Family plans for October 2–4
Here's what's happening next weekend
Friday through Sunday, October 2–4, 2026
Family activities and sign-ups around the Phoenix metro.
This weekend
RiseNShine Quads - Oct 3rd at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gilbert near Mesa Gateway Airport in Gilbert
Cost: Paid entry: $30 through October 2nd (Friday); $35 on October 3rd (Saturday) until 12:00 PM (noon). Players must have current US Chess Federation membership. Expiration date of their US Chess membership must be later than the last day of the tournament.
Tournament Format: Round-Robin Total Rounds: 3 Round Times: 2 pm and Rounds 2 & 3 on a rolling schedule Time Control: G/30;+5 (Game in 30 minutes with a 5-second increment at each move.) Games will be US Chess regular & quick-rated (so called dual-rated). Players will be split into groups of four (quads) based on their ratings, from the highest-rated to the lowest-rated.
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST
- Where: 5530 S Power Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295, USA
FREE Bubble Fest at Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission
BUBBLE FEST is a FREE one-of-a-kind, multi-layered, highly interactive family event based around a bubble theme. Millions of bubbles fill the air while guests enjoy live bubble entertainment and a variety of hands-on stations where they can learn about the science of bubbles, create a take-home project and more.
- When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10 AM-1 PM MST
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