Discover Gilbert has filled in the Harvest in the Heritage District calendar that was listed as coming soon a week ago. Gilbert Concert in the Park runs Oct. 1 and Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Heritage Park. Flavors of Gilbert is Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Water Tower Plaza. Live pumpkin carving with Ray Villafane is Oct. 24. All of it sits inside Harvest, which runs Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 1, with the Great Gourd Hunt as the centerpiece. Admission details are still listed as coming soon.
Source: Discover GilbertThe historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Visit Downtown Glendale has the Glendale Glitters kickoff on Nov. 27 and 28, 5 to 10 p.m. each evening, with the official lighting ceremony starting at 5:45 p.m. on the 27th. Holiday lights, vendors, entertainment and Santa visits, and the displays then run nightly through Jan. 1, 2027. Before that, the Holiday Open House is Saturday, Nov. 14, and the Front Porch Festival is Oct. 10.
Source: Visit Downtown GlendaleThe Gold Canyon desert landscape. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kevin Green k_green0319 · CC0
The Gold Canyon Arts Council opens its 2026-27 Canyon Sounds season with Fandango on Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. The performance is at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon, where most concerts in the six-show season are held.
Source: Gold Canyon Arts CouncilThe Gold Canyon desert landscape. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kevin Green k_green0319 · CC0
The Arizona Renaissance Festival has posted its next Gold Canyon season for Saturdays and Sundays from Feb. 6 through April 4, 2027. The official site places the nine-weekend festival at 12601 E. US Highway 60, Gold Canyon, and lists jousting, falconry, games, rides, shows, food and an artisan market.
Source: Arizona Renaissance FestivalThe Gold Canyon desert landscape. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kevin Green k_green0319 · CC0
Almost Folsom plays Gold Canyon Golf Resort on Sunday, Oct. 25 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The official series page describes the show as a tribute to the music of Johnny Cash and June Carter, with food and drinks sold on site.
Source: Five20 EventsThe Gold Canyon desert landscape. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kevin Green k_green0319 · CC0
Gold Canyon Golf Resort starts its eleven-show Sundays on the Green series Sunday, Oct. 11 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. with Country Divas, a tribute to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Reba McEntire, Shania Twain and more. The organizer places the outdoor series at the resort's Lower Town Hall area in Gold Canyon.
Source: Five20 EventsThe Gold Canyon desert landscape. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Kevin Green k_green0319 · CC0
White Winged Dove comes to the Lower Town Hall lawn at Gold Canyon Golf Resort on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The official lineup bills it as a tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac.
Source: Five20 EventsStreet Queen Tacos staff and owners on opening day, photographed by David Iversen. Image source: InMaricopa
InMaricopa reports Street Queen Tacos, the Casa Grande taco spot, has opened its second location in Maricopa, in the Cobblestone Fiesta plaza on John Wayne Parkway, taking over the space Tacos N' More used to hold. Co-owner Diego Negrete told InMaricopa on opening day that the focus is quality food, good service and the best salsa in town.
Source: InMaricopaThe historic Arizona Bank building in Peoria. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0
The city's Second Saturdays series returns Oct. 11 and repeats the second Saturday of every month through April 11. It is a free, family-friendly music and art festival in downtown Peoria.
Source: City of PeoriaPhoenix viewed from the surrounding hills. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Bigmikebmw · CC BY-SA 3.0
Desert Botanical Garden runs Flashlight Nights on Saturdays through Sept. 26, 7 to 9:30 p.m. You walk the trails after dark with a flashlight, looking for night-blooming cactus and nocturnal desert critters. The Garden also has Grandparents Night on Sept. 12, where one grandparent gets in free with a paid ticket using code GRAND26.
Source: Desert Botanical GardenDesert Ridge Marketplace. Venue context; the planned steakhouse is not pictured. Image source: Phoenix New Times
Terra Gaucha will bring tableside churrasco and a hot and cold gourmet table to Desert Ridge, its first Arizona location. Phoenix New Times reports a summer 2026 opening, and the restaurant has not announced its own date yet.
Source: Phoenix New TimesAn existing Trader Joe's storefront, not the planned Desert Ridge store. Image source: Phoenix New Times
A 15,000 square foot Trader Joe's is going into the former Joann building on the northeast corner of Desert Ridge Marketplace, Arizona's 22nd store, and it will sell beer and wine. No opening date yet, though the liquor license filing puts construction wrapping in November.
Source: Phoenix New TimesQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
SanTanValley.com's building tracker has 7 Brew opening Monday, Aug. 24 at the northwest corner of Ironwood and Ocotillo, inside Town of Queen Creek limits. The same tracker has Marshalls and HomeGoods both opening Aug. 27 at Skyline Ranch Marketplace, and EOS Fitness following in September. Skyline Ranch sits at Hunt Highway and Gary Road, on the San Tan Valley side of the line rather than in Queen Creek proper.
Source: SanTanValley.comVenue riding photography; not a record of the announced riding session. Image source: Visit Queen Creek
Visit Queen Creek's current calendar lists a Beat the Heat Summer Riding Series session Sunday, Sept. 13 from 6 a.m. to noon in the Chapman Automotive Group Arena at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, 20464 E. Riggs Road.
Source: Visit Queen CreekFeastival publicity photography; not a record of the announced Friday date. Image source: Visit Queen Creek
Queen Creek Feastival is on the current town tourism calendar for Friday, Sept. 11 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 22300 S. Summers Place. The listing describes a Friday-night gathering of food trucks.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Queen Creek's tourism page says Pocket Park for Pups is closed for maintenance during July and August. A pop-up dog park is available during the closure at Founders' Park, 22407 S. Ellsworth Road.
Source: Visit Queen CreekQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Horseshoe Harvest Hangout returns to Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre Oct. 30 and 31. The organizer lists roughstock rodeo nightly at 7 p.m., live music Friday, trunk or treat, carnival games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, vendors and food trucks. Festival grounds and family activities are free; parking is $20 per day and rodeo tickets are separate.
Source: Horseshoe Harvest HangoutQueen Creek Town Hall. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Tony the Marine · CC BY-SA 3.0
Queen Creek Olive Mill hosts the first Pizza Date Night of its season Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The $95-per-ticket event includes a hands-on three-course pizza-making experience with paired wines. Two tickets reserve one table for two.
Source: Visit Queen CreekSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Movie in the Park follows the Power Wheels Derby on Saturday, Sept. 12. The city says Cars starts at 7 p.m. at Flatiron Community Park, with families invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the free outdoor screening.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Reign N' Country takes the Flatiron Community Park stage Saturday, Sept. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The city lists the concert at 100 N. Apache Trail and says admission is free, so bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Apache Junction's Multi-Generational Center hosts Family Bingo Night on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The city says the free, all-ages evening includes games, prizes, light snacks and beverages, with check-in recommended 15 minutes early.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Mad Science takes over the Multi-Generational Center on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The city promises more than 30 experiments to watch, touch and experience, and says the event is free with no registration required.
Source: City of Apache JunctionSuperstition Mountain near Apache Junction. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
The Power Wheels Derby runs Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Flatiron Community Park. The city lists racing classes for ages 2 through 7 using stock 12-volt Power Wheels vehicles, with closed-toe shoes required.
Source: City of Apache JunctionHistoric downtown Avondale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Billy Moore Days runs Oct. 22 through 25 with a carnival, live entertainment and food vendors. The city's time-honored parade follows on Oct. 24 with floats, marching bands, dance groups and community organizations.
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