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October 2018
Gelato Festival America
The 2018 edition of Tuscany's Gelato Festival returns to America bringing Italy's rich (and sweet) heritage of artisan gelato to seven U.S. Cities. Gelato Festival America delights the young, old and everyone in between with all the gelato they can eat in one day! This multi-city festival makes a stop in Scottsdale October 20th and 21st. Skilled gelato artisans will battle it out creating the most incredible flavors for the title of “Best Gelato in the World.” Festival-goers will purchase…
Find out more »Gelato Festival America
The 2018 edition of Tuscany's Gelato Festival returns to America bringing Italy's rich (and sweet) heritage of artisan gelato to seven U.S. Cities. Gelato Festival America delights the young, old and everyone in between with all the gelato they can eat in one day! This multi-city festival makes a stop in Scottsdale October 20th and 21st. Skilled gelato artisans will battle it out creating the most incredible flavors for the title of “Best Gelato in the World.” Festival-goers will purchase…
Find out more »Johnson Family: Agents of Change Event
Arizona Cardinals' running back David Johnson is continuing to use the power behind his athletic success to better the community by hosting Johnson Family: Agents of Changes event on Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:30pm at Mountain Shadows. Johnson Family: Agents of Change event will benefit The Johnson’s Family Mission 31 Foundation, whose mission is to provide opportunities and resources to seriously ill children and their families by offering daily support and life changing experiences. On October 23, Johnson and his…
Find out more »Spooktacular Balloon Fest at Salt River Fields
This family-friendly Halloween bash combines thrills (tethered hot air balloon rides and fireworks), chills (a Spook Trail & costume contests) and 4,000 lbs. of candy!! Why wait for Halloween when the 8th annual Spooktacular Balloon Festivalis returning to Salt River Fields on Friday and Saturday, October 26 - 27, 2018 from 5-9:30 pm. Don't miss the dozens of glowing hot air balloon rides, nightly firework shows, live music and more. Kids of all ages will love this spectacularly spooky festival…
Find out more »Pumpkins at The Peak
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort will be celebrating the 22nd annual of Pumpkins at the Peak on Friday, October 26th. The event is an annual tradition in uptown Phoenix that brings community members and travelers alike together for a fun-filled Halloween experience benefitting St. Mary’s Food Bank. Glowing jack-o-lanterns, ghosts and goblins will transform the resort’s four acre River Ranch water park into a whimsical and spirited poolside carnival. Open to the public with canned food or cash donation to…
Find out more »Spooktacular Balloon Fest at Salt River Fields
This family-friendly Halloween bash combines thrills (tethered hot air balloon rides and fireworks), chills (a Spook Trail & costume contests) and 4,000 lbs. of candy!! Why wait for Halloween when the 8th annual Spooktacular Balloon Festivalis returning to Salt River Fields on Friday and Saturday, October 26 - 27, 2018 from 5-9:30 pm. Don't miss the dozens of glowing hot air balloon rides, nightly firework shows, live music and more. Kids of all ages will love this spectacularly spooky festival…
Find out more »Downtown Tempe Halloween Stroll
The first-ever Downtown Tempe Halloween Stroll kicks off at the 6th Street Market on Sunday 10/28 at 2pm. This FREE family & dog friendly event includes safe, daytime activities for families like trick-or-treating at various merchants along Mill Avenue who'll be handing out candy & treats, plus BOGO and bounce-back offers, special Halloween-themed make & takes at the market, and a costume contest hosted by Miss Arizona contestant Ariyanna Norman. And don't miss costume photo opportunities for the while family (and…
Find out more »November 2018
8th Annual Drive Out Domestic Violence Gala & Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend the 8th Annual Driving Out Domestic Violence Gala and Golf Tournament on Friday, November 2nd and Saturday, November 3rd. First, spend the day golfing with current and retired MLB, NFL, NBA, PGA and other professional athletes at the Celebrity Golf Tournament with a 10:30 a.m. shotgun start on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Talking Stick Golf Club located at 9998 E. Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale, AZ. Golf is $1,000 for…
Find out more »Bikes & BBQ Battle
Desert Wind Harley-Davidson presents, Bikes & BBQ Battle, a competition event bringing the brawl to Mesa, on November 2-4, 2018. The three-day extravaganza starts with a kick-off party on Friday, November 2nd from noon-6 p.m. Admission is free on Friday, food and beverages will be sold separately. Then, on Saturday, November 3rd from 12-8 p.m. it's time for the battle! That's when local bike shops and pit masters will compete for cash prizes, a trophy and bragging rights. Other event…
Find out more »azcentral Wine & Food Experience
Don't miss this event bringing together some of the top eateries and renowned chefs in the Valley during the azcentral Food & Wine Experience Grand Tasting. This vast food and beverage sampling experience features chefs, restaurateurs and gourmet leaders who will greet guests as they enjoy wine, craft beer, spirits and special bites. The Grand Tasting also spotlights a schedule of wine and beverage seminars and cooking demonstrations featuring Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sánchez and other chefs. The culinary extravagance of…
Find out more »azcentral Wine & Food Experience
Don't miss this event bringing together some of the top eateries and renowned chefs in the Valley during the azcentral Food & Wine Experience Grand Tasting. This vast food and beverage sampling experience features chefs, restaurateurs and gourmet leaders who will greet guests as they enjoy wine, craft beer, spirits and special bites. The Grand Tasting also spotlights a schedule of wine and beverage seminars and cooking demonstrations featuring Marcus Samuelsson, Aarón Sánchez and other chefs. The culinary extravagance of…
Find out more »Kierland POP Experience
Kierland POP Experience Don't miss this two-day series of interactive experiences – celebrating food, wine, beer, fashion, live music, art, wellness and more! The weekend kicks off with the Kierland POP Charity Night on Friday, Nov. 16, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. With vibrant music, lively art displays and entertainment, paired with delicious culinary and libation sampling from local chefs and area eateries, the evening will play host to a larger-than-life PaintScaping…
Find out more »Slider Throwdown
Enjoy some of the best sliders in the valley while helping a good cause — supporting local foster children in need at the 2018 Slider Throwdown. Held at Kierland Commons from noon to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 18, 2018, local food truck vendors will go head-to-head, or rather burger-to-burger, to compete for the title of Best Slider! Local “slider experts” will judge entries from popular food truck companies such as Buzz N Bee, Two Fat Guys Grilled Cheese, Emerson Fry Bread, Aioli…
Find out more »Scottsdazzle Holiday Extravaganza
Scottsdazzle begins on Saturday, November 24 with the official Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-Along event from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Bridge. This magical start to the season lights up the Scottsdale night with more than 1 million customable colors on the specially designed tree; and guests can warm their vocal chords with hot chocolate and holiday goodies before 99.9 KESZ host Marty Manning kick-offs the spirited sing-along featuring locally renowned orchestra MusicaNova comprised of over 50 musicians/instruments. December 1 from…
Find out more »December 2018
Kung Food Fest
Don't miss this brand new food festival coming to Downtown Phoenix on December 1, 2018. Kung Food Fest, an Asian street food festival that will bring the spice, heat and creativity to satisfy hungry foodies. Featuring 20 local restaurants and food trucks, guests will enjoy wide variety of delicious Asian cuisine, cooking demos, entertainment and games from 12-6 p.m. at Heritage Square. Admission to Kung Food is $10 online and $15 at the gate, kids 12 and under will be…
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