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October 2008 Arizona Events Calendar
This calendar of events for Arizona communities has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation.
Dates for October 2008 Arizona events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Arizona events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.
The Arizona Office of Tourism will release a 2008 Summer Calendar of Events, which includes information for events held between Memorial Day, May 28 through Labor Day, September 3.
The printed Summer Calendar of Events is now available at the Arizona Office of Tourism, 1110 W. Washington, Ste. 155, Phoenix, and will also be available at local visitor centers throughout Arizona and online. To request an Arizona Summer Events Calendar visit www.ArizonaGuide.com.
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16 PHOENIX: Goo Goo Dolls – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 7 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm, 602-268-FAIR or www.livenation.com
16 SCOTTSDALE: All American Classics – Chaparral High School, Laura Jackson conducts, the Phoenix Symphony salutes America’s finest composers, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
16 SCOTTSDALE: 19th Annual Western ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, top western artists featured at dozens of famous galleries, free opening receptions, demonstrations, live western-themed music, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
16 SCOTTSDALE: 24th Annual The Best and the Brightest Fine Art Show & Sale – Scottsdale Artists’ School, featuring paintings, drawings and sculpture from professional as well as undiscovered artists, annual juried show, opening reception on 10/16 from 5-7 pm, free, 480-990-1422 or www.ScottsdaleArtSchool.org
16 SCOTTSDALE: Girl’s Night Out Shopping Extravaganza – The Forum, Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, exhibitors celebrating beauty & fashion, benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2-9 pm, www.girlsnightoutaz.com
16-19 PHOENIX: Rigoletto – Phoenix Symphony Hall, one of Verdi’s most popular operas, a world where court jesters openly mock courtiers, thoughtless taunts lead to a deadly curse and comedy is the first act to tragedy, sung in Italian with English surtitles, 7:30 & 2 pm, www.azopera.com
16-19 PHOENIX: Friends and Favorites – Herberger Theater Center, features alternating performances from the Center Dance Ensemble’s repertory – “La Llorona” with D. Daniel Hollingshead as the Ranchero and “Dracula” starring David Starry, also alumni dancers and companies with strong ties to Center Dance, 7:30 & 2 pm, $12-24, 602-252-8497 or www.herbergertheater.org
16-19 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.cepshows.com
16-11/2 PHOENIX: Gem of the Ocean – Playhouse on the Park, set in 1904 it introduces Aunt Ester, a 285-year-old former slave and a mysterious legend among African-Americans in Pittsburgh. As the primal connection to that first slave ship from Africa she guides a young man, on a journey into knowledge, awareness and fulfillment, by Black Theatre Troupe, 8, 3 and 2 pm, $23.50 - $33.50, 602-254-2151 or www.phxtheatre.com
17 CAREFREE: 8th Annual Empty Bowls Event – Carefree Town Center, have a meal and bid on the artwork by members of the Sonoran Arts League, a silent auction too, benefits the Desert Foothills Food band and Resource Center, $15, 11 am - 1:30 pm, 480-575-6624 or www.emptybowls.net or www.SonoranArtsLeague.org
17 FLAGSTAFF: Corigliano’s Pied Piper Fantasy – Ardrey Auditorium, with Marina Piccinini, flute, 7:30 pm, www.flagstaffsymphony.org
17 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
17 MESA: Kathleen Madigan – Mesa Arts Center, comedy, a special night of standup, contains adult content, 7:30 pm, $35, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
17 PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features Incendio, Latin World Fusion, reservations, $14-20, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
17 PHOENIX: Otsukimi Japanese Moonviewing Festival at Ro Ho En – Japanese Friendship Garden, guests stroll the 3.5 acre garden and enjoy relaxing cultural activities, live performances of Japanese sword dancing, wooden flute music, guided tours of the tea garden, authentic, seasonal Japanese food, silent auction, $23-25, 5:30-9:30 pm, 602-256-3204 or http://japanesefriendshipgarden.org/
17 TUCSON: Open Test n Tune - Southwestern International Raceway, 4 pm, free-$10, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com
17 TUCSON: Family Astro: Moon Mission - National Optical Astronomy Observatory, 6:30-8:30 pm, $12, www.noao.edu/outreach/kpvc/classes.html
17-18 BENSON: 14th Annual Biker Rodeo – Big Boy’s Arena Bar & Rodeo Grounds, with the Southern Arizona Harley Riders, $15, 520-586-9983 or www.sahr.org or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
17-18 LAKE HAVASU CITY: WON Bass Tournament – Lake Havasu State Park, 100 boats fishing for bass, weigh in at 3 pm, www.wonbass.com or www.azstateparks.com
17-18 SURPRISE: Special Olympics Fall Games – Surprise Stadium, with aquatics, bocce, golf and softball, 602-230-1200 or www.soaz.org
17-19 BULLHEAD CITY: Hardyville Days - Community Park, commemorates Bullhead's original founder; reenactments, arts & crafts, Hardyville dinner celebration, horse show, kid’s activities, free, 928-763-0158 or www.hardyvilledays.com or www.bullheadcity.com
17-19 TOMBSTONE: Helldorado Days – reenactments, shootouts, parade, 1880 ladies fashion show, Indian dancers, carnival, live music, contests, 10 am – 4 pm, 520-457-3197 or www.tombstone.org or www.helldoradodays.com
17-31 TUCSON: Scarecrows in the Garden – Tucson Botanical Gardens, creative hand-made scarecrows by local artists, local businesses, staff & volunteers will be displayed, $7, 520-326-9686 or www.tucsonbotanical.org
18 BISBEE: 18th Annual Bisbee 1000 –The Great Stair Climb - Historic Bisbee, walk, run, explore Historic ‘Old Bisbee’, figure 8 course, up 9 sets of more than 1000 stairs, at an altitude of 5000+ feet; the 5K that feels like a 10K, the world’s longest and highest stairmaster, also an alternative modalities fair, art & craft fair, antique show, Made in Bisbee Marketplace, photo exhibit, beer & wine garden, join the fight to end childhood obesity, $15-30, 7 am, 520-266-0401 or www.bisbee1000.org
