The heat finally breaks, and the Valley's calendar fills up. Here's what's on in and around Phoenix from mid-October through November. Dates and details come from each event's organizer — check their page before you go.
Through November 1
Arizona State Fair — The fair runs Thursday through Sunday at the Arizona State Fairgrounds until November 1.
October 16–18
Original Phoenix Greek Festival — Three days at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Friday through Sunday.
Taco Fest AZ (Oct 17–18) — A weekend of tacos at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale.
Late October
Strange Garden (nightly, Oct 22–31) — The Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park after dark, for Halloween season.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Oct 23–25) — Hot air balloons at Salt River Fields.
MIKIZTLI: Día de los Muertos PHX Festival (Sat, Oct 24) — Free, at the Arizona Center downtown.
Water for Elephants (Oct 27–Nov 1) — The Broadway tour plays ASU Gammage in Tempe.
November
Phoenix Pizza Festival (Nov 14–15) — A weekend of pizza at Margaret T. Hance Park downtown.
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