’s faces light up when the train arrives, and enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies while listening to this timeless story.
Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts - Fountain Hills, AZ - Nov 8 to Nov 10, 2024
The Fountain Hills Festival of Arts and Crafts features nearly 500 artists, artisans and gourmet food provisioners. Over 200,000 visitors are attracted to this event to do their holiday shopping, purchase art and enjoy good food and live entertainment. Many of the artists in this fair offer unique holiday themed ornaments that have become family tradition. Enjoy live music, abundant breakfast and lunch selections in shaded seating areas make this a great way to spend the day in Fountain Hills
Arizona Fall Fest - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 9, 2024
A free celebration of everything Arizona. Eat from AZ’s best restaurants, sample your way across the state in the beer and wine garden, shop with 200+ local vendors and enjoy live entertainment on multiple stages, including cultural groups from across the state. Kids can hang in the Kid Zone, making crafts and playing games designed for kids of all ages.
Phoenix 10k and Half Marathon - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 10, 2024
This is the race that started it all, bringing the City of Phoenix to its feet back in 1976. Founded by Dr. Art Mollen, his vision brought his growing, vibrant city together with a sport still in its infancy. This inaugural event set the charge used to ignite the running boom in Arizona. Over the years, the race has hosted Olympic Gold Medalists, American record holders and more first time race participants than any other event in the southwestern United States.
Illumination – Tempe - Tempe, AZ - Nov 15 to Dec 29, 2024
Arizona’s largest drive-through light show is in three locations this year, all in the Phoenix metro area – one mile with millions of lights on hundreds of displays, plus synchronized music.
Illumination – Glendale - Glendale, AZ - Nov 16 to Dec 29, 2024
Arizona’s largest drive-through light show is in three locations this year, all in the Phoenix metro area – one mile with millions of lights on hundreds of displays, plus synchronized music.
Festival of the Superstitions - Apache Junction, AZ - Nov 16, 2024
Enjoy live music, beer garden, petting zoo, bounce houses, food vendors, a car show, veteran’s tribute and much more. Parking and admission are free.
Litchfield Park Festival of Arts - Litchfield Park, AZ - Nov 22 to Nov 24, 2024
Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the enchanting Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts! Hosted by Vermillion Promotions at the historic Wigwam Resort in the heart of Litchfield Park. This captivating three-day event blends art, entertainment, and festive cheer against the backdrop of one of Arizona’s most iconic landmarks.
Glistening Gardens at Butterfly Gardens - Scottsdale, AZ - Nov 23 to Jan 5, 2025
Features an abundance of butterflies from the rainforests of Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia. See Butterfly Wonderland decked in festive decor and enjoy LIVE holiday music on select dates.
Encato Park Harvest Festival - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 23 to Nov 24, 2024
Amusement park rides and harvest festival at Enchanted Island.
Zoo Lights at Phoenix Zoo - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 27 to Jan 12, 2025
One of the largest holiday lighting events in the Southwest. Enjoy millions of lights, hundreds of displays and performances throughout the zoo. Special drive through preview before it opens for walk through for the remainder of the season
Phoenix Turkey Trot (formerly Lifetime Turkey Day 5K) - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 28, 2024
5K run and walk, 10K run, 1 mle dash and tot trot, with costume contest, on Thanksgiving morning
Turkey Trot 5K at the Arizona Biltmore - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 28, 2024
Prep for a day of indulgence and make a difference in the local community at the Arizona Biltmore’s Turkey Trot 5k. Bring your family, friends and pooches for a fun race followed by recovery yoga and special appearances by the Biltmore Bernards and the Biltmore Drum Corps.
Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade / Parada de los Cerros - Fountain Hills, AZ - Nov 28, 2024
40th annual. Each year, Fountain Hills hosts the only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona. Grab the family and enjoy floats, horses, marching bands, and more!
Thanksgiving Day Classic (10 mile/5K/1 Mile) - Peoria, AZ - Nov 28, 2024
Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with a great race while helping a great cause. This event features three distances: 10 Mile, 5K, and 1 mile fun run, starting and ending at the Peoria Sports Complex.
Arizona International Auto Show - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 28 to Dec 1, 2024
Check out new models and luxury vahicles, meet adoptable pups, let the kids take a spin around the kids’ test track, and get good eats off the food trucks. Held over Thanksgiving weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.
