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DeDe Forwood REALTOR updates this list EVERY Thursday! Check back for upcoming fun!

This Week's Guide
"Looking for something fun to do? Here are my curated picks for what's happening around the Valley of the Sun this week."
Please Note: I have no involvement in any of these events and do not have any additional contact information other than what is provided. I am simply sharing this list to give you some great ideas for fun things to do around the Valley of the Sun!

Arizona State Fair
Arizona State Fair at Arizona State Fairgrounds. Rides, games, fair food, and live entertainment Thu–Sun through Nov. 1.

Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park. German beer, food, live music, and Oktoberfest fun Fri. 10/9 - Sun. 10/11.

Sound Bites Music & Food Festival
Sound Bites Music & Food Festival at Gilbert Regional Park featuring top food trucks, live music, and craft drinks.

Pan-African Food Festival
Pan-African Food Festival at The Square PHX featuring authentic African cuisine, culture, music, and local vendors.

5th Annual Pumpkin Fest
5th Annual Pumpkin Fest at The Sugar Bar in Chandler featuring pumpkin carving, seasonal brews, food trucks, and family activities.

Glowing Pumpkins
Glowing Pumpkins at Riverwalk at Rawhide in Chandler featuring thousands of hand-carved illuminated pumpkins in a magical outdoor walk-through.

For King & Country
For King & Country live at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Sat. 10/10 at 7pm.

British Invasion
The British Invasion musical revue live at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert, Oct. 9-10 & 12-14.

Movie in the Park
Free Movie in the Park at Four Peaks Park in Fountain Hills featuring family friendly outdoor cinema under the stars.

Merchantile Market Fall Fest
Merchantile Market Fall Fest at WestWorld of Scottsdale featuring 150+ local makers, artisans, food trucks, and live music.

Candlelight Open Air: Tribute to Ariana Grande
Candlelight Open Air concert at Phoenix Zoo performing a classical tribute to Ariana Grande surrounded by thousands of candles.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Rock legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo live at Gila River Resorts in Chandler on Fri. 10/9 at 8pm.

Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra: Roots and Rhythm
Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra presents Roots and Rhythm at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on Sat. 10/11 at 4pm.

ISMO: Live!
Hilarious Finnish comedian ISMO live at Tempe Improv Fri. 10/9 - Sun. 10/11.

Richard III
Shakespeare's classic Richard III live at Mesa Arts Center Sat. 10/10 & Sun. 10/11.

Fall Concert Series: Dirty Yachtin' Scoundrels
Free outdoor Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale Quarter featuring yacht rock favorites by Dirty Yachtin' Scoundrels.

Harvest in the Heritage District
Harvest in the Heritage District in Downtown Gilbert featuring Ray Villafane's Great Gilbert Gourd Hunt, global soundscapes, and fall promotions.

Spookie Stripes Safari: Phoenix Zoo x Keebler
Spookie Stripes Safari at Phoenix Zoo presented by Keebler. Trick-or-treating, animal pumpkin treats, and Halloween fun through Oct. 31.

World of Illumination: Zombie Zoo Halloween Experience
World of Illumination drive-through Halloween light show: Zombie Zoo Experience at Tempe Diablo Stadium through Nov. 1.

Annie
The beloved musical Annie live at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert, Oct. 9-10 & 14.

Les Misérables
Les Misérables at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Epic musical of passion, courage, and redemption live on stage.

Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography
Ecstatic Time: The Alchemy of Photography exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum exploring the transformation of light into image.

Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch
Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch puppet show at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a charming fall adventure for little ones.

Jazz in the Lounge
Jazz in the Lounge at Cornish Pasty Co. featuring live jazz in an intimate downtown setting.

Latin Night with DJ Soy Reco
Latin Night with DJ Soy Reco at Valley Bar featuring salsa, reggaeton, and Latin beats all night long.

WE FOUND LOVE: A 2010s EDM + Pop Night
WE FOUND LOVE: A 2010s EDM and Pop Night at Club Contact featuring the biggest dance and pop hits of the decade.

