Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

Oct. 1-Nov. 6

Mother’s Nature Farm’s Pumpkin Patch

Admission includes an OZ pumpkin, pumpkin decorating, a bouncy house, a hayride, straw bounce, feeding the animals, and

Alexander's Adventure Maze. Families can

bring picnic lunches or buy from the local stand: hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and drinks.

9 am-9 pm

Mother Nature's Farm

1657 E. Baseline Rd.,

Gilbert

Adults $3; Children $7

Oct. 1-Nov. 21

Jack and the Beanstalk

Tale of a boy, a handful of magic beans, a beanstalk that reaches into the clouds and a fierce giant.

11 am

Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert

Adults: $12, Children: $10

Oct. 1-Nov. 20

Corn Maze & Fall Festival

10-acre corn maze, a straw maze, bouncy house, play area, farm animals, an educational "pizza farm," and a pumpkin patch.

Mon.-Thurs.: 9 am-9 pm; Fri .-Sat.: 9 am-10 pm; Sun.: 10 am-7 pm

Vertuccio Farms

4011 S. Power Rd.,

Mesa

$7; Children (ages 4 and younger): free

Oct. 16-Nov. 8, daily except for Mondays

2009 Arizona State Fair: Arizona Traditions

Rides, agricultural exhibits, free concerts, rodeos, vendor expos, and kids activities.

Tues.-Fri.: 12 pm; Sat and Sun.: 10 am

Arizona State Fairgrounds

1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix

Adults $12; Seniors (55 & up) $6; Children (5-13) $6, (4 & under) free; Parking $7

Oct. 30-Nov. 1, Nov. 6-8

Puss in Boots and Other Cat Tales

MC Cat takes the audience on a wild adventure around the world, telling stories about the most famous cats in history.

Fri.: 7:30 pm; Sat.: 2 pm and 4:30 pm; Sun.: 2 pm

Mesa Arts Center

1 E. Main St., Mesa

Adults $15; Children $14

Nov. 7-Nov. 21, Saturdays only

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hale Centre Theatre presents its Children's Theater musical production of Jack and the Beanstalk.

11 am

Hale Centre Theatre

50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert

Adults $12; Children $10

Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Live musical entertainment, a mercado, a community altar, family art workshops, an altar contest, and a memorial procession.

Sat.: 10 am-5 pm; Sun.: 12-5 pm

Mesa Arts Center

1 E. Main St., Mesa

Free

Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos Craft Activity

Celebrate the Day of the Dead by creating a patterned skeleton stamp print inspired by the museum’s Pattern Wizardry exhibition.

10 am-3 pm

Arizona Museum for Youth

35 N. Robson St., Mesa

Free with admission

Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Live music, dance, storytelling, Mexican food and pastries, and a mercado. The event comes to a close with an evening processional at 4:30 pm on Sunday.

10 am-5 pm

Desert Botanical Garden

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix

Free with admission

Nov. 11-29

No shows Mon.-Tues.

The Little Red Hen

The Little Red Hen teaches kids about helping others during a sing-along show. Advance reservations are required.

Wed.-Fri.: 10 am, Sat.: 10 am and 2 pm, Sun.: 2 pm

Great Arizona Puppet Theater

302 W. Latham St., Phoenix

Adults: $8, Children (ages 2 and older): $6

Nov. 13-15

Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts

Live entertainment, food vendors, and over 450 artists and artisans from around the country.

10 am-5 pm

Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Blvd.,

Fountain Hills

Free with free parking

Nov. 14-15

Latin Jazz Festival

Scottsdale hosts its first ever Latin Jazz Festival, featuring sounds, rhythms, crafts, and foods from Latin America.

Sat.: 11 am-10 pm, Sun.: 12-5 pm

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall

3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale

Adults: $10-15, Children (ages 11 and younger): Free

Nov. 14

3rd Annual Phoenix Faerie Festival

Unique crafts, artistry, music, dance, live performance theater, and storytelling.

10 am-9 pm

Estrella Mountain Regional Park

14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Free with admission

Nov. 20-Dec. 20

The Snow Queen

A musical based on Hans Christian Andersen's winter tale about a boy lost in the cold, and the girl who won't give up until she finds him.

Fri.: 7:30 pm; Sat.:

1 pm, 3 pm and 7:30 pm; Sun.: 1 pm and 3 pm

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre

4720 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

In advance $12; Day of the show Adults $15, Children $12

Nov. 21

American Indian Heritage Festival

Guided petroglyph trail tours, storytelling by The Three Little Javelinas author Susan Lowell, Native American art demonstrations, hands-on craft activities and musical performances.

10 am-3 pm

Deer Valley Rock Art Center

3711 W. Deer Valley Rd., Glendale

Free

Nov. 22

Enchanted Island Harvest Festival

Hay maze, hayrides and pony rides, a petting zoo, rock wall, games, bounce house, and face painting.

11 am-7 pm

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

Festival unlimited access $5; fees required for other park attractions.

Bring a canned food donation and receive $1 off admission.

Nov. 22

Discover India Festival

Celebrate Indian art, history, and culture with live entertainment, cultural programs, authentic regional cuisine, fashion shows, and children's activities.

1-6 pm

Heritage and Science Park

115 N. 6th Street

Phoenix

Free; Fees for activities and food

Nov. 28

14th Annual Festival of Lights Kick-Off Party

One million holiday lights, live music, a Harley Davidson parade, carnival rides, bounce houses, and photos with Santa.

11 am-7 pm

Desert Foothills Park

1010 Marketplace SW, Phoenix

Free, fee for some activities

Nov. 28

Home for the Holidays

Skating, crafts, cookie decorating, and performances by Dickens-style carolers.

1-9 pm

Dr. AJ Chandler Park

3 South Arizona Ave., Chandler

Free; non-perishable food donations requested