If you’re looking for things to do in the Valley, you’re in the right place. Our metro Phoenix events calendar keeps you up to date on the wide variety of festivals and other activities across the region. (Looking for concerts? Check out our calendar of the Valley’s biggest shows here.)
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## Long-term Metro Phoenix Events
– **First Friday of each month:** First Friday Art Walk, downtown Phoenix
– **Through Nov. 9:** Harvest Nights Festival, 99th Avenue and McDowell Road ([Read more])
– **Through Nov. 9 (Wednesdays-Sundays):** Harvest Nights Fall Harvest Pumpkin & Food Festival, DH Farms in Phoenix
– **Nov. 21-Dec. 28:** Christmas on the Farm, DH Farms in Phoenix
– **Nov. 21-Dec. 28:** Desert Farm Lights, 14629 W. Peoria Ave. in Surprise
– **Nov. 26-Jan. 16:** ZooLights, Phoenix Zoo ([Read more])
– **Nov. 28-Dec. 28 (select nights):** Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide, Rawhide Western Town in Chandler
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## November 2025 Events
– **Nov. 7-8:** Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic
– **Nov. 7-8:** DroneArt Show, The Great Lawn at Sportsman’s Park in Glendale ([Read more])
– **Nov. 7-9:** The Hondo Rodeo Fest, Chase Field in Phoenix ([Read more])
– **Nov. 8:** Arizona Fall Fest, Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix ([Read more])
– **Nov. 8:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
– **Nov. 8:** Veteran’s Appreciation Vintage Car Show, Paradise Valley Town Hall parking lot
– **Nov. 8:** Nature Fest PHX, Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in Phoenix
– **Nov. 8-9:** Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, WestWorld of Scottsdale
– **Nov. 9:** Phoenix 10K and Marathon, start/finish at Biltmore Fashion Park in Phoenix ([Read more])
– **Nov. 9:** 2nd Sundays on Mill, downtown Tempe
– **Nov. 11:** Tempe Veterans Day Parade, from ASU Gammage to Tempe Beach Park
– **Nov. 14-15:** Dino’s Git Down car and truck show, State Farm Stadium in Glendale
– **Nov. 15:** AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
– **Nov. 16:** Ironman Arizona triathlon, Tempe Town Lake and surrounding areas ([Read more])
– **Nov. 7-16:** Canal Convergence, Scottsdale Waterfront ([Read more])
– **Nov. 21-22:** Gilbert Days Festival, Gilbert Regional Park
– **Nov. 21-23:** Panda Fest, Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
– **Nov. 21-23:** Goodguys Speedway Motors Southwest Nationals, WestWorld of Scottsdale
– **Nov. 22:** Gilbert Days Parade, Heritage District in Gilbert
– **Nov. 22:** Frybread & Arts Festival, Rawhide in Chandler
– **Nov. 22:** Megyn Kelly Live, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale ([Read more])
– **Nov. 26-30:** Kimes Ranch Million $ Breakaway, WestWorld of Scottsdale
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## December 2025 Events
– **Dec. 1:** WWE Monday Night Raw, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
– **Dec. 5-7:** Tempe Festival of the Arts, downtown Tempe
– **Dec. 5:** Nitro Circus “Off the Rails” Tour, Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale
– **Dec. 6:** FuelFest, Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler
– **Dec. 6:** Winterfest & Parade, Bill Gentry Park in El Mirage
– **Dec. 12-14:** Phoenix Ballet’s The Nutcracker, Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix
– **Dec. 12:** Phoestivus Holiday Market, Arizona Center in Phoenix
– **Dec. 13:** Phoenix Marathon ([Read more])
– **Dec. 13:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
– **Dec. 13:** Phoenix Children’s Ignite Hope candlelight walk, North High School and Phoenix Children’s main campus in Phoenix
– **Dec. 13-14:** S’edav Va’aki Museum Indian Market, S’edav Va’aki Museum in Phoenix
– **Dec. 18:** Sunset Market, downtown Mesa
– **Dec. 18-28:** ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix
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## January 2026 Events
– **Jan. 10:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
– **Jan. 11:** 2nd Sundays on Mill, downtown Tempe
– **Jan. 17-18:** Paradox Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series, starts and finishes at Tempe Beach Park
– **Jan. 23-Feb. 1:** Chandler International Film Festival, various sites
– **Jan. 31-Feb. 1:** Asian Festival, Mesa Community College
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## February 2026 Events
– **Feb. 7:** Monster Energy Supercross, State Farm Stadium
– **Feb. 8:** 2nd Sundays on Mill, downtown Tempe
– **Feb. 14:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
– **Feb. 14:** Concours in the Hills car show, Fountain Park in Fountain Hills
– **Feb. 21-22:** Devour Culinary Classic, Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
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## March 2026 Events
– **March 14:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
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## April 2026 Events
– **April 11:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
– **April 12:** 2nd Sundays on Mill, downtown Tempe
– **April 15-20:** VIVA PHX, various locations in downtown Phoenix ([Read more])
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## May 2026 Events
– **May 9:** 8 Second Saturdays, Buck-N Rodeo Grounds at Rawhide Event Center in Chandler
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Stay tuned and keep checking our calendar for the latest updates and details about these exciting metro Phoenix events!
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