🌲 What's Happening Scottsdale: October 29 – November 4
Get ready to pedal your way to safety at the Bike Safety Rodeo, or dive into a spooky good time at Candy Coated Halloween. Whether you're crafting autumnal wonders or getting a spellbinding dose of magic, there's something witchy and wonderful in the air this week in Scottsdale.
⭐ 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.
🎨 Halloween Celebration
Fri, Oct 30 · 10 AM–11 AM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Join fang-tastic storytime, a spooky dance party, and fun crafts—plus meet real cops and firefighters in the parking lot!
📚 Block Party
Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Saguaro Library · Free
Explore engineering wonders every Wednesday from 3-12s at the Block Party!
🧠 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!
⚽ 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!
🎨 Library Stitch Club
Sun, Nov 1 · 1 PM–3 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Join fellow crafters for friendly chats and needlework projects at the Library Stitch Club.
🎨 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!
🧠 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.
👻 Candy Coated Halloween at Allegra
Sat, Oct 31 · The REMI Scottsdale, Autograph Collection · Price: see link
Experience a candy-coated Halloween with whimsical décor, live DJs, and sweeping skyline views from Allegra Rooftop.
🍺 Truffle & Vine Happy Hour
Sat, Oct 31 · Weft & Warp Art Bar + Kitchen at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows · Price: see link
Indulge in cozy, truffle-infused lasagna and live music under the desert sky.
📚 Mesquite Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 29 · 1 PM–2 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Delve into The Girl on the Train 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, resume building, and access to library laptops for navigating job sites.
🆓 Free things to do
👨👩👧 Spooktacular Week of Fun!
Sat, Oct 31 · Tempe Public Library · Free
👨👩👧 Maker Lab
Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–5 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Get hands-on with the latest tech and creative tools to turn your ideas into reality.
👨👩👧 Astrology 101
Fri, Oct 30 · 3 PM–4 PM · Meeting Room, Mesquite Library · Free
Have you ever had someone ask you what your star sign is, and you weren’t sure?
🧑🤝🧑 Bilingual BabyTime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Bebés
Mon, Nov 2 · 9:15 AM–9:45 AM · Meeting Room, Saguaro Library · Free
Bilingual BabyTime/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe Para Bebés
📚 Cook The Books Club
Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–7 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Explore new flavors and cooking techniques each month with the Cook the Books Club's themed recipe challenges.
👨👩👧 With the kids
👨👩👧 Preschool Storytime: Recommended for Children, ages 3-5
Wed, Nov 4 · 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.
🎨 Happily Ever Crafter
Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–4:45 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Craft and recycle at Happily Ever Crafter—turn trash into treasure with every visit!
👨👩👧 PageTurners
Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–7 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Perfect for young readers, PageTurners offers one-on-one reading partnerships to build trust and confidence.
😂 Tempe Library Improv Club
Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Rediscover your playful creativity and make new friends at the Tempe Library Improv Club—where improv comedy meets fun and friendship.
🍔 A Haunting at Rohoen: An Immersive Night with Yokai
Fri, Oct 30 · Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix · Price: see link
Explore the Japanese Friendship Garden at night, encountering spooky yokai and traditional tales in a unique cultural experience.
💕 Date night
🎵 Howie Day
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Howie Day’s emotionally resonant lyrics and inventive melodies have earned him critical praise and a legion of devoted fans.
🎵 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 Scottsdale decades ago, now performing with jazz legends.
🎵 Orleans
Sun, Nov 1 · 7 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Catch Orleans's final tour; relive 1970s hits with co-founder Lance Hoppen leading the way.
🎵 John McEuen and the Circle Band
Wed, Nov 4 · 7 PM · Musical Instrument Museum · Price: see link
Hear the stories and music that shaped America's musical journey, straight from the wizard's mouth.
🎮 Nerdy stuff
📚 Sit, Stay, Read!
Wed, Nov 4 · 4 PM–5:30 PM · Meeting Room, Desert Broom Library · Free
Practice reading aloud to a friendly Golden Retriever named Kinsey at the library—perfect for emerging readers and lots of fun!
📚 Hit the Road with Roger Naylor
Thu, Nov 5 · The Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch · Price: see link
Join Arizona author Roger Naylor for an evening of backroads, small towns, ghost towns, burger joints, and Route 66 stories.
🎮 Alpio’s Cars and Coffee Winter Series Event
Sun, Oct 11 – Sun, May 23 · Alpio's at Troon Event Center · Price: see link
Witness stunning classic cars and motorcycles against the backdrop of Pinnacle Peak, all while sipping complimentary coffee and munching on donut holes.
📚 Birth to Five Literacy Journey: Presented by Make Way For Books
Fri, Oct 30 · 1 PM–2 PM · Tempe Public Library · Free
Birth to Five Literacy Journey is a bilingual, two-generation program where children and parents learn together twice a week for a total of 12 sessions.
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