28 fun Arizona events to check out this weekend (Nov. 6-8)

Here are some of the biggest Arizona events this weekend, from hot air balloon festivals to cultural celebrations and artists’ studio tours.

Jessica Swarner

November 5, 2026

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

Arizona events this weekend

Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival in Tucson, Thursday-Saturday
Fuel Altered Chaos in Tucson, Thursday-Sunday
Turquoise Circuit Pro Rodeo in Cave Creek, Thursday-Saturday
Page-Lake Powell Balloon Regatta Street Fair, Friday-Saturday
Tucson Greek Fest, Friday-Saturday
Obsidian in Phoenix, Friday-Saturday
Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, Friday-Sunday
Festival in the Mountains in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
All Souls Procession Weekend in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Artists of the Superstitions Fall Studio Tour in Apache Junction and Gold Canyon, Friday-Sunday
Canal Convergence in Scottsdale, Friday-Nov. 15
Eloy Glow, Saturday
Fest in the Hills in Fountain Hills, Saturday
Dia De Los Muertos Festival in Avondale, Saturday
Tubac Dia de los Muertos, Saturday
Blues Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Willo Art Walk in Phoenix, Saturday
Grand Avenue Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Certified Local Fall Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships, Saturday
Local Author Fair in Phoenix, Saturday
Fall Fiesta and Arizona State Dressage Championships in Scottsdale, Saturday
Fall Carefree Garden Art Experience, Saturday-Sunday
Scottsdale Italian Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Serbfest Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
YumaCon, Saturday-Sunday
Shemer Arizona Arts Festival in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday

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