Avila University Arizona has started its second academic year in Goodyear, welcoming its second-ever class of students. The campus sits inside Goodyear Civic Square off McDowell Road and 150th Drive, with large modern classrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and the library next door. It opened in August 2025 and its second fall semester began Aug. 31, 2026. The graduate programs are all STEM-designated: an MBA in Project Management, an MBA in Healthcare Administration, and a Master of Science in Technology Management with concentrations in artificial intelligence, business analytics and data science. The newest addition is a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity.
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The Holiday Festival of Arts runs November 20 to 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on The Wigwam’s front lawn in neighboring Litchfield Park. Admission is free at 300 E. Wigwam Boulevard. The organizer and resort list original artwork, handmade gifts and live entertainment.
Source: Vermillion Promotions and The WigwamGoodyear City Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC BY-SA 4.0
Maricopa County Parks’ Desert Defenders will scatter native seed pellets at Estrella Mountain Regional Park on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center, 14805 W. Vineyard Avenue in Goodyear. Registration is required through the county’s linked SignUp page. The activity involves trail hiking; bring gloves, water and a snack, and wear long sleeves, pants and closed-toe shoes. Ages five and older are recommended, and parents must accompany minors. Check the organizer’s page for availability and cancellation updates.
Source: Maricopa County Parks and RecreationGoodyear City Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: RandomMainstream · CC BY-SA 4.0
Goodyear Ballpark hosts Fall Festival: Creature Feature on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. The venue lists trick-or-treating on the field, Halloween entertainment and costume competitions, including awards for individual, group and creature costumes. The ballpark is at 1933 S. Ballpark Way. Check the venue’s event page before heading out.
