Here's a look at some family-friendly weekend activities. For a more complete list of fun weekend events visit, www.azparenting.com!
Saturday, November 16
Family Fun Harvest Festival: Enjoy a live band while the kids decorate pumpkins, bounce in the bounce houses, get their face painted, enter fun contests for prizes and much more! The parents can enjoy shopping from our various local vendors, eating yummy food from a variety of restaurants and taking in the cooler weather! Special character guests will appear, and fun will be had by all! Free. 12-4pm. OdySea in the Desert Courtyard, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. odyseainthedesert.com
Sunday, November 17
Annual Run for Ryan House Come one, come all for the 15th annual Run for Ryan House featuring a 10K, 5K and 1-mile Family Fun Run. Get outside and spend the morning assisting Ryan House in their mission to continue to provide world-class care and programs for medically fragile children and their families as they navigate life-limiting or end-of-life journeys. Runners, walkers, wheelchairs, strollers and dogs are all welcome! 7 a.m. check-in, 8:30 a.m. 5k; 9:30 a.m. fun run. $15-$45 registration includes a shirt, bib, goodie bag and participation medal. Kiwanis Park, 6111 S. All America Way, Tempe. ryanhouse.org
Sunday, November 17
Donut Festival: Festival goers can purchase and devour delicious donuts from over 20 of the best local donut shops. Every vendor will offer a $1 donut or donut sample option on their menu. Other festival highlights include bars and vendors mimosas (for the adults only!), coffee, live music, lawn games, a kid's zone with donut-making crafts. Food vendors will accept cash and sometimes credit - so please bring cash! 10am-3pm. Hance Park, 1202 W. 3rd St., Phoenix.
