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ARIZONA STATE FAIR October 25th - 29th Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Arizona State Fair & Coliseum The Arizona State Fair is the state's largest festival, attracting over 1 million guests annually to rank as the 3rd highest attended state fair in the country and in the top 15 of North American Fairs. Featuring professional midway rides and games by Ray Cammack Shows, unique Fair foods, livestock and animal attractions, national headline and local entertainment, special shopping vendors, and various contests, the Arizona State Fair has something for everyone! The Fair is a showcase of Arizona talent, community, and spirit all in one location. AZ FIELD OF SCREAMS October 27th - 28th 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Tolmachoff Farms Do you have what it takes to enter the corn field planted over an old forgotten cemetery, where the dead now seek revenge on anyone trespassing on their grounds? Do you dare enter where your most horrifying nightmares become a reality? Don't let what happened to the others happen to you!  STRANGE GARDEN October 27th - 28th 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Desert Botanical Garden A new Fall family experience is creeping into the Garden and you’re invited. Join the Desert Botanical Garden at Strange Garden and encounter weird sights, fun tricks and enchanting creatures. Look out for our Mad Botanists as they dazzle you with tales of fascinating and peculiar plants. Dance ‘til you drop with groovy ghouls at the spooktacular Monster Bash.    SALT RIVER FIELDS BALLOON SPOOKTACULAR October 27th - 28th 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Salt River Fields at Talking Stick The  annual Balloon Spooktacular offers a safe, fun and memorable trick-or-treat experience for the whole family. Kids of all ages will love this spectacularly spooky festival featuring nightly firework shows, live music, a pumpkin patch and a free KidsZone. More than 20 majestic hot air balloons illuminate the sky as they participate in the world's longest continuous glow at over 3 hours, as well as offering tethered balloon rides and balloon candy stations serving up more than 4,000 pounds of candy.  APACHE JUNCTION HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL October 28th 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Flatiron Community Park   Celebrate the spooky season at Apache Junction's Halloween Festival, featuring games, food, live music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a costume contest, pumpkin carving contest, Howl-o-ween canine costume contest, and more. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL October 28th - 29th Times Vary Mesa Arts Center Spirits will connect at the Mesa Arts Center's annual Dìa de los Muertos Festival .The Day of The Dead festival will feature delicious foods, a colorful mercado featuring an assortment of Dìa de los Muertos merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts. Our attendees have been treated to wonderful live entertainment every year, by noted local and regional acts such as Mariachi Corazon de Phoenix, Ballet Folklorico Amistad, Sol Gitana, Joe Granado y su Orquestra Kaliente, Noemy Esparza and Nosotrosound just to name a few.       Source: Visit Phoenix FUN AND FESTIVE HALLOWEEN WREATHS Spook trick-or-treaters with a homespun web, a swarm of bats, or the Wicked Witch of the West, thanks to these DIY door decoration ideas! Source: House Beautiful | Photo: Good Housekeeping CHECK THESE OUT

