Pinal Post

Main Street Marketplace – Fine Arts & Crafts Event
2025-11-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | AZ
Maricopa Main Street Marketplace returns for its 5th annual fine arts and crafts event featuring local artists, makers, and handcrafted goods. Join the community for a day of shopping and creativity.

Location:Leading Edge Academy18700 N. Porter RoadMaricopa, AZ

Plan to browse unique fine arts and crafts from local vendors at this seasonal marketplace. Support small businesses and makers while enjoying a relaxed shopping experience.

To RSVP or mark that you are attending, respond on the Facebook event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/1000060162340250/

AFD Friendsgiving Chili Cook-Off
2025-11-30 15:00 | AZ
Come join Active Family Development (AFD) and Walmart for our Friendsgiving Chili Cook-Off!

Think your chili has what it takes to be the best? Come prove it! The community will vote to crown the top chili while everyone enjoys games, activities, music, and more.

This is a free community event — we only ask that competitors and attendees bring a new, unwrapped toy to place under a child’s Christmas tree as part of the AFD Christmas Toy Drive.

To register your chili in the competition: https://forms.gle/6BFyqfYAr8rWph1Q8

Be sure to check the Event Facebook Page for the latest updates.

Stanfield Cleanup Event
2025-12-05 07:00 - 13:00 | AZ
Supervisor Steve Miller and Pinal County Development Services are hosting a free Stanfield cleanup event for residents to dispose of household trash and bulky items!

Location: Corner of W. Pima Rd. and N. Hopi Dr.

✅ What’s AcceptedHousehold Items:

Bagged household trashGreen waste (tree trimmings, grass, plants, etc.)

Bulky Items:

Car batteries & tiresFurniture & appliancesDebris from home improvement projectsMetal and concrete(No commercial loads; limitations may apply)

❌ NOT Accepted

Propane tanks, oil, paint, anti-freeze, motor oil, gasBio-hazards, herbicides, pesticidesCommercial wastes (contractor/business waste and debris)

📋 Important: Bring Proof of ResidencyResidents may be asked to verify they live in Stanfield. Acceptable forms of ID include:

Utility billID cardDriver’s license

📞 Questions?Contact Brandon Yeoman at 520-483-1418

Source: Pinal County Calendar

Santa Fly-In: Helicopter Arrival, Tree Lighting & Free Photos in Arizona City
2025-12-05 17:00 | Arizona City Fire District, 14022 Sunland Gin Rd, Arizona City, AZ, 85123, United States
Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by helicopter for a holiday Santa Fly-In, hosted by the Arizona City Fire District. This is a free family-friendly event.

Activities Include:

Free photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Tree Lighting

Candy canes and additional treats

Holiday fun for all ages

More Information:Visit the Arizona City Fire District on:

Facebook

Instagram

Website: https://azcityfire.org

Invasive Plant Removal Event
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | AZ
Join us out at Silly Mountain and spend your morning with your hands in the dirt pulling invasive plants. We will be managing Buffelgrass and Stinknet. Please wear Closed toed shoes and bring water. Parks and Recreation will bring all the tool you need but feel free to bring your own gloves or tools. This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Parks and Recreation will bring all the tool you need but feel free to bring your own gloves or tools.

This event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Registration is not required.

We will meet at the Silly Mtn Park Ramada between 7:45am-8:00am. Then walk as a group to the pull site.

Location:Silly Mountain ParkCorner of US60 and Silly Mtn RdApache Junction, AZ 85119

Pancake Breakfast Toy Drive
2025-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 | AZ
Location:Safeway3325 N Hunt HwyFlorence, AZ 85132

Event Details:Join Florence Firefighter Charities and the Florence CERT Team for their annual Pancake Breakfast Toy Drive. Bring a new, unwrapped toy and enjoy free pancakes as a thank-you for your generosity. Santa will be present for visits.

All collected toys will be distributed to families in need during the holiday season.

