Ugly Sweater Market
Dec
16
4:00 PM16:00

Ugly Sweater Market

Bring one, bring all, and show off your ugly holiday sweater at this holiday event put together by the Mavis Market team. Bring your money and your cheer “cuz it’s guaranteed fun. Don’t forget to stop by Cactus Chico Chica booth- will Chico or Chica have the ugliest sweater in the place? This is an EVENING event so it’s gonna have extra holiday cheer; you’ll want to sing holiday songs and drink your hot chocolate - perfect for shopping for quality one-of-a-kind home-crafted gifts! See you in Mesa AZ for this great family event. Get your shopping finished on this last weekend before Christmas.

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Holiday Market
Dec
9
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Market

  • Arrowhead Towne Center Amphitheater (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Cactus Chico Chica will be joining the 100+ businesses at this holiday market put together by Hello Handmade. Cactus Chico Chica will on participating on the 2nd day of this 3-day event. You will have no problem getting all your holiday shopping list done AND being able to spoil yourself a bit (or a lot!). The weather and atmosphere are gonna be perfect! Brind your money, and your holiday spirit, and join the laughter while at the Cactus Chico Chica booth.

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Bodega Bliss Holiday Pop Up by Luna Cultural Lab
Dec
1
6:00 PM18:00

Bodega Bliss Holiday Pop Up by Luna Cultural Lab

Cactus Chico Chica is looking forward to seeing you at this event! The Luna Cultural Club presents a new holiday experience in the heart of downtown Phoenix. The Bodega Holiday Pop-Up will feature dozens of local artisans, handcrafters, live performers, food vendors, and so much more! Come start your holiday shopping at Bodega Holiday Pop-up!

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Holiday Kick Off  (day 2)
Nov
25
9:30 AM09:30

Holiday Kick Off (day 2)

Cactus Chico Chica will have the mobile store at this Made With Love AZ event. Stop by after your early “Black Friday” big chain store shopping (gotta get those electronics!)

Stop by and purchase the special one-of-a-kind gifts you are guaranteed to find at the Cactus Chico Chica booth. This is a family-friendly event and it’s gonna be fun!

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Holiday Kick Off (day 1)
Nov
24
9:30 AM09:30

Holiday Kick Off (day 1)

Cactus Chico Chica will have the mobile store at this Made With Love AZ event. Stop by after your early “Black Friday” big chain store shopping (gotta get those electronics!)

Stop by and purchase the special one-of-a-kind gifts you are guaranteed to find at the Cactus Chico Chica booth. This is a family-friendly event and it’s gonna be fun!

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Early Bird Makers Market
Nov
18
10:00 AM10:00

Early Bird Makers Market

Be an early bird shopper and grab all the FANTASTIC creations and gifts that will take care of your gift list, support locals, and have fun. You can count on this market to have a bit of everything for everyone- especially at the Cactus Chico Chica booth. Please say hi to us when you stop by. Local Trade AZ always puts on a great event and diversity of small businesses.

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Valley of the Sun Volume 1 by 2 Live & Die in L.A.
Nov
8
5:30 PM17:30

Valley of the Sun Volume 1 by 2 Live & Die in L.A.

Join Cactus Chico Chica at this historical inaugural event put on by 2 Live & Die in L.A. and its many sponsors. It’s free and family-friendly! Art, culture, live performances, low riders, live tattooing, and overall celebration of the shared cultures between L.A. & Phoenix. Special guests such as LILDRAWZ and Estevan Oriol.

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Sidewalk Saturdays at Churchill
Nov
4
8:00 AM08:00

Sidewalk Saturdays at Churchill

Join Cactus Chico Chica and many other small businesses at Churchill! The weather is expected to be great (per usual Valley of the Sun winter weather)!

“Sidewalk Saturday is where creativity and community collide. We are a weekly celebration of local artisans, connections, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Founded at The Churchill in 2020, Sidewalk Saturdays has recently expanded, adding a second location in collaboration with monOrchid and Phoenix General.”- sidewalk saturday website

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Market on Main Street  Halloween in Mesa
Oct
28
5:00 PM17:00

Market on Main Street Halloween in Mesa

The Gift & Thrift team has done it again. This is an evening event- so don’t forget your safety flashlights along with your costume. They’ve put together a fantastic group of small businesses to bring you fun shopping and family time. Cactus Chico Chica will be ready for all those who dress up! Come check out all the small businesses, and don’t forget your money and appetite and your courage- after all, it is Halloween time! You are gonna love our Halloween designs!

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Dia De Los Muertos in Mesa (day 2)
Oct
22
10:00 AM10:00

Dia De Los Muertos in Mesa (day 2)

TWO DAY EVENT! Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Mesa Arts Center. Cactus Chico Chica is returning to this event with lots of new creations. You don’t want to miss out. Bring all your family and friends and don’t forget to bring a picture to add to the community Dia de Los Muertos offering table.

