OCTOBER 2025 6    Roars and Pours 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. It’s time to get wild for Happy Hour. Roars and Pours is a 21-and-over event that boasts craft brews, wine and food options, and open walking trails. Attendees can also visit special exhibits, play lawn games and hear live music and entertainment. Tickets are $13. phoenixzoo.org Bourbon Dinner 6 p.m. at Phoenix City Grille, 5816 N. 16th St. Phoenix City Grille is hosting a special four-course pairing dinner with Frank August CEO and Co-founder Jonathan Crocker. Featuring dishes like pork belly burnt ends and bourbon bread pudding, this 21+ dinner is paired with Frank August bourbons, beginning with a Smoked Maple Gold Rush welcome drink. Tickets are $85 per person. phoenixcitygrille.com  Pink Out 5K 8 a.m. at Steele Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Road. The ninth annual Pink Out 5K happens today. Before the race, there will be a vendor village, live music, food trucks and activities for kids. One hundred percent of the funds raised will provide Arizonans with free breast health education, mammograms, wigs and support. Don’t forget to wear pink! Registration is $40 for adults, $25 for kids. checkforalump.org Strength in the City Festival 9 a.m. at The Duce, 525 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. Strength in the City, a nationwide wellness festival focused on movement, mindfulness, and community, is making its Phoenix debut. Over 20 classes, including Pilates, yoga, and strength training, plus workshops in breath work and mental health will be available. There will also be recovery services, a free 5K, food vendors, prize giveaways, and family-friendly activities. Tickets start at $55. strengthinthecity.com National Latine Playwrights Award Ceremony & Festival 5 p.m. at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Arizona Theatre Company will honor 2025 NLPA Winner Edwin Sánchez and his play Lottery Boy during the National Latine Playwrights Award & Festival. This event features a staged reading, awards ceremony, live mariachi performance, and post-show discussion. Admission is free but donations are welcome. atc.org  Meet at Mowry 6:30 p.m. at Mowry & Cotton, 6000 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. Chef Danielle Realmonte will lead this evening’s event. Dishes will highlight local, seasonal ingredients that pair well with Hundred Acre Winery, a Napa Valley icon renowned for its cabernet sauvignon. Attendees will receive complimentary valet parking, a guest raffle and an opportunity to meet the winemaker. Registration is $200 per person. thephoenician.com     Phoenix Greek Festival Times vary, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Ave. Celebrate Greek culture with the 63rd annual Phoenix Greek Festival. There will be authentic cuisine, dancing and live performances, music, a village market with groceries, décor, jewelry, pottery and more, culture and history tours and activities for the kids. Admission is $5 per person. phoenixgreekfestival.org   Phoenix Symphony Gala 5 p.m. at Symphony Hall, 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix. The Phoenix Symphony brings together arts advocates, philanthropists, and business leaders for an evening celebrating the transformative power of music. This year, composer Danny Elfman is the special guest – the event will feature an exclusive performance that honors the iconic music of Tim Burton’s films. Dinner and dancing will also take place. Ticket prices vary. phoenixsymphony.org St. Jude Walk 7:30 a.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. An inspiring, family-friendly event! The St. Jude Walk is free and open to all ages. There will be an opening ceremony, a kid’s dash and an after-party event, and participants are encouraged to fundraise to help cover the cost of treatment, travel, housing and food for St. Jude’s patients. stjude.org/get-involved Saloon Nite Fundraiser 5 p.m. at the Western Spirit Museum, 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. Roll the dice and prepare to win big at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. Attendees can check out the brand-new Louis Sands IV Center before heading to the poker and casino party packed with poker, roulette, blackjack, dinner, drinks, live music, dancing and appearances from World Series of Poker celebrities. Tickets start at $250. westernspirit.org The public is welcome to attend Arcadia High’s Homecoming Parade on October 3 at 4 p.m. The parade starts at Ingleside Middle School (5402 E. Osborn Road) and ends at Tavan (4610 E. Osborn Road). Area businesses are also invited to participate in the parade – email Sonya Kim at skim@susd.org for more information. After the parade, head to Arcadia High for the homecoming football game at 6 p.m. arcadia.susd.org Southwest Human Development will open the annual “Birth to Five Helpline Awareness Week” until October 5. This event showcases the organization’s free support line for Arizona parents, caregivers and professionals to call, text, or email questions or concerns about parenting and the early development of children from birth to age 5. Specialists are available at 877- 705-KIDS, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. birthtofivehelpline.org Send some snuggles this year with PANDA’s annual Pandas for Patients campaign until October 5. Community members can help further pediatric research by purchasing a stuffed panda bear for $35 online or at PANDA’s “pop-ups” at select Fox Restaurant Concept locations. All bears will be delivered to children at the Steele Children’s Research Center. Find pop-up dates and locations online. azpanda.org Waste Not’s annual Empty Bowls event will return for its 35th year on October 18-19 as part of the Arizona Taco Fest, supporting over 85 nonprofit agencies that help feed Arizonans in need. In collaboration with the Arizona Clay Association, artists have donated hand-crafted bowls for display and purchase, with