Fantasy of Lights Street Parade - Tempe, AZ - Nov 29, 2024
Fantasy of Lights Parade & Holiday Market. Bring your family and friends to an event that kicks off the magic of the season with a street parade, tree lighting ceremony, holiday market, live entertainment, Santa photos, and so much more!
Glendale Glitters - Glendale, AZ - Nov 29 to Nov 30, 2024
Glitters is back! The excitement of Glendale Glitters includes the Murphy Park lights and displays, performances in the amphitheater, the Hometown Christmas Parade, Movies by Moonlight, and additional events held by the downtown merchants.
Arizona Hockey Clubs Thanksgiving Shootout - Gilbert, AZ - Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2024
Hockey competition at one of five Phoenix area rinks
Ornament Marketplace at the Heard Museum Shop - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 29 to Dec 1, 2024
One-of-a-kind ornaments made by Native American artists
Winterfest - Heber-Overgaard, AZ - Nov 30 to Dec 7, 2024
Pictures with Santa, a hot dog roast, cookies, hot chocolate, bonfires, a marshmallow roast, and more
Past Events
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Merry Main Street & Tree Lighting - Safford, AZ - Nov 24, 2023
Tree lighting at City Hall, Christmas activities, food vendors and more
Saffords Veterans’ Day Parade - Safford, AZ - Nov 11, 2023
Parade at 10am (down Main Street to the Courthouse), ceremony at 11am
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop - Mesa, AZ - Nov 4 to Dec 24, 2023
Parade to kick off Santa’s return to Wonderland and free photos with Santa for the rest of the season.
Safford Oktoberfest - Safford, AZ - Oct 20, 2023
On the lawn at City Hall, a fundraiser for United Way. Beer garden, entertainment, corn hole, food vendors and more
Safford Airport Air Fair - Safford, AZ - Oct 14, 2023
Fly-in for pilots, community awareness, aircraft displays, car show
Red Rocks Oktoberfest - Sedona, AZ - Oct 14, 2023
2024 – cancelled. Will be back next year. Description: This Sedona Oktoberfest happens 3-8 PM on Saturday night. Local Arizona craft brewers will bring Oktoberfest beers. German style bratwurst, potato salad, and big pretzels!
Tucson Oktoberfest - Tucson, AZ - Oct 7, 2023
Enjoy German-stule craft beers, food vendors, live music, stein hoisting contest, and more. Fundraiser
Litchfield Park Oktoberfest - Litchfield Park, AZ - Oct 7, 2023
The Wigwam Resort hosts an annual Arizona Oktoberfest on its front lawn with a costume contest, dance demonstrations, live music by Denny and the Polka Dots, and more. Admission: $10 for 12 and over. Food and drink are extra.
Graham County Fair - Safford, AZ - Oct 5 to Oct 8, 2023
Step into history and honor the rich heritage of Graham County. Experience food, fun, and culture in the historic Gila Valley.
Pedal Haus Oktoberfest – Chandler - Chandler, AZ - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2023
A block party with live music; brats, burgers and beers; sausage eating contest; stein holding; polka bands and carnival games
Heber/Overgaard Oktoberfest - Heber-Overgaard, AZ - Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2023
Annual Oktoberfest in the Pines held at Tall Timbers County Park. Classic car show, beer garden, anvil shoots, hay rides, and kids inflatables. There will also be over 60 arts and crafts vendors.
Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo - Sonoita, AZ - Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2023
Over 700 participants compete for $40,000 in prizes at this Labor Day weekend rodeo contest. Held at the fairgrounds. Event dates back more than 100 years. Lots of concessions, steak fry, and even a dance following the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday.
PHX Zine Fest - Phoenix, AZ - Aug 19 to Aug 20, 2023
An annual gathering for DIY Small Press enthusiasts who create and enjoy zines, indie comics, photography books, perzines, political pamphlets and the like.
CitySkate Grand Opening and Tree Lighting with Holiday Ice Rink - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 28 to Jan 1, 2023
Skate under the stars in a 90 minute session. Located at Patriot’s Park – inside CityScape: 11 W. Washington Street
Arizona Taco Festival - Mesa, AZ - Nov 12 to Nov 13, 2022
2 Days of Peace, Love and Tacos. Over 500,000 Tacos will be served with over 90% of vendors locally owned and operated businesses. More than 50 teams take up the challenge here as fans sample their creations. Event will have live music, food, Lucha Libre Wrestling, Hot Chili Pepper Eating Contests, and Chihuahua Beauty Pageant. Held at Bell Bank Park.