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Events Off the Wall - Exhibition and Silent Auction  Thu. 09/14 - Sun. 09/17, times vary Art Intersection, Gilbert Off the Wall is a special exhibition and silent auction in which you can view and bid on works form local and national artists. more info   map    Toney Rocks in Concert  Fri. 09/15, 7pm The Listening Room, Phoenix The Listening Room presents national touring musician, Toney Rocks for an intimate acoustic concert. $20 more info   map  Stamp & Scrapbook Expo  Fri. 09/15 & Sat. 09/16, times vary Mesa Convention Center Card makers, stampers, and scrapbook enthusiasts can find new products and designs from vendors. $8-$20 more info   map      Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market  Fri. 09/15 - Sun. 09/17, times vary WestWorld of Scottsdale This weekend event will feature over 200 of the finest vintage and handmade vendors selling all things chipped, rusty, vintage, and handmade. $50-$65 more info   map  William Lee Martin  Sat. 09/16, 7pm & 9:30pm Stir Crazy Comedy Club, Glendale Comedian William Lee Martin  tours to pour his heart out on stage with engaging original material of family, the frailty of life, and love. $18 more info   map  Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series with Shallow Water  Sat. 09/16, 5pm-7pm Scottsdale Quarter Known as one of Arizona's premier party bands, Shallow Water is a high-energy dance band that mixes the best of classic hits with the popular hits of today. more info   map  Ride-in-Movies at the Park Finding Dory  Sat. 09/16, 7pm Harmony Park, Mesa Families are encouraged to ride bikes or walk to the park to enjoy this family-friendly showing of Finding Dory. more info   map  Canvas of Clay: Hopi Pottery Masterworks  Sat. 09/16, 9:30am Scottsdale's Museum of the West This exhibition by Allan and Judith Cooke features more than 65 of the finest examples of Hopi pottery, on exhibit for the first time. $0-$13 more info   map            Momma's Organic Market  Sat. 09/16, 9am-2pm Park West, Peoria Momma's Organic Market of the West Valley Your go-to for wholesome, local, and organic products for the entire family. more info   map  Rockin' Taco Street Fest  Sat. 09/16, 12pm-9pm Dr. AJ Chandler Park & Downtown A food, music, and cultural celebration, Rockin' Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos from two dozen local restaurants. more info   map  Bark Happy Summer's End Pawty  Sun. 09/17, 6pm-8pm DeSoto Central Market, Phoenix Enjoy freebies, featured food and drinks, treats, doggie musical chairs, and fabulous raffle prizes. $12-$15 more info   map                                More To Do                         Movies   In Theaters     Rated American Assassin         R Because of Gracia              PG-13 Brad's Status         R New DVD Releases    Rated  Critics Say The Mummy  PG-13 Captain Underpants    PG Beatriz at Dinner      R    Pro Sports ARIZONA CARDINALS    @ Indianapolis Colts 09/17 @ 10:00am Schedule ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS        @ Giants 09/15 @ 7:15pm 09/16 @ 6:05pm 09/17 @ 1:05pm Schedule PHOENIX RISING FC     vs Real Monarchs SLC  09/16 @ 7:30pm Schedule 2017 SPRINT CUP SERIES   Tales of the Turtles 400  09/17 @ 12:00pm Chicagoland Speedway FOX Sports Schedule GOLF TOUR      BMW Championship  09/14-09/17 @ times vary Lake Forest, IL Golf Network Schedule SENIOR GOLF             Schedule College Sports ARIZONA WILDCATS       Football  @ UTEP  09/15 @ 7:15pm Women's Soccer  vs Brigham Young 09/15 @ 7:00pm Women's Volleyball  Wildcat Classic  Tucson, AZ vs William & Mary 09/15 @ 12:30pm vs New Mexico State 09/15 @ 7:00pm vs Illinois State 09/16 @ 1:00pm ARIZONA SUN DEVILS    Football  @ Texas Tech  09/16 @ 5:00pm Women's Soccer  vs Hawai'i 09/15 @ 7:00pm vs Weber State 09/17 @ 1:00pm Women's Volleyball  UT Arlington Maverick Classic  Arlington, TX vs Lamar 09/15 @ 3:00pm vs Houston Baptist 09/16 @ 8:00am vs UT Arlington 09/16 @ 4:00pm Weather     (extended forecast)                      Friday         Sunny         98º/75º      Saturday        Sunny         99º/74º       Sunday         Sunny        100º/78º

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Weekend things to do Get muddy at Messy Fest, make playdough, explore a vintage market, see “Paw Patrol Live!” or celebrate National Stepfamily Day at a comedy show. >> Learn more

Family Campout Program teaches the art of camping During activity-filled weekends in parks across the state, camping experts will teach kids and families how to set up tents, build a campfire and prepare food. >> Learn more

Car-seat safety resources Sunday marks the start of Child Passenger Safety Week. Here’s where to find car seat safety checks, recalls and information on keeping babies and kids safe in vehicles. >> Learn more

Childsplay stages "The Phantom Tollbooth" A boy named Milo is bored — until a mysterious tollbooth suddenly appears. This play “encourages us to celebrate our minds,” says Childsplay's Dwayne Hartford. >> Learn more

Yoga classes for  kids and teens Yoga can help children and teens develop self awareness, build concentration, manage stress and detach from technology. Here’s where to find classes. >> Learn more

RAK Giveaway Here’s a chance to win a family four-pack of tickets to Childsplay’s “Phantom Tollboth” at Tempe Center for the Arts. >> Learn more