Phoenix Event Calendar - October

• Empty Bowls
  For a donation, you select a unique, handcrafted ceramic bowl from thousands of beautiful donated bowls. The contents of the bowl, won't fill you up, but it is similar to the total amount of food consumed on a daily basis by many less fortunate around the world. You keep the commemorative bowl as a reminder that someone else’s bowl is always empty. Proceeds from the event benefit Waste Not.
  In 2009: October 16


• Fall Concerts in the Park
  At Gilbert's Freestone Park Amphitheater, located by the lake in Freestone Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free. Food and beverages are available to purchase.
  In 2009: October 8


• Fall Plant Sale
  The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale offers a large variety of arid-adapted plants, pottery and other garden accessories. Garden professionals are on hand to answer questions and assist. No admission charge to enter the Fall Plant Sale.
  In 2009: October 16 - 18


• Fall Rhythm Fest
  The City of Chandler sponsors this event featuring music, food, activities and fireworks. Admission and parking for the Rhythm Fest is free. There are charges for the food and beverages and the kids activities. Tumbleweed Park.
  In 2009: October 17


• Family Day at the Arizona Mineral Museum
  Demonstrations and activities for children, gold panning, mineral & jewelry dealers & mineral displays. Free.
  In 2009: October 17


• Feng Shui Festival
  Home Expo Center in Scottsdale. Presentations by Certified Feng Shui Consultants, Asian food, demonstration of Asian exercise Tia Chi and Chi Gung. Hands on events for children, vendors and local artists.
  In 2009: October 17 - 18


• Festival in the Desert - Music & Art
  Live music and fine arts and crafts at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge. More than 30 bands perform.
  In 2009: October 9, 10, 11


• Fire Prevention Day & Parade
  Parade participants will include fire vehicles, marching bands, clowns, scouts and more. Display of fire department vehicles. Food vendors, arts, crafts and safety information booths. Glendale.
  In 2009: October 3


• First Friday
  Visit more than 80 downtown Phoenix art galleries, studios and art spaces. Free.
  In 2009: First Friday of the month


• Founders Day Celebration
  Food vendors, local businesses, artist village, Bark Park, local bands, activities for citizens of all ages, history displays, Maricopa High School Band. Pacana Park, Maricopa. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free admission.
  In 2009: October 10


• Friday Night Bull Riding
  At 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Entry fees to participate in Open Bull riding, Novice Riding Calf Riding (10 yrs & under), Sheep Riding (6 yrs & under). Admission fee to be a spectator. Rawhide Western Town.
  In 2009: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30


• Front Porch Festival
  Arts, crafts, hands-on activities and more. Catlin Court,Historic Downtown Glendale. Free admission and parking.
  In 2009: October 19


• Frys.com Open
  PGA golf professionals come to Scottsdale for the Fall PGA Tour event. Grayhawk Golf Club.
  In 2009: October 21 - 25


• Glendale's Live at the Library
  Musical entertainment from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Main Library. Concerts are free. Call 623-930-3573 for more details.
  In 2009: One or two Thursdays per month


• Halloween, Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Halloween Festivals and Events
  Here are some of the best Halloween events in the area. Some of the festivals are month-long events.
  In 2009: Various dates in October


• Harvest Festival
  Historic Heritage Square. Rosson House exhibit, face painting for children and vendors in the park displaying artisan wares such as spinning, jewelry making, photography and painting.
  In 2009: October 17


• Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals and Events
  Music, dance, literature, art, and more at events across the Valley celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 though October 15.
  In 2009: Various dates in October


• International Gem & Jewelry Show
  A trade show at the WestWorld. Diamonds, silver, gold, opals, rubies, watches, earrings, necklaces, rings, settings, on-site sizing and repairs.
  In 2009: October 30 - November 1, 2009


• Jazz 'n the Plaza
  Jazz ‘N the Plaza is a a fall jazz concert series in partnership with Smooth Jazz 95.5 KYOT. It features a new jazz performance each week. The concerts are free and open to the public, seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Refreshments and food available for purchase. InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley
  In 2009: October 7, 14, 21, 28


• Kokopelli Krush
  Teams of two will compete to see how much grape juice they can make in just two minutes - with their feet. Entertainment, art display, food and wine tasting--but not the wine stomped by the teams. Downtown Chandler.
  In 2009: October 23 - 25


• Litchfield Park Arts in the Park
  Free outdoor concert at the Wigwam Resort Front Lawn, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  In 2009: October 18


• MACFest
  MACFest offers a consistent, easy, and affordable way for the many wonderful artists in Arizona to expose and sell their work. Only quality, original, hand made works of art may be exhibited. Held at downtown Mesa. Exhibitors pay a small fee. Free to the public.
  In 2009: Every Saturday

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