🎃 Greek food, books, and Halloween fun for the family
Next Weekend
Friday through Sunday, October 16–18, 2026
See authors and books in Scottsdale, or listen to music in Phoenix. Chandler has dance activities and paper flowers for your family. Food is available at the Harvest Festival in Peoria.
Activities
FIFTH ANNUAL DESERT FOOTHILLS BOOK FESTIVAL at The Holland Center in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission
See authors and books at the event.
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MST
- Where: 34250 N 60th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85266
The Original Phoenix Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Phoenix
Cost: Gate admission: $5 per day. Children under 12 enter free. Seniors over 60 enter free Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Children’s ride wristbands cost extra; price not published. Church parking: $15, cash only. Free parking and shuttle at Charles Schwab, southwest corner of 24th St. and Lincoln.
Listen to music and see dance activities. Food and activities for children are also available.
- When: Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3–10 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.–6 p.m. MST
- Where: 1973 E. Maryland Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85016
Chandler Contigo Finale Fiesta at Downtown Library in Chandler
Cost: Free admission
You can make paper flowers and see dance activities.
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST
- Where: 22 S. Delaware St. Chandler, AZ 85225
- Ages: all ages
More activities
Harvest Festival at The Way Fellowship Church in Peoria
Cost: Free admission; food, games and trunk-or-treating included.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm MST · Ages All ages
Family Storytime at Appaloosa Library in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission. Pick up an on-site ticket from staff at 10:00 a.m.; limited to 25 participants and their caregivers.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 10:30–11:00 AM MST · Ages 0–5
Halloween Monster Bash at Desert West Park in Phoenix
Cost: Free admission
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST · Ages 3–12 (costume contest only)
Scottsdale Fall Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 5 to 9 p.m. MST
Fall-o-Ween at Deer Valley Park in Phoenix
Cost: Free admission. Food and drinks cost extra.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
Family Fright Night: Movie in the Park at Washington Activity Center in Phoenix
Cost: Free admission. Food from the food trucks costs extra.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 4–9 p.m.; Scooby-Doo starts at 6:30 p.m. MST
Registration dates
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