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Upcoming events for Phoenix and the entire Valley of the Sun this weekend and next week!
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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.

3rd Thursday Concert Series: New Destiny
3rd Thursday Concert Series presents New Destiny at the Centennial Pavilion in Fountain Hills, an evening of live music.

Phoenix Greek Festival
The Original Phoenix Greek Festival at 1973 E Maryland Ave featuring authentic Greek food, music, dancing, grocery items, and family activities.

Mike Spero
Mike Spero live at CIELO in Fountain Hills, an evening of acoustic and vocal favorites with scenic views.

Britain's - Tribute to the Beatles
Britain's: A Tribute to the Beatles at The Showroom in Scottsdale, a note-for-note celebration of the Fab Four.

Desert Foothills Book Festival
Desert Foothills Book Festival at the Holland Community Center in Scottsdale featuring local authors, signings, and book-themed activities.

Haunts on High Street
Haunts on High Street in Phoenix, a Halloween block party with costumes, food trucks, live music, and spooky fun.

Fastball Comedy Festival
Fastball Comedy Festival at Sloan Park in Mesa featuring a lineup of touring and local comedians.

Oktoberfest at The Park
Oktoberfest at The Park at O.H.S.O. Brewery + Distillery in Gilbert featuring German beer, food, and live music.

Scottsdale Fall Festival
Scottsdale Fall Festival at the Scottsdale Civic Center featuring local vendors, food trucks, live music, and family activities.

AZ Taco Fest
AZ Taco Fest at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale featuring taco vendors, margaritas, live music, and a chile roast.

Spirits of Mexico Festival
Spirits of Mexico Festival at Dr. AJ Chandler Park featuring tequila tastings, mezcal, Mexican food, and cultural performances.

Fall Concert Series: Desert Dixie
Free outdoor Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale Quarter featuring country and Southern rock by Desert Dixie.

Of the Trees
Of the Trees live at Mesa Amphitheatre, an outdoor music festival featuring electronic and bass music.

Music in the Garden
Music in the Garden at the Desert Botanical Garden featuring live outdoor concerts among the desert landscape.

ASU Symphony Orchestra: Music, Theatre & Opera Concert
ASU Symphony Orchestra presents a Music, Theatre & Opera Concert at ASU Gammage in Tempe.

Annie
The beloved musical Annie live at Hale Centre Theatre in Gilbert, Oct. 15-17 & 21, times vary.

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

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

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.

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.

Object of the Month: Pere Lembrí, The Coronation of the Virgin
Object of the Month at Phoenix Art Museum featuring Pere Lembrí's The Coronation of the Virgin, a close look at a single masterpiece.

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.

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

Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest
Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest at Heritage & Science Park, a NASCAR celebration with driver appearances, simulcasts, and racing activities.

Skyview Space Rock Band - Dorrance DOME After Hours
Skyview Space Rock Band presents Dorrance DOME After Hours at Arizona Science Center, an immersive live music experience under the dome.

Jeremiah Watkins
Comedian Jeremiah Watkins live at Stand Up Live with his high-energy, crowd-pleasing stand-up.

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

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

Millennial Summer
Millennial Summer live at Last Exit Live, a nostalgic indie-pop set celebrating the sounds of a generation.

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

Much Ado About Dinosaurs - Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
Much Ado About Dinosaurs from the Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater, a dino-themed puppet adventure.

Madeon
Madeon live at The Van Buren, the French electronic artist's dazzling, melody-driven live show.

The Moth - Magic
The Moth presents Magic at Crescent Ballroom, an evening of storytelling and enchantment.

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

My Mama Joe, Hope & Help: Free Film Screening
My Mama Joe, Hope & Help free film screening at Phoenix Art Museum, a community documentary screening and discussion.

Junkyard Cat
Junkyard Cat live at Last Exit Live, gritty and melodic rock from the Phoenix-based band.

20 Years of Nekrogoblikon
20 Years of Nekrogoblikon live at The Van Buren, the goblin-metal band's anniversary celebration tour.