Tea Tasting
Tea Tasting at the Japanese Friendship Garden, a serene introduction to Japanese tea traditions.

Ancient Caves
Ancient Caves at Arizona Science Center, a giant-screen journey deep into the world's spectacular cave formations.

Raynes + David Wimbish & The Collection
Raynes with David Wimbish and The Collection live at Last Exit Live, an evening of indie folk and artful songwriting.

Twilight Trivia
Twilight Trivia at Crescent Ballroom, an evening of brain teasers, drinks, and friendly competition.

Blind Wine Tasting
Blind Wine Tasting at GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar, a guided tasting where your palate does the guessing.

Poetry Night
Poetry Night at Turquoise Wine Bar featuring local poets reading original work in a cozy, welcoming room.

Black River Thursdays Jam Session
Black River Thursdays Jam Session at Tap That Downtown, a weekly open jam for musicians and music lovers.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Jazz Casual Thursday with Charles Lewis & His Trio
Jazz Casual Thursday with Charles Lewis and His Trio at The Nash, an evening of swinging, straight-ahead jazz.

Justin Silva
Comedian Justin Silva live at Stand Up Live with sharp, high-energy observational humor.

Olive Klug
Singer-songwriter Olive Klug live at Valley Bar with heartfelt indie folk songs.

PuppIT - All Puppet Players
PuppIT - All Puppet Players at Playhouse On The Park, a playful evening of short works created by local artists.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, hilarious live staging of the classic vampire tale.

Girls Don't Sync
Girls Don't Sync at Club Contact, a DJ night spotlighting women in electronic and dance music.

Karaoke
Karaoke night at The Pemberton, downtown Phoenix's outdoor food and drink courtyard.

Seances and Spiritualists Tour
Seances and Spiritualists Tour at Heritage and Science Park, a guided walk through Phoenix's spooky history.

Geese
Geese live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the Brooklyn band's kinetic, groove-driven rock live in concert.

Palace
Palace live at The Van Buren, the British indie-folk project touring in support of its latest record.

Trivia Night
Trivia Night at The Pemberton, team trivia in downtown Phoenix's outdoor courtyard bar.

Chase Field Tour
Chase Field Tour at Chase Field, a behind-the-scenes look at the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Tea Tasting
Tea Tasting at the Japanese Friendship Garden, a guided introduction to Japanese tea ceremony traditions.

130 Club: Hip Hop
130 Club: Hip Hop at Valley Bar, a late-night dance party spinning the best of classic and new hip-hop.

pikoteo.
pikoteo. live at Club Contact, the Puerto Rican artist's Caribbean-inflected electronic set.

Hope Morgan & Beth Lederman: Late Night, No Cover!
Hope Morgan and Beth Lederman play a late-night, no-cover jazz set at The Nash.

Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
Paolo Bortolameolli conducts The Phoenix Symphony in a program of Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev at Symphony Hall.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

EarthSurfaceOpen
EarthSurfaceOpen at Valley Bar, a community open-mic and art share celebrating local creative voices.

Secret Circus Musical
Secret Circus Musical at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a whimsical under-the-big-top puppet adventure.

Seoulmates Kpop + Pop Pride Pool Party
Seoulmates Kpop and Pop Pride Pool Party at The Pemberton, a celebration of K-pop, pop, and pride.

Jack Smith - Arizona Speaker Series
Jack Smith live in conversation as part of the Arizona Speaker Series at Arizona Financial Theatre.

PuppIT - All Puppet Players
PuppIT - All Puppet Players at Playhouse On The Park, a playful evening of short works created by local artists.

The Black Queen
The Black Queen live at Last Exit Live, the electronic duo's dark, danceable synth-pop set.

The Murder Mystery Co's Dinner Theater Show
The Murder Mystery Co's Dinner Theater Show at The Old Spaghetti Factory, an interactive whodunit over dinner.

