Moonlit Jack-o-Lantern – Tempe Marketplace
Oct. 1-31
Snap the perfect fall photo at Tempe Marketplace with the Moonlit Jack-o-Lantern. The giant, seven foot Halloween installation will be on display for the entire month of October in front of Harkins Theatre. For more information, visit www.tempemarketplace.com.
Pedal Haus’ Chandler Oktoberfest
October 2; 2 p.m. to midnight
Enjoy authentic German Oktoberfest fare and beer, live music by local bands and a spirited polka band, a sausage eating contest, a stein holding contest, carnival games and more at the Pedal Haus Chandler Oktoberfest block party.
ROCK IT UP Fall Concert Series – Tempe Marketplace
Oct. 6 & 30; November 2 & 3
As the weather cools down, Tempe Marketplace, Dave & Buster’s and ALT AZ are heating things up with the ROCK IT UP concert series, featuring four free, full-length concerts from some of rock’s hottest national acts, including Mod Sun on October 6, Tessa Violet + Twin XL on October 30, iDKHOW on November 2 and Grabbitz on November 3. All four evening shows will feature an outdoor bar from Dave & Buster’s while guests rock out at The District Stage. For more information, visit www.tempemarketplace.com.
Pedal Haus’ Tempe Oktoberfest
October 9; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy authentic German Oktoberfest fare and beer, live music, a sausage eating contest, a stein holding contest and more at the Pedal Haus Tempe Oktoberfest. Plus, dress up in your lederhosen to get your first stein for just $5! Steins of Oktoberfest and pilsners will also be $2 off all day.
Creepy Candy Crawl – Tempe Marketplace
Oct. 23; 6-8p.m.
October 23, venture out to Tempe Marketplace from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of spooky surprises during Creepy Candy Crawl. Children and families are invited to dress to impress for the annual Halloween costume contest and trick-or-treating. Plus, enjoy Halloween-themed music, dancing, games, prizes and more. Fore more information, visit www.tempemarketplace.com.
Gilbert Oktoberfest
October 23; 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Gilbert Oktoberfest taking place at Gilbert Regional Park in Gilbert is an authentic, family-friendly celebration of German culture with several Oktoberfest-themed activities including stein holding competitions, a bratwurst eating competition, traditional polka music and a performance by event host and musician, the ”Queen of Oktoberfest.” The family-focused celebration will have oversized games, a kids’ zone, and themed food and drinks. Purchase tickets at www.gilbertoktoberfest.com.
