At the City Council workshop on April 2, 2021, the City Council discussed strategies to keep the downtown area active with events year-round rather than just a few times a year. The Council gave consensus to move forward with an exciting new plan for the City’s downtown events and festivals. The new approach gradually moves away from the large events and festivals that have previously taken place in the downtown area. Instead, the City will use its existing budget to create more frequent, smaller and targeted activities in Murphy Park and the downtown area. The City kicked off this plan with our inaugural LiVE! @ Murphy Park concert series in May. Plans are already underway for another LiVE! @Murphy Park series in October from 7-9 p.m. Thursday – Saturday each week. Also, the City will light up Murphy Park for the holidays this year from November 19, 2021, through January 9, 2022, similar to the way it was done in 2020.

Additional information about events in and around downtown will be posted here as it becomes available.

LiVE! @ Murphy Park - October 2021

Join us in Historic Downtown Glendale during the month of October with the excitement of LiVE! @ Murphy Park. These free performances will take place at Murphy Park’s Amphitheatre, Thursday – Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Plan a date night or meet your friends and experience the downtown businesses and local music scene under the stars.

Movies by Moonlight

Movies by Moonlight Image Link

For a copy of our Movies by Moonlight flyer, click HERE

Check back soon for more details on pre-movie activities!

To register for our October 22 Drive-in Movie & BINGO night at ASU West, please click HERE. It is Free but space is limited.

Jingle Bell Hike - December 11, 2021

It might just be the perfect gift this holiday season, fresh air and spectacular views. And, that is just what awaits visitors to Glendale’s Thunderbird Conservation Park for the Jingle Bell Hike. Spread your holiday cheer with festive outfits and selfies from the summit. Remember to bring some good hiking shoes, water, holiday cheer and a smile. Don't forget to tag us #GlendaleAZ @GlendaleAZ

9:00am - 11:00am Check in will be from the 59th Ave Lot

For hiking guidelines and trails, click HERE

For a printable event flyer, click HERE

LiVE! @ Murphy Park - Spring 2022

Your new favorite series is coming back next Spring! Check back soon for our lineup and more details!

Folk & Heritage Festival - March 5-6, 2022

Our 32nd annual Folk & Heritage Festival will continue the celebration of Folk music, it's history and culture at Historical Sahuaro Ranch Park. This FREE event features hundreds of performers from all over the country sharing their talents through music, poetry, art and workshops. Please continue to check back for updates!

Please click HERE for the Performer Application.

LiVE! @ Murphy Park - May 2021

The series kicks off on Thursday, May 6, 2021! All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free of charge.
There is also plenty of free parking.

For more details, click here.

Folk and Heritage Festival 2021

We have musicians from all over the country that usually make the trip out to perform in this festival. This year we’ve asked them to safely participate by sending us videos, from wherever they are, of any new music, poetry and art they’ve created this past year. All of the original goodness they would usually share at the ranch. Please enjoy this collection of videos and be sure to go check out all of the other amazing work these artists create as well!

Check out our video gallery here!