Avondale Events

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.

Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Arizona's beautiful spring season.

Join us for a celebration of Day of the Child (Dia de los Ninos) and the Week of the Young Child as Friendship Park turns into a kid's paradise! This FREE event promises some high-flying fun and learning for the entire family. Have fun with various activities, crafts, food trucks, entertainment, and learn about different types of organizations and services with lots of exhibitors!

KidFest is an event recognized by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and AzAEYC celebrating early learning, young children, their teachers, and families. This event is hosted during the Nationally recognized Week of the Young Child™, a celebratory effort to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs.

Eggstravaganza hops back into town for two events at two neighborhood parks! Guests can enjoy a family-exclusive egg hunt with our recreation staff setting up an area just for you and your little ones! The bunny and the chick will be available for pictures after your hunt.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Families will line up to hunt together as a group in a pre-determined zone. Arrive anytime between the event hours and get ready to have an egg-cellent time!

Does someone in your group have an accessibility need? We can modify the set-up of your hunt to meet your group's needs, please check in at our information booth at your arrival to discuss accommodation.

Celebrate our community's rich Mexican culture with this FREE nighttime festival in Old Town Avondale! Authentic cuisine, traditional live music & dance, art & culture, and plenty of fun activities for the younger ones will keep your family immersed in the lights, sound and smells of an authentic Cinco de Mayo experience. Participate in kermes en la biblioteca featuring family-friendly carnival games and loteria throughout the event at Sam Garcia Library.

Honoring those who have served with memorial exhibits, a musical tribute, and a moving flag ceremony dedicated to the brave individuals who lost their lives in service of this great nation.

Acknowledge, Educate, and Celebrate! Activities include live music and dance performances, crafts, soul food, fashion, and educational activities.

Ignite your independence and come out to Light Up the Sky Celebration. The FREE general admission area allows tailgating with friends and family, enjoying a variety of food trucks, playing games in the Kid Zone, and enjoying live music before being dazzled by a 25-minute 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.