Friday, October 16th - October 31st • 2- 8 PM
Pumpkin Patch on 303
📍16721 W Indian School Road
The seasonal pumpkin patch opens for the season this Friday. You can explore a large maze, take photos, participate in a scavenger hunt, visit the coloring station, and purchase pumpkins ranging from $1 to $50 while supplies last.
Saturday, October 17th • 10 AM - 12 PM
Ask a Master Gardener
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N Civic Sq
Have a gardening question? Master Gardener Terri Kelly is here to help. She shares helpful, science-based tips on plants, gardens, and landscaping, and loves helping our community grow with confidence. No registration is required.
Saturday, October 17th • 12 - 3 PM • $5.00 Pre-registration required
Pumpkin Splash
📍Goodyear Aquatic Center, 420 S. Estrella Pkwy.
Pumpkin Splash is bringing some fall fun to the Goodyear Aquatic Center! Kids can swim with floating pumpkins, decorate their own pumpkin, and enjoy a bounce house, dunk tank, pool games, and a festive photo booth. Registration is $5 and includes a pumpkin. This event is for Goodyear residents only, and pre-registration is required.
Saturday, October 17th • 12 - 8 PM • Free Entry & Free Parking
West Fest @ Pumpkin Patch on the 303
📍16721 W Indian School Rd
Get into the fall spirit with a giant maze to explore, a pumpkin patch filled with seasonal fun, and inflatables for the kids. Enjoy live music, carnival games, caricature artists, face painting, crafts, and plenty more fall festivities for the whole family.
Saturday, October 17th • 4:30 - 8:30 PM • Free Event
Rock the Block
📍Goodyear Recreation Center, 420 S. Estrella Pkwy.
From bounce houses and food trucks to helicopters and K-9 demonstrations, there’s something for everyone at this fun, free community event! Bring the whole family, enjoy the activities, and make an afternoon of it.
Saturday, October 17th • 5:30 - 9 PM
Movie in the Parks: Toy Story 5
📍 Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N Litchfield Rd
Come early to meet Woody and Buzz, grab some food from local food trucks, and let the kids enjoy face painting, crafts, yard games, and a Toy Story-themed photo spot. Then get cozy on your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy Toy Story 5 together!
Sunday, October 18th • 8 AM - 1 PM
Sunday Reset Farmers Market
📍Goodyear Ballpark - 1933 S Ballpark Way
Come shop from 50+ local makers while enjoying fresh produce, healthy eats, and a lineup of experiences you won’t find at your typical market. Check out cold plunges and sauna sessions at The Reset Lounge, red light therapy, compression recovery, acupuncture, sound healing, stretching and meditation. There’s plenty for the whole family too, including a live violinist, dog agility course, gel blaster battles, Cars & Coffee, and farm-to-table experiences. Come shop, recover, play, and leave feeling better than you came.
Come early for a pre-market run hosted by Hustle & Stride Run Club. Meet up at 7:30 AM for a 30 minute run. Then head over to the market’s The Wellness Village to recover!
Tuesday, October 20th • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Tabling Event - by Maricopa County Dept. of Public Health
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N Civic Sq
WIC offers families so much more than nutritious foods. Stop by their table to learn about nutrition education, breastfeeding support, helpful resources, and food benefits for eligible families. Families with children under 5, pregnant or breastfeeding parents, and dads, grandparents, and legal caregivers are all welcome. You can also pick up a free downloadable cookbook, recipe videos, and more!
Tuesday, October 20th • 6 - 8:30 PM
Star Party
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N Civic Sq
Look up and enjoy an evening under the beautiful desert sky! The West Valley Astronomy Club will bring high-powered telescopes for an up-close look at the Moon, planets, star clusters, galaxies, and more. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, sit back, and enjoy some jazz while taking in the night sky.
Wednesday, October 21st • 6 - 7 PM
University of Arizona Admissions Q&A
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N Civic Sq
Stop by the library to hear from a University of Arizona admissions representative about the university’s programs and services. Stick around for a Q&A to get your questions answered. The session is open to teens and their families, as well as adults who are considering going back to school or pursuing additional education. Seating is limited to 25 people.
Friday Night Lights
October 16, 2026
Find your team and purchase tickets here or at the door.
Millennium vs Raymond S. Kellis
7 PM 📍Raymond S. Kellis High School
Desert Edge vs Tolleson Union
7 PM 📍Tolleson High School
Estrella Foothills vs Deer Valley
7 PM 📍Deer Valley High School
Trivium Prep vs Desert Star
7 PM 📍Desert Star Academy
Want to see every game?
👉 View the full Goodyear high schools sports schedule here.
🏈LAST WEEK’S SCORES
Millennium 56, Tolleson Union 0 (Thursday night game)
Desert Edge 49, Verrado 17
Estrella Foothills 44, Cibola 0
Trivium Prep 46, Mountainside 8
🍴EAT THIS WEEK
Mom’s Kitchen & Boba
📍13824 W McDowell Rd #107
623-303-3866
If you haven’t tried Mom’s Kitchen & Boba yet, this is your sign to put it on your list. It’s a fun little spot for Korean-inspired comfort food, boba, and plenty of options to mix and match. It’s the kind of local place that’s easy to overlook if you haven’t heard of it, which is exactly why I wanted to put it on your radar. If you’re looking to try somewhere new in Goodyear, give Mom’s Kitchen & Boba a try!
⭐ LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Brass Armadillo Antique Mall
📍13277 W McDowell Rd
623-889-0290
If you love a good treasure hunt, add Brass Armadillo Antique Mall to your list. It’s the kind of place where you can walk in looking for one thing and leave with something you didn’t even know you needed. From vintage finds and furniture to collectibles, jewelry, and unique home décor, there’s a little bit of everything to browse. Definitely worth stopping in when you have some time to wander!
Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Scheduling is Now Open
Goodyear residents can schedule a curbside pickup to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, including paint, motor oil, pesticides, pool chemicals, propane tanks, and certain batteries.
The City of Goodyear's program is available to residents with an active city sanitation account. Each household is limited to one pickup per seasonal collection period, and the total weight limit is 20 pounds. Paints and liquids are limited to 10 gallons combined, with no individual container larger than 5 gallons.
Can't schedule a pickup? Residents can arrange a year-round drop-off appointment through ACTenviro in Laveen. Proof of residency and an active Goodyear sanitation account are required. Call 602-842-9160 for an appointment and directions.
Important: Keep materials in clearly labeled, original containers whenever possible. Rechargeable batteries should never go in regular trash or recycling bins.
Check the city's website for accepted materials, collection requirements, and scheduling information.
More information: City of Goodyear Household Hazardous Waste Program
Where Do You Think Goodyear Needs Safer Roads?
The City of Goodyear is developing a Road Safety Action Plan to help make local roads safer for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and everyone who uses them. If you have concerns about speeding, dangerous intersections, missing sidewalks, or areas that feel unsafe for pedestrians and cyclists then
share your comments, concerns, and suggestions about where you think road safety improvements are needed in Goodyear. Your feedback will help the city identify problem areas and explore potential solutions.
Have a spot in mind? Share your feedback through the city's website: Goodyear Safe Streets for All
Election season is here (Part 2!)
Last week, I broke down the propositions on Arizona’s ballot. This week, we’re looking at the candidates running for statewide offices. From governor and attorney general to secretary of state and superintendent.
I put this together to help make the ballot easier to understand and give you a quick overview of who’s running and what each office does.
And I am not done yet! Next week, I’ll be breaking down the judicial appointments, the U.S. House of Representatives and Arizona Legislature races, including candidates running in our local congressional and state legislative districts, so you can learn more about the people who could represent you.
To learn more click HERE. Enter your address to find your local races, learn about the candidates, compare their positions, and find your polling location.
If you more in-depth information, click HERE for the AZ Publicity Pamphlet.
District Fest — Verrado (Buckeye)
Thursday, October 15th - 18th •11 AM - 8 PM Daily • Free Event
📍Verrado Marketplace, 1435 N Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85396
Verrado Marketplace is celebrating the opening of The District with four days of free family-friendly activities, entertainment, and live music! Stop by for crafts, balloon twisting, face painting, a bubble party, and more.
Activities run throughout the day, with select events scheduled at specific times. The festival runs from 11 AM to 8 PM daily.
Some highlights include:
🐶 Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet — Thursday, 11 AM–1 PM
👑 Princesses Meet & Greet — Friday, 11 AM–1 PM
🫧 Bubble Parties — Thursday–Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM
🎈 Balloon Twisting — Thursday–Sunday
🎶 Live Music — Rock Lobster, Desert Dixie, and Chucky Baby & the All-Star
🎨 Airbrush Tattoos — Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM
⛳ 9-Hole Mini Golf — Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM
🎪 Carnival Games — Sunday, 11 AM–4 PM
🍿 Free Popcorn & Cotton Candy — Thursday–Sunday
🎧 DJ Entertainment — Thursday–Sunday
Click Here for the full event line up!
Masterpieces & Margaritas — Glendale
Saturday, October 17th • 5 - 8 PM • Free
📍 Murphy Park, 5850 W. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85301
Looking for a creative night out? Head to Downtown Glendale for a free community art event featuring interactive painting stations, live music, food trucks, and a collaborative community art project.
Try your hand at artwork inspired by famous artists like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Andy Warhol, with professional teaching artists guiding the activities. Admission and art activities are free, with painting supplies available while they last. Food and drinks are extra.
Grand Slam Campout — Peoria
Saturday, October 17th - 18th • 5 PM - 7 AM • Registration Required
📍Peoria Sports Complex, 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Ever wondered what it would be like to sleep on a professional baseball field? Now’s your chance! Pitch a tent in the outfield at Peoria Sports Complex for a family campout featuring games, activities, dinner, and a movie night under the stars. You can also explore the Desert West Night Market, with food trucks and specialty vendors. Breakfast is included the next morning! Bring your tent and sleeping bags for a night the family won't forget! Registration is limited to 200 participants.
Important details: Tents must be spike-free and no larger than 12 × 12 feet. The $25 admission includes dinner, breakfast, activities, and a commemorative patch.
Fall Festival - October 24
A big family Halloween event featuring trick-or-treating on the field, entertainment and a costume contest with categories for kids, adults, families/groups and more.
I will give more information when we get closer to the events, but I want to make you aware now so you can plan ahead! 💛
And that’s a wrap on 005 of What’s Up Goodyear! 🎉
Thank you for making it all the way to the end! I hope you found something that caught your eye and gave you a reason to get out and enjoy all that Goodyear has to offer.
I’m grateful to live in a community with so many amazing events, local businesses, and people who genuinely care about making Goodyear a great place to live. There’s always something happening around here, and I’m excited to keep sharing it with you. I’m also thankful for our neighboring West Valley cities and all the great events and experiences they bring to our community.
Until next time, get out there, enjoy the cooler weather, and make the most of these beautiful months!
- What’s Up Goodyear 💛
P.S. If you enjoyed this week’s roundup, share it with a neighbor, friend, or fellow Goodyear local who might find something they’d love to check out. And if you get out and try something from this week’s list, I’d love to hear about it! Your support helps What’s Up Goodyear continue to connect our community with the people, places, and events happening right here at home. 💛