18 CHANDLER: 21st Annual Fall Rhythm Fest - Tumbleweed Park, entertainment, amusement for kids, food, fireworks, free, 5:30-10:15 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandleraz.gov/special-events
18 CHANDLER: Phoenix Girls Chorus – Chandler Center for the Arts, 480-782-2680 or http://chandlercenter.org
18 FLAGSTAFF: Stanley Jordan - Coconino Center for the Arts, in a special solo concert, part of the Grand Canyon Guitar Society concert season in partnership with Flagstaff Cultural Partners and Arizona Music Pro, $25-28, 8 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.culturalpartners.org
18 FLORENCE: Annual Multicultural Festival – Jaques Square, entertainment highlighting a variety of cultures, arts and crafts, food, cultural demonstrations, 9 am – 3 pm, free, 520-868-4496 or www.florencemainstreet.com
18 GILBERT: Farmhouse Village Saturday Boutique – Farmhouse Village Pavilion, 25 crafters/vendors with a variety of unique items including tea sets, quilts, fabric art, woven art, glass art, candles, soaps and lotions, jewelry, stone work, fashion accessories, home décor dog biscuits, primitive dolls and more, free, 10 am – 3 pm, 480-539-1870
18 GLENDALE: Catlin Court Front Porch Festival – Historic Downtown, 58th and Glendale Avenues, 10 am – 4 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.visitglendale.com
18 GLOBE/MIAMI: 25th Annual Apache Jii Day - all Indian celebration, Native American cuisine such as fry bread and Apache Acorn Stew, Native American singing, dancing and storytelling representing the Apache Tribe including Apache Crown Dancers, art including jewelry, clothing, dolls, pottery and more, additional entertainment by various tribes, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-425-4495 or 800-804-5623 or www.globemiamichamber.com
18 MESA: Mesa Old West Days and Chili Cook-Off Festival – showcases the pioneer and territorial history of Mesa, includes 9th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, 1800’s baseball team, Mohave Muleskinners re-enactment group, 19th Century music, period costume competition, western re-enactment competition, roping & gold panning for the kids, free, www.mesaoldwestdays.com
18 MESA: Jungua – Descendent of the Dragon – Mesa Arts Center, amazing talents of the Imperial Acrobats of China with their contortion, acrobatics and dance, fuse with the powerful martial arts of Kungfu Monks, celebrated 5,000 years of Chinese culture and tradition, 8 pm, $30-46, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
18 MESA: World Voices – First United Methodist Church, Sonoran Desert Chorale gives voice to the essence of the human spirit from the sounds of the Gobi Desert to the rhythms of Latin America, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 602-765-1554 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org
18 PAYSON: Day in the Dog Park - Payson's Off-The-Leash Dog Park, vets share information, dog grooming presentation, hot dog vendor, programs for kids and their pets, 9 am to 1 pm, 928-474-4216
18 PHOENIX: 11th Annual African Festival – ASU West, Delph Courtyard, African food, crafts, fashion show, entertainment, 10 am – 6 pm, free, 623-215-2507 or www.afasa.org
18 PHOENIX: Weezer with Angels and Airwaves and Tokyo Police Club – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 6 pm, doors open at 4:30 pm, 602-268-FAIR or www.livenation.com
18 PHOENIX: Concert in the Park – Steele Indian School Park, featuring the Blenderz, bring blankets and lawn chairs, 8 pm, 602-495-0739
18 PHOENIX: 5th Annual Native American Farmers Market – Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park, shop for produce, visit the pumpkin patch, watermelon eating contest, demonstrations, traditional arts & crafts, frybread, 8 am – 2 pm, free, 602-495-0901 or www.pueblogrande.com
18 PHOENIX: Family Days/Gem & Mineral Showcase - Arizona Mining & Mineral Museum, gold panning, jewelry making, pet rock making, demonstrations, indoor & tailgate mineral & jewelry dealers & mineral displays, free, 10 am - 4 pm, 602-771-1611 or www.mines.az.gov
18 PRESCOTT: Walk on the Wild Side – Heritage Park Zoo, 8 am, 800-344-4867 or www.arizonaroadracers.com
18 SAFFORD: Jazz del Nuevo Mundo: The Beth Lederman Quartet – EAC Fine Arts Auditorium, Brazilian music and Latin jazz, $5-15, www.gvac.org
18 SCOTTSDALE: Show Circuit All Breed Horse Show - WestWorld, 480-488-5711 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp or www.sundustaz.com
18 SCOTTSDALE: Via Colori ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, celebrating the adjacent Via Colori Street Painting Festival, free, noon - 4 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
18 SIERRA VISTA: Guided Tour of Buffalo Soldier Historical Sites – Fort Huachuca Museum, learn about the accomplishments and history of Fort Huachuca’s Buffalo Soldiers from members of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers, noon, free, 520-417-6960
18 SIERRA VISTA: The Tweaksters – Buena Performing Arts Center, travel into the future with two talented performing artists whose take on the wold blends feats of ballet, precision juggling, acrobatics and creative choreography with odd objects, $22, 7 pm, 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
18 SOMERTON: 12th Annual Cocopah Cultural Celebration Day - Tribal Complex on the west reservation, traditional foods, free lunch provided, multi-cultural dance performances, activities for the kids, informational booths, visit the Cocopah Museum, free raffles, bird singing and dance, craft vendors, free, approximately noon - 4 pm, 928-627-1992 or www.cocopah.com
18 TEMPE: Light the Night Walk – Tempe Town Lake Beach Park, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6 pm registration, 602-788-8622ext 16 or www.lightthenight.org/dm
18 TEMPE: 17th Annual Family & Dog Fun Run & Walk – Tempe Town Lake, promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles, includes a 5K run and 5K walk, 1 mile fun run and walk and dog walk, martial arts demonstrations, medals & ribbons, $5-20, 7 am, 480-921-3941 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
