PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Whether you’re looking for a delicious food festival, a new art installation experience or celebrating Día de Muertos, there are events across the Valley happening this weekend.
Arizona Bao and Dumpling Festival | Oct. 25-26 | Peoria
One of the Valley’s most delicious festivals is back this weekend! Head to Centennial Park Plaza to try some delicious bao, dumplings, mochi donuts, Japanese cheesecakes and Korean fried chicken — all from local vendors. And those are just a few foods that will be featured at the festival!
- Location: 8401 W Monroe St, Peoria
- Price: Begins at $7 and goes up to $22, depending on day and time of arrival
- Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Beyond Van Gogh | Oct. 10 – Jan. 4 | Scottsdale
Explore over 300 Vincent Van Gogh masterpieces reimagined in a vibrant 360° projection of color and light across 30,000 square feet. Become like Van Gogh himself and create your own art!
- Location: 4301 N Scottsdale Rd
- Price: Ranging from $21 to $51, depending on day
- Time: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market | Oct. 25 – Jan. 10 | Phoenix
The downtown Phoenix Farmers Market is back for another year! Visitors can shop from community farmers and small businesses year-round. Open, rain or shine!
- Location: 850 N 5th St
- Price: Free
- Time: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Jan. 10
9th Annual Scottsdale Día de Los Muertos| Oct. 23-26 | Scottsdale
Día de Los Muertos, which is celebrated throughout Mexico and around the world, centers on remembering friends and family who have passed away. Guests can head to the celebration for a night filled with dance, music, art and more.
- Location: 7380 E Second Street
- Price: Free for festival, procession and art installations
- Time: Check website for hourly times each day
Día de los Muertos Festival Mesa | Oct. 25-26 | Mesa
Mesa Arts Center is celebrating Día de los Muertos this weekend, inviting the East Valley community to come partake in the festival. The annual event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.
- Location: 1 E Main Street
- Price: Free
- Time: Saturday – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Halloween Spook-Track-Ula 2025 | Until Oct. 31 |
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is being transformed into a haunted park of fun for its annual Halloween Spook-Track-ula! This family-friendly event is perfect for kids of all ages. Guests can take a ride on the spooky train ride…if they dare.
- Location: 7301 E. Indian Bend Road
- Price: $15 per person
- Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
K-Pop Club Night | Oct. 25 | Phoenix
Sing and dance your heart out at K-Pop Club Night in downtown Phoenix! Join mixmaster DJ Chen for a night filled with favorite K-Pop hits.
- Location: 747 West Roosevelt Street
- Price: $28 per person
- Time: 9 p.m.
Tianyu Lights Festival | Oct. 24 – Jan. 4 | Phoenix
Experience an enchanting night at the Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix! Light exhibits this year include Bugs Aglow, Color of Holidays, Rainforest and Prehistoric Animals.
- Location: 10710 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ
- Price: Ranging between $21 and $33
- Time: Between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Closed most Mondays and Tuesdays. Check the full schedule here.
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