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Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Oct. 27-29

Oct 27, 2023, 4:05 AM

three photos of events happening this weekend across the Valley...

There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending the Arizona State Fair, a ghost tour or a concert. (Phoenix Zoo, Getty Images for Live Nation and SRF Balloon Spooktacular)

(Phoenix Zoo, Getty Images for Live Nation and SRF Balloon Spooktacular)

PHOENIX — There are plenty of things to do around the Valley this weekend, such as attending the Arizona State Fair, a ghost tour or a concert.

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.


Phoenix

  • Arizona State Fair
    • Day: Each day
    • Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
    • Venue: Arizona State Fair (1826 W. McDowell Rd.)
  • SZA S.O.S. Tour
    • Day: Sunday
    • Time: 8 p.m.
    • Venue: Footprint Center (201 E. Jefferson St.)
  • Spooky Safari
    • Day: Friday
    • Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • Venue: Phoenix Zoo (455 N. Galvin Parkway)

Tempe

  • Family BOO Bash
    • Day: Friday
    • Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
    • Venue: Kiwanis Park (6111 S. All America Way)

Mesa

  • Fall Festival
    • Day: Daily until Oct. 29; closed on Mondays
    • Time: Varies
    • Venue:  Vertuccio Farms (4011 S. Power Rd.)

Scottsdale

Queen Creek

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Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Oct. 27-29