Things To Do

High Street next to Desert Ridge Marketplace 5415 E High Street, Phoenix 480-454-4354

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.

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

wonderful live performances and engaging family activities. Free entry and parking.

HOWL-O-WEEN DOG PARADE WHEN: October 27, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St. in Phoenix WHAT: Howl-O-Ween featuring The Big Dog Show is a 100% charitable Halloween-themed dog parade and art installation that celebrates canines, costumes and community. There is a $25 per dog fee to march in the parade, but spectators (both four-legged and two-legged) are free. Register at dtphx.org/ howloween

NIGHTMARE ON 51ST HAUNTED HOUSE WHEN: October 29 – November 1, 6 – 8 p.m., and Halloween night until 9 p.m. WHERE: 29205 N. 51st St in Cave Creek WHAT: Annual haunted house at a private residence. Check out our 8+ themed rooms! Admission is free, however donations are welcome to benefit special needs children.

HOCUS POCUS TRIVIA NIGHT WHEN: October 29, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. WHERE: Growler USA, 5415 E. High Street Suite 101 in Phoenix WHAT: Oh look, another glorious trivia. Makes me SICK! Sisters! All Hallow’s Eve is drawing close and we’re going to be running amok for Hocus Pocus Trivia! Max team size of 8. Make your reservation online at https://hocuspocusgusaphx.eventbrite.com

DISNEY AND TIM BURTON’S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: IN CONCERT LIVE TO FILM WHEN: October 31 – November 3 WHERE: The Phoenix Symphony, 1 N. 1st St. Ste 200 in Phoenix WHAT: After its 2018 sold-out debut, Tim Burton’s wildly inventive world returns to The Phoenix Symphony on Halloween weekend as the spooky classic The Nightmare Before Christmas™ is shown in its entirety. Hear Danny Elfman’s rambunctious, colorful score soar to life as you follow Jack the Pumpkin King’s quest to seize Christmas on the big screen above the full orchestra. This is a family-friendly performance and patrons of all ages are welcome to come dressed in Halloween costumes. This film is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America. Runtime for this performance is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes including intermission. Open to everyone ages 5 and up.

COMING SOON EMBRACE MARKET WHEN: November 3, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. WHERE: Pinnacle High School, 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix WHAT: Embrace Market is ready to #EmbraceLocal this holiday season! With local handmade and vintage vendors, music, kids’ and family fun activities, coffee and food trucks there is something for everyone! FREE admission and the first 100 shoppers will receive an Embrace Market Swag Bag. So come out to shop, eat, and embrace local Phoenix small businesses to kick off this holiday season!

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Wright In the Garden Urban Plant Shop

Houseplants Succulents + Cacti Air Plants Seasonal Veggies + Herbs + Seeds

WWW.WRIGHTINTHEGARDEN.COM 10880 N 32ND ST. PHOENIX, AZ 85028 602.788.1354 FAMILY OWNED + OPERATED