7 free things to do and get in Chandler, including 3 entertainment, 2 food, 1 kids & family.
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Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm (closed Mon)
Chandler Museum
The City of Chandler's museum covers local history and is free to visit. It's open Tuesday through Saturday 10am–5pm and Sunday 1–5pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 8–11am; Wed 4–6pm
Matthew's Crossing Food BankChandler
Anyone in need can register at Matthew's Crossing and pick up a free emergency food box every 14 days: pantry staples plus bread, milk, meat and produce when available, enough for a family for about three days. Distribution is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8–11am and Wednesday 4–6pm (closed Nov 26–27, Dec 24–25 and Jan 1).
Verified Oct 27 · matthewscrossing.org
Catch: Valid photo ID required · Registration required (forms online or on arrival) · One box every 14 days
Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park
Trick-or-treat through Downtown Chandler and join a family Halloween night at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, with costume parades at 6:15 and 7:30pm. Park admission is free. Friday, October 30, 2026, 5:30–8:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Chandler Center for the Arts
A free, family-friendly Día de Muertos celebration on the Chandler Center for the Arts terrace with live music, storytelling, cultural activities, art, a community altar, vendors and a food court. The city links an optional "Reserve Your Spot" page. Sunday, November 1, 2026, 12:30–3:30pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM
Chandler City Hall Courtyard
Chandler's free Diwali celebration in the City Hall courtyard has traditional and contemporary Indian dance and music, cultural tables, hands-on activities and food vendors. Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 10am.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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Fri, Nov 13, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Chandler Community Center
The City of Chandler hosts veterans for a complimentary breakfast with a presentation of colors, entertainment and veterans' resources. Each registered veteran may bring one guest. Friday, November 13, 2026, 8:30–10:30am.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
Catch: Military veterans only · Registration required · One guest per veteran
Sat, Dec 5, 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Downtown Chandler
Downtown Chandler lights its famous Tumbleweed Tree, with music, Letters to Santa, free photos with Santa at Santa's House and the Parade of Lights (6:45–8pm). Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4:30–9pm.
Verified Oct 27 · chandleraz.gov
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