2026 Fall Event List for AZ Moms

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2026 Fall Event List for AZ Moms

Hey mama! If someone hasn’t told you lately… you’re doing a great job. Look at you – over here making plans for your family to have the best Arizona fall season. We see you and are rooting for you! We pray this list helps you take the pressure off of “what to do” and instead allows you to easily pick, choose and experience the joy of just being “with” your fam! 

Fall Events in Peoria, Arizona

Somos Peoria
Date: September 15 – October 17, 2026
Monthly long celebration in Peoria, Arizona!  Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with live music, delicious food, live performances, comedy, custom cars, and community celebrations.
Halloween Monster Bash
Date: October 24
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: City Hall Campus & Centennial Plaza – NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR!

Fall Events in El Mirage, Arizona

Fall Fiesta – 75th Anniversary Celebration 
Date: October 22 – 24, 2026
Time: 6-9 pm
Location: El Mirage AZ
  • Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Fiesta Kickoff Ceremony, Magic Show
  • Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fall, Pumpkin Patch, Costume Contest, Movie in the Park
  • Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Parade, Fiesta, Lucha Libre, Drone Show

Fall Events in Sun City West, Arizona

Fall Arts & Crafts Festival 
Date: November 27
Time: 8am-4pm
Location: Sundial Recreation Center

Fall Events in Surprise, Arizona

The Desert Fall Festival  (WEST VALLEY’S NEWEST FALL EVENT IS BACK!)
Date: September 25 – November 1
Location: 14470 W Tierra Buena, Surprise, AZ
Zipline, slide, apple cannon, outdoor skating rink, excavator experience and more!

https://www.thedesertfallfestival.com/

Surprise Fiesta Grande
Date: October 10
Time: 5-10 pm
Location: Mark Coronado Park
https://surpriseaz.gov/1162/City-Calendar

Surprise Pumpkin Splash

Date: October 16

Time: 5-8pm

Location: Surprise Aquatic Center
Monster Bash 
Date: October 23
Time: 5:3pm – 7:30pm
Location: Countryside Recreation Center
https://surpriseaz.gov/1162/City-Calendar

Fall Events in Anthem, Arizona

AutumnFest
Date: Nov 7 – 8
Time: 10am – 5pm daily
Location: Anthem Community Park

Fall Events in Avondale, Arizona

Bill Moore Days
Date: October 22 – 25
Location: Festival Fields Park
https://www.avondaleaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/events/billy-moore-days-carnival-event
15th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival
Date: November 7
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Goodyear Farms Historical Cemetery
Creepin’ Candy Crawl
Date: October 29
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Alamar Park, 4155 South El Mirage Road, Avondale, AZ 85323

Fall Events in Goodyear, Arizona

Movie in the Park
Date: October 17
Time: 5:30pm – 9pm
Location: Goodyear Community Park
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Fall Festival
Date: October 24
Time: 5-9 pm
Location: Goodyear Ballpark
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Veterans Day Festival
Date: Week of November 2
Location: Goodyear Civic Square
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events
Chalk Art in the Park 
Date: November 14
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Goodyear Recreation Campus
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events

 

Fall Events in Litchfield Park, Arizona:

Touch a Truck  
Date: November 21
Time: 9am – 12pm
Location: Litchfield Elementary School

https://www.litchfieldpark.gov/1715/Touch—A—Truck

Fall Festival of Arts 
Date: November 7-8
Location: Litchfield Square Park

Fall Events in Buckeye, Arizona:

Movie in the Park 
Date: Oct. 3, 9, 14, 30 and November 7
Time: 7pm-9pm
Locations vary.
Movie in the Park 
Date: Oct. 24
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: Downtown Buckeye
Cotton Fest
Date: November 28
Time: 3pm-8pm
Location: Downtown Buckeye

How about Best AZ Family Friendly Fall Events in Phoenix, off the AZ 303 WITH pumpkins? We gotcha – try these Top Phoenix Pumpkin Patches:

  • Tolmachoff Farms Pumpkin Days & Corn Maze (Glendale)

  • Mother Nature’s Farm (Gilbert)

  • MacDonald’s Ranch (Scottsdale)

  • Schnepf Farms (Queen Creek)

  • Justice Brothers U Pick Ranch (Surprise, AZ)

Looking for cooler weather with tall pines and more fall feels? Head up to Northern Arizona and visit these places:

  • Mortimer Farms (Prescott)
  • Freeman Farm (Chino Valley, AZ)
  • Allen’s Pumpkin Patch and Christmas Tree (Flagstaff, AZ)

Looking for more AZ family-friendly events and places near West Valley Phoenix? Discover other local places on our blog!

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