24 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 10-12)

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By Jessica Swarner

October 10, 2025

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You can tell temperatures are getting cooler as the weekend events list gets longer and longer.

This weekend I’m headed to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to cheer on the Phoenix Mercury. I’m also headed to an Oktoberfest event, but I’m a little unsure how that will go—there’s a lot of rain in the forecast over the next few days due to Hurricane Priscilla. Hopefully not enough to rain on our parade!

If you’re out and about this weekend, be aware of potential flooding. Here are some tips for driving in a downpour.

Here’s what’s going on this weekend:

Central Arizona

Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, through Oct. 26
Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Friday–Sunday
FoodieLand in Avondale, Friday–Sunday
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest in Tempe, Friday–Sunday
Phoenix Greek Festival in Scottsdale, Friday–Sunday
Casa Grande Oktoberfest in Casa Grande, Saturday
8 Second Saturday Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
El Clásico de México in Glendale, Saturday
Surprise Fiesta Grande in Surprise, Saturday
La Fiesta de Glendale in Glendale, Saturday
San Tan Fall Festival in San Tan Valley, Saturday
Empty Bowls Market in Cave Creek, Saturday
Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert, Saturday
Greenwood Brewing’s Oktoberfest Block Party in Phoenix, Saturday
Cannon Beach Grand Opening Block Party in Mesa, Saturday
Celebrate Mesa in Mesa, Saturday
Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration in Tempe, Sunday
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phx Fest in Phoenix, Sunday–Monday

Northern Arizona

Fort Verde Days in Camp Verde, Saturday–Sunday
Sedona Arts Festival in Sedona, Saturday–Sunday

Southern Arizona

Patagonia Fall Festival in Patagonia, Saturday–Sunday
Anime Wonder in Tucson, Saturday–Sunday

Eastern Arizona

Graham County Fair in Safford, through Sunday

Western / Northwestern Arizona

Kingman Route 66 Fest in Kingman, Friday–Saturday

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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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