Dr. Zombie's Fearful Fridays: DOUBLE FEATURE - The Invisible Ghost and One Body Too Many
Dr. Zombie's Fearful Fridays double feature at the Great Arizona Puppet Theater: The Invisible Ghost and One Body Too Many.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz at the Mortgage Matchup Center, a preseason NBA matchup.

Taking Back Sunday
Taking Back Sunday live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the Long Island emo legends' high-energy live set.

The John Clayton Trio Pays Tribute to Ray Brown's Centennial Year
The John Clayton Trio pays tribute to Ray Brown's centennial year at The Nash, an evening of swinging, straight-ahead jazz honoring a jazz legend.

Affion Crockett
Comedian Affion Crockett live at Stand Up Live with his sharp impressions and high-energy stand-up.

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

The BeYOUtiful ugly Flea Market
The BeYOUtiful ugly Flea Market at Arizona Center, a community pop-up market featuring local makers, vintage goods, and eclectic finds.

Performance Pop-Up: Crossroads Band SF
Performance Pop-Up: Crossroads Band SF at Herberger Theater Center, a short program of blues and roots music from the San Francisco band.

Kacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves live at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Grammy-winning country-pop artist's dazzling live show.

Sacred Machines
Sacred Machines live at The Nash, an evening of soulful, groove-driven jazz.

Olivia Rodrigo Night
Olivia Rodrigo Night at The Van Buren, a pop dance party celebrating the biggest hits of the pop superstar.

Bumpin Uglies
Bumpin Uglies live at Crescent Ballroom, the Maryland reggae-rock band's high-energy live set.

Eva Ayllon
Eva Ayllon live at Herberger Theater Center, the legendary Afro-Peruvian singer's powerful and rhythmic live performance.

MONSTA X
MONSTA X live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the K-pop supergroup's high-energy arena concert.

Peter Bjorn and John
Peter Bjorn and John live at Walter Studios, the Swedish indie-rock trio's catchy, pop-driven live set.

Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch
Hocus Pocus Drag Brunch at Stand Up Live, a spooky season drag brunch with performances, food, and Halloween fun.

Pickers Playground
Pickers Playground at Arizona Center, an outdoor vintage and artisan market with live music and food.

Switchfoot
Switchfoot live at The Van Buren, the alt-rock band's anthemic, feel-good live set.

The Jungle Giants
The Jungle Giants live at Crescent Ballroom, the Australian indie-pop band's infectious live set.

Young Miko
Young Miko live at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the Puerto Rican reggaeton artist's high-energy concert.

Modest Mouse
Modest Mouse live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the indie-rock legends' unpredictable and acclaimed live set.

Protomartyr
Protomartyr live at Crescent Ballroom, the Detroit post-punk band's sharp, cerebral live set.

Basement
Basement live at The Van Buren, the UK post-hardcore band's driving, emotional live set.

Joy Oladokun
Joy Oladokun live at Crescent Ballroom, the Nashville singer-songwriter's soulful, introspective live set.

Weezer
Weezer live at the Mortgage Matchup Center, the iconic alt-rock band's beloved, power-pop live show.

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

Homestyle Dinner Rolls
Homestyle Dinner Rolls live at Last Exit Live, a warm and rootsy evening of country-inflected rock.

Boy Harsher
Boy Harsher live at The Van Buren, the darkwave duo's pulsing, cinematic electronic live set.

Dermot Kennedy
Dermot Kennedy live at Arizona Financial Theatre, the Irish singer-songwriter's soaring, soulful live set.

Kishi Bashi
Kishi Bashi live at Crescent Ballroom, the genre-blurring violinist and singer's lush, loop-driven live set.
Sports Guides
ALDS / NLCS Oct. 15-20 · NBC / Peacock
World Series Oct. 23-31
@ Los Angeles 10/18 @ 1:05pm
Suns vs Utah 10/16 @ 7pm · @ Portland 10/21 @ 7pm
Mercury: see WNBA schedule
@ Orange County 10/17 @ 7pm
Home & Lifestyle

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
Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Pink Lady—find the best apple for baking or snacking.

10 Tips for Picking Out The Perfect Pumpkin
Planning to decorate your porch or lawn? Here is how to pick fresh, long-lasting pumpkins.

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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