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Oktoberfest celebrations are scheduled for Oct. 8 at Westgate Village in Glendale and Oct. 15 at Vista del Rio in Peoria.
Two West Valley senior communities celebrate Oktoberfest
Two West Valley senior living communities will host Oktoberfest celebrations this year, featuring traditional German-inspired food, music, themed activities, and opportunities to support local … more
Eduardo Aparecido during the second round of the PBR Teams Event in Arizona in 2025. Aparecido, a member of the Arizona Ridge Riders team, will be in the spotlight at the team's homestand Oct 8-10 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Arizona Ridge Ridgers bring PBR home in Glendale
The Arizona Ridge Riders, who joined the Professional Bull Riders Teams League in its inaugural season in 2022, are headed home to Desert Diamond Arena in to host three days of nonstop action at … more
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Chandler and Chandler are offering October deals for teachers.
Glendale, Chandler karting centers celebrate teachers in October
Educators are tasked with providing nurturing, positive and impactful settings to do one of the most important jobs in the world. Among all their responsibilities, the average teacher spends $895 per … more
The Globetrotters’ Scooter Christensen spins a basketball before throwing out the first pitch prior to a game between the Diamondbacks and Phillies on Aug. 7, 2019, in Phoenix.
Harlem Globetrotters head to Glendale in early 2027
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters announced Sept. 28 that Glendale will be a stop on the Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour. Desert Diamond Arena will play host to the basketball troupe … more
Visitors mill about the Glendale Glitters lights display outside the Glendale Civic Center the night of Dec. 9, 2025. The renovated City Hall campus will join the Civic Center as a site for the special displays this year.
Glendale Glitters vendor application deadline approaches
At least 90 vendor applications are turned in for Glendale Glitters, with six of those from downtown merchants. Interested businesses have until Oct. 9 to apply online. With City Hall … more
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Actor Matthew Zimmerer speaks from the stage at the auditorium of the Glendale Main Library, foregrounds, Sept. 17. Arizona Theatre Matters artistic director Jeanmarie Simpson, left, vy Jarvis, a programming librarian at the main library, and Glendale Media Relations and Communications Coordinator Colleen Sparks watch from the audience.
Arizona Theatre Matters makes presence felt in Glendale
For a few years, Arizona Theatre Matters has steadily, quietly built up its in-person presence as Glendale’s only theater company while breaking new ground and winning fans the world over through its online performances. more
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Masterpieces & Margaritas debuts in downtown Glendale in October.
Masterpieces & Margaritas freshen Glendale's take on classic formula
Visitors can sip, paint and listen to live music in the heart of downtown Glendale next month. The city of Glendale’s Office of Arts & Culture is introducing Masterpieces & Margaritas downtown more
Ghosts & Goodies is coming back to Westgate in late October.
Ghosts & Goodies returns to Westgate in Glendale
A locally known Halloween celebration is returning to Glendale’s Westgate Entertainment District for an evening full of family-friendly activities, costumes, candy and spooky entertainment. … more
Ballet Arizona returns to Glendale Oct. 1.
Ballet Arizona dances back to historic Glendale park
Ballet Arizona makes its return to Glendale for “Ballet Under the Stars” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave. This free, family-friendly performance brings professional ballet into the heart of the community. more
“Don’t Feel Bad, Nelson, With Normal Growth, You’ll Be In There Next Year,” by Charles Addams is up for auction soon in Glendale.
Charles Addams cartoon up for auction in Glendale
Before Charles Addams created "The Addams Family," he created cartoons for The New Yorker magazine.  An original 1942 cartoon that he created will go up for auction at EJ's Auction … more
Foothills Library in Glendale has its holiday swap event Sept. 20.
Glendale Foothills Library enjoys holiday happenings
Glendale's Foothills Library will have its Holiday Swap from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Save money and reduce waste this holiday season at the library's first-ever holiday swap. Donate clean, … more
Fall festival at ASU West Valley spotlights early development
Spooktacular Fall Festival, a free family event, is expected to draw approximately 5,000 people to the ASU West Valley Campus. Southwest Human Development and Vanguard will also mark 10 years of … more
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