18 TUCSON: 4th Annual Carondelet Get Moving Tucson – Tucson Convention Center, the 28th running of the annual SAR 10-miler and 5K running race and non-competitive family fitness walk, awards and raffles, children under 12 are free (no shirt), post race festivities include music, face painting, climbing wall, $12-40, 7:30 am, 520-991-0733 or www.arizonaroadracers.com
18 TUMACACORI: High Mass - Tumacacori National Historic Park, clergy perform the Mass in Latin and attendees dress in the period costume to create a living history experience of Anza and his riders, reservations, free, 9 am, 520-398-2341 or www.nps.gov/tuma
18-19 CLARKDALE: Ales on Rails/Oktoberfest - Verde Canyon Railroad, Saturdays and Sundays, with specialty beers, brats and other Oktoberfest-style food fare, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
18-19 ORO VALLEY: ArtsFest 2008 – Arts & Craft Festival – La Encantada, www.GOVAC.org
18-19 PEEPLES VALLEY: Ranching and Mining Festival – Model Creek School, Arizona musicians playing Country and Cowboy music, traditional, contemporary and gospel bluegrass folk music, cowboy poets, arts & crafts, ropin’ contest, stick horse rodeo, gold panning, workshops and demonstrations, 9 am – 4 pm, 928-427-0209 or www.y-pvchamber.com
18-19 PHOENIX: Fall Plant Sale - Desert Botanical Garden, a large variety of desert-adapted plants, a variety of seeds, garden sculptures and art, wind chimes, books, tools and accessories will also be on sale, get advice from the experts, free, Sat 7 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
18-19 SCOTTSDALE: Via Colori Street Painting Festival – Downtown Arts District, hundreds of artists will come together to create dozens of large-scale chalk masterpieces on the pavement, each will feature different types of entertainment, performances and artist groups, features Melanie Stimmel, free, Sat. 10 am – 10 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, www.viacolori.com or www.scottsdalecvb.com
18-19 SEDONA: Sedona Gem & Mineral Club Annual Local Rock Sale – Red Rock High School, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-203-9476 or 928-300-8333 or www.sedonagemandmineral.org
18-19 SIERRA VISTA: Jim Jones and Sheriff Jim Wilson – Arizona Folklore Preserve, western music, reservations required, $15, 2 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
18-19 SONOITA: Grass Ridge Horse Trials – Grass Ridge Farms, equine enthusiasts converge for this annual competition of Olympic Style Dressage and Stadium Jumping over 2-acre course, Sunday is the cross country field trials with hazards, free, 520-455-5093 or http://grassridge.com/
18-19 TOMBSTONE: 18th Annual Power from the Past Antique Power Show – Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park, operating antique engines will pump water, make ice cream, generate electricity, also a static display of antique tractors, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 3 pm, 520-457-3311 or www.azstateparks.com
18-19 TUBAC: Juan Bautista de Anza Days - Tubac Presidio State Park, a living history celebration of the Indian, Mexican and Spanish Colonial periods, reenactment of Anza's famous trek, costumes, demonstrations, food and entertainment, $3, 10 am - 4 pm, 520-398-2704 or 520-398-2252 or www.tubacaz.com or www.azstateparks.com
18-19 TUCSON: Annual Treasure House Estate Sale – 2008 Treasure House Location, a special sale of antiques, furniture, silver, china, collectibles and other decorative and household treasures, organized by the Tucson Museum of Art League to support the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, free, Sat. 10 am – 3 pm, Sun noon – 4 pm, 520-250-6680 or 520-444-2682 or http://tucsonmuseumofart.org/calendar/special_events.php
18-19 WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Orchard, pumpkin picking, family activities, pumpkins, apples, cider, pies, pumpkin chunkin' catapult, free, 9 am - 5:30 pm, weekends, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
18-19 YARNELL: Ranching and Mining Festival – Model Creek School, activities include a pancake breakfast on Sat., a roping contest, stick horse races for the kids, gold panning, soap making demo, mining exhibits, art and craft vendors, entertainment, old time photos and ice cream, a “2 Shot old West Auction,” 928-427-0209 or www.y-pvchamber.com
18-11/8 TUCSON: A Lady with All the Answers – Temple of Music and Art, based on real events and actual letters of Ann Landers, spend an intimate evening with the queen of advice as she shares secrets, personal revelations and some juicy tidbits from her multitude of readers, 520-622-2823 or www.arizonatheatre.org
18-11/16 PHOENIX: 43rd Annual Cowboy Artists of America Sale & Exhibition - Phoenix Art Museum, 100+ new works, never before viewed by the public, by members of the Cowboy Artists of America, some of the art works sells in the six figures, one of the most prestigious in the country, 602-257-1880 or 602-257-8382 or www.phxart.org or www.mensartscouncil.com
18-4/11 SCOTTSDALE: The Market – open-air market, fresh organic produce, live chef demonstrations, hand-crafted artisan jewelry, gourmet chocolates, fine art, Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm, 480-563-0019 or www.beonmarketstreet.com
18-9/1/09 PHOENIX: The Rock Paintings of Hueco Tanks – Deer Valley Rock Art Center, showcases the 1997 winner of the American Rock Art Research Association’s Oliver Award for Excellence in Rock Art Photography, Clay Martin, 623-582-8007 or www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac
19 CHANDLER: Rick Springfield – Chandler Center for the Arts, $44-62, 7 pm, http://chandlercenter.org/
19 KINGMAN: 14th Annual Kingman Air & Auto Show - Kingman Airport & Industrial Park, B-17’s return to Kingman, precision landing skydivers, aerobatics, warbirds fly bys, classic cars & trucks, 200 mph dragsters, funny cars, custom hot rods, drag race exhibition, $10, 928-692-9599 or www.kingmanairshow.com
19 MESA: All American Classics – Mesa Arts Center, Laura Jackson conducts, the Phoenix Symphony salutes America’s finest composers, 7:30 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