proceeds going toward hunger relief efforts. wastenotaz.org The Shemer Art Center (5005 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix) is now accepting entries for Arizona artists interested in participating in its 2025 Shemer Arizona Arts Festival , to be held November 1-2, 2025. This annual event features fine art created by artists from across Arizona, as well as chalk artists and blacksmiths. Those interested can reach out to Shonna James for more information. shemerartcenter.org The Arizona Photography Alliance will host an opening reception for its upcoming photography exhibition, Arizona 48, on October 6 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Eric Fischl Gallery (1202 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix). This free event showcases a collection of work by Alliance members, offering a visual exploration of the state’s landscapes, urban environments and cultural heritage. Attendees must register beforehand. phoenixcollege.edu IMPACT Gymnastics (7812 N. 12th St.) is hosting its 2025 Fall Break Camp from October 6-10. Open to kids ages 4-10, the camp offers full-day (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) and half-day (8–11:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) options. Activities include gymnastics rotations, open gym, Ninja Zone, and creative crafts. Full-day camp costs $400/ week or $85/day; half-day is $300/week or $65/day, with a $5/day sibling discount. impactgymaz.com Paquin Entertainment Group is bringing Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience to Scottsdale for the first time in October. Hosted at the Beyond Van Gogh: Galleria Centre (4343 N. Scottsdale Road), this production offers a uniquely emotional and immersive journey through Van Gogh’s art using original storytelling, a custom soundscape, cutting-edge projection technology, and a free VR experience. Tickets start at $18. beyondvangogh.com Mark your calendars: The Shapiro Law Team is hosting a Car Seat Safety and Fall Fest (4203 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix) event on November 1 from 9 a.m. to noon with certified car seat technician and firefighter Ernie Houston, who will inspect and replace unsafe car seats for children weighing 5 to 25 pounds (registration required). The event also includes face painting, a bounce house, food trucks, and crafts. yoursafebaby.org  

7 OCTOBER 2025     Frozen: The Musical 7 p.m. at the Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Ave. Disney’s Frozen will be the first musical to debut in the new Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J Stephenson Theatre. Directed by Michael Barnard, this family- friendly show will feature songs from the original film, 12 new additions, and a cast bringing the magic of Arendelle to life. Dress in your best Elsa and Anna costumes and try not to out-sing the characters! Tickets start at $60. phoenixtheatre.com   Family Game Night Live 6 p.m. at Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. Are game nights a tradition at your house? Now families have a chance to play in front of an audience at Tempe Marketplace. This evening is a challenge quiz show, where teams are chosen at random to compete for prizes and a trophy. Popcorn and cotton candy are available for audience members, and grown-ups can enjoy bevvies from the mobile bar. This event is free. tempemarketplace.com Freedom Gala 5 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix. The Goldwater Institute’s annual Freedom Gala celebrates victories from near and far. Guests will be treated to a dinner program with special guests Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and comedian Frank Caliendo, and the presentation of the Freedom Award to Elijah Stacy, who founded Destroy Duchenne. A cocktail reception concludes the event. Ticket prices vary. goldwaterinstitute.org    Scottsdale Fall Festival 5-8 p.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. A family- friendly event with tricks and treats for all. There will be game booths, arts and crafts, face painting, a DJ, a live band, a magic show, and lots and lots of candy. Visit booths to learn about upcoming projects and don’t forget to check out “Tales from the Haunted Stacks” – a spooky library experience where storybook monsters come to life. scottsdaleaz.gov     Taco Fest 11 a.m. at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale. The second annual Taco Fest will bring together over 40 of Arizona’s taco makers slinging all the taco goodness, along with agave spirit artisans and small businesses to create two days of food and fun. There will be tequila and mezcal tastings, live music and art, activities for kids and more. Tickets are $15-$100. tacofestaz.com   Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host author and Historian Dr. Brad Gottfried, whose presentation, “Lee Invades the North: A Comparison of the Antietam and Gettysburg Campaigns,” will focus on the two offensive campaigns waged by General Lee, plus insights into the tactics and strategy. Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org    Evening of Hope Gala 6 p.m. at 6301 E. Mariposa St., Scottsdale. Evening of Hope is an opportunity to join trauma survivors, supporters and representatives from the community for food, fellowship and fun. This year, influencer Vita Galore will take the stage to share her stories of success. The event also includes an auction. Attendance is free but registration is required. courageoussurvivors.org   Queen Nation 8 p.m. at Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale. Queen Nation is the top Queen tribute band in the U.S., delivering a high- energy, award-winning recreation of Freddie and the boys’ legendary concerts. Get ready for costumes, electrifying vocals, and note-for-note perfection of your favorite tunes. Admission starts at $30. talkingstickresort.com Phoenix Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. 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