Events
Arizona Lady
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
Arizona Opera House, Phoenix
Written in 1953 as a love letter to the Southwest, the hopes and dreams of leading lady Lona Farrell rides on the back of one horse, “Arizona Lady,” winning the Kentucky Derby.
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A Streetcar Names Desire
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
ASU Lyceum Theater, Tempe
This classic of American theater and cinema follows the fragile and refined Blandy DuBois who has fled to her sister’s New Orleans apartment to escape financial ruin. $8-$16
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West Side Story
Fri. 10/16 – Sun. 10/18, times vary
Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
Experience one of the most memorable musical of all time when ABT brings this Broadway landmark to the stage.
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Gardeners Fall Festival & Plant Sale
Sat, 10/17, 8am
Metro Tech High School, Phoenix
A free festival for families filled with food and activities, centered on growing and eating your own food.
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Fall Festival Fall Into Safety
Sat. 10/17, 9am
Rancho Solano Preparatory School, Scottsdale
Get to know the SRP-MIC Police Department, plus enjoy activities, food, and kids zone, game trucks, and a pumpkin patch.
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Tomato Festival
Sat. 10/17, 11am
Kiwanis Park, Tempe
The Tomato Festival adopts the traditions of Spain’s La Tomatina tomato-throwing festival. Enter the tomato throwing ring, and enjoy games and live music. $25-$40
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Cave Creek Thriller Trail Runs
Sat. 10/17, 6:30am
Cave Creek Regional Park
Now in it’s sixth year, the Cave Creek Thriller plays host to 4 different distances and acts as the first race of the Desert Runner Trail Series. $30-$90
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38th Annual SAC Fall Public Star Party
Sat. 10/17, 6pm
Thunderbird Conservation Park
View a variety of astronomical objects including the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and deep space wonders.
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Herb Gardening in the Low Desert
Sun. 10/18, 2pm-4pm
The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
Whether you want to improve your culinary skills with herbs, brew a relaxing cup of tea, create a perfumed sachet, or beautify your landscapes, you will enjoy an in depth class on growing herbs in the desert. $20
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