THINGS TO DO FREE ADMISSION DAY WHEN: The second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix WHAT: For nearly 80 years, the Desert Botanical Garden has been teaching and inspiring visitors from the local community and around the world, providing research, exhibits and more designed to help us understand, protect and preserve the desert’s natural beauty.
High Street next to Desert Ridge Marketplace 5415 E High Street, Phoenix 480-454-4354
PHOENIX FASHION WEEK WHEN: October 3 – 5 WHERE: Talking Stick Resort, 980 E. Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale WHAT: Phoenix Fashion Week is the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest. The organization’s mission is to bridge the gap between national and international designers, premier retailers and top fashion media. Through educational fashion seminars, year-round fashion events, and charitable partnerships, Phoenix Fashion Week is gaining rapid acclaim for its community-service efforts and for infusing world-class innovation into the Southwest. ARIZONA STATE FAIR WHEN: October 4 – 27 WHERE: Arizona State Fair & Coliseum, 1826 W. McDowell Rd in Phoenix WHAT: For more than a century, the Arizona State Fair has been a gathering place for residents from the far corners of the state. Guests come here to enjoy the richness and diversity of communities, to honor the past, celebrate the current and explore the future. Get out of your daily routine and immerse yourself in a wonderland of amusement right in your backyard. CREEPY CANDY CRAWL WHEN: Saturday, October 19 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. WHERE: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls to venture out to Desert Ridge Marketplace for an afternoon of spooky surprises during Creepy Candy Crawl! Children and families are invited to dress to impress for our annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating! Trick-or-treat from store-to-store, enjoy Halloween themed music, dancing, games, prizes and more! BUSINESS PROS CONNECT WHEN: October 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Copper Blues Live, 21001 N. Tatum Blvd in Phoenix WHAT: Please join fellow entrepreneurs for our monthly networking meeting. We are here to build relationships and exchange referrals. This is a FREE nonindustry exclusive event and we would love to hear about you and your business! Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. I RECYCLE PHOENIX WHEN: October 26, 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. WHERE: Desert Ridge Marketplace, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: Join Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the city of Phoenix and Desert Ridge Marketplace for the semi-annual I Recycle Phoenix Festival! Don’t miss this one-stop recycling event! *Hazardous materials such as CRT monitors, CRT televisions, prescription drugs, oil, paint and chemicals are not accepted. For a full list of items, please visit www.recyclecleanphoenix.org DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL WHEN: October 26, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. WHERE: Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main St. in Mesa WHAT: Spirits collide during the annual Day of the Dead celebration at Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa! This magnificent festival will offer delicious food and a colorful market of crafts, jewelry and various items related to the Day of the Dead celebration. Visitors have been delighted each year with
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