Avondale Events

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!

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.

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.

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.

A multifaceted community event honoring our veterans; 5K boot camp style fun run/walk at 9:30 AM, followed by a breakfast and ceremony. Fee and registration required. For all event information visit: https://www.estrellamountain.edu/vetfunrun

Bring the family and make magical memories! Avondale turns into a winter wonderland with a visit from Santa, activities, and entertainment, holiday lights with 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 your holiday cheer and favorite winter costume to this new 1K, 5K & 10K run through the holiday lights at Avondale’s Civic Center Complex. Embrace the festive spirit with a fun and active holiday tradition before dashing inside for the holidays.

The City of Avondale and Agua Fria High School are teaming up to bring you a fun and family-friendly 5k run through the heart of Old Town Avondale. Registration required. $35 for Adults, $25 for 18 and under.