9/11 Memorial Events 

Observances around Phoenix to honor the victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. 
     Visit the Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza - http://www.wesleybolinplaza.com/

     Take a trip to Tucson and participate in the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb-     http://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1236036

     Visit Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as the City of Scottsdale     Commemorates 9/11.  September 9 - 13. http://phoenix.about.com/od/events/a/sept11_3.htm

       

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball 
http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=ari

Arizona Cardinals Football 
http://www.azcardinals.com/gameday/season-schedule.html 

 

Sun Devil Football
http://www.thesundevils.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=30300&SPID=126713&SPSID=749627 

Phoenix Coyotes Hockey

http://coyotes.nhl.com/

  

Phoenix Mercury WNBA Basketball 
http://www.wnba.com/mercury/schedule/

 

Arizona Restaurant Week 

September 21 - 29

http://www.arizonarestaurantweek.com/ 

 

Ballet Under the Stars
Free performances at various parks in the Greater Phoenix area. 

September 19 - 28

http://balletaz.org/community-outreach/ballet-under-the-sta

Birds 'n' Beer 

September 19, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

http://azscitechfest.asu.edu/events/audubon-arizonas-birds-n-beer 

Brazilian Day Arizona Festival 
http://www.braziliandayarizona.com/

 

Celebrate 75: It's a Garden Party

September 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

http://www.dbg.org/events-exhibitions/celebrate-75-it-s-a-garden-party

 

 

Constitution Fair 
September 21, 6 - 9 p.m.

http://www.constitutionweekusa.com/ 

Crossroads of the West Gun Show

September 7 - 8 Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix

September 14 - 15 Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson

September 28 - 29 Centennial Hall, Mesa

http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/index.php 

Doggie Dive In 
September 14, 2 - 4 p.m.

http://www.casagrandechamber.org/ww2g/events.php 

 

Downtown Chandler Art Walk 
Visit more than 70 artisans set-up along the streets in front of the unique shops and cafes of Historic Downtown Chandler every 3rd Friday of the month. Free. 

September 20, 6 - 10 p.m.

http://downtownchandler.org/downtown-chandler-art-walk/ 

Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash 
September 28, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
https://www.chandleraz.gov/content/environmental_nature_programs.pdf 

Fiesta Septiembre 
September 7, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
http://www.ci.wickenburg.az.us/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=1880 

First Friday 
September 6, 6 - 10 p.m.Information: http://artlinkphoenix.com/; Map for trolley tour: http://artlinkphoenix.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/FFMap-June-2013-FINAL.jpg 

Free Art Friday 
September 20, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
http://www.tempe.gov/index.aspx?page=2364

 Friday Night Franks 

Every Friday between Labor Day and Memorial Day, 5 - 9 p.m.

http://www.fortmcdowelladventures.com/create-your-adventure/friday-night-franks/

Halloween Events

There are a variety of Halloween-related events in and around Phoenix.  For information on specific events, visit: http://phoenix.about.com/od/halloween/tp/Halloween.htm 

Live Music at the Union

Come enjoy live music from various local artists and DJs on the Union patio every weekend! The Union patio is located on the east side of Biltmore Fashion Park near Stingray Sushi.

Every Thursday, Friday, and Sunday; Times vary

http://www.visitphoenix.com/events/event-results/event-details/index.aspx?eventSourceId=21615

 

 

Lunch Time Pop-up Park at Arizona Center

Want to enjoy the Phoenix weather but can't fit a Frisbee into your briefcase or backpack? Head over to the Arizona Center where the Downtown Phoenix Ambassadors are hosting a lunch time "Pop-Up Park". Come join the lunch-time fun!

September 5, 12, 19, & 26; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.  
September 27, 28, & 29
http://www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com/ 

Monarch Butterfly Exhibit / Mariposa Monarca
This engaging exhibit features the life cycle and migration patterns of the monarch butterfly and the environmental threats and conservation efforts that surround it.  Marshall Butterfly Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix. Watch a video about Desert Botanical Garden.  
September 30 - November 24, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily

http://www.dbg.org/events-exhibitions/mariposa-monarca-monarch-butterfly-exhibit

 

Motorcycles on Main 
The streets of downtown Mesa are closed to all but bikers and people who love motorcycles. Music, food, beer garden. Free admission. 

First Friday of the month, 6 - 10 p.m.

http://www.downtownmesa.com/motorcycles-on-main/

 Movie in the Park 

Free admission. Fountain Park in Fountain Hills. 

