OCTOBER 2025 8 WHAT’S HAPPENING, ARCADIA? Italian Festival at the Scottsdale Waterfront Plaza. FRIDAY 10/24 Adults Night Out 5 p.m. at the Arizona Humane Society Papago Park Campus, 5501 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix. AHS is hosting a spook-tacular, hour-long Vinyasa practice (comfortable costumes encouraged!) for a moving meditative experience including puppy cuddles during warm up and cool down! All levels are welcome but participants should bring their own mat, towel and water. Registration is $30. azhumane.org Herberger Spotlight Series 7:30 p.m. at Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. “An Evening with Nick Cartell & Friends” is a one-night- only show featuring Broadway star and Phoenix native Nick Cartell. Best known for his acclaimed role as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, Cartell returns to his hometown to perform songs from his debut album and share stories from his career. Tickets start at $52. herbergertheater.org SATURDAY 10/25 – SUNDAY 10/26 Italian Festival 11 a.m. at the Scottsdale Waterfront Plaza, 7135 E. Camelback Road. Bring out the Italian in you and head to the tenth annual Italian Festival. Guests can experience live music, including opera and other performances, a handcrafted vendor market, authentic food vendors, face painting for kids and other family-friendly activities. General admission is $15 online or $25 at the door; VIP packages are available. italianassociation.org SATURDAY 10/25 Phoenix Children’s Spooktacular Sprint & 5K 7:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. This 3.1-mile event invites friends and families to dress in your Halloween costumes and join in by running, jogging and walking to support life changing causes at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. There will also be a kid’s dash for the youngsters. All proceeds and donations will help PCH provide care to patients. Registration is $35 for adults, $5 for kids. phoenixchildrensfoundation.org SUNDAY 10/26 Yes Day for Autism 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy. Join Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center for YES Day for Autism. Guests can revel in a family-friendly fundraising event that includes a one-mile walk, resource fair, carnival and kid-friendly activities, entertainment, games, plus food trucks and drinks for purchase. This event is free but registration is required. autismcenter.org WEDNESDAY 10/29 Full Circle 6 p.m. at ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe. The Be Kind Project is hosting this evening’s Full Circle event, a one-night-only experience “where inspiration is transformed into action, directly changing the lives of students.” Attendees are treated to a happy hour before a performance by the Be Kind Crew. Tickets are $125 per person. thebekindpeopleproject.org DISCOVER Application for the 2026/27 Lottery opens admissions@goasa.org TO LEARN MORE, VISIT: GOASA.ORG/DISCOVER Experience ASA Firsthand! Sign up online for the Open House or Tour that fits your schedule! 602-257-1444 x1122 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES 5 - 12 October 1 COLLEGE PREP & MUSIC | DANCE | THEATRE JOIN US! ARIZONA SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Where academic excellence meets the power of the performing arts APPLY admissions@goasa.org 602-257-1444 x1122 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GRADES 5 - 12
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