Thursday, October 29 • 10AM & 11:15AM
Spooky Storytime
📍Georgia T. Lord Library • 1900 N. Civic Square
Get into the Halloween spirit with spooky stories, songs, and rhymes featuring ghosts, witches, monsters, and more! After storytime, little ones can enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the library. Costumes are welcome, so come dressed in your Halloween best!
Thursday, October 29 • 4PM - 5PM
Fall Family Trivia
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library • 1900 N. Civic Square
Gather your family and friends for an afternoon of autumn themed fun! Solve fall mysteries, tackle brain teasers, test your drawing skills, and answer trivia questions about nature, animals, and more. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Friday, October 30 • 8AM - 10:30AM
Seed Toss Event
📍Estrella Mountain Regional Park • 14805 W. Vineyard Ave.
Help restore the Sonoran Desert by spreading native seed pellets throughout Maricopa County’s regional parks! This family-friendly activity supports local ecosystems and helps native plants thrive. Participants should bring water, a snack, and work gloves, long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes. Hiking is required, and some trails may exceed two miles round trip.
Registration is required - Click HERE. Children must be accompanied by a parent, and ages five and up are recommended.
Friday, October 30 • 11AM - 12:30PM
Discovery Station: Spooky Season Critters
📍 Estrella Mountain Regional Park • 14805 W. Vineyard Ave. • MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center
Get into the spooky spirit by meeting some of the Sonoran Desert’s most misunderstood residents! From snakes and scorpions to spiders, centipedes, and bats, discover these fascinating creatures up close and learn why they play an important role in our ecosystem. You might even find them adorable!
Friday, October 30 • 6PM - 8PM
Copper Trails Annual Trunk or Treat
📍Copper Trails Small Parking Lot • 16875 West Canyon Trails Blvd
Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun at Copper Trails! Families can enjoy trick-or-treating, music, photo opportunities, games, and concessions. Candy is free, making it a great outing for little ghosts and goblins! Local businesses and community members are also invited to participate by hosting a decorated trunk or activity station.
🎃💀👻Saturday, October 31🎃💀👻 • 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Fall Festival at the Library
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library • 1900 N. Civic Square
Celebrate the season at the library’s first ever Fall Festival! Families can enjoy carnival style games, fun crafts, and festive photo opportunities. Little ones can also join the costume parade and trick or treat at 2:30 PM. Costumes are welcome but not required. Hosted by the Teen Leadership Club, this family friendly event is open to all ages, but space is limited to the first 100 participants, so arrive early!
💀👻Saturday, October 31🎃💀👻 • 4PM - 10PM • Free Entry • $5 Parking
Trunk or Treat Car Show
📍Goodyear Ballpark • 1933 S. Ballpark Way
Check out classic cars and hot rods while enjoying live music, food trucks, a cornhole tournament, and more! Families can also join the community trunk or treat from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, while candy lasts. It’s a fun way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family!
Saturday, October 31 & Sunday November 1 • 8AM
Saturday Strides Halloween Walk & Sunday Run for Your Life
📍House of Honey • 13778 W McDowell Rd #301
Celebrate Halloween weekend with a morning workout at House of Honey in Goodyear! Meet up for a Saturday Halloween Walk on October 31 AND Sunday RunDay on November 1, both starting at 8 AM. After getting moving, stick around for coffee, drinks, and pastries. All ages are welcome, so bring a friend, wear a costume, and start your weekend with some community fun!
Tuesday. November 3
Election Day 🗳️
Election Day is here, and it’s time to make your voice heard! Take a little time to learn about the candidates and propositions on your ballot, then head to the polls and make your vote count. Not sure where to start? Check out my previous newsletters for election breakdowns covering the races, judicial appointments, and ballot measures to help you feel informed before you vote. Every election is an opportunity to have a say in the future of our community and state!
Click HERE to find a polling place.
Wednesday, November 4 • 4PM - 5PM
Teen Leadership Club
📍 Georgia T. Lord Library • 1900 N. Civic Square
Teens ages 12–18 can get involved in their community through the library’s Teen Leadership Club! From September through April, members work together to plan and host fun, creative programs for the community. Participants earn one hour of community service for each meeting attended, with additional hours available for helping at events. It’s a great opportunity to build leadership skills, make connections, and give back!
