Hawaiian BBQ and Tiki Night

Get your hula on at Liberty Station Tavern, formerly Market Street Kitchen in DC Ranch! 20825 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. 480-278-7044;

Anniversary Star Party

Phoenix Astronomical Society is 70 years old! Kids of all ages will celebrate with demos, activities, lectures and other starry fun. Artwork from local schools and free raffles throughout the...

Free

Roars and Pours

It’s happy hour with a wild side at the Phoenix Zoo! Guests 21 and older can sip and stroll select trails while enjoying craft brews, wine and food. Animal encounters,...

$10

Four Peaks Oktoberfest

Celebrate German-style with three days of live music, brats, and beer and extra fun like dachshund races, keg tappings, karaoke, carnival rides and more. Free. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W....

Free

58th Annual Greek Festival

Opa! It’s the longest-running, largest ethnic festival in the Valley! Food, music, dancing, art, activities for children and more at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Community Center. $3; free for...

$3

Taste of the Town

Hundreds of Valley foodies, wine enthusiasts and the culinary curious will gather under the stars for a night of music, dancing and delectable tastings during the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 18th...

$65 – $85

Arizona Taco Festival

Over 100 varieties of tacos will be available both days, all for just $2 each. Now in its 9th year, it's a taco-topia of epic proportions. Fifty restaurants dish out...

$12

Sedona Arts Festival

Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present over 100 juried artists as well as live music, food and art fun for...

19th Annual Best of Phoenix A’Fare

Enjoy a night of food, drinks, and entertainment as Phoenix magazine showcases the best people and business that make our city colorful and filled with culture. Forty Valley restaurants will...

$40 – $60

Philharmonic in Concert

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform a free classical music concert in its mission to bring classical music to people of all ages. No charge. $15 for VIP seating; tax deductible....

Free