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Downtown Mesa Barbeque and Bluegrass Classic

November 6 & 7 | Get ready for a mouthwatering weekend at the 4th Annual Downtown Mesa BBQ Classic, where food, fun, and community come together for an unforgettable BBQ experience! Whether you're a BBQ enthusiast or love great food, this event has something for everyone.
Dates: 
11/06/2026
11/07/2026
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Location: 
Downtown Mesa, 1 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ, 85201
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CaveScape now featuring Hidden Habitats: Life in the Caves

Open through January 3, 2027 | It’s the CaveScape you loved this summer now featuring live cave-dwelling animals with the addition of Hidden Habitats: Life in the Caves! It’s two exhibitions in one featuring an immersive network of twisting tunnels and hidden caves, where you can crawl, climb, and slide through incredible structures crafted entirely from ordinary packing tape—yet strong enough for both kids and adults. Along the way, discover how engineering, physics, and creativity come together to transform a simple material into an extraordinary underground adventure highlighting real cave science.
Dates: 
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
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Location: 
Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States
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Chandler's Celebration of Arbor Day

Saturday, November 7 | Did you know that one mature Indian Rosewood tree will provide more than $2,000 of environmental benefits over the next 20 years? Explore the great outdoors through the wonder of trees at Chandler's Celebration of Arbor Day. Learn more interesting facts and enjoy family-fun activities at this free event. Plus, Chandler residents can pick up a free native 5-gallon tree, get planting advice, and celebrate the tree-mendous benefits of trees.
Dates: 
11/07/2026
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Organization:

City of Chandler, AZ

Location:

745 E Germann Rd
Chandler, AZ, 85286
United States

Phone:

(480) 782-2727

Goodyear's Veterans Week 2026: Run. Remember. Celebrate.

November 2-7, 2026 | This a community-wide Veterans Week campaign that begins with the Tribute Flag Garden, Patriotic Art Murals, and Banners of Brave at Goodyear City Hall, continues with the West Valley Veterans Day Ceremony and 5K/1-mile Run/Walk in partnership with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) and culminates at the Veterans Day Tribute Festival honoring those who have served. Together, these experiences invite the community to reflect, recognize, and celebrate our local veterans while fostering patriotism, remembrance, and gratitude throughout Veterans Week.
Dates: 
11/04/2026
11/05/2026
11/06/2026
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Location: 
Varioius locations around Goodyear, AZ
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