Trunk or Treat at Tall Timbers Park - Heber-Overgaard, AZ - Oct 29, 2022
Head to Tall Timbers County Park for trick or treating, music, and more!
German Fest at Westside Lilo’s Cafe - Seligman, AZ - Oct 1, 2022
They’ll be serving brats, leberkase and pretzels, as well as Oktoberfest Bier from Hofbrau Munchen! They are along Scenic Route 66 (I-40) so make a day of it.
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade - Tempe, AZ - Dec 11, 2021
Enjoy holiday shopping, festive eats and treats, a dazzling boat parade featuring boats of all shapes and sizes, and a spectacular fireworks show. This event is free and family-friendly.
Las Noches de las Luminarias - Phoenix, AZ - Dec 3 to Dec 31, 1931
The Desert Botanical Garden shines bright during the holiday season! Enjoy live music performances, entertainment and thousands of dazzling hand-lit luminarias at the Garden with family and friends. For 40+ years, the Garden’s trails sparkle during this iconic holiday tradition, and it will remind you of what the season is all about.
Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts - Tempe, AZ - Dec 3 to Dec 5, 2021
The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a well-loved community event that showcases art, live entertainment, food and beverage. More than 300 artist booths will fill the streets of Downtown Tempe over a course of a 3-day weekend. Hundreds of artists from across North America will present unique, hand-made artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience
An Irish Christmas - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 29, 2021
This popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song, and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy
Santa Saturdays at the Shops at Norterra - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 27 to Dec 18, 2021
Sip cocoa & smile for a photo with Santa at Elevate Coffee Co.
Rawhide Snowy Christmas - Chandler, AZ - Nov 25 to Dec 18, 2021
Rawhide Western Town will illuminate with over a million lights and be decked out with holiday décor, plus holiday festivities nightly during general public hours. Every Friday & Saturday night, Santa will lead the official tree lighting ceremony and be available for photos. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the nightly snowfall down Main Street and all of the town lit up. Select dates
Mesa Turkey Trot - Mesa, AZ - Nov 25, 2021
1 mile, 5K and 10K on Thanksgiving morning. One of Arizona’s oldest running events, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be the same without it!
The Night Before Thanksgiving Party at Blue Martini - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 24, 2021
FRIENDS theme for 2021
Scottsdale Film Festival - Scottsdale, AZ - Nov 5 to Nov 12, 2021
Uses film to share and create dialog about the unique perspectives of other countries and cultures, allowing attendees to gain a deeper connection to local and global communities. Founded in 2001.
Pedal Haus Oktoberfest – Tempe - Tempe, AZ - Oct 9, 2021
The Oktoberfest hoopla begins with a stein holding competition and fan-favorite sausage eating contest, all accompanied by a live German polka band from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and festive Oktoberfest decor. Oktoberfest attire is encouraged for the party
Dogtoberfest - Prescott, AZ - Oct 3, 2021
HUGE event with 30 rescues and animal-related vendors. Fun in the sun on the lake with 100’s of dogs. They need your help to find homes for their rescue pups.
Lights of the World Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ - Nov 22 to Jan 12, 2020
65 displays featuring over 6 million lights at Kino Sports Complex
Lights of the World Tucson - Tucson, AZ - Oct 24 to Jan 5, 2020
45 displays featuring over 6 million lights at Kino Sports Complex
Scottstoberfest - Scottsdale, AZ - Oct 5, 2019
Local food trucks and vendors serving classic German food will be on-site serving up delicious dishes including bratwurst, sauerkraut and spatetzle. The event will feature Samuel Adams Oktoberfest beer plus giant interactive games, a cornhole tournament and stein hoisting contests will take place throughout the day. Winner of the stein hoisting contest will win a trip to Boston for a two night stay and tour of the Sam Adams brewery. 21+ event
Rickety Cricket Oktoberfest - Lake Havasu City, AZ -
Oktoberfest in Lake Havasu City
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Oktoberfest in Arizona
Arizona Corn Mazes
Arizona Ghost Tours
Haunted Houses in Arizona
Pumpkin Patches in Arizona