46 OCTOBER 2019 FRIDAY 10/4 Corn Maze and Pumpkin Days 12 p.m. at Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. Start the fall season off right at Tolmachoff Farms with activities for family fun, including a pumpkin patch and a six-acre family- friendly, mini and haunted corn mazes. Guests can visit the petting zoo, take a train ride, climb the hay pyramid, or try out the adult/child pedal cart track. Admission is $12. For more: tolmachoff-farms.com. SATURDAY 10/5 Oktoberfest 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Because of last year’s crazy weather, the 11-year anniversary of Oktoberfest is getting a second chance. Flagstaff’s “10 year take two” Oktoberfest will entertain over 6,000 guests with costumes, live music and dancing, pretzels, bratwurst, eating and clothing contests and plenty of brews to choose from. Tickets are $10 for adults and 12 and under get in free. For more: flagstaffoktoberfest.com. Mariachi and Folklorico Festival 7 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. This concert is back for its 20th year and will have guests out of their seats and dancing to the music of Grammy award- winning Queen of Mariachi Aida Cuevas with Mariachi Aztlán, plus a dazzling array of Folklorico dancing. Tickets are $35-$85. For more: chandlercenter.org. SUNDAY 10/6 A Taste of Greece 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at St. Katherine Church, 2716 N. Dobson Road, Chandler. Head to church and enjoy a taste of all things Greek. There will be authentic cuisine, music and live entertainment, a vendor village, authentic Greek dress and a kids zone. All proceeds will go toward St. Katherine’s. Admission is $5. For more: atasteofgreeceaz.com. SATURDAY 10/12 Dam Cancer Run/Walk 7 a.m. at Waddell Dam, 8708 W. Harbor Blvd., Peoria. Attendees of this event will have the rare chance to view and step foot on the Waddell Dam, plus they’ll be supporting a cause at the same time. There is a 5K, 10K, obstacle course and fun run option for this fundraiser. Attendees will receive a swag bag and the post-race events race is over, families can enjoy activities such as pumpkin carving, face painting and a costume contest. There are two races available: a family mile and a 5K. Registration is $23 for the 5K and $12 for the family mile. For more: azroadrunners.org. We Will Rock You: The Musical 6:30 p.m. at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Fans of Freddy Mercury and the band Queen include music, a classic car show and vendor village. Registration is $20- $55. For more: pleasantharbor.com. SUNDAY 10/13 The Great Pumpkin Race 8:30 a.m. at Buckelew Farms, 17000 W. Ajo Way, Tucson. Walk or run on a traditional cross-country course through the pumpkin patch at Buckelew Farms and finish through the haunted corn maze. Once the OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE The Great Pumpkin Race in Tucson. Representing students of Arizona universities, community colleges and high schools, and other emerging Arizona artists SPECIAL GALLERY SHOWING Artist Stephanie Bucholz Thursday • October 24 480.946.5076 . artonegalleryinc.com 4130 n marshall way . scottsdale “Miu Miu Eyewear” by Stephanie Bucholz mixed acrylic media and carving on wood panel 40”x 32”x 1.5”

47 OCTOBER 2019 should get ready to rock for this event. The musical will showcase all of Queen’s greatest hits and the band’s rise to stardom. “Radio Gaga,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You” will be heading the playlist. Tickets are $48-$78. For more: chandlercenter.org. WED. 10/16  THU. 10/17 Taste of Cave Creek 5-9 p.m. at Stagecoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek Road. The Taste of Cave Creek Festival is back again with new restaurants and entertainment. More than 30 local eateries will be on-site serving up food and drinks. There will also be a craft beer garden with wine, beer and tequila tastings, a “head to tail” cooking contest, live music and performances and games and activities for the kids. Tickets are $10. For more: tasteofcavecreek.com. SATURDAY 10/19 Carefree and Cave Creek Italian Festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road. The 2nd annual Italian Festival is back and chock-full of all things Italy. There will be live music, authentic Italian cuisine, a gondola photo stage, Bocce ball tournament, spaghetti-eating contest, grape stomp contest, cornhole toss, bounce houses, Italian costume contest and a best- dressed Lucille Ball Contest. Admission is $5. For more: see the Carefree & Cave Creek Italian Festival Facebook page. Celebrate Mesa 5-9 p.m. at the Red Mountain Soccer Complex, 905 N. Sunvalley Blvd., Mesa. Join in on the community fun with Mesa’s fall festival. There will be plenty to do, such as dueling piano entertainment, carnival rides, a haunted bus, kids’ activities, food trucks, a movie showing of The Secret Life of Pets 2 and a vendor village. Plus, contests and giveaways with lots of prizes. This event is free for all ages. For more: mesaparks.com. Enchanted Pumpkin Garden 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at 101 Easy St., Carefree. The Enchanted Garden offers various activities for Halloween, such as live pumpkin carving, photos with a massive pumpkin, scarecrows, costume contests, a corn maze, pumpkin eating contest, decorated witch hat contest and farmers market. Visit the Haunted Happenings zone, including a haunted house attraction, giant slide, obstacle parade on the 19th and then head to the carnival where there will be rides, games and activities for the whole family, plus barrel wars, a petting zoo, car show, live music and pie eating contest. This event is named after Avondale’s founder and has been celebrated for more than five decades. Admission is free. For more: billymooredays.com. course, carnival games, petting zoo and pony rides. Admission is $15. For more: carefree.org. SAT. 10/19  SUN. 10/20 Billy Moore Days Times vary, on 4th St. and Western Ave. in historic Avondale. Get ready for a weekend of adventures at this year’s Billy Moore Days. Guests can watch the OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE SEND EVENTS TO editor@arcadianews.com Enchanted Pumpkin Garden in Carefree. S C OT T S DALE | 4 8 0. 8 5 0.7 7 7 7 | CAS I N OA R IZO N A .C O M Locally owned and caringly operated by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Please gamble responsibly. We’re Your Casino, Arizona. Casino Arizona is more than a casino. It’s familiar faces, unparalleled levels of comfort and it’s always here when you’re ready. No one knows you like we do. Because you never outgrow playing with friends. Because you never outgrow playing with friends. 20777-11_CAZ_Brand_Convertible_5x6.indd 1 9/13/19 11:29 AM Religious Instruction • Strong Academics • Cutting Edge Technology • Service Learning Leadership Programs • PE and Interscholastic Sports • Instrumental and Vocal Music “Arts Attack” Program • School Nurse • Bus Transportation Available See what sets us apart! Join us for our Open House Monday, Nov. 4 from 9am – noon & 5pm-7pm Kindergarten Information Meeting - 6pm 3901 East Indian School Road • 602-957-7010 • www.clsphx.org CHRIST LUTHERAN SCHOOL Christian Values. Quality Education. Preschool through Grade 8