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Dia De Los
Muertos
Festival
Ultimate Women’s Trick-or-Treat
Expo
at Tempe’s
Halloween
More than 500 vendors,
Carnival
including cooking demos,
Mesa Arts Center exhibits traditional
and modern jewelry, arts and crafts
from local artists for El Dia de los
Muertos, as well as celebrations,
demonstrations, live music and food.
1 E. Main St., Mesa.
Oct. 26, 10 a.m.–
5 p.m. and Oct. 27,
noon–5 p.m.
480-644-6627,
mesaartscenter.com
cancer research. Oct. 13.
Registration begins at 6
a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza
and the Capitol Lawn,
Phoenix.
Queen Creek
Horse Expo
Western and equestrian
event featuring gunfights,
costumed characters,
renowned horse trainers,
wagon rides, mounted
shooters, cowboy games
and more. Horseshoe Park
& Equestrian Centre, 20464
E. Riggs Rd., Queen Creek.
Oct. 15, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
queencreekexpo.com.
Downtown
Chandler Art Walk
Showcase of local artists’
skills and work, including
jewelry, pottery, painting,
photography and more.
Downtown Chandler.
Third Friday of each
month. Oct. 18, 6–10 p.m.
visitchandler.com.
TASTE. Chandler’s
Culinary Festival
More than 30 East Valley
restaurants as well as wine,
beer and spirits. 21 and
older, $65 per person or
$130 per couple in advance,
$80 the day of the event.
2855 W. Queen Creek
Rd., Chandler. Oct. 19.,
6–10 p.m. tastechandler.com.
Arizona Taco
Festival
Free Halloween event
featuring costume contest,
carnival games, face
painting, live entertainment,
food booths, train rides,
inflatable play area, and
more. Kiwanis Park, Tempe.
Oct. 26, 5–9 p.m. 480-3505200, tempe.gov/halloween.
personal care, salon
services, fashion shows,
massages, decorating,
healthy living programs
and more. Tickets are $10
each day, available online
or at the door. Phoenix
Convention Center. Oct.
19-20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
azwomensexpo.com.
Chandler’s Day of
Play
Statewide celebration
recognizing the importance
of fitness, health and
wellness for kids of all ages.
Families are provided an
opportunity to learn about
a healthy lifestyle. Free
admission. Tumbleweed
Park, 745 E. Germann Rd.,
Chandler. Oct. 26, 9 a.m.–
1 p.m.
Fall Rhythm Fest
Following the Day of
Play, Chandler offers an
evening of free music
followed by fireworks at 9
p.m. Tumbleweed Park.
Oct. 26, 5:30–9:30 p.m.
The 4th Annual Arizona
Taco Festival is not for the
faint-of-taco. Teams will
battle for $10,000 and serve
over 100,000 tacos for
$2 each. Oct. 19–20.
aztacofestival.com.
Tempe Symphonic
Wind Ensemble
The nationally renowned
wind ensemble covers
spooky music for the
season. Adults $5, students
$3, 12 and younger free.
Tempe Center for the
Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado
Parkway. Oct. 27, 3:00–
4:30 p.m. tswe.org.
Mesquite Groves
Aquatics Center
Hosts “Haunted
Swamp”
Chandler Aquatics staff
deck out the pool for
Halloween, with swimming
and spooky fun. Oct. 31 from
4-6 p.m. Children $1, adults
$2.25, seniors $1.25. 5901
S. Hillcrest Dr., Chandler.
chandleraz.gov/aquatics.
Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and the Chandler City Council
Plan Your Family Fun
Chandler
reCreation!
with
Winter Break Time
Available Oct obe r 18!
Stay connected!
• Halloween Spooktacular - October 25
• Chandler Day of Play - October 26
• Free Sonoran Sunset Concert Series
For more information visit
www.chandleraz.gov/breaktime
or call 480-782-2727
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