Glendale's REC on Wheels program resumes on Oct. 14, offering free recreational activities for youths in local parks, including sports and games, with a flexible, drop-in format.

Peoria, Arizona, hosts two productions: "Disney’s Newsies: The Musical" at Arizona Broadway Theatre until November 1, and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts from October 24 to November 9.

Maricopa's Stagecoach Days returns with events including a photo contest, pecan-themed treats, carnival rides, and the free-entry Party at Pacana with live music.

Cottonwood's National Night Out event showcased local law enforcement's equipment and fostered positive police-community relations, including demonstrations by YCSO's SWAT team and interactions with K-9 units.

The Central Arizona Flute Ensemble offers two free performances in Peoria on October 11, one at the Sunrise Mountain Library at 11:30 a.m., and another at the Peoria Main Library at 3 p.m.

The Sonoran Sunset Series returns to Veterans Oasis Park in Chandler, offering live music monthly until March 2026. The concerts feature local artists and are held outdoors amidst the desert landscape.

Flagstaff will host an Indigenous Peoples Day event focused on Indigenous leadership on October 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with cultural presentations and lunch.

Scottsdale Airport hosts an annual open-air movie night, featuring "Home Alone," with food, drinks, and plane displays, urging attendees to donate non-perishables.

Chandler's Halloween Spooktacular returns on October 31 with a costume parade, trunk-or-treat, carnival games, and a dance party at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park.

Tempe's Movies in the Park returns every Friday in October at Kiwanis Park, kicking off with "Lilo & Stitch." The event features free films, pre-movie activities, and a Halloween-themed Family BOO Bash.

Celebrate Mesa, a free family fiesta sponsored by Google Fiber, offers a variety of activities and performances, including the debut of the MEAD Machine and entertainment like wrestling and live music on Oct 11.

Fountain Hills' Spooky Blast offers family-friendly Halloween fun with costumes, treats, and entertainment, including inflatables, jugglers, and food trucks, on October 25th at Four Peaks Park.

Doja Cat will perform in Phoenix on October 29, 2026, as part of her 'Tour Ma Vie World Tour' which starts in February 2026 and includes global destinations. Tickets go on sale in October 2025.