Looking for something to do in Scottsdale this October? Check out our guide to the hottest events of the month. From the Arizona State Fair to wine tastings and Halloween parties, there’s something for everyone, and this guide covers it all.
Scottsdale’s Hottest Events for October 2022
These are the events on deck in and around Scottsdale for October 2022:- Arizona State Fair (September 23 through October 30)
- Railfair (October 1 and 2)
- Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (October 7)
- AJ’s Art of Wine: Winter Wine Spectacular (October 8)
- A Women’s Art Expo (AWAE) (October 13 and 14)
- Saddle Up III (October 15)
- A Very Silly, Not So Scary, Halloween Party in Tempe (October 15)
- Winemaker Dinner at BV Vineyards (October 20)
- Sportstoberfest at Eldorado Park (October 22)
- 33rd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival in Superior (October 22 and 23)
- Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (October 28)
- Happy Howl-O-Ween at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (October 29)
- Scottsdale Whiskey Festival (October 29)
- Scottsdale Zombie Crawl (October 29)
- Scottsdale Official Halloween Bar Crawl (October 31)
Arizona State Fair (September 23 through October 30)
The Arizona State Fair is one of the biggest events in the state every year, and it’s happening from September 23 to October 30. There’s something for everyone at the fair, from rides and games to live music and food. You can buy tickets online to enjoy rides, check out live music, watch the rodeos, laugh at comedy shows, and visit the Great American Petting Zoo.Website: https://azstatefair.com/
Railfair at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (October 1 and 2)
If you’re a locomotive fan, don’t miss Railfair at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. This event is all about trains, with model train displays, live music, food, and more. You can even take a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad. It’s a great event for kids and adults, featuring a huge celebration of fall and plenty to do and see.Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (October 7)
If you’re looking for a Halloween event that’s family-friendly, check out Halloween Spook-Track-Ula at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. This event features a Pumpkin Patch Express Train Ride, a Halloween Maze, live music, and more. It’s a great way to get into the Halloween spirit with the whole family.AJ’s Art of Wine: Winter Wine Spectacular (October 8)
AJ’s Art of Wine is back with their Winter Wine Spectacular on October 8. This event features over 100 wines from around the world, live music, food trucks, and more. It’s a great way to sample some new wines and find some new favorites. Tickets are available online.A Women’s Art Expo (October 13 and 14)
A Women’s Art Expo (AWAE) is happening on October 13 and 14 at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza. This event features over 100 women artists from around the world, live music, food trucks, and more. It’s a great way to support women artists while enjoying the amazing art they produce. Tickets are available online.Saddle Up III (October 15)
Saddle Up is an annual event that features amazing live music and an auction, and it’s been named the “Best Annual Charity Event” in AZ Foothills magazine. Performers this year include Emmy award-winning singer/songwriter Jim Salestrom and Phoenix’s own country rock band, DaisyTrain. You can participate in the live auction and so much more.A Very Silly, Not So Scary, Halloween Party in Tempe (October 15)
This Halloween party is happening on October 15 at the Arizona Heritage Center. It’s a family-friendly event that features live music, food trucks, a costume contest, and more. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween with the whole family. Tickets are available online.Winemaker Dinner at BV Vineyards (October 20)
On October 20, you can enjoy a Winemaker Dinner at BV Vineyards. This event features a four-course meal paired with wines from the vineyard. It’s a great way to enjoy some amazing food and wine. Tickets are available online.Sportstoberfest at Eldorado Park (October 22)
Sportstoberfest is a family-friendly event that features live music, food trucks, games, and more. It’s a great way to enjoy the fall weather and have some fun.33rd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival in Superior (October 22 and 23)
This annual event celebrates the history of mining in Superior, Arizona. It features live music, food, a parade, and quirky attractions like burro and Chihuahua races. There’s even a mining competition to see how well you’d be able to hold your own underground. It’s a great way to learn about the history of the area and have some fun.Halloween Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival (October 28 and 29)
This Halloween event features hot air balloon rides, live music, food trucks, and more. You can join a spooky costume contest open to adults and kids, and children can trick-or-treat to get their part of 4,000 pounds of candy. You’ll watch more than 20 hot air balloons from all over the country take flight, and kids are welcome to play until they’re exhausted at the event’s Kids’ Zone.Website: https://azspooktacular.com/
Happy Howl-O-Ween at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (October 29)
This event is happening on October 29 at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. It’s a family-friendly event that features live music, food trucks, games, and more. You can also enjoy a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and an animal parade. Tickets are available online.Website: https://southwestwildlife.org/
