The 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 Somos Peoria celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 through Oct. 17 with free admission at every event. First up: the Taco Fest and Guitarras Latinas concert, Sunday, Sept. 20, 3 to 6 p.m. at Paloma Park, 29799 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, where local vendors compete for Peoria's Best Taco and you vote in the People's Choice. Food and drinks are for sale and there is a beer and margarita garden. Still to come: Soulitify at Sweetwater Park Sept. 27, a Latin comedy showcase Sept. 30, Powerdrive Band at Osuna Park Oct. 4, a Somos edition of Second Saturdays Oct. 10 and the Bombs Without Boundaries car show finale Oct. 17.
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The 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
Maricopa County Parks lists a ranger-narrated cruise at Lake Pleasant on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m., meeting at the Scorpion Bay Marina dock. The trip covers lake history, plants and wildlife, with stops near Waddell Dam and along the shoreline. Reservations through Scorpion Bay Marina are required; the county lists $40 plus tax per person and limited space. Check the booking page for availability.
Source: Maricopa County ParksThe 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
Maricopa County Parks schedules a closure of Lake Pleasant’s Pipeline Trailhead from November 10, 2026, through March 10, 2027, for an ET Bed Rehabilitation Project. The closure covers the trailhead, parking lot, restrooms and parts of Pipeline Trail near North Park Road and Peninsula Boulevard. Connecting trails outside the closure remain accessible through the Cottonwood and Wild Burro day-use areas. Follow posted signs and barricades; the listed end date is not confirmation of reopening.
Source: Maricopa County ParksThe 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 Artisans League schedules its fall Artwalk for November 7 and 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The current organizer handout directs visitors to Kiva Club, 27980 N. Trilogy Boulevard in Peoria, with displays in the Tewa Ballroom and participating studios throughout the community. The event features 57 artists and original artwork and crafts. Follow the organizer’s current map and directional signs for studio locations; check its visitor information before heading out.
Source: The Artisans League at Trilogy in Vistancia