Downtown Core Neighborhood Weekly Hang
Downtown Core Neighborhood Weekly Hang at Cactus Cloud Cafe, a casual morning coffee meetup for locals.

Arrows In Action
Arrows In Action live at Crescent Ballroom, the pop-punk band's high-energy hometown show.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Parole
Parole live at Valley Bar, raw and melodic rock from the Phoenix-based outfit.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical live at Valley Youth Theatre.

The Nash Big Band
The Nash Big Band live at The Nash, a full jazz orchestra swinging through classic and modern arrangements.

New Music Trivia and Karaoke
New Music Trivia and Karaoke at Pedal Haus Brewery, team trivia followed by open mic karaoke.

Cavetown
Cavetown live at The Van Buren, the British indie-pop artist's intimate, tender live set.

Friday Tarot with Keanna
Friday Tarot with Keanna at Valley Bar, an evening of intuitive readings and community connection.

Max Amini Live in Phoenix!
Comedian Max Amini live at the Orpheum Theatre blending observational comedy and sharp cultural commentary.

Jazzy's Hip-Hop House Party
Jazzy's Hip-Hop House Party at The Pemberton, a high-energy hip-hop dance party in the courtyard.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch
Old MacDonald's Pumpkin Patch puppet show at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a charming fall adventure for little ones.

Secret Circus Musical
Secret Circus Musical at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a whimsical under-the-big-top puppet adventure.

2025 Arizona Artist Awards
2025 Arizona Artist Awards exhibition at Phoenix Art Museum celebrating the state's outstanding visual artists.

Lowrider Magazine Phoenix Supershow
Lowrider Magazine Phoenix Supershow at Phoenix Convention Center South featuring custom cars, bikes, and live entertainment.

Create Playdate
Create Playdate at Phoenix Art Museum, a hands-on art-making morning designed for children and their families.

The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical live at Valley Youth Theatre.

Cool Nihongo: Culture Through Language
Cool Nihongo: Culture Through Language at the Japanese Friendship Garden, a relaxed introduction to Japanese language and culture.

Carnival of Illusion Theatre
Carnival of Illusion Theatre, an intimate evening of mystery, magic, and vaudeville-style entertainment.

Life, Love, and Light: Phoenix Chorale
Life, Love, and Light with the Phoenix Chorale at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, an afternoon of luminous choral music.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

The Lightning Thief
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical live at Valley Youth Theatre.

Miss Indian Arizona
Miss Indian Arizona pageant at Herberger Theater Center celebrating Native American culture, talent, and scholarship.

Mitch Freedom
Mitch Freedom live at Valley Bar, the drummer's groove-heavy solo project.

Anamnesis
Anamnesis live at The Old Spaghetti Factory, an evening of reflective, atmospheric music.

Drink & Be Merry: Live Music
Drink & Be Merry live music night at GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar with local musicians and poured wine.

Performance Pop-Up: Kriti Dance
Performance Pop-Up: Kriti Dance at Herberger Theater Center, a short program of classical Indian dance.

Urban Cowboy Night
Urban Cowboy Night at The Duce, a country-and-western themed evening with dancing, drinks, and games.

Carnival of Illusion Theatre
Carnival of Illusion Theatre, an intimate evening of mystery, magic, and vaudeville-style entertainment.

Paolo Conducts Rachmaninoff & Prokofiev
Paolo Bortolameolli conducts The Phoenix Symphony in a program of Rachmaninoff and Prokofiev at Symphony Hall.
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs
Phoenix Suns vs San Antonio Spurs at the Mortgage Matchup Center, a preseason NBA matchup.

PuppIT - All Puppet Players
PuppIT - All Puppet Players at Playhouse On The Park, a playful evening of short works created by local artists.

A Little Ghost
A Little Ghost at The Painters Lounge, a spooky, hands-on painting class for the season.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

For King & Country
For King & Country live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the Grammy-winning duo's high-energy arena pop show.

George & Georgia
George & Georgia live at Turquoise Wine Bar, an evening of country, folk, and Americana.