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Dia De Los Muertos in Mesa
Oct
21
10:00 AM10:00

Dia De Los Muertos in Mesa

TWO DAY EVENT! Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Mesa Arts Center. Cactus Chico Chica is returning to this event with lots of new creations. You don’t want to miss out. Bring all your family and friends and don’t forget to bring a picture to add to the community Dia de Los Muertos offering table.

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Sidewalk Saturdays at Churchill
Oct
7
9:00 AM09:00

Sidewalk Saturdays at Churchill

Join Cactus Chico Chica and many other small businesses at Churchill! The weather is expected to be great (per usual Valley of the Sun winter weather)!

“Sidewalk Saturday is where creativity and community collide. We are a weekly celebration of local artisans, connections, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Founded at The Churchill in 2020, Sidewalk Saturdays has recently expanded, adding a second location in collaboration with monOrchid and Phoenix General.”- sidewalk saturday website

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Market on Main Pride Celebration
Feb
11
3:00 PM15:00

Market on Main Pride Celebration

Cactus Chico Chica is proud to celebrate Pride Day with Market on Main and Gift & Thrift Mesa! LGBTQIA community, supporters and all-around diversity-loving people don’t want to miss this event. Love is Love and it will be shining in Mesa at this event. Pride day celebration in Mesa, AZ in 2023.

“Join us to celebrate the queer community, gather together for food, music, art and lots of love!” Market on Main/Gift & Thrift Mesa

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Parada del Sol Parade & Trail's End Festival
Feb
4
12:00 PM12:00

Parada del Sol Parade & Trail's End Festival

This is the 4th year Cactus Chico Chica will have the mobile shop at this event! Cactus Chico Chica will be at the Hispanic Village Market (right along the parade route!). Get your western gear on and say howdy!

from Parada del Sol webpage: Gather up your western attire, lawn chairs and family members, the 69th Annual Parada del Sol Parade & Trail’s End Festival is coming to Old Town Scottsdale on Saturday, February 4th, 2023. This year’s theme is Cowboy Kickoff!

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Holiday Street Fairs 3rd weekend Sunday
Dec
18
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Street Fairs 3rd weekend Sunday

3rd weekend of 3! This Holiday Street Fairs market by Made With Love Market will not disappoint! Do your holiday shopping with all the local small businesses and big box stores at once. Cactus Chico Chica will bring back some of their most popular signature holiday items as well as NEW RELEASES! You can count on having holiday festivities, music, gifts, food, and items at this FREE event. Plenty of parking and fun. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for sneak peeks at the new merch.

note: Although this is a Friday-Sunday event, the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store will only be present Saturday & Sunday.

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Holiday Street Fairs 3rd weekend Saturday
Dec
17
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Street Fairs 3rd weekend Saturday

3rd weekend of 3! This Holiday Street Fairs market by Made With Love Market will not disappoint! Do your holiday shopping with all the local small businesses and big box stores at once. Cactus Chico Chica will bring back some of their most popular signature holiday items as well as NEW RELEASES! You can count on having holiday festivities, music, gifts, food, and items at this FREE event. Plenty of parking and fun. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for sneak peeks at the new merch.

note: Although this is a Friday-Sunday event, the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store will only be present Saturday & Sunday.

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Holiday Street Fairs 2nd weekend Sunday
Dec
11
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Street Fairs 2nd weekend Sunday

2nd weekend of 3! This Holiday Street Fairs market by Made With Love Market will not disappoint! Do your holiday shopping with all the local small businesses and big box stores at once. Cactus Chico Chica will bring back some of their most popular signature holiday items as well as NEW RELEASES! You can count on having holiday festivities, music, gifts, food, and items at this FREE event. Plenty of parking and fun. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for sneak peeks at the new merch.

note: Although this is a Friday-Sunday event, the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store will only be present Saturday & Sunday.

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Holiday Street Fairs 2nd weekend Saturday
Dec
10
10:00 AM10:00

Holiday Street Fairs 2nd weekend Saturday

2nd weekend of 3! This Holiday Street Fairs market by Made With Love Market will not disappoint! Do your holiday shopping with all the local small businesses and big box stores at once. Cactus Chico Chica will bring back some of their most popular signature holiday items as well as NEW RELEASES! You can count on having holiday festivities, music, gifts, food, and items at this FREE event. Plenty of parking and fun. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for sneak peeks at the new merch.

note: Although this is a Friday-Sunday event, the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store will only be present Saturday & Sunday.

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Sidewalk Saturdays
Nov
19
9:00 AM09:00

Sidewalk Saturdays

Cactus Chico Chica will be surrounded by 20+ great small businesses at this Sidewalk Saturday- and that’s not counting all the businesses at Churchill and downtown Phoenix.

“A weekly celebration of local artisans, connections, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Come out, it’s worth the drive.”- Sidewalk Saturdays web page

This event takes place on sidewalks outside the famous Churchill- hence the name Sidewalk Saturday. It is a FREE event and family-friendly. Visit Sidewalk Saturdays website: sidewalksaturdays.com for more info. Keep up to date and get sneak peeks by following Cactus Chico Chica on Instagram.

