28 fun Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 23-25)

Here are some of the biggest Arizona events this weekend, from Dia de los Muertos celebrations to a hot air balloon festival.

Jessica Swarner

October 21, 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

The Wild Bunch Film Festival in Tucson, Wednesday-Sunday
Relics & Rods Run to the Sun in Lake Havasu City, Wednesday-Sunday
Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Thursday-Sunday (through Nov. 1)
Fiber Arts Tucson, Friday-Saturday
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games, Friday-Sunday
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival in Cave Creek, Friday-Sunday
Western WIFFLE Ball Classic in Scottsdale, Saturday
Arts & Crafts Fair in Sedona, Saturday
Tucson Classics Car Show, Saturday
Arizona Kpop Fest in Chandler, Saturday
Kamayan Fest in Phoenix, Saturday
Autumn Fest in Dragoon, Saturday
Ponderosa Pine Arts Festival in Flagstaff, Saturday
Nightmare on Congress Street in Tucson, Saturday
Mikiztli: Dia de los Muertos Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Bat Fest in Benson, Saturday
Salsa Fest in Maricopa, Saturday
Scottsdale Día de los Muertos Fiestas, Saturday
Día de los Muertos Celebration in Superior, Saturday
The Smoke Show BBQ & Music Fest in Gilbert, Saturday
USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience in Phoenix, Saturday
Bisbee Rolling Art Transport Society Parade, Saturday
Halloween Monster Bash in Peoria, Saturday
Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Día de los Muertos Festival in Mesa, Saturday-Sunday
AZ Filipinos FilAm Fiesta in Phoenix, Sunday
Fall Cyclovia in Tucson, Sunday

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