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Upcoming outdoors events around Phoenix.

Tuesday, October 20

Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Tue, Oct 20 · 5 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Wednesday, October 21

Wednesday Dog Nights

Wed, Oct 21 · 5 PM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, October 22

Strange Garden

Thu, Oct 22 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden Spirit Walk

Thu, Oct 22 · 6 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Experience Spirit Walk with SanTan Distillery, where spooky surprises await around every corner.

Price: see link

Friday, October 23

Strange Garden

Fri, Oct 23 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden Family Weekend

Fri, Oct 23 · 6 PM–9 PM

Experience the Garden in full Halloween Spirit. Enjoy close up encounters with Unicorns, propagate your own plants, visit the Witches Library and dance the night away at our Monster Bash.

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Saturday, October 24

Saturday Dog Days

Sat, Oct 24 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Sat, Oct 24 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Bike Safety Rodeo

Sat, Oct 24 · 9 AM–11 AM · Ironwood Library

Join us for a Bike Rodeo! Learn the rules of the road and bike safety with a fun obstacle course in the library parking lot.

Free

Strange Garden Family Weekend

Sat, Oct 24 · 6 PM–9 PM

Experience the Garden in full Halloween Spirit. Enjoy close up encounters with Unicorns, propagate your own plants, visit the Witches Library and dance the night away at our Monster Bash.

Price: see link

Sunday, October 25

Strange Garden

Sun, Oct 25 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Monday, October 26

Strange Garden Spooky Week

Mon, Oct 26 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Mon, Oct 26 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Tuesday, October 27

Strange Garden Spooky Week

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Tue, Oct 27 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Wednesday, October 28

Strange Garden Spooky Week

Wed, Oct 28 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Wed, Oct 28 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Wednesday Dog Nights

Wed, Oct 28 · 5 PM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, October 29

Strange Garden Spooky Week

Thu, Oct 29 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Thu, Oct 29 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Friday, October 30

Strange Garden Spooky Week

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Strange Garden

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Saturday, October 31

Strange Garden Howl-ween

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Bring your four-legged friend for a spooktacular day of Halloween fun!

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Strange Garden Spooky Week

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Saturday Dog Days

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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VIP Pup Club Pass

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 AM–1 PM

As a VIP Pup Club pass holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to dog-friendly experiences, including special strolls among the cactus, playful social gatherings and limited-time events throughout the year.

Price: see link

Strange Garden

Sat, Oct 31 · 7 AM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Bike Safety Rodeo

Sat, Oct 31 · 10 AM–12 PM · Mesquite Library

Join us for a Bike Rodeo! Learn the rules of the road and bike safety with a fun obstacle course in the library parking lot.

Free

Sunday, November 1

Monday, November 2

Tuesday, November 3

Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Tue, Nov 3 · 5 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Wednesday, November 4

Suns vs Trail Blazers: Día de los Muertos

Wed, Nov 4 · Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ

Join the Suns as we honor Día de los Muertos, presented by Hornitos.

Price: see link

Wednesday Dog Nights

Wed, Nov 4 · 5 PM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, November 5

Friday, November 6

Obsidian

Fri, Nov 6–7 · Eastlake Park, 1549 E Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ

Get ready for an unforgettable musical experience at Obsidian!

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Family Storytime

Fri, Nov 6 · 9:30 AM–10 AM · Meeting Room, Yucca Library

Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups What will you do?

Free ✓ 2 sources

Saturday, November 7

Suns vs Rockets: ORIGINATIV

Sat, Nov 7 · Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 East Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ

Join us for ORIGINATIV Night presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos as we honor Arizona's 22 Tribal Nations in a celebration of culture and community.

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Saturday Dog Days

Sat, Nov 7 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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STEAM Saturday for Families - Fall Trees

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM–11:15 AM · Meeting Room, Saguaro Library

Join us as we explore and navigate through the world of how nature changes when autumn arrives!

