Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture in Mesa, United States

SanTan Village Art & Wine Festival - Bigger and Better Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 10 AM - 5 PM (Wine Booths open at 11 AM) FREE ADMISSION & PARKING We're taking over SanTan Village. This year, the festival will start at Barnes & Noble and stretch down to Macy's. More ..

Don't miss Blues Traveler with Spin Doctors and Phoenix's own Wyves Sound Bites Music and Food Festival Gilbert Regional Park | October 9, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM Presented by: Earnhardt Hyundai San Tan and Hunter Contracting Co. Join us on October 9 at Gilbe ..

From daytime DJs and champagne sprays at Cleopatra’s Pool to skyline views and late-night vibes on the Camelback Veranda, the luxury lifestyle hotel is serving up a star-spangled weekend packed with music, cabanas, cocktails and nonstop summer energy. Stars, Strip ..

This free, family-friendly event transforms Mill Avenue into an action-packed outdoor experience filled with interactive activities, live performances, local vendors and hands-on ways to explore Downtown Tempe. Designed to get people moving, try something new and ..

Final Presby Pickins' of the Season! Join us Saturday, April 4 (8am-2pm) for a morning of treasure hunting, live music, and community fun in Fountain Hills. Shop 50+ vendors, enjoy food carts, and support local causes. Shoppers enjoy free admission and a festive ..

Now in its 49th year, the spring festival transforms Mill Avenue and surrounding streets into a dynamic outdoor arts district filled with 350-plus juried artists, live entertainment, interactive programming, immersive art experiences and culinary offerings woven thro ..

Arizona Indian Festival Returns to Scottsdale: January 31 - February 1, 2026 We would love for you to join us for the 2026 Arizona Indian Festival, taking place January 31 - February 1 at the Scottsdale Civic Center in conjunction with Scottsdale's Western Week. Thi ..

Downtown Tempe Authority and presenting sponsor Arizona Flower Market invite the public to the free, award-winning event to explore floral installations, live art, local vendors and creative programming woven throughout Downtown Tempe. This is the only floral celebra ..

Downtown Tempe Authority continues its 2nd Sundays on Mill event series with the next installment from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, inviting the community to explore a full day of creativity, hands-on art and local makers in the heart of Downtown Tempe. The fre ..

Tempe's signature waterfront celebration, the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, returns from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, bringing the holiday spirit to life at Tempe Town Lake. The celebration features a glowing boat parade, live music, holiday market with a DIY gift ..

The Four Peaks Brewing nighttime market will feature up to 50 local vendors, including three tattoo studios offering flash tattoos, along with food, Four Peaks beer and drinks, and more holiday fun. Local vendors will be offering various locally made goods and ser ..

The 57th annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Tempe, Dec. 5-7, transforming Mill Avenue and surrounding streets into a vibrant outdoor gallery. The festival features 350-plus juried artists, a weekend full of live entertainment, interactive fami ..

Fall brings a season packed with parades, festivals, game-day traditions to Downtown Tempe. From October through November, Mill Avenue and the surrounding district will buzz with activity, cementing Downtown Tempe as the Valley's go-to destination for fall fun. Do ..

The Scottsdale Fall Festival is moving to the Scottsdale Civic Center - and we're leveling up the fun! This free, family-friendly event features something for everyone: a live band, DJ, magic show, and for the first time ever, a cocktail garden. Kids can fill their b ..

Sound Bites Music and Food Festival presented by Earnhardt Hyundai San Tan and Hunter Contracting Co. Join us October 11 at Gilbert Regional Park for a day filled with delicious food and fantastic music. Get ready to groove to live performances from Roger Clyne and t ..

Celebrate fall with Harvest in the Heritage District from Sept. 26 to Nov. 2. The seasonal celebration will cast an autumn glow across downtown Gilbert, with all-new experiences aimed at igniting fall fever! WHAT: A seasonal celebration in downtown Gilbert, highli ..

As summer temperatures soar, Downtown Tempe Authority (DTA) is accelerating its own kind of energy with a new initiative that celebrates local businesses. The Summer of Local Love campaign shines a spotlight on Downtown Tempe businesses, while highlighting tools to m ..

Bunnanza is Back and Bigger Than Ever! Saddle up and head on down to the Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, April 19, from 9 AM to noon for the spring event of the season. Bunnanza is back, and it's better than ever, packed with good ol' western fun for all ages. ..

Enjoy an afternoon of the Valley's most talented youth performers at the 13th Annual El Puente Festival, a free event presented by Cultural Coalition at Tempe Center for the Arts (TCA) on Sunday, April 5th from 11 to 3 p.m. Known for its signature community parade a ..

Presented by Cultural Coalition and SRP, the 8th Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks brings a crowd pleasing line-up of performances to Pioneer Park in Mesa every March. Families of all ages enjoy an afternoon in the park at this free festival that celebrates the gl ..

The Arizona Indian Festival offers gueststhe unique opportunity to explore examples of traditional Indian villages and dwellings, experience traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, and enjoy native food vendors and mainstage entertainment, such as dancing and si ..

A roaring good time and heaps of good will await shoppers at Scottsdale Fashion Square when partners from Phoenix Chinese Week gather to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This being the Year of the Snake, the celebration’s culminating event will showcase Lion and Dragon ..

Join Chandler in celebrating 30 years of cultural diversity at the 30th Annual Multicultural Festival on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza in Downtown Chandler. This milestone event features live entertainment on two sta ..

From holiday spirits to festive brews, revel in the merry-making with drink specials designed to warm your heart and ignite holiday cheer. Whether you're Santa, an elf, or any other holiday character, make this night an epic adventure with friends old and new. ..

Visit Presby Pickins' to sell, shop or both. We host a variety of vendors, including artists, crafters, jewelers, collectors, household purgers, and more! We open our parking lot, making spaces available to rent at $25 to anyone wishing to sell their wares! Tables an ..

Headlining Sound Bites Music and Food Festival is Gin Blossoms, the beloved multi-platinum rock band from Tempe, Arizona, currently on tour. Joining the lineup is The Black Moods and High 90's, both known for their covers of Gen X's greatest hits. Eventgoers can ex ..

Known for its signature community parade across the bridge, or “el puente” in spanish, this festival brings together artists of all ages to highlight the importance of connecting traditional arts and culture practices from one generation to the next. High school mari ..

Cultural Coalition's Annual Mask Alive! Festival of Masks brings a crowd pleasing line-up of performances to Pioneer Park in Mesa every March. Families of all ages enjoy an afternoon in the park at this free festival that celebrates the global artistic tradition of s ..

Located in Gilbert, AZ, SanTan Village is an open-air shopping center featuring a diverse mix of stores including Apple, Best Buy, Dillard's, Macy's, lululemon athletica, HomeGoods, Nordstrom Rack, Dick's Sporting Goods and delicious restaurants like Bourbon and Bone ..

The Arizona Indian Festival offers guests the unique opportunity to explore examples of traditional Indian villages and dwellings, experience traditional arts and crafts demonstrations, and enjoy native food vendors and native mainstage entertainment, such as danci ..

Time-travel back over 2000 years to the town of Bethlehem! All ages are invited to tour the town and experience what life was really like on the night Jesus was born. Stroll the marketplace and become a leather-smith, a candle-maker, a musician, or even a shepherd vi ..

Explore Gilbert's Downtown Heritage District this fall season. Don't miss Halloween Pumpkin Fun featuring a larger-than-life pumpkin xylophone and an illuminated seating display to celebrate Halloween located at the south end of the core of the district near the Amer ..