26 fun Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 2-4)

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from the opening of the state fair to fall festivals and Oktoberfest celebrations.

Jessica Swarner

September 30, 2026

PHOENIX, AZ-USA-10 OCTOBER 2018 People ride a spinning ride that goes upside down at the Arizona State Fair with the Ferris wheel in the background. (In The Light Photography/Shutterstock)

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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

Flagstaff Star Party, Thursday-Saturday
Southwest Skies Astronomy Festival in Green Valley, Saturday
Arizona State Fiddle Championship and B.U.C.K.L.E Festival in Payson, Thursday-Saturday
Rex Allen Days in Willcox, Thursday-Sunday
Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Tucson, Thursday-Sunday
Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Thursday-Sunday (through Nov. 1)
Pop Punk Picnic in Scottsdale, Friday
Route 66 JDM Classic in Williams, Friday-Saturday
Fountain Hills Oktoberfest, Friday-Saturday
Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour, Friday-Sunday
Maricopa County Home & Garden Show in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Fall Fest at Slide Rock in Sedona, Saturday
Flagstaff Oktoberfest, Saturday
Phoenix Latino Pride Festival, Saturday
Folk Music Festival in Prescott, Saturday
Fall Fest in Prescott Valley, Saturday
Sky Island Dreamfest in Bisbee, Saturday
Peoria Spooktacular Halloween Party in the Park, Saturday
Crescent Ballroom 15th Anniversary Party in Phoenix, Saturday
Double Ten Day Celebration: Taiwan National Day in Glendale, Saturday
Sedona Gem and Mineral Show, Saturday-Sunday
Art in the Park in Sierra Vista, Saturday-Sunday
Cultura x Chicano Vibez Festival in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale, Saturday-Sunday
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival in Phoenix, Sunday
Arizona Insect Festival in Tucson, Sunday

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