Historic downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Avondale's Barks and Treats is Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Alamar Park, 4155 S. El Mirage Road. The city promises food trucks, pup photo opportunities, dog crafts, pet exhibitors and costume contests, so dress the dog up.
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Avondale's Hometown Hero banners honor local veterans and active-duty service members on streetlights along corridors like Dysart Road. The next set goes up in November 2026, around Veterans Day. Nominees must be serving or honorably discharged and have an Avondale connection. Submissions are due Sept. 30 at AvondaleAZ.gov/HometownHero.
Source: City of AvondaleHistoric downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The NASCAR Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 runs Sunday, Oct. 18 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale as part of The Chase presented by Mobil 1, with the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series racing Saturday, Oct. 17. Sunday-only and two-day tickets, camping and hospitality are on sale now, and the track is advertising 20 percent off Cup Series tickets, per its event page.
Source: Phoenix RacewayHistoric downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The City of Avondale's Sam Garcia Library is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with free, family-friendly programs through September and into October, and the library's annual Tu Herencia celebration lands Saturday, September 26. Check the city's news post for times and the full program list.