Additional Information:A QR code is provided on the flyer to view a Teen Wish List.

Sponsors and partners:Florence Firefighter Charities, Safeway, and the Florence CERT Team.

Shop with the Sheriff After Party
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Coolidge Walmart, 1695 N. Arizona Blvd., Coolidge, AZ, 85128, United States
Bring the family to the Shop with the Sheriff After Party to meet Santa and PCSO at the Walmart in Coolidge.

After a morning of shopping and giving, we’re inviting the community and all participants, families, deputies, and volunteers to come together for our Shop With The Sheriff After Party — a chance to enjoy great food, music, photos, and heartfelt moments that make this program so special.

Event highlights:

Santa’s workshop, letters to Santa, food trucks, music, games, cool vehicles and much more.

Hooves and Holidays Vendor Event in San Tan Valley
2025-12-06 11:00 - 17:00 | AZ
The Hooves and Holidays vendor event returns to San Tan Valley on December 6, 2025, inviting local businesses and artisans to participate in a festive holiday market. Hayden Acres is hosting the seasonal gathering with vendor booths, community activities, and family-friendly holiday shopping.

Location:40779 N Kenworthy RdSan Tan Valley, AZ

Vendor Fee: $25Registration Deadline: November 29

Hayden Acres invites vendors to participate in the annual Hooves and Holidays event. This seasonal market offers a full day of community activities, shopping, and holiday festivities.

Registration:Vendors can register using the QR code provided on the flyer or through the event’s registration link.

Host: Hayden Acres

Apache Junction Holiday Light Parade & Winter Festival 2025 at Flatiron Park
2025-12-06 15:00 - 20:00 | Flatiron Community Park, 100 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona, 85120, United States
The City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation will be hosting our annual Holiday Program & Light Parade on Saturday, December 6th, 2025! The event will take place at Flatiron Community Park. There will be lots of activities throughout the day for the whole family. Join us for this one of a kind FREE event for the whole family! We have something for everyone: Winter Wonderland presented by Chasse Building Team, Photos with Santa, Candy Cane Lane, inflatables and more!

The 28th Annual Holiday Light Parade: Individuals, businesses, non-profit agencies and groups are welcome to enter their floats. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is November 27th. The parade starts at 7pm and the route will be on Apache Trail between Phelps Dr. and Gold Drive.

Local Apache Junction businesses and agencies are encouraged to come out and showcase your excellent products and services. This is only open to City of Apache Junction businesses and Non-Profits. Pre-registration is required and the registration deadline is December 3rd.

Merry Copa at Copper Sky Regional Park
2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Copper Sky Regional Park, 44345 W Bowlin Rd., Maricopa, AZ, 85138, United States
The Merry Copa holiday event returns on Saturday, December 6 at Copper Sky Regional Park. Merry Copa is a festive community celebration featuring holiday shops, food trucks, and an evening tree lighting ceremony. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout the night, explore local vendors, and share in the excitement of the holiday season together.

For full event details, visit:https://www.MerryCopa.com

See the Facebook Event Page for details and the latest updates!

Photos with Santa at CAC Maricopa
2025-12-10 13:00 - 17:00 | AZ
You’re invited to Photos with Santa at CAC Maricopa, an all-ages holiday event at Central Arizona College’s Maricopa Campus on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 1PM to 5PM.

Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, coloring, and have your picture taken with Santa!

This event is free, but we encourage all participants to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to CAC’s food pantry.

CAC’s K9 therapy dog, Hudson, will be in attendance to greet everyone. But, please leave your furry friends at home.

We can’t wait to see you at this fun, family event!

Event by Central Arizona College-Maricopa Campus and Central Arizona College

Location: 17945 N Regent Drive, Maricopa, AZ, 85138 (Between buildings A & B)

Open to the public so anyone can attend.

Be sure to check the Facebook Event Page for details and updates.