Maris
Maris live at Valley Bar, soulful and atmospheric indie songwriting from the Nashville-by-way-of-Phoenix artist.

Pre-Pride Concert
Pre-Pride Concert at Arizona Center, a kickoff celebration ahead of Phoenix Pride weekend.

President
President live at The Van Buren, the heavy, riff-driven band's thunderous live set.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

True Flavor Blues
True Flavor Blues live at The Nash, an evening of soulful, down-home blues.

Ladies Night - Velvet Vibes
Ladies Night - Velvet Vibes at Tap That Downtown, a night of music, dancing, and drinks.

Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market at Arizona Center featuring local produce, baked goods, crafts, and food trucks.

After
After live at Crescent Ballroom, the heavy post-metal band's immersive, cinematic live set.

Pride Carnaval: One Love Drag Show
Pride Carnaval: One Love Drag Show at The Pemberton, a joyful celebration of drag, music, and community.

Drag Fantasy by DJ Image
Drag Fantasy by DJ Image at The Pemberton, a drag and dance party with nonstop beats.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

Deviant Ball
Deviant Ball at Walter Studios, a dark and playful Halloween-themed dance party.

PROMISCUOUS
PROMISCUOUS at Club Contact, a high-energy dance party spinning the biggest hits of the 2000s and today.

Oktoberfest Block Party
Oktoberfest Block Party at Greenwood Brewing featuring German beer, food, and live music, sponsored by DTPHX.

Sunday Yoga
Sunday Yoga at Kahvi Coffee + Cafe, a relaxing all-levels flow followed by community and coffee.

Phoenix Pride Parade
Phoenix Pride Parade at Margaret T. Hance Park celebrating the LGBTQ+ community with floats, music, and marchers.

Kids Day at PhxArt
Kids Day at PhxArt at Phoenix Art Museum, a family-friendly day of art-making, gallery games, and storytelling.

Ed Mell: In the Studio
Ed Mell: In the Studio at Phoenix Art Museum, an exhibition of the iconic Arizona painter's landscapes and Western imagery.

Stand-Up Comedy Class
Stand-Up Comedy Class at Stand Up Live, a hands-on workshop for aspiring comedians to develop material and stage presence.

Phoenix Pride Festival
Phoenix Pride Festival at Arizona Center featuring live entertainment, vendors, food, and a day-long celebration of community.

Chessmaster Sunday
Chessmaster Sunday at Grassrootz Bookstore and Juice Bar featuring open chess, juice, and good company.

Paint Your Pet! - The Painters Lounge
Paint Your Pet at GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar, a guided painting class where you paint your own pet.

Desert Design Week
Desert Design Week at Ray Phoenix, a showcase of desert-inspired design, architecture, and creative practice.

Ralph Barbosa
Comedian Ralph Barbosa live at Stand Up Live with his laid-back, low-key, and hilarious style.

Game Night
Game Night at Tap That Downtown featuring board games, card games, drinks, and friendly competition.

PuppIT - All Puppet Players
PuppIT - All Puppet Players at Playhouse On The Park, a playful evening of short works created by local artists.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

Pride Dance Party
Pride Dance Party at The Pemberton, a joyful close-out celebration to Phoenix Pride weekend.

Dave Henning Jam Session
Dave Henning Jam Session at The Nash, a Sunday evening of collaborative, improvisational jazz.

Rachel Bochner
Rachel Bochner live at Last Exit Live, dark and shimmering indie-pop from the New York songwriter.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

EsDeeKid
EsDeeKid live at The Van Buren, the rapper's high-energy hometown hip-hop set.

Evangelia
Evangelia live at Valley Bar, the Greek-American pop artist's sunny, danceable live set.

Karaoke Sundays
Karaoke Sundays at The Desmond Spirits and Oven, a weekly sing-along over food and drinks.

Phillip Phillips
Phillip Phillips live at Crescent Ballroom, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter's rootsy, heartfelt live set.

