Avondale City Events

Ignite your Independence Day and come out to Light Up the Sky Celebration. This FREE event includes fun with friends and family, a variety of food trucks, exhibitors, games in the Kid Zone, and live music before being dazzled by the West Valley’s largest spectacular fireworks display.

Young artists, it’s your time to shine! Participants will be provided with a FREE canvas to use to create an original work of art! There is no theme or prompt limiting your creativity, so let your imagination run wild! Awards are given by age categories: 5 – 8, 9 – 12, and 13 – 17. Pre-registration is required.

Bring your furry friends for a barking good time at our howl-o-ween pooch party. With food trucks, pup photo opportunities, dog crafts, pet exhibitors, and costume contests, it’s sure to be a paw-some day for dogs and their humans alike.

Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival. Features favorite elements including the carnival, parade, wild west shows, live music, hands-on activities, crafts, face painters, and more!

This family-friendly, artistic, and cultural festival honoring our deceased loved ones will include live music, food trucks, arts & crafts, and a community ofrenda for all to enjoy. For all information visit https://balletfolkloricoesperanza.org

Join us for a great day of golf and goodwill at the Avondale Championship Open to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley's Bob Bove Branch - A Thornwood Legacy. Preregistration is required. Visit Avondale Championship Open - Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley - Arizona

Kick off your night of trick or treating with a one-of-a-kind spooktacular experience at Creepin’ Candy Crawl. Exhibitors and city departments will line the park in this walking experience to pass out candy and goodies for all youth participants to enjoy. Family-friendly activities including crafts and entertainment are sure to delight guests of all ages.

The West Valley’s Annual Veterans Day 5k Fun Run/Walk and Ceremony on November 11, 2025, will be held at Estrella Mountain Community College in partnership with the City of Avondale, and benefits veterans who face financial barriers to education. The City of Avondale Police and Fire Departments will also be onsite, providing interactive activities for all attendees. Local gyms will be hosting four exercise stations during the 5K run.

Bring the family and make some memories at this FREE event! Avondale turns into a winter wonderland with a visit from Santa, activities and entertainment, the premier of the holiday light show, annual tree lighting, food, and sweet treats.

Enjoy the dazzling lights this holiday season! The light display will be up throughout the season, with a show playing every 30 minutes on our City Christmas Tree. Bring a blanket or chair, your own treats, and your family and friends to enjoy this nightly show in front of City Hall.