19 PARADISE VALLEY: World Voices – Camelback Bible Church, Sonoran Desert Chorale gives voice to the essence of the human spirit from the sounds of the Gobi Desert to the rhythms of Latin America, $12-15, 7:30 pm, 602-765-1554 or www.sonorandesertchorale.org
19 PHOENIX: 2008 ARR South Mountain Classic 20K/5K – South Mountain Activity Center, a 20K and 5K at 6:45 am, 602-954-8341 or www.arizonaroadracers.com
19 PHOENIX: 3rd Annual Raising the Bar for Education – Phoenix Zoo, 5K run, 1 mile fun run/walk, 6:30 am, 602-285-5500 ext 22 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
19 SCOTTSDALE: Uncorked & Unplugged - Desert Ridge Marketplace, food, drinks, live entertainment under the stars at Desert Ridge Marketplace, benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, 6 pm, $125, 480-860-5520 or www.bgcs.org
19 SEDONA: The Canadian Brass – St. John Vianney Church, Grammy award-winning brass quintet, $25-40, 2:30 pm, 928-204-2415 or www.chambermusicsedona.org
19 SEDONA: Paint Out on Main Street – see nationally and locally recognized Plein Air Artists creating paintings of their surroundings in the open air all along “Main Street” 20 artists in action along the sidewalks and in courtyards and plazas, free, 2:30-5 pm, www.sedonamainstreet.com
19 SIERRA VISTA: Hummingbird Band at Fort Huachuca – get an up-close look at the catch, band, weigh, measure and release of the birds for research purposes, free, sunrise, 520-417-6960 or www.visitsierravista.com
19 TUCSON Blues Festival - Reid Park, promotes an awareness and enjoyment of blues music & culture, 11 am – 8 pm, 520-349-0899 or www.azblues.org
19-20 WICKENBURG: Jungua – Descendants of the Dragon – Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, an explosion of kung-fu, acrobatics, dance and music, 3 & 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delwebbcenter.org
19-26 SEDONA: 4th Annual Plein Air Festival - Sedona Arts Center, a celebration of Sedona's beauty as seen through the eyes of 34 of the finest plein air painters in the country, Paint Out at L'Auberge de Sedona, public art sale on Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm, 888-954-4442 or www.sedonaartscenter.com
20 FLAGSTAFF: Orionid Meteor Shower - Lowell Observatory, features indoor programs focus on meteor showers such as the upcoming Orionids, telescope viewing of various celestial objects is included, $, evening hours, 928-233-3211 or www.lowell.edu
20 PAYSON: Tonto Community Concert Association – Bronn & Katherine Journey – Payson High School Auditorium, www.paysonrimcountry.com or www.rimcountrychamber.com
20 PHOENIX: Alison Moyet – Celebrity Theatre, with British iconic songstress, $40, 8 pm, 602-267-1600 ext 1 or www.celebritytheatre.com
21 MESA: Acoustic Evening with Vince Gill – Mesa Arts Center, one of country’s music most accomplished and popular artists, 8 pm, $52-67, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com
21 PHOENIX: Sheryl Crow – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 7 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm, 602-268-FAIR or www.livenation.com
21-11/1 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 37th Annual London Bridge Days - free concerts, a variety of entertainment & contests, country western jamboree, costume contest, parade, garden tea, 800-242-8278 or 928-453-3444 or www.golakehavasu.com
22 PHOENIX: 2008 Specialty Dinner Series – The Phoenician, pairs multi-course menus with some of the world’s top vineyards and distilleries, also meet and ask questions of the expert, this month Caymus and Carole Klincke, Sales Director, 480-423-2530
22 PHOENIX: Mary J. Blige – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 7 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm, 602-268-FAIR or www.livenation.com
22 TEMPE: David Sedaris – ASU Gammage, one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers, $22-61, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
23 PHOENIX: 2 Fore 1 Marriage Golf Classic – The Pointe Tapatio, www.golfinvite.com/name
23 SCOTTSDALE: Savor Scottsdale ArtWalk - Scottsdale Arts District, restaurant samples along the ArtWalk route, plus special VIP dining opportunities for charity, sponsored by Scottsdale Gallery Association, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
23 TUCSON: Gordon Lightfoot – Fox Tucson Theatre, legendary, 7:30 pm, 520-547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
23-25 MESA: Mesa Storytelling Festival – Mesa Arts Center, national, regional and youth talent gather to share a wide array of stories from folk tales to tall tales to tales from all over the globe, the free festival on Saturday includes food and vendor booths, live music and stories from regional and youth tellers, national teller appear on stage, www.mesastorytellingfestival.org or www.mesaartscenter.com
23-25 SCOTTSDALE: EATS3 – Arizona’s Celebration of Food, Wine & Spirits – downtown Scottsdale, a 'uniquely Arizona' culinary experience with some of the most well-known chefs in America including Jacques Pépin! events will include chef exhibitions, food & wine tastings, art walk, Iron Bartender Competition, BBQ & Bubbles, and more, www.Eats3.com
23-25 VAIL: Halloween Howl - Colossal Cave Mountain Park, haunted hay rides and cave tours, 520-647-7275 or 520-647-7121 or www.colossalcave.com
23-26 CASA GRANDE: Annual Copperstate Regional EAA Fly-in and Aviation Trade Show – Casa Grande Municipal Airport, draws more than 600 visiting planes, www.copperstate.org
24-26 GLENDALE: Men’s Luxury Toy Expo – University of Phoenix Stadium, more than 300 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest trends, products and services for the discriminating male consumer, golf, fitness, aviation, ATVs, boats, custom cars, game rooms, garages, dirt bikes, home entertainment systems, sports equipment, men’s health products, Fri 3-8 pm, Sat. 10 am – 8 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, $5, www.MensLuxuryToyExpo.com
23-26 SCOTTSDALE: Scottsdale Fall Preview Hunter Jumper Show – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.cepshows.com
23-26 SCOTTSDALE: Frys.com Open – Grayhawk Golf Club, features a full-field (132 players), four-day tournament with a $5 million purse, www.pgatour.com or www.phoenixopen.com
23-26 TOMBSTONE: Bordertown Shootout – SASS Arizona State Cowboy Action Shooting Championship – Livery Stable, vendors, food, www.tombstone.org
