18 SEPTEMBER 2017 ArcAd A News SATURDAY 9/16 Red Rocks Star Party 7 p.m. at the Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona. Take a look into the night sky—but this time without the lights of the city to drown out the brightness! At the Red Rocks Star Party, astronomers will be on site to discuss elements of the night sky while you look through telescopes and glance upon the solar system. Attendees will also enjoy snacks and refreshments while learning about the world above us. Entry is $12. For more: azstateparks.com/red-rock. Messy Fest 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre, 20464 East Riggs Road, Queen Creek. Come have a messy good time with events like food fights, a filthy mud run, sundae slide down, a toddler zone, live music, food, and all the mess that you don’t have to clean up! This event benefits the Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Tickets are $5-$20. For more: messyfest.com. SATURDAY 9/23 Tucson Greek Festival 12 – 11 p.m. at St. Demetrios Orthodox Church, 1145 E. Fort Lowell Road, Tucson. This festival celebrates all things Greek with authentic food and drinks, live music, dance lessons, a vendor market, cooking demos, tours of the church as well as kids activities. Sign up for multiple raffles, including one where you could win a trip to Greece. Tickets are $3. For more: tucsongreekfest.com. Peppersauce Roundup Festival 10 a.m. at 35406 S. Mt Lemmon Road, Oracle. It’s an outdoor festival like none you’ve seen before. Not only is there a 10-mile bicycle race and a 10K and 5K run, but this festival also includes food, brews and music. You can sign up for the races and then enjoy seven local bands and BBQ and craft beer from Catalina Brewing Company. There will also be activities for the kids, like a climbing wall and ziplines. SATURDAY 9/30 Man vs. Machine 11 a.m. at the Grand Hotel, 49 AZ-64, Grand Canyon Village, Tusayan. This event is not for the weak of heart! Man vs. Machine starts in Tusayan and ends in Williams, but you’re not driving there. Nope, you’re racing 53 miles on your bicycle. Oh, and you’re competing with a 300-ton steam engine. For those who love a challenge, this is for you. If you’re not into biking, you can always ride the train and join in on the after party, which will include live music, food trucks and drinks. Tickets are $85 to ride. For more: grandcanyonracing.com. Registration prices vary. For more: americanbunnyhop.com. SATURDAY 9/23-SUNDAY 9/24 Pumpkin Celebration 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Apple Annie’s, 6405 W Williams Road, Willcox. Fall season is upon us, and that means one thing – pumpkins! At Apple Annie’s, you can pick your very own pumpkin to take home. After, enjoy the corn maze and family fun activities. Of course, don’t forget to stop for something to eat, like pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread. For more: appleannies.com. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Messy Fest at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek. Man vs. Machine at the Grand Hotel in Tusayan. HOT AS A PEPPER? BE COOL AS A CUCUMBER!