🌲 What's Happening Phoenix: October 22 – October 28
Here's what's worth doing around Phoenix this week.
⭐ This week's picks
🛍️ Melrose Vintage Market at The Duce | Downtown Phoenix
Sun, Oct 25 · The Duce · Free
Explore a curated mix of vintage finds and local artistry, all while sipping drinks and enjoying live music in Phoenix's charming downtown setting.
🧑🤝🧑 Acacia Library Historic Preservation Celebration
Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–12 PM · Acacia Library · Free
Celebrate Acacia Library's historic preservation status and the visionary design by Bennie M. Gonzales Associates.
🧑🤝🧑 Climate Future Film Festival Part 2
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 PM–4:30 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Watch films that explore climate challenges and inspire solutions, part of the One Tempe One Book program.
🧑🤝🧑 ARIZONA@WORK Job Fair
Tue, Oct 27 · 9 AM–12 PM · Conference Room L105, South Mountain Community Library · Free
Explore job opportunities and meet employers directly at this comprehensive job fair.
📚 Block Party
Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Saguaro Library · Free
Explore engineering wonders every Wednesday at the Block Party—perfect for young builders aged 3-12!
🎨 Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)
Sat, Oct 24 · The Van Buren · Price: see link
Catch Daniel Sloss's biting humor live; VIPs get a post-show meet & greet and photo op.
• Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo
Sat, Oct 24–25 · WestWorld of Scottsdale · Price: see link
Witness the incredible skills of 70 K9 teams in the largest Police K9 competition, simulating real-life law enforcement scenarios.
🎵 Mavericks Hondo Rodeo Opening Party
Sat, Oct 24 · Mavericks of Scottsdale · Price: see link
Explore Western styles, meet the Mavericks team, and enjoy live music and photo ops at the Hondo Rodeo Opening Party.
🎨 Candy Crawl
Sat, Oct 24 · Scottsdale Quarter · Free
Explore Scottsdale Quarter in your best costume for a day packed with candy, crafts, and character appearances.
🎮 Puzzle Swap
Sun, Oct 25 · 1 PM–2 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Trade your finished puzzles for new ones at the monthly Puzzle Swap—no registration needed, just bring gently-used puzzles!
📚 One Tempe One Book Club
Sun, Oct 25 · 3 PM–4 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Discover the power of connection and community through Robin Wall Kimmerer's poignant story of sharing and reciprocity—get your free book and join the conversation.
🎵 Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Thu, Oct 29 · Mortgage Matchup Center · Price: see link
Get Doja Cat up close and personal with a mobile ticket and avoid the cashless hassle at Mortgage Matchup Center.
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 Sunday Funday: Rally with the Rangers!
Sun, Oct 25 · 3 PM–3:45 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
See live animals up close and learn from the Tempe Park Rangers about nature and wildlife!
🌲 Bike Safety Rodeo
Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–11 AM · Ironwood Library · Free
Learn bike safety and get a free helmet at the Bike Safety Rodeo in the library parking lot.
🧘 AI in Focus: The Dark Side: Environment & Health
Sat, Oct 24 · 10 AM–11 AM · South Mountain Community Library · Free
Explore the hidden costs and impacts of AI on the environment and health—eight enlightening sessions at Ocotillo Library & Workforce Literacy Center and South Mountain Community Library.
🧘 Trauma Bleeding Control Training
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Free
Learn life-saving bleeding control techniques that could make a critical difference in emergencies.
🎨 Storytime in the Hundred Acre Wood
Sat, Oct 24 · 11 AM–12 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Dive into a world of bears and honey with classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories and activities.
👨👩👧 With the kids
👨👩👧 Teen Council
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–3 PM · Teen Central, Burton Barr Central Library · Free
Discuss your favorite books, movies, and more with other teens and earn service hours!
👨👩👧 TeenTober: College Depot @ Desert Broom Library
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–2 PM · Meeting Room, Desert Broom Library · Free
Worth going to for high school students and caregivers to learn about college applications and apprenticeships.
👨👩👧 MakersBase
Sat, Oct 24 · 3 PM–4 PM · Meeting Room, Ironwood Library · Free
Explore creativity and hands-on fun at MakersBase, where kids can design and experiment with all materials provided.
🎨 Crochet Corner
Mon, Oct 26 · 5 PM–6 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Connect with other yarn enthusiasts and learn new crochet techniques to make blankets for charity in this teen-friendly club.
👨👩👧 Maker Lab
Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–5 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools to bring your ideas to life.
💕 Date night
🎨 D&D for Adults - New Location!
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:15 PM–6:45 PM · Burton Barr Central Library · Free
Explore a world of storytelling and strategy in Dungeons & Dragons at the Devonshire Senior Center.
🎨 Crafts of Kindness: Hot Cocoa Jars
Wed, Oct 28 · 6 PM–7 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Make your own cozy hot cocoa jar art, perfect for chilly evenings!
🎵 We3
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Experience the electrifying chemistry of We3 as they celebrate 10 years of genre-crossing jazz, swing, and blues, with special guest Janet Daniel.
🎵 The Paul Thorn Band
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Paul Thorn's ability to blend humor and heartache into soulful Americana makes every song a masterclass in storytelling.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
👻 D & D for Adults at Juniper Library
Sat, Oct 24 · 1 PM–4 PM · Meeting Room, Juniper Library · Free
Join us for Juniper’s first ever session of D&D for Adults! We will be playing a Halloween-inspired, single session game after a short overview of gameplay basics.
📚 The Literary Circle Book Club
Sat, Oct 24 · 2 PM–4 PM · Conference Room L105, South Mountain Community Library · Free
Discuss Where Wildflowers Bloom with fellow book lovers in a welcoming, member-chosen book club setting.
🎮 Teen Trivia - Horror Movie Edition
Mon, Oct 26 · 4 PM–5 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Put your horror movie savvy to the test with this trivia showdown.
📚 Weird Books for Weird People: Book Club
Mon, Oct 26 · 6 PM–7 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Join a book club for the weird and wonderful, diving into stories that are anything but ordinary.
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