If you’re waking up in Phoenix today, you’ve landed right in the heart of fall festival season, and the city is alive with experiences for every kind of listener. Whether you’re after art, adventure, spooky thrills, or just great eats, Phoenix has something tailored just for your weekend.
Start your Saturday by venturing downtown for the Latino Pride Festival at The Square PHX, where vibrant performances and food from local Latin businesses showcase the Valley’s diverse spirit. Later tonight, join the uproarious crowd at The Joy Lush Club for their annual Oktoberfest party from 4 p.m. to midnight—expect German beers, bratwurst, pretzel relay races, and stein-holding contests. No cover, all fun, and conveniently located off the Valley Metro Rail. According to The Joy Lush Club, there’s even a special relay race for adults vs. kids and a “Best in Show” toast to close out the night.
If you’re in the mood for music, Symphony Hall welcomes you at 7:30 p.m. for Opening Weekend: Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony, presented by The Phoenix Symphony. Over at Playhouse On The Park, catch the quirky puppet parody I Know What You Did Last Breakfast Club, a must for anyone craving late-night laughs.
Don’t forget the Arizona State Fair at the fairgrounds, open all weekend with rides, games, concerts, and world-famous fried foods — this beloved Phoenix tradition runs through October 26 according to Visit Phoenix.
Haunt seekers will not want to miss the Scarizona Scaregrounds or the Glowing Pumpkins Phoenix exhibit at Riverwalk at Rawhide. And over in Scottsdale, the Pumpkin Fest at Fairmont Princess continues, transforming the resort into a pumpkin wonderland through Halloween.
Looking ahead to this coming week, mark your calendars for RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour at Arizona Financial Theatre on Monday, and start planning for the city’s culinary showstopper, FoodieLand Food Festival, at Phoenix Raceway from October 10 through 12. FoodieLand promises more than 185 vendors, live music, shopping, and surprise games for the whole family according to Eventbrite.
For families, LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party all month with Halloween fun for brick fans, while Mother Nature’s Farm runs a classic pumpkin patch and playful farm activities.
Art fans, look forward to Wednesday night at Phoenix Art Museum with contemporary artist Adam Pendleton in conversation starting at 6:30 p.m.
Whether you’re in it for the music, the flavors, the scares, or just great community, this weekend and the coming days in Phoenix are packed. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe to stay in the know on all things Phoenix. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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