Inspirational Ikebana
Inspirational Ikebana at the Japanese Friendship Garden, a meditative introduction to the art of Japanese flower arranging.

House of Venus
House of Venus at Club Contact, a late-night drag and dance party celebrating queer performers and DJs.

Almost Famous Film Challenge
Almost Famous Film Challenge at AMC Arizona Center 24, a closing showcase of short films from local and regional filmmakers.

Dying Fetus
Dying Fetus live at The Van Buren, the legendary death metal band's crushing, technical live set.

Trivia Night
Trivia Night at GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar, team trivia over wine in a relaxed downtown setting.

Finn Wolfhard
Finn Wolfhard live at Crescent Ballroom, the actor-turned-musician's indie rock project live in concert.

Joshua Emerson
Joshua Emerson live at Valley Bar, soulful indie songwriting from the Phoenix-based artist.

Role Model
Role Model live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the singer-songwriter's introspective, bedroom-pop live set.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Phoenix Down Tempo Ride
Phoenix Down Tempo Ride at Civic Space Park, a relaxed group bike ride through downtown Phoenix.

Oceans: Our Blue Planet
Oceans: Our Blue Planet at Arizona Science Center, a giant-screen journey through the world's spectacular marine ecosystems.

SPARK Major Fun Hour
SPARK Major Fun Hour at Civic Space Park, a midday program of playful activities and community fun.

Connections
Connections at Grace Lutheran Church, a community gathering featuring karaoke and fellowship.

DUO x The Yard Gym - Run Club
DUO x The Yard Gym Run Club at The Yard Gym, a community group run through downtown Phoenix.

Open Rehearsal Arts n Crafts
Open Rehearsal Arts n crafts at Phoenix Center for the Arts, a behind-the-scenes look at artists developing new work.

Parrotfish
Parrotfish live at Last Exit Live, dreamy indie rock from the Phoenix-based band.

Studio Series
Studio Series at Arizona Opera Center, an intimate recital featuring Arizona Opera's emerging artists.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

Trivia In The Lounge
Trivia In The Lounge at Cornish Pasty Co., team trivia in a cozy, pub-like setting.

Trivia Tuesdays - Pedal Haus
Trivia Tuesdays at Pedal Haus Brewery, weekly team trivia over craft beer and food.

Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center
Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center, a self-guided look at the history of law and justice in downtown Phoenix.

Maddie Zahm
Maddie Zahm live at Walter Studios, the Boise-born pop artist's soulful, confessional live set.

SCHOOLBOY Q
SCHOOLBOY Q live at The Van Buren, the Grammy-nominated rapper's West Coast hip-hop set.

The Bends
The Bends live at Crescent Ballroom, a Radiohead tribute night playing the iconic album in full.

This is Lorelei
This is Lorelei live at Valley Bar, the experimental pop project's intimate, offbeat live set.

Cool Off in the FOAM Zone!
Cool Off in the FOAM Zone at the Children's Museum of Phoenix, a bubbly, hands-on foam play experience.

Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection
Modern Treads: The Discount Tire Poster Collection at Phoenix Art Museum, an exhibition of contemporary poster art.

Opera For Lunch
Opera For Lunch at Arizona Opera Center, a midday recital featuring arias and scenes from upcoming productions.

Pay What You Wish Wednesday
Pay What You Wish Wednesday at Phoenix Art Museum, a community access day with optional admission.

Gilmore Girls Trivia
Gilmore Girls Trivia at Valley Bar, a team trivia night devoted to Stars Hollow's most beloved characters.

Phoenix Alt Pride
Phoenix Alt Pride at Valley Bar, an inclusive evening of music, drag, and community celebrating queer culture.

Deer Tick
Deer Tick live at Crescent Ballroom, the Providence rock band's gritty, heartfelt live set.

Suffs
Suffs at The Phoenix Theatre Company, the Tony-nominated musical about the women's suffrage movement.

ASU Latin Jazz Band & Combos
ASU Latin Jazz Band and Combos live at The Nash, an evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz from student musicians.

