Local Events
Upcoming events and community happenings across Phoenix Valley Finder
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Seasonal Saturday farmers market kicking off its 2026–27 season at a new location. Category: Food. Annual, recurring seasonal market.
Phoenix Pizza Festival 2026
The 11th annual Phoenix Pizza Festival takes over the east side of Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix for two days of wood-fired pies, neighborhood favorites, and pizza legends. When: Saturday, Nov 14, 11 AM–6 PM and Sunday, Nov 15, 11 AM–4 PM What to expect Slices, whole pies, and pizza-inspired creations from local pizza makers, including Pizzicletta, Otra Pizzeria, Cascadia Pizza, Lumbre Pizza a la Leña, Prince St., Nicastro's, Ferruccio's, and Floridino's Pizza Muffins Craft beer from Roosevelt Row breweries, a wine bar, and a new spritz bar Sweet treats from vendors such as Gelu Italian Ice, Berrie Kabobs, Ljiljan Crepes Co., and The Outside Scoop Live local bands, lawn games, a vendor market, and a kids zone Good to know Tickets are general admission for a single day. Tickets are sold online only, not at the gate, and the festival sells out every year. Admission doesn't include food or drinks. Kids 5 and under get in free. Small dogs under 25 lbs on a leash are welcome. Bring cash, since beer and wine vouchers are cash only. The festival runs rain or shine. The festival benefits Downtown Phoenix Inc. Get tickets on Eventbrite
Power Road Farmers Market
A daily farmers market on Power Road in Mesa offering fresh produce and local goods.
Fountain Hills Farmer's Market & Art on the Avenue
Weekly market with 40+ vendors selling produce and specialty foods, paired with an outdoor artisan art market.
Sun City Farmers Market
Long-running weekly farmers market established in 2013.
Carefree Farmers Market
A Friday farmers market in downtown Carefree with produce, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
Agritopia Farm Night
A community farm night at Agritopia in Gilbert with local food, live music, and a working urban farm setting.
Queen Creek Feastival
Recurring gourmet food-truck event featuring rotating local food vendors and live music.
3rd Fridays at The PLACE
Free monthly street event with food trucks, local artisan and product vendors, live music, and family activities.
Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
30th-annual self-guided tour of 38 studios and 150+ artists selling directly to the public; free admission.
A Community Affair Farmers Market
The largest pet-friendly, family-oriented farmers market in the West Valley, with produce, baked goods, artisan vendors, and food trucks.
Surprise Farmers Market
Weekly community farmers market with local produce and vendors.
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market
Long-running weekly market in the heart of downtown Chandler featuring fresh produce, local vendors, and food trucks.
Anthem Community Farmers Market
A weekly community farmers market in Anthem with local produce, food vendors, and handmade goods.
Eastmark Farmers Market
Community farmers market with local growers, bakers, and makers. Category: Food. Annual, recurring weekly (Saturdays).
Uptown Farmers Market
A food-focused farmers market featuring Arizona produce, handmade foods, and handcrafted goods. Category: Food. Annual, recurring weekly.
Sun City West Farmers Market & Corte Bella Farmers Market
Weekly farmers markets serving the Sun City West and Corte Bella communities with fresh produce and local vendors.
Peoria/Arrowhead Farmers Market
A Saturday farmers market serving the Peoria/Arrowhead area with local produce and vendors.
Goodyear Community Farmers Market
A community farmers market serving Goodyear and Litchfield Park with local produce and artisan vendors.
Superstition Ranch Market
A Saturday market in Mesa featuring local produce, food vendors, and handmade goods.
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Weekly market featuring locally grown produce and goods from Arizona farmers and small businesses; free admission. Runs Saturdays through Oct 10, then shifts to Sundays from Oct 18 onward. Category: Food. Annual, recurring year-round.
Heritage District Farmers Market
150+ vendor 'Foodie Market' with produce, meat, cheese, bread, and global cuisine.
San Tan Feastival
Monthly food truck rally with 15-25 food trucks and live music.
Verrado Town Square Market
A Sunday market in Verrado Town Square in Buckeye with local vendors and produce.
High Street Farmers Market
A Sunday farmers market in North Phoenix's High Street district with local produce, prepared foods, and live music.
Waddell Farmers Market
A Sunday (with alternating Wednesday) farmers market in Waddell with local produce and goods.
Fountain Hills Turkey Trot 5K & Fitness Walk
Thanksgiving-morning timed 5K and 1-mile walk around the fountain; family-friendly with pre-registration required.
Gilbert Turkey Trot
16th annual Thanksgiving morning run and fun run benefiting local children's nonprofits.
Christmas at Schnepf Farms
Holiday light experience with a train ride, hayride to see Rudolph, and Santa's workshop.
Merry Main Street Kick-off & Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday market around the city Christmas tree, tree-lighting ceremony, and launch of Mesa's month-long holiday program. Category: Family / small business. Annual, established holiday tradition.
Foothills Food Bank Farmer's Market
Monthly market with 40+ local vendors selling produce, baked goods, and artisan items, with proceeds benefiting the food bank.
PHX Flea — Small Business Saturday Market
Arizona's original Small Business Saturday market — 125+ small businesses and food trucks selling handcrafted goods, vintage items, and art. 13th annual edition. Category: Small business. Annual.
Fantasy of Lights Street Parade
Holiday kickoff parade with a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and Santa photos — a holiday tradition enjoyed by generations. Category: Family. Annual.
Small Business Saturday (Downtown Chandler)
Shop-local celebration of 75+ independent Downtown Chandler businesses with live music, a shopping guide giveaway, and a holiday display reveal.
Downtown Phoenix First Fridays
Monthly art walk through the Roosevelt Row Arts District with galleries, live music, food trucks, and street vendors.
Surprise Party
The city's largest annual holiday event with foam snow, food trucks, Santa's Workshop, a drone light show, and fireworks.
Tempe Festival of the Arts (Fall)
Juried fine arts festival with 350+ artists, food trucks, beer/wine gardens, and a dedicated Kids Block. Category: Family / food. Annual (held twice yearly), 50+ year history.
McDowell Mountain Ranch Community Farmers Market
A first-Sunday-of-the-month community farmers market in North Scottsdale's McDowell Mountain Ranch neighborhood.
Second Saturday at Culdesac Tempe
Monthly community gathering with a farmers market, food trucks, local shopping, and live music at America's first car-free neighborhood. Category: Food / small business. Annual, recurring monthly (also Nov 14 and Dec 12, 2026).
San Tan Valley Farmers Market & Bazaar
Recurring monthly market and bazaar with produce and vendor booths.
18th Annual Kids' Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive
Vintage and classic vehicle show benefiting local children in need through a holiday toy drive.
Christmas in the Park
Hometown holiday parade with 75+ entries, a 60+-vendor holiday market, a petting zoo, inflatables, and photos with Santa.
Luces de Navidad
Holiday street festival with a light parade, food trucks, craft vendors, a kids' zone, and a classic car show.
S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market
Over 100 Native American artists selling jewelry, pottery, baskets, and art, with dance performances and hands-on activities. 49th annual market. Category: Small business / cultural.
Sonoran Foothills Farmers Market
A second-Sunday-of-the-month farmers market in North Phoenix's Sonoran Foothills, running October through May.
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival
Juried art festival with sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and painting vendors plus a wine garden, benefiting Horses Help therapeutic riding.
Litchfield Park Gathering
35th-year juried showcase of Native American artists and artisans featuring jewelry, pottery, kachinas, and paintings; free admission.
Sparkle in the Square (Independence Day Celebration)
Free Independence Day celebration with lawn games, food trucks, a pie-eating contest, and fireworks.