23-26 TUCSON: Tucson Culinary Festival – Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, dinners and seminars, including The Grand Tasting, more than 70 wineries presenting and pouring their wines and more than 30 Tucson top chefs offering their culinary specialties, also a silent wine & food auction, 520-488-8601 or www.tucsonculinaryfestival.com
24 CAREFREE” 8th Annual Foothills Empty Bowls Lunch – Carefree Town Center, lunch by the Carefree Resort & Villas, artwork offered by members of the Sonoran Arts League and a silent auction too, 11 am, www.sonoranartsleague.org
24 PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features Drew Bennett & Ensemble, Nuevo Flamenco Guitar, reservations, $14-20, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
24 PHOENIX: Gordon Lightfoot – Dodge Theatre, 8 pm, 602-379-2800 or www.livenation.com
24 PRESCOTT: 4th Friday Art Walk - 15 galleries stay open late and offer food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com
24 TUCSON: Park After Dark – Tohono Chul Park, family activities, desert creatures, learning activities, musical or theatrical performances, refreshments, free, 5-8 pm, 520-742-6455 or www.tohonochulpark.org
24 TUCSON: Go Ask the Little Horned Toad – Tucson Museum of Art, discover the life and times of Maynard Dixon in this live performance in collaboration with Chamber Music PLUS Southwest, stars Conrad John Schuck as Maynard Dixon and features guitarist Brad Richter and cellist Harry Clark, $35, 7 pm, 520-624-2333 or www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
24-25 PHOENIX: Sha Na Na – Symphony Hall, Lawrence Golan conducts, with the Phoenix Symphony and all the favorites from the 1950s, 8 pm, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
24-26 AVONDALE: 54th Annual Billy Moore Days - Coldwater Park, founder's day celebration with parade at 10 am on Sat., carnival, races, street dance, food, free, 623-478-3050 or www.avondale.org or http://southwestvalleychamber.org
24-26 CHANDLER: Copperstate Mustang Club’s Annual Fall Car Show, Monsoon Madness – Thunder in the Desert – Wild Horse Pass Casino, a National Car Show in conjunction with the Mustang Club of America, participants from all over the country, vendors from around the country displaying and selling items, free to view, www.copperstatemustangclub.com
24-26 GLENDALE: Romancing The Arts Affair – Westgate City Center, a place for artists and collectors to meet, entertainment, wine, and chocolate, free, Fri & Sat noon – 9 pm, Sun noon – 6 pm, 623-692-0005 or www.RomancingTheArts.com
24-26 PAGE: 10th Annual Fall Festival - City Park, movie on the lawn, dancing, baking & scarecrow contests, games for kids, food vendors, pancake breakfast, 2nd Annual Business Challenge pentathlon, lighting of carved pumpkins, pet costume contest, pumpkin pie eating contest, Fri 4-9 pm, Sat 8 am – 9 pm, Sun 11 am – 5 pm, 928-645-9596 or www.helpinghandsagency.com
24-26 PAYSON: Annual Payson Art League Fall Fine Art and Fine Craft Show - Mazatzal Casino Exhibit Hall, 22 booths of local artists including sculpture, pottery, textiles, oil painters, photography, each artist has a raffle, benefits children’s art supplies, preview Friday night 5-8 pm, $5, Saturday and Sunday, 10 to 4 pm, no charge, 928-472-8147
24-26 PAYSON: ‘Neath the Rim – Annual Juried Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show & Sale – Tonto Apache Tribe Recreation Center, oil, watercolor paintings, fiber art, rock art, wood and stone carving, bronze sculpture, drawings, hand-crafted jewelry, weavings and mixed media works by 31 artists, free, 10 am – 5 pm, Friday night Gala $5, 5-9 pm, benefits art education project in area schools, 928-474-2373 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
24-26 PEORIA: 21st Annual Taste of Greece Food & Dance Festival - St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church, cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, imports, games and activities for kids, raffle, pastries, Fr 5-10 pm, Sa 11 am - 10 pm, Su noon - 8 pm, $2, 12 & under free, students & active military free, 623-486-8665 or www.peoriagreekfest.com
24-26 PHOENIX: 7th Annual Great Pumpkin Festival - Desert Botanical Garden, children 12 & under can choose their own free pumpkin, also balloon artistry, face painting and pumpkin seed jewelry, Amazing hay Bale Maze, Critter Corral, $4-10, Fri 9 am – noon, Sat-Sun 9 am - 3 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
24-26 SCOTTSDALE: Saddlebred Futurity – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.equistarshows.com
24-26 SCOTTSDALE: 4-H Horse Show – WestWorld, 480-312-6802 or 602-257-7120 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld
24-26 TEMPE: 4th Annual International Horror and Sci-fi Film Festival – Harkins Valley Art Theater, $8, Flex Passes good for four films are $25, and VIP Full Festival passes are $100 with discounts available for students and seniors, 602-955-6444 or www.horrorscifi.com
24-11/9 PHOENIX: A View of the Harbor - Herberger Theater Center, by Richard Dresser, a sly perspective on the ghostly pull of America’s brass rings: power and money; years after leaving home, Nick-a scion of privilege – returns home to face his overbearing father and his own personal demons, presented by Actors Theatre, 2 & 7 pm, $35-46, 602-252-8497 or www.atphx.org
25 BUCKEYE VALLEY: Heritage Days – Heritage Park, pick a pumpkin, antique tractor and engine show, antique tractor pull & parade, Kiddie Korral, fall crafts, live & silent auctions, 9 am – 4 pm, www.buckeyeaz.gov/heritagepark or www.buckeyevalleychamber.org
25 FLAGSTAFF: Deep Sky Dreaming – Coconino Center for the Arts, with Steve Roach, ambient space music legend, $15-18, 6 & 9 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.culturalpartners.org
25 GILBERT: Halloween Carnival – Freestone Park Softball Complex, includes live family entertainment, attractions, games, pumpkin decorating, craft zone, $3, 5-9 pm, 480-503-6200 or www.ci.gilbert.az.us/parks
25 GOODYEAR: 3rd Annual Life is Good Pumpkin Festival – Estrella’s Lakeside Amphitheatre, www.lifeinestrella.com
