PHOENIX — If you're looking for something fun to do in Phoenix this weekend, October 13-15, there's plenty of action happening around the Valley.
Friday, October 13
When: Now - October 29
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: $15 General Admission
Info: The Arizona State Fair is back! Enjoy the rides, food, games, and more from now until October 29.
Related: Arizona State Fair guide: tickets, food, new attractions, deals and more
When: October 13-15
Where: Copper Sky Regional Park
Cost: Tickets start at $15
Info: The first ever Wild West Music Fest comes to Maricopa, Arizona from October 13-15 to celebrate the city’s 20th anniversary. The event will showcase national and local musical talent, delicious food, and interactive attractions honoring Maricopa’s early Stagecoach days.
When: October 13-15
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Cost: Friday and Saturday Presale Start at $16 | Free Admission on Sunday
Info: Four Peaks & Tempe Sister Cities invite you to the 2023 Oktoberfest! A weekend full of entertainment for all ages, German food & beers and plenty of Oom Pah Pah! This event is a long-standing Tempe tradition celebrating 50 years and benefiting the work of Tempe Sister Cities.
When: October 13-15
Where: WestWorld of Scottsdale
Cost: Tickets start at $12
Info: The Home & Garden Show features more than 1,000 vendor booths this weekend! Come see celebrity guests Drew & Jonathan Scott from HGTV’s Property Brothers live for their stage show and meet & greet. There's something for everyone including local artisan crafters, seminars, education, wine tasting, tasty food samples, fun shopping booths and make-n-take crafting workshops for adults and children. All activities inside the show are free with admission.
The Wallflowers at Gila River Resorts & Casinos
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Chandler
Cost: $25
Info: The Wallflowers are coming to Phoenix! The concert kicks off at the Gila River Resorts & Casinos in Chandler on Friday night at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.
Walker Hayes at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Arizona State Fair
Cost: Tickets start at $20
Info: Walker Hayes will be rocking out at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fair on Friday night!
Saturday, October 14
When: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Earth and Space Expedition Center, Phoenix
Cost: $10 Adults | $8 Kids
Info: Catch the solar eclipse this weekend! Head down to the Earth and Space Expedition Center in Phoenix on Saturday morning to see the solar eclipse from powerful telescopes. Solar Observing Lab is putting on the event from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for kids.
When: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Where: Red Mountain Soccer Complex, Mesa
Cost: Free Admission
Info: It’s time to Celebrate Mesa! This free fall festival will feature live music, carnival rides, food trucks, bounce houses, and so much more. Check it out this Saturday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Romeo Santos at Footprint Center
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $40
Info: Romeo Santos, known as “The King of Bachata,” is bringing his fall tour “Formula Vol. 3” to Phoenix on Saturday!
Chelsea Handler at Arizona Financial Theatre
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $35
Info: Comedian Chelsea Handler will be performing at the Arizona Financial Theatre on Saturday night.
Sunday, October 15
When You Wish Upon A Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Chandler Center for the Arts
Cost: Tickets start at $26
Info: Join us for an unforgettable evening of jazz music that celebrates 100 years of Disney. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to Lady and the Tramp, Toy Story to The Jungle Book, songs from these famous films have been interpreted and recorded by artists who are fans of Disney music, including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Dianne Reeves, and Jamie Cullum.
Janelle Monáe at Arizona Financial Theatre
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
Cost: $51.50
Info: Janelle Monáe will bring her “The Age of Pleasure Tour” to Phoenix this weekend!
Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical
When: October 6 - October 29
Where: Valley Youth Theater, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start around $30
Info: Back by popular demand, and based on the wildly popular books and animated special, Spookley The Square Pumpkin: The Musical tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm.
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