Event Calendar Summary
These monthly calendars include festivals, events, and activities that you can count on occurring annually. Typically, they are the larger happenings attracting diverse segments of the population. Some are designed for families, while others target adults, with both ticketed and free admission events.
Occasionally, you may see a date from the previous year listed on the calendar pages. This indicates that updates are pending or the event promoter has yet to provide current information. Each event includes a link to its website, allowing you to check for the latest updates.
All dates, times, locations, prices, activities, and offerings are subject to change without notice. An event boasting free admission might still feature areas where fees apply. Please visit the respective website for detailed information, including times, ticket prices, and other specifics.
Big-name concerts, plays at major venues, or extensive touring shows are not included in these calendars. However, specific ticketed performances can be found within the monthly concert listings.
January Event Calendar
January marks a peak season in the Valley of the Sun. With winter visitors flocking to the area, numerous large events draw attendees from across the country to cities like Phoenix and Scottsdale.
Almost Always in January: Art Shows, Collector Car Auctions, Waste Management Phoenix Open, Native Trails, Sunday A’Fair.
February Event Calendar
February continues to be a high season month, attracting part-time residents who enjoy warm weather without the hassle of shoveling snow. Locals also welcome family and friends eager to soak in the sunshine, as there are few resort bargains during this month.
Almost Always in February: Arizona Renaissance Festival, Arabian Horse Show, Art Shows, Art Walks, Mardi Gras, NHRA Drag Racing, Parada del Sol Parade and Rodeo, Valentine’s Day.
March Event Calendar
With spring on the way, March offers many outdoor activities.
Almost Always in March: Aloha Festival, Jazz Festival, Spring Training Baseball, Arizona Renaissance Festival, Food & Wine Festivals, Butterfly Pavilion, Indian Fair and Market, LPGA Founders Cup Tournament.
April Event Calendar
April transitions the event scene, as winter visitors begin to depart while local kids remain in school.
Almost Always in April: Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Tattoo Expo, Women’s Expo, Wine, Beer & Food Festivals, Jazz Festival, Country Thunder, Earth Day, Easter.
May Event Calendar
As temperatures rise, residents prepare for summer, and half-year visitors pack up their homes.
Almost Always in May: Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, Butterfly Pavilion and Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden, farmers’ markets, Mother’s Day events, Memorial Day observances.
June Event Calendar
June sees a slowdown in events, with fewer outdoor activities scheduled.
Almost Always in June: Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Arizona Rookie League Baseball, Father’s Day, Juneteenth, evening concerts in parks and malls, Might Mud Mania, Music in the Garden, Phoenix Mercury Basketball.
July Event Calendar
July activities often center around pools, splash pads, and water parks.
Almost Always in July: 4th of July, Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Arizona Cardinals Training Camp, Arizona Rookie League Baseball, evening concerts in parks and malls, Music in the Garden, Phoenix Mercury Basketball.
August Event Calendar
August remains hot in the desert, marking a time when many children return to school.
Almost Always in August: Arizona Cardinals Football, Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Arizona Rookie League Baseball, evening concerts in parks and malls, Hell City Tattoo Festival, Music in the Garden, National Parks Free Admission Day, Phoenix Mercury Basketball, Sun Devil Football.
September Event Calendar
As temperatures drop to double digits, September brings a range of events.
Almost Always in September: 9/11 memorial events, Arizona Cardinals Football, Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball, Arizona Restaurant Week, Ballet Under the Stars, Fiesta Peoria, Fiesta Septiembre, haunted houses, Smithsonian Museum Day.
October Event Calendar
Fall finally arrives, ushering in a vibrant outdoor event scene for winter visitors.
Almost Always in October: ASU Concerts, Arizona Cardinals Football, Arizona Coyotes Hockey, Arizona Fall League Baseball, Arizona State Fair, Breast Cancer Awareness events, Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival, Chandler Indian Market, Halloween pumpkin patches, festivals, haunted houses, Day of the Dead, Greek Festival, Oktoberfest, Phoenix Suns Basketball, Rainbows Festival, Sun Devil Football, various food and culinary events.
November Event Calendar
November signals the start of the holiday season.
Almost Always in November: ASU Concerts, Arizona Cardinals Football, Arizona Coyotes Hockey, Arizona Fall League Baseball, Arizona State Fair, Phoenix Suns Basketball, International Auto Show, Sun Devil Football, ASU Homecoming, Bluegrass Festival, Festival of the Superstitions, Ironman Triathlon, Litchfield Park Festival of Arts, NASCAR, Phoenix Parade of the Arts, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day events, various food and culinary events, Black Friday, Christmas events.
December Event Calendar
December brings a flurry of holiday activity.
Almost Always in December: Cat Show, ASU Concerts, Arizona Cardinals Football, Arizona Coyotes Hockey, AZ National Livestock Show, Hanukkah, Christmas festivities, holiday lights, holiday concerts and shows, Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts, New Year’s Eve.
