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The 27th annual Chandler Mariachi and Folklórico Festival begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, November 1, 2026, on the Steena Murray Mainstage at Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. All-in tickets are $49, $59, $69 or $79. Before the ticketed show, the free Entre Dos Mundos celebration runs 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on the terrace, with music, storytelling, art, cultural activities, a community altar and vendors. Free admission to the earlier celebration does not include the 4 p.m. performance.
This brief records the information reported on Aug 26, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
Costco lists November 7, 2026, as the opening date for its new Chandler Business Center at 1111 W. Pecos Road. The warehouse page still marks the location as coming soon and lists business delivery among its services. Check Costco’s location page for current opening details before making a trip; opening-day hours are not listed on that page.
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Chandler Community Center’s Halloween edition of Community Nights in the Courtyard is Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 125 E. Commonwealth Ave. The free, all-ages event includes pumpkin carving or painting, Halloween crafts, lawn games and treats. Costumes are encouraged. The city’s separately published CityScope October events list confirms October 29.
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The Door Church’s Good News Candy Cruise is scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. each evening at 585 E. Frye Road. The church lists free admission, candy, games, Bible-story themed trunks and a puppet show. Costumes are encouraged, with a request to keep them not too spooky. The organizer’s page includes a ticket-registration link; check it for any registration requirements before attending.
