These 90 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Nov. 14 & Nov. 15 at 5pm
Chase Field · Central City
Two generations of American music share one stage: hitmaker Parker McCollum's modern country meets Lynyrd Skynyrd's legendary Southern rock. Expect guitar fireworks and massive singalongs under Chase Field's roof.
November 3 +3
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Kick off your week with wine and live music at the Desert Botanical Garden. Each Monday evening features a fresh lineup of musical performances and wine selections set against the desert landscape.
Every day at 1am from Oct. 1 to Dec. 30
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Desert plants and cacti meet evening paths at the Desert Botanical Garden during Fall Garden After Dark, running from sunset until ten o'clock.
Every day at 7am from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Creative works celebrating desert flora dot the cactus-lined trails at the Desert Botanical Garden, where visitors can wander through outdoor art installations during the Super Bloom Art Exhibit.
October 29 at 7pm +3
Japanese Friendship Garden · Central City • Adult $55
Full moon ceremonies mark completion and represent abundance in ancient traditions, providing a designated time to surrender things ready for release. Participants attend this workshop at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
November 3 at 6pm +2
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Trade the day's stress for gong vibrations as the desert sky turns gold. Singing bowls lull you into deep calm among the cacti, then glowing trails invite a sunset wander through the garden after dark.
November 5 at 4:30pm +9
Japanese Friendship Garden · Central City • $50
Relaxation and socializing frame this introduction to Japanese casual tea culture, where visitors explore distinct flavors and aromas at the Japanese Friendship Garden.
November 15 at 9:30am (Next weekend) +2
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix · Central City
Master the fundamental techniques of Sumi-e ink painting in this beginner-friendly workshop. Focus on brush control, ink tones, and composition while learning to capture the expressive simplicity of bamboo.
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Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Eliot Ramada Loop · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 AM
Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center · Deer Valley
$0
Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:45 PM
Rosson House Museum at The Square PHX · Central City
$49
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Phoenix Zoo · Camelback East Village
$32.95-$44.95
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Yorkshire Crossing
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 AM
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Spaces of Opportunity/Farmers’ Market · South Mountain Village
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM
Roses by the Stairs Brewing · Central City
Mon, Nov 2 · 8:00 PM
Civic Space Park · Central City
Tue, Nov 3 · 5:00 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Tue, Nov 3 · 11:30 AM
Civic Space Park · Central City
Free
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:30 PM
The Yard Gym Downtown Phoenix · Central City
Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 AM
Songbird Coffee & Tea House - Phoenix, AZ · Evans Churchill
$0
Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 PM
Biltmore Fashion Park · Camelback East Village
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden · Central City
$40
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Japanese Friendship Garden · Central City
Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Roosevelt Row · Evans Churchill
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Tap That Downtown · Evans Churchill
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Margaret T. Hance Park · Central City
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Shemer Art Center · Arcadia
$5
Mon, Nov 9 · 9:00 AM
Deem Hills East Parking Lot · Deer Valley
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
$5
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Herberger Theater Center · Central City
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM
9th & Jackson · Central City
$14.99-$24.99
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Arizona Center · Central City
Free
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Arizona Center · Central City
Free
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Heritage & Science Park · Central City
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:00 PM
Warehouse 215 - the Grotto · Central City
US $12 – US $27.50
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Wed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Patriots Square at CityScape · Central City
Free
Sat, Jan 16 · 8:00 AM
Mountain View Park · North Mountain Village
Sat, Feb 27 · 10:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Mon, Apr 26 · 6:30 PM
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Maryvale Village
Wed, Jun 16 · 7:00 PM
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Maryvale Village
Arcadia Lite
$$
Paradise Valley Village
Encanto Village
Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix · Central City
Adults: $14, Seniors: $12, Students: $11, Military: $11, Youth (ages 7-17): $11, Children (ages 0-6): Free
Coronado
$$$
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