These 85 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Nov. 1 & Nov. 2 at 2am
Dark Harvest Az · Maryvale Village
Navigate four distinct haunted attractions and a sprawling corn maze at this immersive Halloween experience. Featuring cinematic sets and live entertainment, it is designed to keep thrill-seekers on edge throughout the night.
Central City
Three floors of interactive, educational exhibits designed specifically for children from birth to age 10. It is a space where learning is treated as a joy through hands-on play.
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 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 +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 19 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Eliot Ramada Loop · Camelback East Village
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:00 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AM
Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center · Deer Valley
$0
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Oct 31 · 6:45 PM
Rosson House Museum at The Square PHX · Central City
$49
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Phoenix Zoo · Camelback East Village
$32.95-$44.95
Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Yorkshire Crossing
Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 AM
Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts · Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Spaces of Opportunity/Farmers’ Market · South Mountain Village
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Phoenix Zoo · Camelback East Village
Sun, Nov 29 · 7:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AM
Arizona Center · Central City
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 · 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 · 5:00 PM
Tap That Downtown · Evans Churchill
$$
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Margaret T. Hance Park · Central City
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Shemer Art Center · Arcadia
$5
Tue, Nov 10 · 7:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
$5
Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM
Herberger Theater Center · Central City
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 PM
9th & Jackson · Central City
$14.99-$24.99
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Arizona Center · Central City
Free
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Arizona Center · Central City
Free
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Heritage & Science Park · Central City
Sun, Nov 1 · 7:00 PM
The Pemberton · Evans Churchill
Free
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM
Arizona Center · Central City
Wed, Dec 16 · 11:00 AM
Patriots Square at CityScape · Central City
Free
Sat, Jan 16 · 8:00 AM
Mountain View Park · North Mountain Village
Sat, Feb 27 · 10:00 AM
Desert Botanical Garden · Camelback East Village
Mon, Apr 26 · 6:30 PM
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Maryvale Village
Wed, Jun 16 · 7:00 PM
Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Maryvale Village
Arcadia Lite
$$
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
$$$
Central City
Papago Park · Phoenix
Free
Camelback East Village
$$
Melrose Manor
$
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