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AZ48 returns to downtown Chandler October 25 with a half marathon, 10K and 5K.

The half marathon and 10K start at 6:30 a.m.; the 5K follows at 6:45 a.m.

All distances start and finish at the Downtown Chandler Stage Plaza, 178 E.

Commonwealth Avenue.

Saturday packet pickup runs October 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hilton Garden Inn Chandler, 150 S.

Arizona Avenue.

Race-day pickup requires a reservation.

Confirm entry availability, review final instructions and check parking and traffic guidance before race morning.

Finishers receive medals, with overall and age-group awards also offered.

Chandler's G.A.I.N. day is October 17, with neighborhood gatherings scheduled within a 3–8:30 p.m. window.

Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods encourages community connections, Neighborhood Watch participation and relationships with public safety teams.

There is no single citywide venue; ask your HOA, apartment community or neighborhood organizer for local details.

The required September 19 kickoff registration has passed, and late registrations are not accepted, so do not assume a newly planned party can receive scheduled police resources.

Contact Chandler Police community engagement at 480-782-4954 with questions.

Residents can participate by meeting neighbors and helping established organizers.

SanTan Spirit House is launching Coffee & Cocktails at 8 S.

San Marcos Place, Suite 106, with an October 8 soft opening and October 12 grand opening, both beginning at 8 a.m.

The offering includes PRESS Coffee, specialty coffees, Red Bull Refreshers, snacks, new cocktails and SanTan Brewpub food.

Daily opening is planned for 8 a.m.

A soft-opening promotion provides a half-off beer or cocktail token for SanTan Gardens or the downtown brewpub with a qualifying drink purchase, while supplies last.

Ask staff about redemption and confirm current service hours.

This is a new morning offering at the existing Spirit House venue.

Halloween Spooktacular takes place October 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park: Stage Plaza, 178 E. Commonwealth Avenue. Admission is free. Costume parades begin at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m., with no registration required; guests are encouraged to choose one time. The program includes trunk-or-treat stations, carnival games, a DJ dance party and a Little Monsters Zone for children 5 and younger. Bring a candy bag and comfortable shoes. Free parking is listed at the City Hall, Johnathan and Alexander garages east of Arizona Avenue. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

Chandler Museum opens Ocatilla: Frank Lloyd Wright's Lost Desert Masterpiece on October 27, with the exhibition scheduled through February 7, 2027. It explores the architect's 1929 desert camp, built while he developed ideas for a resort envisioned by Dr. A.J. Chandler. A full-scale cabin mockup, drawings, historic photographs and film footage will help visitors understand the vanished site. The exhibition was organized with Organic Architecture + Design Archives and the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. The museum is at 300 S. Chandler Village Drive, with free admission. Regular hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday, 1–5 p.m.; it is closed Mondays.

The Concert Truck brings free public performances to Chandler October 9–11, featuring pianist Susan Zhang and violinist Alena Hove. Friday's concert runs from 6 to 7 p.m. at Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E. Chandler Heights Road. Saturday's stop is 9 to 11 a.m. at the Downtown Chandler Farmers Market in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, 3 S. Arizona Avenue. Sunday's performance runs from 3 to 4 p.m. at Chandler Museum, 300 S. Chandler Village Drive. Presented by Chandler Center for the Arts, the mobile stage carries a grand piano, lights and sound. Organizers request an RSVP for updates and planning.

16 Handles has a Chandler Chamber ribbon cutting scheduled for October 14 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. at 4040 S. Arizona Avenue in Fulton Ranch Towne Center. The ceremony is a community celebration, not the shop's first opening day; its grand opening was announced for March 28. Owned by Tom and Teresa Eubanks, the Chandler location offers rotating soft-serve flavors, frozen yogurt, dairy-free choices and toppings. Confirm the day's selection and current hours directly, and ask staff about allergens when needed. Older opening promotions should not be assumed to apply to October's event.

Adventure World opened October 1 at 2770 E. Germann Road in Chandler, bringing a multilevel indoor playground from Chuck E. Cheese to the neighborhood. The venue emphasizes climbing, slides and exploration, with themed areas and a toddler zone. The main playground is designed for children ages 3 through 12. Families should bring socks and confirm current hours, admission and ticket conditions before visiting. Food is available, and the venue uses Kid Check to match arriving and departing groups. Parents considering a party should ask separately about packages and guest limits.