Digger
Digger at AMC Arizona Center 24, a film screening as part of the Almost Famous Film Challenge.

Drunk Dracula
Drunk Dracula at The Rose Theatre, a boozy, comedic live staging of the classic vampire tale.

Ilana Glazer Live!
Ilana Glazer live at the Orpheum Theatre, the comedian's sharp, personal, and hilarious solo stand-up show.

Rise Against
Rise Against live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the politically charged punk rock band's anthemic live set.

Team Trivia Night
Team Trivia Night at Crown Public House, weekly team trivia over food and drinks.

Band-Maid
Band-Maid live at The Van Buren, the Japanese rock band's high-energy, hard-rocking live set.

DOMi & JD Beck
DOMi and JD Beck live at Walter Studios, the duo's virtuosic, playful jazz-fusion live set.

Supersoul Wednesday
Supersoul Wednesday at Cornish Pasty Co., a late-night set of soul, funk, and R&B.
Sports Guides
ALDS / NLCS Oct. 8-20 · NBC / Peacock
@ Detroit 10/11 @ 1:25pm
Suns vs San Antonio 10/10 @ 7:30pm · @ San Antonio 10/14 @ 5pm
Mercury: see WNBA schedule
vs Las Vegas 10/10 @ 7:00pm
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Easy Apple Pie With a Scoop of Ice Cream
Classic warm fall dessert with flaky crust and spiced apples.

Your Guide to the Best Apples for Eating and Cooking
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10 Tips for Picking Out The Perfect Pumpkin
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15 Best Haunted Houses Near Phoenix & Pumpkin Farms
Top local spots for Halloween thrills, pumpkin patches, and spooky corn mazes.
Valley Farmer's Markets
Support local agriculture, makers, and bakers! Here are some of the best weekly farmer's markets across the Valley of the Sun.
Central & East Valley
Uptown Farmers Market
(North Phoenix Baptist Church)
Wednesdays: 8am - 1pm
Downtown Phoenix Market
(Central & McKinley)
(Summer hours may vary)
Old Town Scottsdale
(Brown Ave & 1st St)
(October through May)

Sun City Farmers Market
(Marinette Recreation Center)
North Valley
Roadrunner Park
(Roadrunner Park)
Winter: 8am - 12pm

Pinnacle Peak Market
(Deer Valley Towne Center)
(Year-Round)

Anthem Farmers Market
(Anthem Community Park)
Check Local Schedule
High Street Market
(North Phoenix / Desert Ridge)
(October through May)
Desert Gardening
Tips, tricks, and resources for growing food, keeping fruit trees alive, and thriving in your chaos garden here in the Valley.
Seasonal Planting Guide
Growing in the desert is different! Learn what to plant and when to plant it to ensure a bountiful harvest year-round.
- Fall/Winter: Leafy greens, root veggies
- Spring: Tomatoes, peppers, squash
- Summer: Okra, sweet potatoes, Armenian cucumbers
Backyard Chickens & Trees
From researching backyard chickens to battling the summer heat to keep your citrus and fruit trees alive, get the local insights you need.
- Deep watering techniques for citrus
- Shade cloth strategies for summer
- Composting in the dry heat
Understand your home's value
Track your home wealth, save money, and build wealth faster with personalized monthly insights.
Home Maintenance Tips
Seasonal checklists to keep your Arizona home in top shape year-round.
Spring
- Service AC unit before the heat hits
- Inspect roof for winter damage
- Clean window screens and tracks
- Check irrigation system for leaks
Summer
- Change HVAC filters monthly
- Monitor pool water levels and chemistry
- Check weatherstripping on doors/windows
- Inspect exterior for sun damage
Fall
- Clean gutters before winter rains
- Service heating system/furnace
- Overseed lawn with winter rye
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Winter
- Protect sensitive plants from frost
- Flush water heater to remove sediment
- Check insulation in attic
- Clean refrigerator coils
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