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).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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