25 GOODYEAR: 12th Annual Pebble Creek Fall Arts Festival – Tuscany Falls, a wide variety of original art creations by 35 resident artists and 30 regional juried artists, ongoing art demonstrations, raffle, food, live entertainment, classic cars display and model railroad exhibit, 8 am – 4 pm, 623-536-0792
25 LAKE HAVASU CITY: 37th Annual London Bridge Days Grand Parade - McCulloch Blvd. beginning at Acoma Blvd. 10 am, 800-242-8278
25 LAKE HAVASU CITY: WON Bass Tournament – Lake Havasu State Park, 60 boats fishing for bass, weigh in at 3 pm, 928-855-2784 or www.wonbass.com or www.azstateparks.com
25 MESA: 9th Annual Buddy Walk - for Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona - Pera Park, 8 am, 480-926-6500 or www.sharingds.org
25 MESA: Carmen, Blue Danube, Hungarian Rhapsody – Mesa Arts Center, by the Symphony of the Southwest and a mystery celebrity guest, 8 pm, www.symphonyofthesouthwest.org
25 MESA: Classical Music’s Greatest Hits – Mesa Arts Center, including selections from Bernstein, Britten, Rimsky-Korsakov, Bizet, Strauss, de Falla & Liszt, by Symphony of the Southwest, 8 pm, 480-644-6500 or www.symphonyofthesouthwest.org
25 ORACLE: 25th Annual Oracle Run – Arcadia Ranch, through some scenic areas of Oracle and by the Oracle State park, with a Halloween theme, benefits Oracle Historical Society, covers hilly terrain over rural roads on the north slope of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 4500 ft. elevation, 10K and 1 mile fun run/walk, T-shirts, prizes, awards, 9 am, $22-35, www.arizonaroadracers.com
25 ORO VALLEY: Musical Magic for Kids Concert – Oro Valley Council Chambers, www.GOVAC.org
25 PEORIA: Halloween Monster Bash & Balloon Illumination - Sports Complex, entertainment, children's activities, costume contest, arts & crafts, carnival games, free, 5-9 pm, 623-773-7198 or 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com
25 PHOENIX: 40th Annual Phoenix YMCA Half Marathon & Family 5K - South Mountain Park, 6:30 am, 480-452-9286 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com or www.valleyymca.org/YMCARUN/YMCA5K/
25 PHOENIX: 44th Western States Karate Championships - Civic Plaza, individual, team fighting & self-defense demonstrations in a tournament format, 9 am - 5 pm, $5, 602-274-1136 or www.arizonakarate.com
25 PHOENIX: America – Celebrity Theatre, 8 pm, 602-267-1600 or www.celebritytheatre.com
25 PHOENIX: Movie Under the Stars – Steele Indian School Park, 7 pm, bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers, featuring free, 602-495-0739
25 SAFFORD: Harvest Festival – www.visitgrahamcounty.com
25 SCOTTSDALE: 13th Annual Cookout at MacDonald Ranch - features food, drink, western entertainment, live country music, raffles, silent auction, exhibits, drawings, organized by Friends of the Scenic Drive, benefits desert preservation, $15-47, 480-580-0593 or www.scenicdrive.org
25 SIERRA VISTA: Halloween Night Hike – you never know what you may encounter in the dark as you kike in the moonlight to the Fairbank Cemetery, hike rated easy, 2 mile, kid-friendly hike, bring water and snacks and flashlight, hike with trained docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River, 7 pm, $5, 520-459-2555 or www.sanpedroriver.org
25 SIERRA VISTA: High Desert Crafters 9th Annual Fall Craft Fair – Windemere Hotel & Conference Center, holiday gifts, unusual crafts and art, free drawings, free, 8:30 am – 2 pm, 520-803-7267 or www.visitsierravista.com
25 SIERRA VISTA: Images of Freedom – Buena Performing Arts Center, with the Sierra Vista Symphony, $25-35, 7:30 pm, 520-458-5189 or www.VisitSierraVista.com
25 SUPERIOR: Butterfly Walk - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, learn to identify them on this guided walk by Education Coordinator Chris Kline and Arizona State Parks volunteer naturalists, a few butterflies are netted for a short while to give kids a close up look, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
25 TEMPE: Fall 2008 Book Sale - Tempe Public Library, used book sale, featuring paperbacks & hardbacks at bargain prices, ranging from recent bestsellers to classic literature, from travel books to children's/young adult books, also CDs & videos, 10 am - 2 pm, 480-350-5500 or www.friendsofthetempelibrary.org
25 TUCSON: 9th Annual Fiesta de las Calabazas - Oracle State Park, pumpkin festival, children's activities, pumpkin corral, food, fine arts gallery, local author's table, local artists, music, $2 roundtrip shuttle & admission, 10 am - 5 pm, 520-896-2425 or www.azstateparks.com or www.calabazas.org
25 TUCSON: Strunz & Farah – Fox Tucson Theatre, by embracing the cultural riches of their native lands they bridge Afro-Latin, flamenco and Middle Eastern traditions, 8 pm, 520-547-3040 or www.foxtucsontheatre.org
25 YUMA: Haunted Tours - Yuma Territorial Prison, night time tours of Yuma’s infamous Territorial Prison, 928-783-4771 or www.azstateparks.com
25-26 CLARKDALE: Ales on Rails/Oktoberfest - Verde Canyon Railroad, Saturdays and Sundays, with specialty beers, brats and other Oktoberfest-style food fare, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
25-26 FLAGSTAFF: 5th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente - Museum of Northern Arizona, for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, transforming grief into celebration, this ritual pays homage to the lives of lost loved ones by inviting them back to enjoy their favorite music, and foods and to honor their contributions in life, families bring ofrendas (alters) from their homes to share in a courtyard exhibit, illuminated by candles and luminarias, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org
25-26 PARKER: BlueWater Resort & Casino 300 Enduro – boat race, 928-669-2174 or www.parkerareachamberofcommerce.com or www.boatracingfacts.com or www.bluewaterfun.com
25-26 PHOENIX: 19th Annual Bashas’ Boo! At the Zoo – Phoenix Zoo, daily mascot parade with more than 25 loveable costumed characters, other activities include bug bingo, jump like a flea, arthropod activities, fear factor bug-off, a bug hunt, Pumpkin Stomp and Chomp, 9 am – 4 pm, 602-273-1341 or www.phoenixzoo.org
25-26 PINE: Beautiful Quilt Auction – Community Center, a boutique with quilt shop vendors and gifts, a silent auction and a buy-it-now auction, Fri 10 am – 5 pm, Sat. 10 am – 6:30 pm, 928-476-2368 or 602-390-2046 or www.pinestrawhs.org
