Festivals and Special Events

 Our community hosts dozens of special events throughout the year that showcase our people, our heritage, and our values. Travelers from across the nation and the world are drawn to our fabulous celebrations like the Ostrich Festival, Tumbleweed Christmas Tree Lighting, Chihuahua Races and more!

Sign up for the quarterly Special Events Bulletin e-newsletter to get information on all the fun delivered to your e-mail account. Check the Chandler Events Calendar for details on these and other events, or call:

Chandler Special Events Hotline
480-782-2735

January		Celebration of Unity Multicultural Festival
February		Classic Car & Hot Rod Show
March		Ostrich Festival & Parade Chandler Jazz Festival
April		Family Easter Celebration Hershey Track & Field Games A Month to Stamp Out Hate
May		Cinco de Mayo Celebration & Chihuahua Races
July		Chandler 4th of July 7UP Fireworks Spectacular
September		Hispanic Heritage Month
October		Miss Indian Arizona Scholarship Program & Native American Market Chandler's Day of Play Celebration Fall Rhythm Fest Howlin' Halloween Spooktacular
November		Chandler Golf Challenge Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Woofstock - The Great Chandler Dog Walk Home for the Holidays Events with Santa:  Skating in the Park, and more!
December		Home for the Holidays Events with Santa:  Lunch with Santa coloring contest, Santa's Calling, Cookies with Santa, and Santa's House Parade of Lights Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony

If you or your organization is considering holding an event in the City of Chandler, we have some helpful information to get you started.

• Special Events Planning & Funding