events
[ fitness, fundraising, and fun family events ]
9/11 HEROES RUN September 7th, 8am Tempe Beach Park Gather your friends and brave a 5k run in honor of the heroes from 9/11. ELECTRIC RUN September 13th, 7pm Phoenix, Hohokam Stadium Teams of 4 or more compete in a 5k nighttime run/walk through a neon-illuminated course. At the end of the run, stay and dance as DJs mix the latest hits. Register via Facebook or Twitter using the keyword “electric run.” CHANDLER FALL ART WALK September 20th, 6–10pm Stroll around historic downtown Chandler for a family fun experience and enjoy a variety of food, music, and art from local vendors.
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CELEBRITY CHEFS COLLABORATION September 28th, 6–10pm Sub Zero/Wolf Showroom, Scottsdale Experience an evening of entertainment, an assortment of culinary delights, and a silent auction with some of Arizona’s top celebrity chefs to benefit the American Medical College of Homeopathy.
MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER Saturday October 26th, 7am, Tempe Beach Park Celebrate the journey of cancer survivors by walking in their honor. Meet people from across Arizona who express hope and a shared goal to end the disease that threatens so many lives of people we love.
OKTOBERFEST October 11th–13th, Tempe Town Lake (Free admission) What better way to embrace the fall season than a giant German festival? There’s an event for everyone during this three-day extravaganza hosting live bands, famous German food, a giant carnival, plenty of beer, and lots more!
ARIZONA HEALTH AND FITNESS EXPO November 9th–10th Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale Receive advice, support, and assistance from a number of health and wellness experts. Featuring a family fun 5K run, outdoor adventure zone, Healthy Cooking and Nutritional demonstrations, Check-Your Health Pavilion, De-Stress your life advice and much more!
ARIZONA TACO FESTIVAL October 19th–20th, Salt River Field at Talking Stick Join the 4th Annual Arizona Taco Festival for a chance to win $10,000. Enjoy tacos from vendors all over Arizona. Nearly 10 acres of taco crazy will be served at this twoday event.