22 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Sept. 25-27)

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from food festivals to street fairs.

Jessica Swarner

September 23, 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!

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art, through Sunday
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, through Sunday
NatiVisions Film Festival in Parker, Wednesday-Saturday
Arizona Dance Festival in Tempe, Thursday-Saturday
Pueblos del Maíz in Tucson, Thursday-Sunday
Cochise County Fair in Douglas, Thursday-Sunday
Sahuarita Oktoberfest, Friday
Standin’ on the Corner Festival in Winslow, Friday-Saturday
SalsaFest in Safford, Friday-Saturday
Run to the Pines Car Show in Pinetop-Lakeside, Friday-Sunday
Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
Hatch Green Chile Fest in Phoenix, Saturday
Arizona Moon Festival in Chandler, Saturday
Autumn Moon Festival in Tucson, Saturday
El Tour Loop de Loop in Tucson, Saturday
Salt River Arts Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday
Brewsology Beer Fest in Phoenix, Saturday
Spooktacular Fall Festival in Glendale, Saturday
Garlic Festival in Queen Creek, Saturday-Sunday
Phx Zine Fest in Tempe, Saturday-Sunday
Afrobeats Block Party in Phoenix, Sunday
Valley Alley Swap in Phoenix, Sunday

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