🌲 What's Happening Phoenix: October 29 – November 4
Get ready to pedal into safety at the Bike Safety Rodeo, where you'll learn to ride like a pro, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some colorful costumes. Or, if you're feeling crafty, stop by the Harvest Festival for a family-friendly day filled with seasonal fun and community spirit.
⭐ This week's picks
🌲 Bike Safety Rodeo
Sat, Oct 31 · 10 AM–12 PM · Mesquite Library · Free
Learn bike safety and get a free helmet at the Bike Safety Rodeo in the library parking lot.
🧑🤝🧑 TeenTober Care Fair
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM–4:45 PM · Burton Barr Central Library · Free
Find your path and make a difference at TeenTober Care Fair, where games, prizes, and resources align with your passions.
👻 Harvest Festival at South Mountain Community Library
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Community Room L162-L163, South Mountain Community Library · Free
Dive into festive stories, games, and crafts at the Harvest Festival, celebrating Halloween, Día de los Muertos, and Diwali.}
🎨 Halloween Celebration
Fri, Oct 30 · 10 AM–11 AM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Join the fang-tastic storytime and spooky dance party, then trick-or-treat and craft your way through the evening.
🧘 Fall Resource Fair
Wed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · Meeting Room, Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center · Free
Get games, prizes, and valuable info on community support at the Fall Resource Fair.
📚 Block Party
Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Saguaro Library · Free
Explore engineering wonders every Wednesday at the Block Party—perfect for young builders aged 3-12!
🎵 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.
🧠 Pollinator Workshop
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Learn to create a pollinator-friendly habitat and win a costume prize!
🎨 Special Halloween Craft
Sat, Oct 31 · 2 PM–3 PM · Meeting Room, Juniper Library · Free
Perfect for the younger crowd, this non-scary Halloween craft offers a fun, spooky-free activity.
⚽ Game Day!
Sat, Oct 31 · 3 PM–4 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Unleash your inner strategist with a diverse mix of board and card games for every age.
🍔 Food Backpack Program
Sun, Nov 1 · Harmon Library · Free
Food backpacks are now available at the Harmon Library Welcome Desk!
🎨 Library Stitch Club
Sun, Nov 1 · 1 PM–3 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Join fellow crafters for a cozy Sunday or Wednesday chat and create away at the Library Stitch Club!
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 CANECLED - ToddlerTime
Wed, Nov 4 · 10 AM–10:30 AM · Children's Place, Burton Barr Central Library · Free
Toddlers get moving and learning in fast-paced storytime, building vocabulary and social skills.
🧑🤝🧑 AI in Focus: The Dark Side: Falsehoods & Theft
Sat, Oct 31 · 10 AM–11 AM · Meeting Room, Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center · Free
Explore the dark side of AI and learn how to navigate the truth in a world of fake news and stolen creativity.
🎨 Sunday Funday: Autumn Paper Craft
Sun, Nov 1 · 3 PM–3:45 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Craft your own 3D fall scene with family!
🧑🤝🧑 Día de los Muertos Celebration
Sat, Oct 31 · Burton Barr Central Library · Free
👨👩👧 Spooktacular Week of Fun!
Sat, Oct 31 · Tempe Public Library · Free
👨👩👧 With the kids
👨👩👧 Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
Sun, Nov 1 · The Van Buren · Price: see link
Catch Skillet's raw energy on their 20-year anniversary tour—perfect for fans who remember the early days and newbies alike.
👨👩👧 Montell Fish - The Nest Tour
Tue, Nov 3 · The Van Buren · Price: see link
Catch Montell Fish live on The Nest Tour; perfect for music lovers 13+
👨👩👧 10 Years of 6LACK Tour
Thu, Nov 5 · The Van Buren · Price: see link
Celebrate 6LACK's decade with a night of music for the 13+ crowd.
🌲 1st Annual BOOth or Treat & Hocus Pocus on the Green
Fri, Oct 30 · Dink & Dine Pickle Park · Free
Get your Halloween on with free candy, spooky fun, and a Hocus Pocus screening under the stars.
🎮 Dave & Buster's Boo Bash
Sat, Oct 31 · Dave & Buster's Phoenix - Desert Ridge Marketplace · Price: see link
Costume up and compete in a contest, then play unlimited games and enjoy a pancake breakfast at Dave & Buster's Boo Bash.
💕 Date night
🎨 Folded Book Art
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:30 PM–6:45 PM · MACH1, Burton Barr Central Library · Free
Craft unique LED candles from recycled books—perfect for book lovers and tech enthusiasts alike.
🎵 Howie Day
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Howie Day’s dynamic, one-man band performances and heartfelt lyrics make his show a must-see for fans of emotive pop.
🎵 Khani Cole
Sat, Oct 31 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Hear the Grammy-winning sounds of Khani Cole, who made her mark in Phoenix and brought home hits like “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”
🎵 Orleans
Sun, Nov 1 · 7 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Pop-rock band Orleans is best known for classic 1970s hits such as “Still the One,” “Dance with Me,” and “Love Takes Time.” Now in its 54 th year, Orleans has produced a body of work spanning 17 albums and four DVDs.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
😂 Dan and Phil: Hard Launch World Tour
Thu, Nov 5 · Tom and Janet Ikeda Theater · Price: see link
📚 Mesquite Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 29 · 1 PM–2 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Delve into a gripping mystery with fellow book lovers on the last Thursday of the month.
📚 Drop In Job Assistance
Fri, Oct 30 · 9:15 AM–10:15 AM · Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Free
Get personalized job search help, including resume building and online navigation.
📚 Cook The Books Club
Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–7 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Explore new flavors and cooking techniques each month with themed recipes and lively discussions.
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