Avondale Events

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.

Ignite your calling for the outdoors and bring the family out for this free two-day festival. This festival showcases the beauty of nature in our own backyard! Named for the three rivers that connect in southern Avondale, Tres Rios Nature Festival aims to include something for everyone to enjoy during the best outdoor weather of the year!

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, and entertainment, and learn about different types of organizations and services with lots of exhibitors!

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! Authentic cuisine, traditional live music & dance, and plenty of fun activities for the younger ones in your family!

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.