September 21, 7 - 9 p.m.

http://www.fh.az.gov/movie-in-the-park-2013-09-21.aspx

Movie in the Park

Usery Mountain Regional Park, Nature Center. Entrance fee: $6.

September 6, 7 p.m.

http://www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery/EventsDetailPublishers.aspx?EventID=20177

 

Movies at the Museum 
Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on exhibit in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated. Phoenix Art Museum. 

Various dates in September.

http://www.phxart.org/events/film 

Movie Night at the Ballpark 
Park concessions will be open. No alcohol, glass containers or chairs may be brought into the event. Factory sealed, pre-packaged single serving snack items permitted. One factory sealed plastic water bottle not more than 1-liter in size per person. Admission: Free. Goodyear Ballpark.  
September 6, 7 p.m.

http://www.goodyearbp.com/Index.aspx?NID=139 

Music in the Garden

Enjoy music by Scott Jeffers and Traveler at the Desert Botanical Garden. Don’t miss this captivating performance featuring new material inspired by Scott’s summer travels.

September 27, 7 - 9 p.m. Tickets $22

http://www.dbg.org/shop/events-exhibitions/traveler-9-27-13 

Nathan Tempe Triathlon 
Two different races in downtown Tempe, with the swim at Tempe Town Lake.  
September 22

http://www.redrockco.com/events/event-details.cfm?id=0539D478-0604-DC41-7F3EB6B4D1709F91 

Out and About in Avondale 
A monthly community event in Avondale. Activities vary each month and may include block parties, concerts, movies, and seasonal holiday-themed events. 
September 27, 6 - 9 p.m.

http://www.avondale.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=5806&month=9&year=2013&day=27&calType=0

 

Phoenix Boys Choir Thursday Concert 
The world-renowned Tour Choir will perform new works, sneak peeks at special repertoire and audience favorites. Tickets sold at the gate, $10 each and free for kids 12 and under. Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall, Phoenix. 
September 19, 5:30 p.m.

http://www.boyschoir.org/index.taf?mnid=concertseason&smid=1274714997

 

Pops Concert

The Chandler Symphony Orchestra provides quality symphonic and orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians.  Admission: free.

September 6, 7:30 p.m.

http://www.chandlersymphony.net/POPS-Concert.html 

ReMix , ReMaster

Mesa Arts Museum will kick off its Fall Season with this street festival event held in theMesa Arts Center.  Performances and demonstrations for the entire family.  Free admission.

http://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/events/free-events/ReMix 

Scottsdale ArtWalk
Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free. 
Every Thursday evening, 7 - 9 p.m.

http://scottsdalegalleries.com/about/scottsdale-artwalk/

 

Smithsonian Museum Day 
See which Arizona museums offer free admission on this annual recognition of affiliates of the Smithsonian Institution. 
September 28

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/

 

Teddy Bear Day 
Celebrate National Teddy Bear Day with make-and-take arts and crafts, treats and deals in Historic Downtown Glendale. Begin at the Glendale Visitor Center. The Visitor Center will be accepting new and gently hugged teddy bears for donation. Downtown Glendale. 
September 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

https://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=azdwYzVvMGtnOXZodDQ5Nmc4dmxydWgwY2sgd2VibWFzdGVyQGdsZW5kYWxlYXouY29t&ctz=America/Phoenix

 

Tukee Fest Rockin' in the Park 
Bring your blanket, chairs, family and neighbors for food, music, rides. Ahwatukee. 
September 28, 6 - 10 p.m. http://www.ahwatukeehoa.com/item_list.asp?subcat=171&subtitle=4th+Annual+Tukee+Fest+Rockin'+in+the+Park 

Walk-In Wednesdays 
Local musicians perform at a free open mic night held at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Downtown Tempe. http://www.tempe.gov/index.aspx?page=725
Wednesdays in September, 5 - 10 p.m. 

Westgate Bike Night 
Thousands of bikes line Coyotes Boulevard. Videos on large screen. Family friendly. Restaurant specials. Westgate Entertainment District (formerly known as Westgate City Center), Glendale. No bike required to enjoy the event.
Thursdays, September 12 - November 14, 5 - 9 p.m.

http://www.westgateaz.com/bikenight/ 

Yarnell/Peeples Valley Benefit

Theater Works, at Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, will offer a special benefit performance of BIG, the Musical to benefit the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group.

September 7, 7:30 p.m.

www.theaterworks.org