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September 2025
September 2025, page 11

SEPTEMBER 2025 10  Grill at the Mill 10 a.m. at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Spend your Labor Day among the olives with this free all-ages event. There will be a grill-inspired menu and cocktails, games in the grove, shopping and more. Guests can also sign up for an Olive Oil 101 Tour and learn how to make extra virgin olive oil, plus how to use it in the kitchen and health benefits. P.S. The 12th annual Garlic Festival also takes place at the Mill on September 12 and 13! queencreekolivemill.com Experience India 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Celebrate a different culture at the MIM. Guests can listen to music played with genuine Indian instruments, learn about the musical history of the country, watch a live performance, participate in family- friendly crafts, curator talks and instrument spotlights and enjoy a lunch of authentic Indian cuisine. General admission is $20, $10 for kids. mim.org  Jazzbird Nights 7-9:30 p.m. at The Ravenscroft, 8445 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale. Fridays are good days to get jazzy! This evening, Jazzbird welcomes drummer and composer Anthony Fung (a graduate of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance), joined by pianist Michael Ragonese and bassist Luca Alemanno. Guests can revel in the music while sipping on a glass of vino and enjoying catered dinner options. Tickets are $35-$50. theravenscroft.com  9/11 Tower Challenge 7 a.m. at Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. This event honors the paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement who lost their lives during the attacks on the World Trade Center. Participants will climb 2,071 steps, the same number found in each of the Twin Towers, to raise funds for The 100 Club of Arizona and its programs. Registration starts at $45. desertdiamondarena.com Fiesta de Septiembre 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St. This colorful event celebrates Wickenburg’s early Hispanic pioneers. Guests can enjoy entertainment from the Mariachi Azteca De Oro and Barrio Latino, kid activities, and food and beverage vendors. There will be salsa, guacamole, and margarita contests – may the best one win! This event is free. wickenburgchamber.com   Briar Patch Marketplace 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Ave., Glendale. Kick off the fall season and support local businesses and crafters. The Briar Patch Market will have over 100 vendors – artists, handmade gifts and décor, holiday pieces, baked goods, and treats for four-legged friends. This event is free – and the best part? It’s all indoors! briarpatchmarketplace.com  Tootsie 2 p.m. at Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. Michael Dorsey is a talented but difficult actor who struggles to find work thanks to his reputation. But he’s willing to go above and beyond to land a role… even if it means disguising himself as a woman. Tootsie brings audiences on a journey as Michael navigates the complications of a double life. Tickets start at $80 for show only, $115 with the meal. azbroadway.org  Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk 7:30 a.m. at the Rotary Community Park, 1400 S. Smoketree Ave., Lake Havasu City. Join the Havasu Community Health Foundation for the #YOUmatter Suicide Awareness Walk, dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and its impact. Attendees will receive a baseball cap to commemorate and wear during the walk. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. This event is all ages; registration is $25. havasucommunityhealthfoundation.org  Miles for Mentorship 5K 6 a.m. at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinal Way, Glendale. The Miles for Mentorship 5K benefits the programs and mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona to “create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships with youth.” There will be a 5K and one-mile fun run, plus an awards ceremony, vendors and food trucks at the ready for after the race. Registration is $39 for adults, $19 for kids. bbbsaz.org   Peach Market 8 a.m. at Tractor Supply Co., 17130 E. Shea Blvd., Fountain Hills. The fifth annual Peach Market is back for a limited time, boasting tree-ripened Freestone Peaches sourced directly from mountain farms in Utah. Attending vendors include The Bomb Pie Company, 3D Salsa and more, and this morning’s event will also feature a Children’s Entrepreneur Market, where vendors ages 5-16 will sell handmade or home-baked goods. This event is free. fountainhillsaz.gov   Fish and Sips 5-9 p.m. at Odysea Aquarium, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Try a new happy hour and drink with the fishes. Guests can enjoy craft brews, cocktails and food while touring the aquarium. There will also be lawn games and live music. Guests can get close to sharks and sea lions through one exhibit and may even get a behind-the-scenes look at a few other creatures. Tickets start at $35. odyseaaquarium.com     Mexican Baseball Fiesta Times vary, at the American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3805 N. 53rd Ave., Phoenix. Don’t miss the first-ever “Vamos a Maryvale Mexican Baseball Fiesta,” a three-day celebration with live music, food and drink vendors and preseason baseball from Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico. This event brings Mexican baseball to life with fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $22. mexicanbaseballfiesta.com  Fall Festival 10 a.m. at Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa. It’s officially pumpkin season which means the fall festivals are ready to go. This event features over 150 vendors, live music, bounce houses and activities for the kids, face painting, mini golf, food trucks, drinks for the grownups, and more. Admission is $5 per person, and parking is $5 per vehicle. azgrounds.com     National Alpaca Farm Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch, 19007 W. Roadrunner Road, Wittmann. Finish out the month with funny, furry alpacas at Desert Mirage. The ranch will offer an up-close tour, picture opportunities, live demos, educational talks and lots of time to pet the alpacas. This event is free for all ages. desertmiragealpacaranch.com Miles for Mentorship 5K at State Farm Stadium. Open Sun-Mon-Tues 11am-9pm Wed-Thurs 11am-9:30pm Fri-Sat 11am-10pm • Dine in • Patio Service • Sat-Sun Brunch menu with drink specials • Happy Hour Specials • Pickup Orders Try our full catering service: 602-300-7133 Safety guidelines are being followed. Thanks for your support! 4144 E. 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