🎨 Scottsdale Italian Festival and family fun: 9 picks
Next Weekend
Friday through Sunday, November 6–8, 2026
This week, we found events in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Queen Creek. Most events have no cost. Look at the event details before you go.
Activities
11th Annual Scottsdale Italian Festival at Scottsdale Civic Center in Scottsdale
Cost: Paid entry: General Admission Tickets Pre-Sale $14.99 ($30.00 regular price); General Admission + WINE TASTING Pre-Sale $54.99 ($75 regular price) INCLUDES: - 1 General Admission ticket - 6 Wine Tasting tickets for "La Strada Del Vino" - 1 Glass + Lanyard (pre-sale tickets only)
Children and their family can see games and listen to music. Food and activities are available at this event. The event is for all ages.
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM MST
- Where: Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Good to know: Parking: Free covered parking in 2nd St / Civic Center garage and Library underground parking. Shade: Extensive tree canopy, shaded splash pad, and shaded covered pedestrian pavilions. Restrooms: Modern family restrooms located inside the Civic Center Library and exterior park pavilion. Coffee: Cartel Roasting Co is a 5 minute walk south in Old Town.
Unearthed Musical Masterpieces from the Southern Kingdoms of Ancient China Opening Weekend at Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix
Cost: Paid entry: free for members Tickets for Unearthed Musical Masterpieces are $7 for ages 20 and up, $4 for ages 4–19, and free for ages 3 and under.
Children and their family can see instruments and listen to live music. Activities are available at this event for all ages.
- When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST
- Where: 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Good to know: Parking: Extensive free paved surface parking lot on-site. Shade: World-class climate-controlled indoor galleries; covered courtyard entry. Restrooms: Immaculate family restrooms throughout both floors. Coffee: Café Allegro inside museum serving specialty espresso and artisan lunch.
Farm & Bakery at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek
Cost: Paid festival/farm admission ($20-$26 per person, free under 2)
Children and their family can walk and eat food together. Food is available at this event.
- When: Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM MST
- Where: 24810 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Good to know: Parking: Massive free on-site farm parking lots off Rittenhouse and Riggs Rd. Shade: Mature peach orchards, shaded farmhouse bakery patio, and covered festival dining pavilions. Restrooms: Permanent restrooms near the bakery plus clean festival restroom trailers. Coffee: Country Store Bakery on-site serving fresh coffee, cinnamon rolls, and pies.
More activities
Buckeye Valley Museum Open at Buckeye Valley Museum in Buckeye
Cost: Free library program admission
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST · Ages Tweens, Teens, Families, Children, Adults
Canal Convergence | Western Nature at Scottsdale Waterfront in Scottsdale
Cost: Free admission
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM MST
Beautiful Baskets: Honoring an Indigenous Tradition at Children's Museum of Phoenix in Phoenix
Cost: Included with museum admission ($17 per person, free under 1)
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST
Storytime Breakout at Queen Creek Library in Queen Creek
Cost: Free admission
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM MST · Ages 0-5
Crafting with a Purpose-Teddy Bears at Sun City Library in Sun City
Cost: Free admission
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
Movie in the Park - Rescheduled at Four Peaks Park in Fountain Hills
Cost: Free community event admission
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST
Registration dates
No registration dates for this week.
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