Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Sept. 29-Oct. 1

PHOENIX — There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending the Arizona State Fair, a Diamondbacks game or a Netflix comedy show taping.

We’ve made a list of some places to go, things to do and people to see this Friday through Sunday.

Here are some of the biggest events around metro Phoenix this weekend.

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Phoenix

• Arizona State Fair
  • Day: Each day
  • Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
  • Venue: Arizona State Fair (1826 W. McDowell Rd.)

• Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros
  • Day: Friday through Sunday
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. Friday, 5:10 p.m. Saturday and 12:10 p.m. Sunday
  • Venue: Chase Field (401 E Jefferson St.)

• Phoenix Rising FC vs. Orange County SC
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium (3801 E. Washington St.)

• Ballet Under the Stars
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Steele Indiana School Park (300 E. Indiana School Rd.)

• Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  • Venue: Desert Ridge Market Place (21001 N. Tatum Blvd.)

• The Mighty Carmina Burana at Symphony Hall
  • Day: Friday through Sunday
  • Time: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Venue: Symphony Hall (75 N. 2nd St.)

• George Lopez at Celebrity Theatre
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Celebrity Theatre (440 N. 32nd St.)

• Motown Greats: The Spinners and The Miracles
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Orpheum Theatre (203 W. Adams St.)

Scottsdale

• Scottsdale Fashion Week
  • Day: Friday through Sunday
  • Time: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday
  • Venue: Friday and Saturday at Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale (4725 N. Scottsdale Rd.);  Sunday at Scottsdale Fashion Square(7014 E. Camelback Rd.)

• Elton: The Early Years at Casino Arizona
  • Day: Friday and Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: The Showroom as Casino Arizona (524 N. 82nd St., Loop 101 and McKellips Rd.)

Tempe

• The Okee Dokee Brothers
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway)

• Mariachi Herencia De Mexico: Herederos
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Tempe Center for the Arts (700 W. Rio Salado Parkway)

Mesa

• Mexican Baseball Fiesta
  • Day: Friday through Sunday
  • Time: 7 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
  • Venue: Sloan Park (2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy)

Chandler

• Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest
  • Day: Saturday and Sunday
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday
  • Venue: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park (3 S Arizona Ave.)

• Mike Epps Netflix Special Live Taping at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
  • Venue: Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass (5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.)

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