27 fun Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 16-18)

Here are some of the biggest Arizona events this weekend, from food and music festivals to a convention celebrating all things horror.

Jessica Swarner

October 14, 2026

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Here’s what Arizona events are going on this weekend—plus a map so you can see where everything is at!

Arizona events this weekend

October Dealers Showcase in Tucson, Thursday-Sunday
Tucson Terrorfest Horror Con and Film Festival, Thursday-Sunday
Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Thursday-Sunday (through Nov. 1)
I ♥ 66 Fest in Kingman, Friday-Saturday
Fall NASCAR Cup Series in Avondale, Friday-Sunday
Helldorado Days in Tombstone, Friday-Sunday
Phoenix Greek Festival, Friday-Sunday
Tucson Meet Yourself, Friday-Sunday
Southern AZ Home Show in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Copper Country Music Fest in Casa Grande, Friday-Sunday
Fall Festival in Marana, Saturday
Scottsdale Fall Festival, Saturday
Harvest Festival in Hereford, Saturday
Sedona Lantern Festival, Saturday
Bisbee 1000 The Great Stair Climb, Saturday
Apache Jii Festival in Globe, Saturday
Paranormal Festival in Apache Junction, Saturday
Oktoberfest at The Park in Gilbert, Saturday
Boo Bash in Tucson, Saturday
Spirits of Mexico Festival in Chandler, Saturday
Masterpieces & Margaritas in Glendale, Saturday
Arizona Taco Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday
Fastball Comedy Festival in Mesa, Saturday-Sunday
Willcox Wine Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Boots in the Park in Tucson, Sunday
Exotic Bird Fair in Tucson, Sunday
Harvest Hoedown: A Southern Arizona Wine Celebration in Tucson, Sunday

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