25-26 PRESCOTT VALLEY: Home & Heart Marketplace – A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - Tim’s Toyota Center, featuring everything from gifts to jewelry to gourmet foods, fine art to travel, garden and holiday items, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 5 pm, 928-533-5208 or www.homeandheartmarketplace.com or www.timstoyotacenter.com
25-26 SAN CARLOS: ACMSA Arizona State Championship – Apache Gold Casino & Resort, Cowboy Mounted Shooters, World Points Qualifier, www.acmsa.com
25-26 SEDONA: Art & Craft Show - Bell Rock Plaza, between 35-55 artists with paintings, leather, jewelry, wood, metal, fountains, carvings and many Native American artists too, 928-284-9627 or www.bellrockartshows.150m.com
25-26 SIERRA VISTA: Tim Weed – Arizona Folklore Preserve, talented and versatile singer/musician, reservations required, $15, 2 & 1 pm, 520-378-6165 or www.arizonafolklore.com
25-26 TUCSON: 9th Annual Tucson Bluegrass Festival – Desert Diamond Casino, features top national, local and regional bluegrass bands with performances daily from 10 am – 5:30 pm, jam sessions, music and craft vendors, workshops, daily $18, weekend $25, food, 520-296-1231 or www.desertbluegrass.org
25-26 WILLCOX: Fall Pumpkin Celebration - Apple Annie's Orchard, pumpkin picking, family activities, pumpkins, apples, cider, pies, pumpkin chunkin' catapult, free, 9 am - 5:30 pm, weekends, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com
25-31 CHINO VALLEY: 9th Annual Haunted House - Old Home Manor, 3700 square feet of pure fright, outside the haunt, music and other activities for additional entertainment, Thursday – Saturdays, 7-10 pm, $6, 928-636-9780 or www.cvhaunt.com
25-11/9 TEMPE Getting Near to Baby – Tempe Center for the Arts, adapted from a Newberry Honor book, this poignant, new play traces a family’s journey of acceptance and understanding in the face of loss, a regional premiere to Valley families, recommended for ages seven and older, by Childsplay, $15-25, 480-350-2822 or www.childsplayaz.org
25-3/9 SCOTTSDALE: We Are about Beauty: Hopi Artists, Hopi Art – Heard Museum North, more than 25 paintings and drawings by Hopi artists, some have never before been displayed, includes an important historical mural by Hopi artist Charles Loloma that is believed to be his only surviving mural, www.heard.org
26 CASA GRANDE: 4th Annual Rip’s BAD Ride Arizona Motorcycle Ride and Festival – Pinal County Fairgrounds, a family friendly motorcycle event, to raise awareness and raise money for the American Diabetes Association, includes bands, bike show, bike games, $20-35, all bikes welcome, there are multiple start site around the metropolitan area, 520-795-3711 ext 7112 or www.ripsbadride.com
26 PEORIA: First Responders Run for Special Kids – Peoria Sports Complex, 10K at 8:30 am, 1M at 8 am, 480-748-8620 or www.arizonaroadracers.com
26 PHOENIX: Silent Sundays – South Mountain Park, features free park-ranger guided interpretive programs from 10 am – 2 pm, Central Avenue-access roadways will be closed to motor vehicles from 5 am – 11 pm, 602-534-6324
26 PHOENIX: Lang Lang – Symphony Hall, Michael Christie conducts, with the Phoenix Symphony and Lang Lang on piano, 2 pm, $22-72, 602-495-1999 or www.phoenixsymphony.org
26 PHOENIX: Cyber Sunday – US Airways Center, World Wrestling Entertainment superstars will take to the ring, including John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H, CM Punk, JBL, Big Show, Kane Jeff Hardy, The Great Khali and Batista, and legend Stone Cold Steve Austin, $20, 4:45 pm, 480-784-4444 or www.usairwayscenter.com
26 SAHUARITA: Gene Chapman Memorial Tumacacori Century - options for 25, 65 and 100 mile bike rides, ride past Green Valley, Arivaca & Tubac, 520-512-0442 or www.bikegaba.org
26 SCOTTSDALE: Virginia G. Piper Concert Series – Theater 4301, some of the world’s finest emerging and established concert pianists, featuring Michael Kim (Canada), $22-24, 7:30 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
26 SEDONA: Magical Music in the Red Rocks – Chamber Music Afternoons – Saint John Vianney, featuring Eddie Daniels Jazz Quartet, 2 pm, $25-40, 928-204-2415 or www.ChamberMusicSedona.org
26 SUPERIOR: Edible & Medicinal Plants Walk – Boyce Thompson Arboretum, one-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, 1:30 pm, $3-7.50, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu
26 TEMPE: SOMA Half Iron Man Arizona - Tempe Town Lake, swim 1.2 miles, bike 56 miles, run 13.1 miles, Quarter Ironman- swim .6 miles, bike 28 miles, run 6.5 miles, 6:30 am, 480-226-4729 or www.redrocktriathlon.com or www.arizonaroadracers.com or www.trifind.net
26 TEMPE: 3rd Annual Ghost and Goblins 5K – Kiwanis Park, 5K run, 5K fun walk, kids monster dash, 623-362-8438 or www.arizonarunningeventsco.com
26 WICKENBURG: Natalie MacMaster – Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, Cape Breton’s favorite fiddler and step dancer, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delwebbcenter.org
26-28 CAVE CREEK: Arts & Crafts Festival – Frontier Town, elaborate & decorative handcrafted art by artists throughout the Southwest, free, 9 am - 5 pm, 602-789-7222 or www.dixiegreenpromotions.com
27-1/23 TEMPE: 9th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival Exhibit – ASU Museum of Anthropology, the gallery will be transformed into one alter through individual works of art, each piece will represent one of the many offerings that compose a traditional alter, emphasis will be place on the four elements (earth, wind, water and fire), 480-965-6224 or http://asuma.asu.edu/
29 MESA: National Geographic Live: Annie Griffiths Belt – A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel - Mesa Arts Center, a multi-media presentation that resonates, educates and inspires, she is a master of both photography and locomotion, she shares stories and images from around the world, 480-644-6500 or www.mesaartscenter.com or www.nglive.org
29 TEMPE: Tokyo String Quartet – Katzin Concert Hall, featuring Martin Beaver, violin; Kikuei Ikeda, violin; Kazuhide Isomura, viola; and Clive Greensmith, cello, free but ticketed, 7:30 pm, 480-965-6447 or http://music.asu.edu/community/visitingquartet.php