Free Disposal Sponsored by Waste Connections
2025-12-13 06:00 - 11:00 | AZ
Did you know Pinal County residents have access to nine free disposal days a year?

Residents can take household, non-hazardous waste to one of two privately-owned landfills in the County free of charge.

Hours: 6 am to 11 am

Location: 22316 Harmon Road, Florence, AZ 85132

Phone: 480-582-2657

Acceptable Waste: Municipal Solid Waste, Household Trash, Food Waste, Non-Hazardous Commercial Waste, Furniture and Appliances (documented free of refrigerant), Construction Debris, Wood, Paper, and Metal.

Non-acceptable Waste: Asbestos, Special Waste, Animal Carcasses, Items containing Freon (AC Units), Pressurized tanks, Railroad ties, Rocks, Pavers, Concrete soil/dirt, Medical waste, sharps (needles), Regulated hazardous waste, Radioactive waste, Regulated Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PBC) wastes, Biohazardous and radioactive medical waste, Appliances that may leak CFCs or HCFCs, Whole tires, Lead-acid batteries, Used oil, Arizona regulated waste, Explosives (gunpowder, bullets, etc.), and Automotive parts.

For more up to date information, go to:

https://www.pinal.gov/1513/Free-Disposal-Days

Christmas Gift Wrapping for Charity in Apache Junction Supports Superstition Food Bank
2025-12-13 08:00 | AZ
HATE WRAPPING CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Arthritis getting the best of you? Don’t have TIME to wrap? SUCK at wrapping gifts?

You bring the gifts… our army of Christmas elves will wrap them for you! Then you make a DONATION to the Food Bank for our wrapping services! You choose the amount. Wait while we wrap. It’s that easy!

We Provide the:

Wrapping Paper

Tape

Ribbon

Tags

Want to volunteer or donate needed wrapping items? Email us at info@superstitionfoodbank.org.

See the event website for details.

Christmas in Eloy 2025: Tree Lighting, Light Parade, Fireworks & Holiday Festivities
2025-12-13 16:00 - 21:00 | Eloy Central (Main Street) Park, 601 N. Main Street, Eloy, Arizona, 85131, United States
Saturday, December 13, 20254:00 PM – 9:00 PMMain Street Park – Eloy, Arizona

Christmas on Main Street – 4:00 PMFree activities including carnival rides, inflatables, music, crafts, and pictures with Santa.Food and merchandise vendors will also be onsite.

Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6:45 PM

25th Annual Electric Light Parade – 7:15 PMLight parade and fireworks show.

Register your parade entry:https://bit.ly/ELOYLIGHTPARADE25

Movie in the Park - The Santa Clause
2025-12-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Flatiron Community Park, 100 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, Arizona, 85120, United States
The Movie in the Park Apache Junction event brings families together for a free community movie night under the open sky. Grab your blankets or lawn chairs and experience an Apache Junction outdoor movie night presented by SRP.

The movie begins at 6:00 PM at Flatiron Community Park, offering a welcoming and family-friendly environment for all ages.

If weather conditions become unfavorable before showtime, the event may be relocated to the Multi-Generational Center.

Sensory Santa
2025-12-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Casa Grande Community Recreation Center, 1905 North Peart Rd, Casa Grande, AZ, 85122, United States
Join us for Sensory Santa, a free, sensory-friendly holiday event designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities. Families can enjoy a calm, quiet environment to meet Santa, with dim lighting, reduced noise, and minimal waiting.

Living Nativity Maricopa 2025 | Live Christmas Story, Animals & Carolers
2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:00 | AZ
Join us for a magical evening at the Living Nativity Maricopa as we bring the very first Christmas to life with live characters, animals, and carolers. This immersive experience is free and open to everyone. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and a light snack as you celebrate the season with us.

Location: 45295 W Honeycutt Ave, Maricopa, AZ 85139Audience: Public (Anyone can attend)

Respond on Facebook

Let the organizers know you’re coming:https://www.facebook.com/events/1340308477804688/
