Hi, we’re Coveted Spaces AZ, and every week we round up the best events and farmers markets in the PHX East Valley! From family-friendly festivals and live music to outdoor adventures, artisan markets, and food-filled celebrations, there’s always something exciting happening in Queen Creek, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, and beyond. Whether you’re looking for local favorites like the Gilbert Farmers Market, seasonal fun at Schnepf Farms, or can’t-miss events like the Garlic Festival at Queen Creek Olive Mill, we’ve got you covered. The East Valley is full of energy, culture, and community—so come explore, shop local, and make memories under the Arizona sun with us. ✨
This EVENTS List is AMAZING!! CHECK IT OUT!!
September Nights @Arizona State Fair
Sept. 19-28, 2025 Thursday-Sunday. Opens at 5pm Nightly in September
11th Annual Garlic Fest
Garlic lovers unite! @Queen Creek Olive Mill Sat. 9/20 & Sun. 9/21, 8am-5pm. 5 varieties &11,000 heads of garlic!c
Pumpkin Fest @The Princess
Sept.19-Oct. 31. Monday–Thursday: 5 – 9 PM Friday-Sunday: 4 PM – 10 PM
ANASTASIA!
@HALE THEATER in Gilbert! August 22 - October 4, 2025 Run Time: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
2025 Arizona Restaurant Week
September 19, 2025 - September 28, 2025. 10 days, More than 150 restaurants participating!
(FREE) Ballet Under The Stars
Thurs, Sept 18, at Fountain Park Fri, Sept 19, at Chandler Park Sat, Sept 20, at Centennial Plaza Park
Founders Day
September 20, 2025 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Frontier Family Park Wristband Pricing: Day of the Event: $15.
Gilbert Farmer's Market
Gilbert Farmers Market 222 N. Ash St. Gilbert, AZ 85234Sep 13 2025 Time 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Over 100 vendors!
Local Farmer's Markets
Downtown Chandler Summer Market
7:00am-10:00am, every Saturday from June through September at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Downtown Chandler Farmers Market
October – May: Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West (3 S. Arizona Avenue)
Downtown Gilbert Farmers Market!
Saturdays 8 AM to 12 PM In Downtown Gilbert, next to the Iconic Water Tower.
Eastmark Farmers Market
Eastmark Great Park Basketball Court CURRENT HOURS 8am-12pm Every Saturday!
DOWNTOWN MESA FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday from 8am-12:30pm fall/winter/spring and 8am-11am summer.
Help! I need to entertain my kids!!
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MOVIES!! Show times and theaters all around the PHX Valley!
KIDS SUMMER MOVIE CAMPS– AMC, HARKINS, CINEMARK, REGAL
SWIMMING– DUH? We all need water in the PHX summer. Here is a list of ALL the pools in the PHX East Valley!
ICE SKATING– We all need to cool off with this HEAT!! GILBERT OR CHANDLER has great Ice Skating rinks to entertain all ages!!
ROLLER SKATING- Burn off all that pent up energy at MESA OR CHANDLER Skateland!! My kids beg me to take them here all the time!
LIBRARIES– MESA, CHANDLER, GILBERT, QUEEN CREEK, TEMPE, SCOTTSDALE. Sign up now for the summer reading programs to win books and free prizes! Plus, this makes your kids actually excited to read…Yes, please:-).
POGO PASS FUN! Get 50% off with code FIREWORKS50 for a limited time only!! Everything you could ever possibly do in the Valley for FUN! I mean everything…DBacks games, Trampoline parks, Ice skating, Sunsplash….etc. etc. etc!!! EVERYTHING!! Don’t miss out on this one!
