Good morning, Glendale.

Eleven Peoria Unified schools will host Love Our Schools Day today to invite volunteers to clean, plant, and paint campus areas and boost school pride—Glendale sites like Desert Valley, Marshall Ranch, and Pioneer Elementary will join in the effort.

Volunteers across the Valley will help update school grounds and support improved learning environments.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health will host the free Spooktacular Fall Festival at ASU West in Glendale today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—offering crafts, games, trick-or-treating and resources from 73 community groups to serve families.

Arrowhead Towne Center in Glendale is starting its free Sunday Sweat Series at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Oct 26—participants must arrive by 9:30 a.m. at the outdoor amphitheater near AMC Theatres and Dick’s Sporting Goods with their workout mats and water.

Foundry Arrowhead Ranch will lead the first class, and Barre3 North Peoria will lead the workouts on Nov 2 and Nov 9—live DJ entertainment, raffle prizes, and mystery gifts add extra fun to the event.

Jahvon Clemens returned to Cactus this summer and David Rojas rejoined Peoria early 2024 after missing most of their junior seasons+ both receivers said they feel at home with their teams.

Their return has boosted team performance this season+ they credit familiar school environments for building renewed confidence.

On Thursday, the Cactus Shadows Falcons won 21-14 over the Chaparral Firebirds in the Fiesta Bowl High School Football Showdown—improving their record to 5-4.

Donivan Dixon was named Player of the Game and the Falcons will face Tucson High Magnet School on Oct 30 at 7:00 p.m., while the Firebirds fall to 3-6 with a three-game losing streak.

IP Utility Safety Conference & Expo

9:30 AM-6:00 PM — Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center — Paid entry — Engage in three days of safety-focused discussions and networking for utility professionals.

RocktoberFest

6:00 – 11:59 PM — Desert Diamond Casino - West Valley — Cost not specified — Celebrate Oktoberfest with food, fun, and rock 'n roll festivities.

Halloween Trick or Trot Run

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Grand Canal Linear Park — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a 5K, 10K, or half marathon with a spooky twist and some free Halloween candy afterward.

Salute to Veterans Marathon

3:00 PM – 6:59 AM — Glendale Heroes Regional Park — Free entry — Honor our heroes with a race through picturesque trails to celebrate Veterans Day.

Arizona Jazz Festival with Charlie Wilson and Friends

12-10 PM — West Valley Events Complex — Friday Pass Only — Enjoy a night filled with soulful jazz performances from renowned artists including Charlie Wilson and Anthony Hamilton.

Arizona Fall Festival Volunteer Opportunity

All day — Local First Arizona — Free entry — Celebrate Arizona’s local flavor with vendors, food, and family fun at this eco-friendly festival.

Arizona Jazz Festival featuring Al Green, Babyface, and Robin Thicke

12:00 – 8:00 pm — West Valley Events Complex — Ticketed event — Experience soulful performances from renowned artists in a vibrant atmosphere.

Phoenix Speed Dating for Singles Age 50+

5:30-7:30 p.m. — PopStroke — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches and discover if love is in the air at this vibrant speed dating event.

Arizona Sign Association Table Top Event

12 a.m. — Topgolf Glendale — Free entry — Connect with local sign industry professionals in a fun and engaging environment.

Geek Gala 5th Annual Fantasy Ball

8:00 – 11:55 PM — Layalina Restaurant & Lounge — $25-$60 — Experience a night of fantasy with dancing, themed drinks, and a grand raffle.