Next Weekend: October 9–11
Next Weekend
Friday through Sunday, October 9–11, 2026
See the activities for your family this weekend. The events include games, music and Coco. All times are local to Arizona.
Activities
Backyard Bash with the Signature SELECT Life at Scottsdale Civic Center in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission and food.
The event has games, music and food. See Patrick Peterson from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM–3:00 PM MST
- Where: Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale
Celebrate Mesa at Red Mountain Multiuse Fields South in Mesa
Cost: Free admission, carnival rides and bounce houses. Food purchases are separate.
Carnival rides and bounce houses are available. The event also has a petting zoo and face painting.
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 5:00–9:00 PM MST
- Where: 905 N. Sunvalley Road, Mesa
Movies in the Park: Coco at Jackie Robinson Field in Litchfield Park
Cost: Free admission. Food available for purchase; you may bring your own food and drinks. No sunflower seeds, alcohol, smoking or pets on the field.
Use a blanket or a chair. You can have food and drinks at the event. Use the gravel lot for parking. Do not use Village Parkway for parking.
- When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 at dusk MST
- Where: 14451 W. Camelback Road, Litchfield Park
More activities
Daniel Tiger Meet & Greet at Children’s Museum of Phoenix in Phoenix
Cost: Included with museum admission: $19 per adult or child age 1+; $18 for seniors 62+ with photo ID. Members and children under 1 are free. In-person discounts: military/police/fire with ID $17; American Indian with Tribal ID or CIB $3; SNAP EBT cardholders $9.50 for up to four guests. Adults must accompany children. Register at admissions on arrival; select meeting times and space are limited.
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM–1:30 PM MST
Teen Drop-In Gaming at Arabian Library in Scottsdale
Cost: Free.
Friday, October 9, 2026 at 2:30–3:30 PM MST · Ages 12–18
Books 2 Boogie Storytime at Arabian Library in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission; get an on-site ticket from staff at 9:45 AM, 30 minutes before the program. Space is limited.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:15–10:45 AM MST · Ages 0–5
Family Storytime at Appaloosa Library in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission; get an on-site ticket from staff at 10:00 AM, 30 minutes before the program. Limited to 25 participants and their caregivers.
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 10:30–11:00 AM MST · Ages 0–5
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest: Sunday at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe
Cost: Free Sunday general admission for all ages; free Kinderfest activities. Food, drinks and carnival attractions cost extra. Optional Sunday VIP admission: $62 presale; the organizer advertises an $8 presale saving. Clear bags or approved single-compartment totes required; the event accepts cards.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 at noon–10:00 PM MST
Registration dates
DIG IN-PERSON Vines with Purpose: Edible, Ornamental & Everything in Between at University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension in Phoenix
Cost: $20 registration. Walk-ins welcome. Class: Sunday, October 11, 2:00–4:00 PM. Age range not listed.
This class is about vines. You can also get admission at the event.
- Registration closes: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at noon MST
- Activity date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Where: 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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