Free

Bike Lab

Sat, Nov 7 · 3 PM–3:25 PM · Meeting Room, Harmon Library

Free

Bike Lab

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM–3:55 PM · Meeting Room, Harmon Library

Free

Bike Lab

Sat, Nov 7 · 4 PM–4:30 PM · Meeting Room, Harmon Library

Free

Sunday, November 8

Monday, November 9

Tuesday, November 10

Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Tue, Nov 10 · 5 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 11

Wednesday Dog Nights

Wed, Nov 11 · 5 PM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, November 12

Party Like It’s 2006 at Joe's Farm Grill

Thu, Nov 12 · Joe's Farm Grill, 3000 E. Ray Road Bldg. 1, Gilbert, AZ

Joe’s Farm Grill is turning 20, and the Gilbert favorite is celebrating by thanking the community that made those two decades possible.

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Friday, November 13

Family Storytime

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM · Meeting Room, Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center

Free ✓ 4 sources

Saturday, November 14

Saturday Dog Days

Sat, Nov 14 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Bike Safety Rodeo

Sat, Nov 14 · 9 AM–11 AM · South Mountain Community Library

Join us for a Bike Rodeo! Learn the rules of the road and bike safety with a fun obstacle course in the library parking lot.

Free

Sunday, November 15

Monday, November 16

Tuesday, November 17

Lucia Micarelli

Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ

Juilliard-trained violinist, composer, and storyteller Lucia Micarelli has spent more than two decades trying to blow open the doors to classical music.

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 18

Wednesday Dog Nights

Wed, Nov 18 · 5 PM–10 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20

Mini STEAMers

Fri, Nov 20 · 10 AM–10:45 AM · Tempe Public Library

Class Themes: 08/21: Butterflies - Discover the life cycle of butterflies and learn how these colorful pollinators help plants grow.

Free

Family Storytime

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15 AM–10:45 AM · Meeting Room, Ocotillo Library and Workforce Literacy Center

Free ✓ 4 sources

Saturday, November 21

Saturday Dog Days

Sat, Nov 21 · 7 AM–1 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

VIP Pup Club Pass

Sat, Nov 21 · 7 AM–1 PM

As a VIP Pup Club pass holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to dog-friendly experiences, including special strolls among the cactus, playful social gatherings and limited-time events throughout the year.

Price: see link

Bike Safety Rodeo

Sat, Nov 21 · 10 AM–12 PM · Juniper Library

Join us for a Bike Rodeo! Learn the rules of the road and bike safety with a fun obstacle course in the library parking lot.

Free

Sunday, November 22

Monday, November 23

Math in Bloom Presents: Fibonacci Day

Mon, Nov 23 · 9 AM–3 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

This unique celebration reveals the hidden mathematics that shapes the beauty of nature all around us.

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Tuesday, November 24

Tuesday Tacos and Tequila

Tue, Nov 24 · 5 PM–9 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Wednesday, November 25

Thursday, November 26

Friday, November 27

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Saturday, November 28

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sat, Nov 28 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Sunday, November 29

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sun, Nov 29 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Monday, November 30

Tuesday, December 1

Wednesday, December 2

Thursday, December 3

Friday, December 4

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Saturday, December 5

Bike Safety Rodeo

Sat, Dec 5 · 10 AM–12 PM · Parking Lot, Desert Broom

Join us for a Bike Rodeo! Phoenix Children's Hospital will be giving away helmets for kids and helping them learn the rules of the road and bike safety with a fun obstacle course.

Free

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Sunday, December 6

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sun, Dec 6 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Monday, December 7

Tuesday, December 8

Friday, December 11

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Saturday, December 12

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sat, Dec 12 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Sunday, December 13

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Wednesday, December 16

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Thursday, December 17

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Thu, Dec 17 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

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Friday, December 18

Family Storytime at Pecos Park

Fri, Dec 18 · 9:30 AM–10 AM

Enjoy a Storytime outdoors at Pecos Park, 17010 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85048.

Free

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Fri, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM–9:30 PM · Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ

Price: see link

Ongoing exhibits & runs

Salt River Shellac Society

Fri, Jul 24 – Fri, Jan 1 · The Canal Club at The Scott Resort & Spa, 4925 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ

Celebrate the weekend at The Canal Club with tasty bites and hand-crafted cocktails.

Price: see link

Cool Nihongo at Japanese Friendship Garden

Sat, Oct 10 – Sat, Jul 10 · Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Discover Japan through Language & Culture at Cool Nihongo! Nihongo means “Japanese language” — pronounced Knee-Hone-Goh — and just like that, you’ve learned your first word!

Price: see link

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