Peoria is known for its signature festivals and events! This page gives an overview and summary of the city's signature special events which are held every year. For specific event information, please visit https://www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration

Peoria Sports Complex

Come enjoy the city of Peoria’s annual Dolly Sanchez Easter Celebration with festive entertainment and family-friendly activities at the Peoria Sports Complex! Held annually the Saturday before Easter, this event offers something for everyone. Cottontail Lane will offer a walking path of table stations on the stadium field that children can pass through with their Easter baskets to collect goodie-filled eggs, toys, trinkets, and crafts.

Admission and parking are free.

All-American Festival

Peoria Sports Complex

A decades-long tradition, the city of Peoria hosts a July 4th All-American Festival each year at the Peoria Sports Complex in celebration of Independence Day. This free, family-friendly affair features a variety of live entertainment and activities for all ages. You can always count on excellent live music, a hefty selection of local food and beverage vendors, and the best fireworks show in Arizona at Peoria’s All-American Festival!

Admission and parking are free.

¡Somos Peoria!

Centennial Plaza at Peoria City Hall

Somos Peoria is a multicultural festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This city-sponsored event takes place at Centennial Plaza on the Peoria City Hall campus. In addition to live musical entertainment from national and local bands, festivalgoers can sample a variety of traditional foods, beer and margaritas, shop arts and crafts, and enjoy celebrated Hispanic activities such as Ballet Folklorico, lucha libre, strolling mariachis, and a low-rider car display.

This is a ticketed event with general admission and VIP options available.

Halloween Monster Bash

Peoria Sports Complex

The city of Peoria’s annual Halloween Monster Bash offers up a night of tricks and plenty of delicious treats! Come for a frightfully fun evening of live entertainment, an annual costume contest, and a variety of engaging activities for the whole family. Peoria's Halloween Monster Bash is a free general admission event, open to the public. Wear your costumes and bring the whole family. It's a great, safe, and fun way to enjoy Halloween fun for kids of all ages.

Admission and parking are free.

Peoria Holiday Festival

Centennial Plaza at Peoria City Hall

Bring your family to the Peoria Holiday Festival! Take a stroll across city hall campus and enjoy festive and fun holiday activities for the whole family including live music, meet-and-greets with Santa, interactive activities and entertainment, food trucks, local artisan vendors, and a tree lighting ceremony.

Admission and parking are free.

For the latest event information, please visit www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents.