PHOENIX, AZ — Looking for fun events to head out to do this weekend? Here’s your lineup of festivals, sporting events and other family fun things taking place October 14-16 in the Valley!
OKTOBERWEST FESTIVAL *
The Westin Kierland will host its inaugural OktoberWest Festival this weekend! This signature Kierland After Dark Event is a modern country-western music-themed festival.
- The event will feature “the best” food trucks in Arizona, a lively DJ that’ll keep you moving on the dance floor, a mechanical bull, show off your skills at corn hole “and be on the lookout for surprising entertainment along the way.”
- When: Saturday, October 15, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Cost: $45 per ticket. A portion of the proceeds will be given to our veteran partner Friends of Freedom. Click here to buy tickets.
- Venue: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa [6902 East Greenway Parkway] in Scottsdale.
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WWE: SATURDAY NIGHT'S MAIN EVENT
- When: Saturday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $20.
- Venue: Footprint Center [201 East Jefferson Street]
PROFESSIONAL BULL RIDERS TEAMS SERIES
- When: October 14-16, start times vary.
- Cost: tickets start at $20.
- Venue: Desert Diamond Arena [9400 W Maryland Ave] in Glendale.
Vitor Losnake was anything but wrong on The Right Stuff. The 18-year-old makes some wild moves to go 90.75 pts and continue his dominant ways. The Ridge Riders come up just short. On to Sunday. pic.twitter.com/KQX8S9cyzb
— Arizona Ridge Riders (@AZRidgeRiders) October 9, 2022
HALLOWEEN SPOOK-TRACK-ULA
Paradise & Pacific Railroad has been turned into a haunted park and there’s a spooky train ride!
- When: Now until October 31 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets are $15 per person. “$10 tickets are available for select weeknights during the 8 p.m. time slot,” reads a statement by event officials. Tickets must be purchased online.
- Venue: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park [7301 E. Indian Bend Rd.] in Scottsdale
- Festival runs October 15 and 16
- Festival hours are 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Venue: Steele Indian School Park
COST
- 2-day General Admission (includes express entry): $50 + $5 fee
- 1-day General Admission (with express entry): $35.00 + $5 fee
- 1-day General Admission: $30+ $4 fee
- 1-DAY VIP: $100.00 + $11 fee
- 2-DAY VIP: $150.00 + $8 fee
- After Party ticket @ WALTER WHERE?HOUSE [21+ event]: $45 + $4.62 Fee
- Tickets can be bought online.
SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN BASH
According to event officials, the bash will feature costume contests, music, games, prizes, and candy; all ages are welcome.
- When: Sunday, October 16, at 3 p.m.
- Venue: Queen Creek Marketplace [20820 S Ellsworth Rd] in Queen Creek.
SPOOKY SCIENCE
The Arizona Science Center has an interesting arachnid exhibit sure to make an interesting month for the whole family!
- When: Events run till October 31, the Science center is open daily from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Cost: Activities are included with general admission, children under 3 enter free.
- Venue: Arizona Science Center [600 E. Washington St.]
BOO 👻 Spooky Science returns to Arizona Science Center TODAY! Through October 31, enjoy learning about the science of Halloween 🎃 Enjoy four levels of frightful fun, spine-tingling activities, daring demos and more ➡️ https://t.co/ahYOFTu8RN pic.twitter.com/nfw8QMAw7n
— Arizona Science Center (@azsciencecenter) October 3, 2022
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SCOTTSDALE’S TASTE OF ITALY AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
- When: October 15 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and October 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cost: $10 presale and day of $20; children under 12 are free to attend.
- Venue: Scottsdale Canal [7135 E. Camelback Rd.] in Scottsdale.
THE HOP BOX OKTOBERFEST
The event will feature over 10 breweries, live music and “traditional Oktoberfest games.”
- When: Saturday, October 15, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets range from $45 to $65
- Venue: Pemberton PHX [1121 North 2nd Street]
CHANOYU - EXPERIENCE THE WAY OF TEA
“Once a month the public is welcomed into this special world to experience the Way of Tea firsthand. Take this rare opportunity to partake in the art form during one of our tea seatings and come away with a new awareness of beauty,” read a statement by the event officials.
- When: Saturday, October 15
- Cost: Adult $75 / Member $70
- Venue: Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix [1125 N 3rd Ave]
- When: October 16 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Cost: tickets vary from $10– $40
- Venue: Phoenix Convention Center [111 North 3rd Street]
- When: October 14-16
- Cost: adult $8, child 3 – 12 years of age $1, and kids 2 & under enter free.
- Venue: Westworld in Scottsdale [16601 N PIMA RD]
#TinyHomes are back for THREE DAYS ONLY! Don’t miss the Next Home & Garden Show. October 14-16 at WestWorld of #Scottsdale. Tour the Tiny Home Street of Dreams and attend Arizona’s Best #HomeAndGardenShow! pic.twitter.com/Y9Ruse1XgW
— Maricopa County Home Shows (@TheHomeShows) August 3, 2022
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