23 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Sept. 26-28)

Events in Arizona this weekend include free outdoor ballet. (Budgeron Bach/Pexels)

By Jessica Swarner

September 26, 2025

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It’s the first weekend of fall this year, which means there is a ton going on around Arizona.

Here are some things happening, including free outdoor ballet, Phoenix Mercury playoff games, and the Cochise County Fair.

Central Arizona

Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, multiple locations, through Sunday
Scottsdale Fashion Week, through Sunday
Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, through Oct. 26
ASU vs. Texas Christian University football in Tempe, Friday
Tempo Civic Space Park in Phoenix, Friday-Saturday
Ballet Under the Stars in Goodyear and Phoenix, Friday-Saturday
Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
Fall Maricopa County Home & Garden Show in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Phoenix Mercury, Friday and Sunday
Space Cadet Fest in Phoenix, Saturday
The Round Up food truck festival in Goodyear, Saturday
Phoenix Rising FC, Saturday
Somos Peoria, Saturday
The Price is Right Live in Chandler, Sunday

Eastern Arizona

NatureSweet SalsaFest in Safford, through Saturday

Northern Arizona

Restaurant Week Sedona, through Sunday
Harvest Fest in Prescott, Saturday
Cornucopia: Flagstaff Fall Festival, Saturday
Sustainable Building and Community Garden Tour in Flagstaff, Saturday

Southern Arizona

Cochise County Fair in Douglas, through Sunday
Pueblos Del Maiz Tucson, through Sunday
Cultura x Chicano Vibez Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Sahuarita Oktoberfest, Saturday

MORE: 10 Phoenix farms & fall fests offering pumpkins, hayrides & more

Author

Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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