22 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Feb. 6-8)

Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including music festivals, car shows, and Flagstaff’s annual Chocolate Walk.

Jessica Swarner

February 5, 2026

Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including music festivals, car shows, and Flagstaff's annual Chocolate Walk. (alleksana/Pexels)

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There’s so much going on this weekend!

I haven’t decided on plans yet because there are so many good options.

Last week, the majority of you said you liked the custom map I made of all the events, so here it is again this week. And here’s your list:

Tubac Festival of the Arts, through Sunday
Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, through Sunday
Canada Week at Queen Creek Olive Mill, through Sunday
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase, through Feb. 15
Lake Havasu City Fair, Thursday-Sunday
First Friday in Phoenix, Friday
Ajo Old Time Fiddlers Show and Contest, Friday-Sunday
Gem & Jam Festival in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Mardi Gras Festival in Chandler, Saturday
Phoenix Idiotarod, Saturday
Buy Black Marketplace in Phoenix, Saturday
Catalina State Park Star Party in Tucson, Saturday
Flagstaff Chocolate Walk, Saturday
Horsepower by the Lake in Lake Havasu City, Saturday
Beads, Bands and Beer Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Cruise, BBQ & Blues Car Show in Oro Valley, Saturday
Annual Ikebana Art Exhibit in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering in Huachuca City, Saturday-Sunday
USASA Boardercross and Skicross Weekend in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Native American Basketry Trunk Show in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Desert Showcase Match in Tucson, Sunday

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