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
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
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/
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
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.
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.
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