🌲 What's Happening Scottsdale: October 22 – October 28
Here's what's worth doing around Scottsdale this week.
⭐ This week's picks
🧑🤝🧑 Climate Future Film Festival Part 2
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:30 PM–4:30 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Watch films that tackle climate challenges and inspire action for a better future.
📚 Block Party
Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Saguaro Library · Free
Explore engineering wonders every Wednesday from 3-12s at the Block Party!
🌲 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.
🧑🤝🧑 Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival
Fri, Oct 23–25 · Salt River Fields at Talking Stick · Price: see link
Over 20 hot air balloons serving as trick-or-treat stations, 4,000 pounds of candy, and eerie Halloween fun make this festival a must-see.
🎨 Candy Crawl
Sat, Oct 24 · Scottsdale Quarter · Free
Explore Scottsdale Quarter in a superhero costume and collect treats while enjoying music, crafts, and character appearances.
🎮 Puzzle Swap
Sun, Oct 25 · 1 PM–2 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Trade in your solved puzzles for new ones at the monthly Puzzle Swap—no fees, no registration needed.
📚 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.
🧘 Trauma Bleeding Control Training
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM–12 PM · Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Free
Learn life-saving bleeding control techniques that can 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 Hundred Acre Wood filled with beloved characters for a day of stories and fun.
🎨 Romantasy Gala
Sat, Oct 24 · 2 PM–4 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Test your knowledge, craft a dragon, and join the fantastical fun at the Romantasy Gala's themed trivia and creative activities.
🧠 Carnival of Illusion Presents World-Class Magic
Sat, Apr 11 – Sun, Aug 1 · Carnival of Illusion Theater · Price: see link
Witness world-class magic from AGT and Travel Channel stars for a night that's perfect for date nights or special occasions.
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 Sunday Funday: Rally with the Rangers!
Sun, Oct 25 · 3 PM–3:45 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Grab your grownup and join the Tempe Park Rangers for a discussion and demonstration about animals and nature!
👨👩👧 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.
🎨 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 turn your ideas into reality.
🧑🤝🧑 Set Aside and Expungement Clinic
Thu, Oct 22 · 3:30 PM–5 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Worth going to if you want to clear a conviction and unlock opportunities like better jobs and voting rights.
👨👩👧 With the kids
🎮 Teen Trivia - Horror Movie Edition
Mon, Oct 26 · 4 PM–5 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Put your horror movie expertise to the test with this trivia showdown!
🎨 Sidewalk Chalk Art
Tue, Oct 27 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Decorate the patio with colorful chalk art in a fun afternoon at the Lower Level children's library.
👨👩👧 Preschool Storytime: Recommended for Children, ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 28 · 10 AM–10:30 AM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Perfect for little learners, Preschool Storytime offers engaging books, songs, and activities to boost early learning skills.
📚 Sit, Stay, Read!
Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Practice reading aloud to a friendly Golden Retriever named Kinsey at the library—perfect for emerging readers!
🎮 Super Gaming Tournament
Wed, Oct 28 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Test your gaming prowess on the final Wednesdays—bring a buddy and compete!
💕 Date night
🎨 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.
🎵 Morgan James
Sun, Oct 25 · 7 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Hear Morgan James twist classic rock anthems into soulful, feminist reimaginations.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
📚 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.
📚 Novel Ideas Book Club
Tue, Oct 27 · 1 PM–2:30 PM · Meeting Room, Desert Broom Library · Free
Join the Novel Ideas Book Club for insightful discussions on thought-provoking novels like this month's pick, Absolution by Alice McDermott.
🎨 Ray Tigerman: A Knight on Wolf Island Signing
Thu, Oct 22 · Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West · Price: see link
Meet the multi-talented Ray Tigerman for a night of stories, music, and art, with a live concert by Wade Hayes.
📚 Desert Views: A Conversation Series
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM–7 PM · Desert Botanical Garden · Price: see link
Hear from bestselling author David George Haskell on the creative wonders of flowering plants.
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