10/16/2026
Pumpkin patches, live music and a race weekend. Here are nine ways to spend Oct 16–18 around the Valley.
1. NASCAR, Avondale: Fri/Sat 4:30pm; Sun noon. Tickets:
https://www.phoenixraceway.com/schedule/
2. Trunk or Treat, Glendale: Fri 5–8pm, 6263 N 99th Ave. RSVP:
https://www.arizonaschildren.org/event/trunk-or-treat-westgate/
3. Scottsdale Fall Festival, Civic Center: Sat 5–9pm. Free:
https://community.scottsdaleaz.gov/260203159
4. Tolmachoff Pumpkin Days, Glendale: Fri 1–10pm; Sat 10am–10pm; Sun 10am–8pm. $20; age 1 and under free:
https://www.tolmachoff-farms.com/post/pumpkin-days-at-tolmachoff-farms-in-glendale-arizona
5. Scarizona, Mesa: Fri–Sun from 6:45pm. Timed tickets; not recommended under 10:
https://tickets.scarizona.com/e/scarizona-scaregrounds
6. ZHU, Mesa Amphitheatre: Fri doors 5pm/show 6pm. Ages 16+; tickets:
https://mesaamp.com/Online/default.asp?BOparam%3A%3AWScontent%3A%3AloadArticle%3A%3Aarticle_id=C123F3E3-AEF3-4CB8-BE7A-B62A1B34ECF9&doWork%3A%3AWScontent%3A%3AloadArticle=Load
7. Suns vs. Jazz, Phoenix: Fri 7pm, Mortgage Matchup Center. Tickets:
https://www.nba.com/suns/game/0012600062-jazz-vs-suns-phoenix-az-10-16-2026/event-details
8. Jeff Goldblum, MIM, Phoenix: Sat/Sun 6pm & 8pm. Tickets:
https://mim.org/events/jeff-goldblum-and-the-mildred-snitzer-orchestra-oct-17-2026/2026-10-18/2/
9. Les Misérables, Phoenix Theatre: Fri 7pm; Sat 1:30pm & 7pm; Sun 1:30pm. Tickets:
https://tickets.phoenixtheatre.com/events
All times Arizona. Friday wind and blowing dust may affect outdoor plans. Check organizer updates and tickets before heading out.
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