Patio weather is back. Here's what's on in Scottsdale from mid-October through November. Dates and details come from each event's organizer — check their page before you go.
October
Scottsdale Fall Festival (Sat, Oct 17, 5–9 p.m.) — Free at the Scottsdale Civic Center, with a band, food trucks, trick-or-treating and carnival games.
Taco Fest (Oct 17–18, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.) — At Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Kids 12 and under get in free.
Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now! (Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 p.m.) — At the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts in Old Town. Tickets from $74.
Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (Oct 23–25, 5–9 p.m. nightly) — Hot air balloons at Salt River Fields. Tickets required.
November
Canal Convergence: Western Nature (Nov 6–15) — Free, in and around the Arizona Canal along the Scottsdale Waterfront. Evenings run 6–10 p.m. on Nov 6–7 and 13–14, and 6–9 p.m. on Nov 8–12 and the closing night, Nov 15.
Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival (Nov 7–8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.) — Free admission at Kierland Commons; wine tasting is ticketed.
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock LIVE (Sat, Nov 28, 4 p.m.) — A family show at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets from $35.
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