Friday Night Lights
October 30, 2026
Find your team and purchase tickets here or at the door.
Millennium vs Desert Edge
7 PM 📍Millennium High School
Estrella Foothills vs Buckeye Union
7 PM 📍Buckeye Union High School
Trivium Prep vs Scottsdale Prep
7 PM 📍Trivium Preparatory Academy
Want to see every game?
👉 View the full Goodyear high schools sports schedule here.
🏈LAST WEEK’S SCORES
Millennium 6, Canyon View 3
Desert Edge 69, Raymond S. Kellis 0
Estrella Foothills 21, Lake Havasu 27
Trivium Prep 46, Antelope Union 0
🍴EAT THIS WEEK
Taste of Italy
📍3810 Estrella Pkwy #308
623-932-2272
If you’re in the mood for some good Italian food, add Taste of Italy to your list! Whether you’re planning a casual dinner with the family or just craving a comforting plate of pasta, it’s always nice to find a local spot to enjoy a good meal. Give them a try and show some love to a local business!
⭐ LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Kat’s Artist Tree
📍13770 W. Van Buren St.
623-792-7000
Did you know Goodyear is home to a creative hub where artists of all ages can explore their talents? Kat’s Artist Tree offers a welcoming space to discover music, dance, visual arts, theater, and more. If you’re looking for piano lessons for your little one, dance classes for your teen, or a creative outlet for yourself, there’s something for everyone to explore. It’s all about nurturing creativity and helping artistic roots grow right here in our community!
Avondale’s Creepin’ Candy Crawl — Avondale
Thursday, October 29 • 5PM - 8PM
📍Alamar Park • 4155 S. El Mirage Rd., Avondale, AZ 85323
Get those costumes ready for a night of tricks, treats, and Halloween fun! Avondale’s Creepin’ Candy Crawl brings the spooky season to life with trick-or-treating at themed booths hosted by city departments, bounce houses, face painting, food, and a costume contest. Bring the whole family for an evening filled with sweet treats, silly costumes, and plenty of Halloween spirit!
Harvest Nights at DH Farms — West Phoenix
Last Day November 1 • 5PM - 10PM • Open every day this week
📍 DH Farms • 2209 N 99th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85307
The season is almost over, but there’s still time for one last visit to DH Farms! Due to popular demand, the farm is opening every day through Sunday, November 1, giving families extra chances to enjoy the fall festivities before the season wraps up. The farm recommends visiting earlier in the week to avoid the weekend crowds and spend more time enjoying the fun. Don’t miss your final chance to make some fall memories!
The Desert Fall Festival — Surprise
Last Day November 1 • Hours Vary 4/5PM - 9/10/11PM (check website for hours)
📍14470 W Tierra Buena Ln, Surprise, AZ, 85374
The final weekend of The Desert Fall Festival is here! Celebrate Halloween on October 31 with unique attractions, trick-or-treating, and costume contests with prizes up for grabs. The festival wraps up Sunday, November 1, so this is your last chance to enjoy a fall experience with a twist before the season ends!
And that’s a wrap on 007 of What’s Up Goodyear! 🎉
I can’t believe October is already coming to an end!
Now that we’re heading into November, we’re stepping into one of the coziest and busiest times of the year! Between Thanksgiving gatherings, holiday markets, festive events, and the excitement of Christmas just around the corner, there will be plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the season. I can’t wait to share what’s coming up and help you find a little more fun right here in Goodyear.
Thank you for being here and for supporting this little corner of our community. I hope November brings you plenty of reasons to slow down, spend time with the people you love, and make some wonderful memories. Have a great week, and I’ll see you next Wednesday!
Get out there and enjoy your city!
- What’s Up Goodyear 💛
P.S. Know about an upcoming event, a new local business, community news, or something else I should include? Hit reply and send it my way! I’m always looking for more things to share with our Goodyear community. 💛
