Phoenix and Tempe host eight events in October 2026 for older adults and family caregivers, including dementia support groups, a free senior and caregiver conference on October 7, and the Phoenix Fall Senior Expo on October 27. A family caregiver is a relative or friend who provides unpaid care to a loved one. Some events are in person and some are virtual, and three are confirmed free.
October 2026 events at a glance
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Friday, October 2, 2:00 PM: Lewy Body Dementia Support Group, virtual (Zoom)
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Wednesday, October 7, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM: Caring Together Senior and Caregiver Conference, Brooks Community School, Phoenix
- Wednesday, October 14, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM: Memory Care and Music Series, Musical Instrument Museum, Phoenix
- Friday, October 16, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Caregiver Coffee and Color Cafe, Legacy Place, Phoenix
- Tuesday, October 20, 5:00 PM: Happy Hour and a Movie, The Porch, Tempe
- Sunday, October 25, 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM: Caregivers After Dark, virtual (Zoom)
- Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM: Phoenix Fall Senior Expo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
- Wednesday, October 28, 4:00 PM: Dementia Family Support Group, Clarendale Arcadia, Phoenix
Dementia and memory loss support events in Phoenix
Lewy Body Dementia Support Group (virtual), Friday, October 2
Lewy body dementia is a type of dementia that can cause memory loss and personality changes. Banner Health hosts a virtual support group on Friday, October 2 at 2:00 PM for families caring for someone with Lewy body disease or Parkinson's disease with dementia. The group meets on the first Friday of each month, costs $0, and does not require registration. Participants need an internet connection and a computer or phone. Email baifcs@bannerhealth.com for the Zoom details.Memory Care and Music Series, Wednesday, October 14
The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, hosts the Memory Care and Music Series on Wednesday, October 14 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The program is designed for people with cognitive impairment, including memory loss and dementia, and their care partners. Each session includes a 45 minute gallery tour led by a museum guide and a 45 minute music session facilitated by a music therapist. Check in starts at 12:30 PM.Dementia Family Support Group at Clarendale Arcadia, Wednesday, October 28
Clarendale Arcadia, 3233 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, hosts a support group on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:00 PM for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. The group is led by the community's Memory Care Director, Kimberly Revans, and offers a place to learn, share experiences, and receive support.Caregiver wellness events in Phoenix and Tempe
Caregiver Coffee and Color Cafe, Friday, October 16
Legacy Place, 360 E. Coronado Rd., Phoenix, hosts the Caregiver Coffee and Color Cafe on Friday, October 16 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Family caregivers enjoy coffee, light bites, and a relaxed coloring activity, and no artistic skills are needed. Registration in advance is requested.Happy Hour and a Movie in Tempe, Tuesday, October 20
Care4theCaregivers hosts a caregiver evening in Tempe on Tuesday, October 20. Happy hour starts at 5:00 PM at The Porch, 1128 E. Baseline Rd., followed by a screening of Verity at Majestic Tempe 7, 1140 E. Baseline Rd. The movie time has not been announced. Each caregiver can register for two tickets.Caregivers After Dark (virtual), Sunday, October 25
Caregivers After Dark is a virtual gathering on Sunday, October 25 from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM for caregivers whose personal time starts late in the day. It is a low pressure hangout for light conversation, not a place for problem solving. Guests can arrive late or leave early. The Zoom link is sent 30 minutes before the event.
Community events for older adults and families in Phoenix
Caring Together: A Senior and Caregiver Conference, Wednesday, October 7
Father Matters hosts Caring Together, a free conference on Wednesday, October 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the cafeteria at Brooks Community School, 3146 E. Wier Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85040. It is designed for adults 50 and older, caregivers, families, and care professionals. Topics include healthy aging, caregiving support, housing, medical care, legal and financial protection, transportation, nutrition, and local services. Lunch is included. Space is limited, so registration is required.
Phoenix Fall Senior Expo, Tuesday, October 27
The Phoenix Fall Senior Expo takes place on Tuesday, October 27 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. Admission to the expo and the garden is free. The expo is indoors and runs rain or shine. Dozens of local organizations share information on assisted living, independent living, mobility solutions, home care, hospice care, veterans benefits, financial planning, legal assistance, aging in place home improvements, eye care, and physical therapy.
What is respite care, and how can it help a caregiver attend an event?
Respite care is short term care that gives a family caregiver a break. BrightStar Care of Phoenix and Tempe provides respite care with no minimum hours, so a family can arrange as little as one hour of help or care for a full weekend.
Every BrightStar Care client has RN oversight. RN oversight means a Registered Nurse (RN) visits the home, assesses the client, writes an individualized care plan, and trains the caregiver on that specific client. Every caregiver is a W-2 employee, which means the caregiver is a direct employee of the agency who is background checked, trained, and insured.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free events for seniors and caregivers in Phoenix in October 2026?
Yes. Three confirmed free events are the Lewy Body Dementia Support Group on October 2, the Caring Together Senior and Caregiver Conference on October 7, and the Phoenix Fall Senior Expo on October 27. The conference includes lunch, and the expo includes free admission to the Desert Botanical Garden.
Are there dementia support groups in Phoenix in October 2026?
Yes. A virtual Lewy Body Dementia Support Group meets on Friday, October 2 at 2:00 PM, and Clarendale Arcadia hosts a Dementia Family Support Group on Wednesday, October 28 at 4:00 PM. The Musical Instrument Museum also offers a Memory Care and Music session on October 14 for people with memory loss and their care partners.
Are there virtual events for family caregivers in October 2026?
Yes. The Lewy Body Dementia Support Group on October 2 and Caregivers After Dark on October 25 are both held online.
How can a family caregiver attend an event if a loved one cannot be left alone?
Respite care provides short term care so a family caregiver can take a break. BrightStar Care of Phoenix and Tempe offers respite care with no minimum hours, so a family can arrange as little as one hour of help. Call 480-897-1166.
Arrange respite care in Phoenix and Tempe
To arrange respite care so you can attend an event, call BrightStar Care of Phoenix and Tempe at 480-897-1166. We serve Phoenix, Tempe, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Arcadia, Maricopa, and Buckeye.
Event details come from organizer listings and can change. Confirm dates, times, and registration with each organizer before you attend.