Events

Family Fun Community Event 2025

The City of Glendale is proud to partner with
Shape Up Us as they bring their wonderful
Family Fun Community Event to Glendale!

Foothills Park
Saturday, April 26th
9am-3pm


Come join us for a fun-fueled, family-oriented, FREE and fantastic community event promoting a healthier future for children everywhere.

Plenty of activities for the whole family, including pickleball lessons, an inflatable obstacle course, skateboarding lessons, contests, face painting, vendors, food trucks, and so much more!

Sign up for pickleball lessons at ShapeUpUs.org!




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LiVE! Returns to Downtown Glendale in 2025!
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on this season's shows right after this commercial break...




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Ballet Under the Stars returns to Glendale! 
Hold the applause...More Info for 2025 Coming Soon!

Historic Sahuaro Ranch Park
Thursday, September 25th @ 7PM

Ballet Arizona in partnership with the City of Glendale Arts & Culture Division and the Glendale Arts Commission, presents this unique free community performance at the beautiful outdoor setting of Sahuaro Ranch Park, complete with professional staging, lighting, and costumes - all complemented by our beautiful Arizona weather.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a varied program for the entire family, ranging from classical to contemporary. Performance will be held at 7 p.m.


For more information on Ballet Arizona please visit their site HERE



Glendale Glitters Logo 2024

Glendale Glitters Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary in
Downtown Glendale!  

Look out for more Glendale Glitters 2025 details coming soon!

The Kickoff Event will take place November 28th & 29th from 5PM-10PM each night. 

This two day event will feature an exquisite arrangement of lights, complimented by beautiful interactive features and picture-perfect holiday displays! Enhance your enjoyment with fantastic products from our vendors, the sweet sounds of holiday songs from our carolers, and even a visit with Santa! Join us for the lighting ceremony on Nov. 28th @ 5:45PM, in front of the Glendale Civic Center.

The Holiday Light display will remain up until January 1st, from 5PM-10PM each night. Enjoy some local holiday shopping and treats as you stroll through Downtown Glendale, taking in the magical lights and features! 

Interested in becoming a vendor at this year's Kickoff? CLICK HERE




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The Chocolate Affaire returns to the Glendale Civic Center in Downtown Glendale! Join us on February 14th & 15th, 2026 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

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!





Folk & Heritage 25

Stay tuned for Folk & Heritage Festival 2026 Info!

Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park
February 28-March 1, 2026
10am-5pm each day

Hundreds of Performers - Workshops - Vendors - Activities - Food Trucks 

Folk & Heritage Map


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