Events
This Saturday: LiVE! @ Murphy Park!
LiVE! returns to Murphy Park this Saturday, October 24! Join us for Folk Gathering, presented by the Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival, featuring Down With The Shine, Fossil Creek, and Eric Douglas and the RPMs.
Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of live music in Historic Downtown Glendale.
Saturday, October 24
Gates open at 4 PM | Music starts at 5 PM
Free admission!
Glendale Glitters Returns to Downtown Glendale
Celebrate 33 years of holiday magic as Glendale Glitters makes its triumphant return to Murphy Park in Historic Downtown Glendale!
Joins us to kick off the Glendale Glitters Season!
Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, from 5:00 - 10:00 PM
The official lighting ceremony will take place at the E. Lowell Rogers Amphitheatre in Murphy Park, at 5:30 PM on Friday, November 27.
This festive two-night celebration will feature dazzling light displays, interactive attractions, and picture-perfect holiday photo opportunities. Enjoy holiday shopping with local vendors, seasonal treats, live entertainment, and the cheerful sounds of holiday carolers. Be sure to stop by and visit Santa during this special holiday tradition!
The spectacular holiday lights will remain on display nightly through January 1, shining from 5–10 PM.
Bring your family and friends to stroll through Historic Downtown Glendale, experience the magic of the season, and enjoy the unique shops, restaurants, and holiday charm that make Glendale Glitters a cherished community tradition.
CALLING ALL VENDORS
The application process for Glendale Glitters has closed, but we are always looking to build our vendor database. Local crafters, artisans, food vendors and seasonal retailers are all invited to submit their information all year long. Please note that any event specific vending will need to be resubmitted when a specific event vendor call is open.
SUBMIT HERE
Movies By Moonlight Returns!
The Movies By Moonlight series is back, bringing family-friendly movie nights to parks across the city. Grab your blankets, bring the family, and enjoy a memorable night at the park!
Upcoming 2026-2027 dates and locations:
November 13 – Rose Lane Park
December 11 – Murphy Park
January 22 – Foothills Park South
February 19 – Paseo Sports Complex
March 12 – Glendale Heroes Regional Park
Join us for the third year in a row as Shape Up Us partners with the City of Glendale to present the Family Fun Community Event!
Experience the World’s Largest Pickleball Lesson™ in addition to a 1K Fun Walk and a 5K Fun Run with the Glendale School District, a Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, and so much more!
Shape Up Us is thrilled to have the Glendale Elementary School District joining in for a special competition this year! All 14 elementary schools will be invited to participate in a fun and friendly challenge to see which school can bring the most students and families to this free community celebration. The winning school will receive a complete pickleball equipment package—including nets, paddles, and balls—allowing students to continue playing, learning, and enjoying the sport long after the event, as well as the Hip Hop Healthy Heart Program for Children™.
All the fun starts Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Heroes Regional Park in Glendale, Arizona.
Shape Up Us Give-Back:
100% of All Donations will sponsor a teacher or school to receive the Hip Hop Healthy Program for Children™ Curriculum - the world's first online digital social-emotional “whole child” wellness curriculum. K-6th-grade students who are impacted by factors that affect education, health, and financial wellness. We are “Building A Culture of Health” into our school's e-learning platform & directly into our homes.
Website: https://www.hiphophealthyheart.com
THE CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE
The Chocolate Affaire returns to the Glendale Civic Center in Downtown Glendale!
Join us on February 13th & 14th, 2027 from 10am-5pm each day!
Indulge in all things chocolate -- from decadent treats to artisan creations and mouth-watering chocolate-inspired dishes, this is the ultimate chocolate lover's paradise!
What to Expect:
- Chocolate tastings & dessert sampling
- Live entertainment & fun activities
- Local vendors & artisan chocolate creators
- Sweet surprises for the whole family
We can't wait to share the chocolate line-up at a future date.
The Glendale Civic Center is located at 5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301
Free admission & parking! Don't miss out on the ultimate chocolate celebration in Glendale, AZ!
GLENDALE FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL
STAY TUNED FOR GLENDALE FOLK & HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2027 INFO!
Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park
March 6 and 7, 2027
10am-5pm each day
Hundreds of Performers - Workshops - Vendors - Activities - Food Trucks