29-11/2 SCOTTSDALE: U.S. Dog Agility Cynosport Games – WestWorld, 972-487-2200 or 480-312-6802 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld or www.usdaa.com
30 PHOENIX: Meat Loaf – Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair, 7 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm, 602-268-FAIR or www.livenation.com
30 SCOTTSDALE: Cherish the Ladies – Theater 4301, one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music, $32-38, 8 pm, 480-994-2787 or www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
30 TUCSON: Girl’s Night Out Shopping Extravaganza – Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, exhibitors celebrating beauty & fashion, benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 2-9 pm, www.girlsnightoutaz.com
30 WICKENBURG: The Complete History of America (abridged) – Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, a tour of our country’s history with the Reduced Shakespeare Company comedy troupe, 7:30 pm, 928-684-6624 or www.delwebbcenter.org
30-31 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Outrigger Canoe Regatta – Nautical Inn, 928-855-5565 or www.lhcocc.com
31 BISBEE: Halloween in Bisbee - zany street scenes, costume contests, tour Bisbee's Haunted Theatre at Bisbee Repertory, a scary movie at the Copper Queen Library, game booths for kids, 520-432-3554 or www.discoverbisbee.com
31 CLARKDALE: Haunted Halloween Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, with candy, costume judging and prizes, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
31 GLOBE: 9th Annual Ghosts of Globe Tour - Downtown Globe, half-hour walking tour of 12 haunted buildings, geared towards adults & teens, ghost tour brochures full of folklore and tales will be autographed by local spirits for an unearthly additional fee, $5, 928-425-9340 or www.globemiamichamber.com
31 HEREFORD: Huachuca Astronomy Club Public Star Party - Junk Bond Observatory, view through member's telescopes (large & small) or bring your own, excellent outing for families and school age children welcome, 7 pm weather permitting, 520-366-5788 or www.hacastronomy.com
31 JEROME: Fireman’s Costume Ball – Spook Hall, 9 am, 928-634-0774
31 LAKE HAVASU CITY: London Bridge Days – Halloween Fright Night and Candywalk – activities for children, free, 6-9 pm, 928-453-3444
31 LAKE HAVASU CITY: Test & Tune – Havasu 95 Speedway, free, 6-9 pm, 928-716-6634 or www.havasu95speedway.com
31 PHOENIX: Music in the Garden Fall Concert Series - Desert Botanical Garden, different bands, this week features Chris Burton Jácome, Flamenco Guitar, reservations, $14-20, 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org
31 QUEEN CREEK: Trunk or Treat Festival – Desert Mountain Park, trick-or-treat by going from car trunk to car trunk, 6-9 pm, 480-358-3700 or www.queencreek.org
31 SEDONA: Safe & Fun Trick or Treating in Uptown – Uptown merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts, decorated storefronts and costumed characters hand out treats, free, 5-8 pm, www.sedonamainstreet.com
31 SPRINGERVILLE-EAGAR: Round Valley Halloween Spooktacular – trick or treat activities, haunted house and costume contest, www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
31 TEMPE: Astronomy Open House - roof of the Bateman Physical Sciences Bldg. H Wing, free, 8-10 pm, 480-727-7010 or http://homepage.mac.com/agfuentes/openhouse.html
31 TEMPE: 31st Annual Family Halloween Carnival - Kiwanis Community Park, ghoulish goodies for the goblins, entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets, 5:30-9 pm, 480-350-5185 or www.tempe.gov/brochure/Fall2008/Family.pdf
31-11/1 CAVE CREEK: 6th Annual Cave Creek Wild West Days – live entertainment, educational programs, kid’s activities, culinary delights, golf tournament, poker ride, a street fair, arts and crafts show, western entertainment, Chili Cook-off, gourmet western market, free, 480-437-1110 or www.cavecreekvisitorsguide.com or www.cavecreekchamber.org
31-11/2 CAREFREE: 15th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival – Downtown Carefree, featuring more than 165 artists, paintings in all mediums, bronzes, photography, pottery, glass wood, mixed media, live musical entertainment, wine & micro-brew tasting, gourmet food and chocolates, $3, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
31-11/2 PAGE: 6th Annual Page Lake Powell Hot Air Balloon Regatta - watch balloons lift off and float over the Lake Powell area, a Balloon Glow and Street Fair, 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
31-11/2 PHOENIX: Midsummer Night’s Dream – Symphony Hall, by Ballet Arizona, a new full-length ballet by Ib Andersen, with musical accompaniment by the Phoenix Symphony, $15-115, 602-381-1096 or www.balletaz.org
31-11/2 SCOTTSDALE: AZ Dressage Association Horse Show - WestWorld, 602-789-7782 or www.azdressage.org/ or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
31-11/2 SIERRA VISTA: 19th Annual Festival of Color – Hot Air Balloon Rally – Veteran’s Park, school flights on Fri, flight from the park on Saturday and Sunday, an evening Balloon Glow on Sat all events weather permitting, free, 520-439-3069 or www.arizonahomestores.com or www.festivalofcolor.org
31-11/2 TOMBSTONE: 7th Annual Western Music Festival – live western music, performed on the Allen Street Stage and at the historic Schieffelin Hall, $15, 520-457-3616 or 520-457-2295 or www.tombstonewesternmusicfestival.com
31-11/6 MESA: Señora Tortuga – Mesa Center for the Arts, bilingual play about young Pedro and his family who make their home in a barn on the Mexican border, a hungry woman shares the family dinner and tells fantastic stories of the Enchanted Serpent and Cucuy of Mexican legend, 7:30, 2 & 4:30 pm, $14-15, www.mesaartscenter.com
31-1/11 SAN CARLOS: 42nd Annual Veterans' Memorial Fair, Pageant & Rodeo - Apache Gold Casino, pageant, parade, pow wow, carnival & all Indian rodeo, concert, 928-475-2361 or 800-APACHE8 or www.apachegoldcasinoresort.com
31-11/15 SEDONA: Annual Exhibition – Unbounded – breaking through barriers real and imagined - Tlaquepaque, opening reception 10/31 from 5-9 pm, an interdisciplinary art show by the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition, free, 928-282-1215 or www.sedonaartistscoalition.org
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