October 31
Arizona Craft Beer Fest
Talk about double-fisting. On October 31, enjoy Halloween and killer IPAs in one glorious day of celebration at the fifth annual Arizona Craft Beer Fest, presented by PHOENIX magazine and the AZ Craft Brewers Guild. Spotlighting winners of the 2026 AZ Craft Beer Awards, the festival will also feature eats from top food trucks, all in downtown Mesa. $36.28-$68.38, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., The Post, 26 N. Macdonald, Mesa, tickets.phoenixmag.com
Through October 31
Le Petit Chef
Dinner is fun again thanks to this innovative culinary experience, which is making its return with a new menu. A tiny chef and his three friends are projected onto your table to share the story of the four-course meal that awaits you. The dishes include filet mignon with tallow-cooked frites and a matcha cream puff for dessert. Vegetarian and kids’ menu options are also available. 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Arizona Biltmore, 2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, 602-955-6600, lepetitchef.com
September 26
Worlds Collide Concert Tour
The stars from the Disney Channel musical films Descendants, Zombies and Camp Rock are coming to the Valley to perform your favorite songs from each hit movie franchise. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Mortgage Matchup Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, ticketmaster.com
October 9
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour
Let’s do the Time Warp again! Watch a brilliant 4K restoration of classic musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show hosted by Brad Majors himself, Barry Bostwick and Patricia Quinn, who played Magenta. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
October 1-November 1
Arizona State Fair
With the weather starting to cool down, it’s the perfect time of year for rodeos, monster trucks, carnival rides, deep-fried food and other state fair traditions. If deep-fried Twinkies aren’t your jam, enjoy the Coliseum Concert Series, with Gin Blossoms, Russell Dickerson, All Time Low and Public Enemy scheduled to perform. Check website for ticket prices and event schedules. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com
September 16-October 4
Phantom of the Opera
Underneath the Paris Opera House, a mysterious masked figure known as The Phantom haunts young soprano Christine Daaé. But his fixation on the singer sets off a dark chain of events in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed musical, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Check the website for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com
September 18-27
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week
Have higher prices made going out for dinner tough on your budget? Don’t fret! Some of the Valley’s best eateries –including The Mexicano, Nook Kitchen and Collins Brothers Public House – will be participating in this biannual event for Arizona foodies. You can find your new favorite dish without the hefty price tag with a three-course prix fixe menu for only $33, $44 or $55 per person. Check the website at arizonarestaurantweek.com on September 1 for a complete list of participating restaurants, menus and other details.
September 19-20, 26-27
Queen Creek Olive Mill Garlic Fest
More than six varieties of garlic are organically grown at the Queen Creek Olive Mill estate, and you can savor them all over the two weekends of its annual family-friendly Garlic Fest. There will also be cooking demonstrations, tractor tours and a menu inspired by the aromatic plant. Check the website for schedule. Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridan Rd., Queen Creek, 480-888-9290, queencreekolivemill.com
October 3
Jack White
Jack White is arguably Detroit’s best export since the automobile, even though the prolific guitarist currently lives in Tennessee. The six-stringer will be coming to the Valley to perform songs from his latest album, the raucous Frozen Charlotte. 8 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, livenation.com
October 9-11
Four Peaks Oktoberfest
This celebration of all things Bavarian includes live music, games, carnival rides, dancing, German-style food and drinks and Das 33rd Oktoberfest Runnin’ for the Brats. Proceeds from the event benefit Tempe Sister Cities, an organization dedicated to sending students abroad for educational and cultural experiences. Fr., 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Sa., 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Su., 12-10 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, fourpeaksoktoberfest.com