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Dia De Los Muertos Festival: St. Mary's Basilica
Nov
6
11:00 AM11:00

Dia De Los Muertos Festival: St. Mary's Basilica

St. Mary’s Basilica continues its annual Dia de los Muertos festival. This event is not on the traditional Dia de los Muertos day (November 2) but it doesn’t lack the cultural celebration! Cactus Chico Chica will showcase their new Dia de los Muertos items, excluding their t-shirts (per St. Mary’s event regulations). We will have our banners/bunting, kitchen towels, welder hats, and so much more. This is a FREE family event filled with traditions, music, processions, and all that makes Dia de los Muertos special. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for updates and sneak peeks.

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Made for Mama Market & Expo Sunday
Nov
6
9:00 AM09:00

Made for Mama Market & Expo Sunday

Cactus Chico Chica is excited to be part of the 2nd Made for Mama event put together by Made With Love Market team. Gilbert Regional Park (NEW LOCATION for this event) will be filled with KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, FOOD TRUCKS, ALCOHOL, HANDMADE, AND LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. Get updated information at Cactus Chico Chica Instagram and Made With Love Market web page.

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Made for Mama Market & Expo Saturday
Nov
5
9:00 AM09:00

Made for Mama Market & Expo Saturday

Cactus Chico Chica is excited to be part of the 2nd Made for Mama event put together by Made With Love Market team. Gilbert Regional Park (NEW LOCATION for this event) will be filled with KIDS’ ACTIVITIES, FOOD TRUCKS, ALCOHOL, HANDMADE, AND LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. Get updated information at Cactus Chico Chica Instagram and Made With Love Market web page.

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Sidewalk Saturdays
Nov
5
9:00 AM09:00

Sidewalk Saturdays

Cactus Chico Chica will be surrounded by 20+ great small businesses at this Sidewalk Saturday- and that’s not counting all the businesses at Churchill and downtown Phoenix.

“A weekly celebration of local artisans, connections, and community on the sidewalks in the heart of downtown Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District. Come out, it’s worth the drive.”- Sidewalk Saturdays web page

This event takes place on sidewalks outside the famous Churchill- hence the name Sidewalk Saturday. It is a FREE event and family-friendly. Visit Sidewalk Saturdays website: sidewalksaturdays.com for more info. Keep up to date and get sneak peeks by following Cactus Chico Chica on Instagram.

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Dia De Los Muertos Mesa Sunday
Oct
23
10:00 AM10:00

Dia De Los Muertos Mesa Sunday

Join Cactus Chico Chica at this Dia de los Muertos event. New Dia de los Muertos items and clothing will be revealed. There will be entertainment, food, and lots of family-focused activities. It’s a FREE event. The weather is expected to be fantastic! Visit the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store and over 50+ small businesses

“Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead.”- Mesa Arts Center web page

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Dia De Los Muertos Mesa Saturday
Oct
22
10:00 AM10:00

Dia De Los Muertos Mesa Saturday

Join Cactus Chico Chica at this Dia de los Muertos event. New Dia de los Muertos items and clothing will be revealed. There will be entertainment, food, and lots of family-focused activities. It’s a FREE event. The weather is expected to be fantastic! Visit the Cactus Chico Chica mobile store and over 50+ small businesses

“Mesa Arts Center is pleased to celebrate Día de los Muertos with an annual event created in collaboration with the community. Día de los Muertos is a celebration of Latin American art and culture related to the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead.”- Mesa Arts Center web page

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Tentative: Dulce Vida Local Love
Oct
21
6:00 PM18:00

Tentative: Dulce Vida Local Love

Cactus Chico Chica mobile store will join other small local business owners at this Local Love event hosted by Dulce Vida Coffee in Chandler, AZ. You will find a variety of items from jewelry, clothing, candles, health items, and more. Grab your delicious coffee fix from this local small business coffee shop and support other creators. It is a FREE event. Follow Cactus Chico Chica Instagram for updates!

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2nd Queens Rise Art Walk by Black Girl Brown Girl Collective
Oct
8
6:00 PM18:00

2nd Queens Rise Art Walk by Black Girl Brown Girl Collective

  • Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Cactus Chico Chica at the 2nd Queens Rise Art Walk showcasing local artists and all that the Black Girl Brown Girl collective (a non-profit) does for the community. The event is FREE and holds the promise of being uplifting and community-driven- a never forget art walk that ALL THE FAMILY and Community can enjoy. Black Girl Brown Girl Collective asks you to register with Event Bright- it helps the event go smoothly! Remember it is a free event! There will be art, food vendors, several local small businesses, (Cactus Chico Chica!), music, and all that.

“The Black Girl Brown Girl Collective Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that aims to celebrate and create platforms for all women to share their art through organizing educational, cultural and arts events and providing other arts-related social opportunities.”- Black Girl Brown Girl Collective web site

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