16 OCTOBER 2018 FRIDAY 10/26 Moon Viewing Festival 6:30 – 10 p.m. at the Japanese Friendship Garden, 1125 N. 3rd Ave., Phoenix. Celebrate the fall season with a traditional Moon Viewing festival at the Friendship Garden. Guests are welcome to enjoy sake, beer, wine and gaze at the night sky with telescopes for viewing. There will also be live music and calligraphy demonstrations, as well as other beverages and food for purchase. Tickets are $25 for general admission. For more: japanesefriendshipgarden.org. SATURDAY 10/27 Cave Creek Wicked 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in downtown Cave Creek. All of your favorite Halloween traditions packed into one place. There will be live music, food tastings, pet adoptions/vendors, photo booths, arts and crafts, a prize wheel, dancing, costume contests, lots of candy and goodies, a margarita and taco stand, and for the adults, a bar crawl and bike crawl until 2 a.m. Dress up and get down. For more: cavecreekmerchants.com. Dia de Los Muertos Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., Mesa. The Day of the Dead is upon us, and it’s time to celebrate. There will be costumes, live music, dancing, performances, alters, a Mercado marketplace, food, and plenty of activities for the family. Get your face painted and celebrate one of October’s traditions. This event is free. For more: mesaartscenter.com. Ride in Movies at the Park 6:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Park, Step into a different culture this weekend and learn about Polynesia and all of its wonders. There will be music, dancing, dance performances, instruments, dance classes (learn how to hula.), food vendors, beer tastings, a light show and raffle prizes. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids. For more: wvislandculturalfest.com. Thrill and Treat 5 – 11 p.m. at Castles and Coasters, 9445 N. Metro Parkway East, Phoenix. What could be better than spending the day at the amusement park? Thrill and Treat promises free unlimited rides for all, plus live music, dancing, a costume contest, and of course free candy. Plus, you can register and get a free round of mini golf. Get ready to ride the day away. Tickets are $18. For more: castlesncoasters.com. WEDNESDAY 10/31 Trick or Treat at the Museum 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Get your pillowcases and candy bags ready, because the Children’s Museum has lots of candy to give away. Trick or treat your way through various museum exhibits, 845 N. Lindsay Road, Mesa. Halloween wouldn’t be complete if you didn’t watch Hocus Pocus at least once. Mountain View Park will host a movie night complete with popcorn. All you have to do is bring a blanket and find a comfy spot; then watch as Max and Dani escape the clutches of the Sanderson sisters. This event is free. For more: visitmesa.com. West Valley Island Cultural Festival 1 - 9 p.m. at the Windmill Inn Suites Hotel, 12545 W. Bell Road, Surprise. Dia de Los Muertos Festival at the Mesa Arts Center. WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com Anna McDowell-Isaacson 602-526-1213 AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI Anna McDowell-Isaacson Anna McDowell-Isaacson 602-526-1213 602-526-1213 AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com ABR, CRS, GRI Anna McDowell-Isaacson Anna McDowell-Isaacson AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com AnnaMcDowellRealEstate@gmail.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com www.AnnaMcDowell.com Rare end-unit remodeled townhome w/mountain views in the iconic Casa Blanca community. Stunning grounds boasting 3 pools, tennis courts, guarded gate. 5110 N. CASA BLANCA #25 • $599,000 • 2 beds/2.5 baths, 1,672 s.f. JUST LISTED Providing Arcadia with professional & personalized service for over 20 years. Brought the buyer to this wonderful new home community Baker Park, at 40th St. & Osborn. Great floor plan w/many high-end options, charming community pool area. SALE PENDING 3919 E. SHEILA LANE • $1,209,000 • 3 beds+office/3.5 baths, 2,918 s.f. Charming storybook home w/ incredible high end finishes on a quiet street close to Hopi Elementary. SOLD 5415 E. CALLE VENTURA • $1,489,000 • 4 beds/4 baths/1 office, 3,200 s.f. Spacious luxury home w/dramatic curb appeal, soaring ceilings, gourmet kitchen, beautiful wood floors & woodwork, .6 acre lot w/ mountain views, 4 car garage. 4932 E. LAFAYETTE BLVD • $2,195,000 • 5 beds+office/5 baths, 6,050 s.f. SOLD Brought the buyer to this charming 4 bedroom, 4 bath remodeled ranch with a fabulous cook’s kitchen located on a private 3/4 acre cul-de-sac. SOLD 5112 N. 41ST ST. • $1,250,000 • 4 beds/4 baths, 4,889 s.f.
17 OCTOBER 2018 THURSDAY 10/4 Oktoberfest Pineapple Race 4 – 8 p.m. at London Bridge Beach, McCulloch Blvd. and Beachcomber Blvd., Lake Havasu City. Support the local businesses and business people of Lake Havasu at the Pineapple Race. Teams of five will dress up in their costumes and decorated “pineapple” canoes and race to the finish line; spectators can watch their favorite team and then head to the beer garden for a celebratory drink. This event is free. For more: golakehavasu.com. SATURDAY 10/6 Breast Cancer Awareness Fun Run 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Lake Havasu Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave., Lake Havasu City. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Come out and support the Bosom Buddies of Havasu and all survivors in a fun run/ walk around Lake Havasu. Proceeds will go toward breast cancer related services in Lake Havasu and after the walk there will be a health fair. Adult registration is $20. For more: golakehavasu.com. Oktoberfest 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. It’s that wonderful time of year where we celebrate the beer. Flagstaff’s Oktoberfest is one you won’t want to miss, with costumes, live music and dancing, pretzels, bratwurst, contests, and of course, plenty of brews. Tickets are $10 for adults and 12 and under get in free. For more: flagstaffoktoberfest.com. SUNDAY 10/7 Folk Music Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. If folk music is your kind of jam, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Two days at the Sharlot Hall Museum will be dedicated to the music, with over 200 musicians from all over the southwest and 90 plus performances on four different stages — just make sure to bring comfortable shoes. Tickets are $10 for adults. For more: Prescott-az.gov. Antique Show – Vintage Market 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Dr., AZ 89, Prescott. Country Thunder who? Head up to Prescott for five days of camping, country music and good old-fashioned fun. The Big Sting features both local and national country music artists, all together for a week of boot stompin’ tunes. There will also be a scavenger hunt and a singer/ songwriters concert on Thursday. Campsites are filling up quick. General admission is $25 for a one day pass. For more: Prescott-az.gov. Prescott. Sometimes you have to travel to find that item you’ve been searching for. The Antique Show and Vintage Market is back for all of your antiquing needs. Find vintage goods, collectibles, jewelry, rustic, western themed, modern — even if you’re not looking for anything you’re bound to leave with something. Admission is $3. For more: Prescott-az.gov. WED. 10/10 MON. 10/14 Big Sting Country Music Fest Times vary, at Watson Lake, 3101 N. Big Sting Country Music Festival at Watson Lake in Prescott. OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE


