
The creepiest month of the year has arrived. And the things to do in October in Phoenix are super exciting.
Happy October y’all! The scariest month of the year is finally here and we’ve got many plans for you to spend it doing amazing things with your friends and loved ones. Who’s in? These are 8 things to do this October in Phoenix:
1. Scream your lungs out at this Haunted House in Tempe
The Sanctum of Horror is open again in Tempe and it looks as scary as always. This year’s experience is following the mind of Lenore, a girl with a violent past.
Where: ๐6555 East Southern Avenue
2. Walk the Desert Botanical Garden with your best friend
๐ฅ Desert Botanical Garden – Phoenix, Arizona pic.twitter.com/9kBbCOS4Ec
— Nature is Lit (@Nature_Is_Lit) September 28, 2021
Yes! Dog days are the Desert Botanical Garden are back. Check their calendar and schedule and walk the trails with your pup.
Where:๐1201 N Galvin Pkwy
3. Have brunch at an airport hangar with your friends
Network is up! Best eatery: Hangar Cafe, Chandler, AZ Airport. #MotoChat pic.twitter.com/kN2QzlEVUr
— D. Brent Miller (@dbrentmiller) March 12, 2014
Have you heard about the Hangar Cafรฉ in Chandler? This is a true hidden gem. The vintage cafรฉ is located in an aircraft maintenance hangar on the northwest side of Chandler Municipal Airport. Their menu includes eggs, burritos, pancakes, waffles, and other boozy options.
Where: ๐1725 E Ryan Road, Chandler
4. Learn about Ikebana at the Japanese Friendship Garden
Took some dope photos of the Japanese Friendship Garden in Downtown Phoenix yesterday ๐ค๐พ pic.twitter.com/blDp6pUgFR
— Kevin Durant's Burner (@DuragHoops) June 27, 2021
Head over to the Japanese Friendship Garden and take a class of Inspirational Ikebana with Ping Wei. Ikebana is traditional Japanese flower art. It includes arranging techniques, aesthetics, and the meanings of flowers. The class will take place on October 24 and November 28.
Where:๐ 1125 N 3rd Avenue
5. Take your family to this sunflower field
This fall experience goes well beyond the pumpkin patch. The Rocker 7 Farm Patch will open its sunflower field on October 16. Make your admission reservation on their official website.
Where: ๐19601 W Broadway Road, Buckeye
6. Take a selfie at this museum
I 100% recommend going to Pixypros Selfie Museum ๐คฉ I know itโs in Arizona but iโm not sure where else. There were so many sets and everything was so fun! #photoshoot #sets #arizona #pixyprosselfiemuseum pic.twitter.com/F1i03P72B9
— ItsJust.Chay โท (@ChayItsjust) June 23, 2021
The Pixypros Selfie Museum in Tempe offers a unique experience for guests of all ages. Charge your phone, prepare your selfie stick and click away!
Where:๐ 3030 S Rural Road, Suite 107, Tempe
7. Walk between butterflies at the Butterfly Wonderland
Butterfly wonderland ๐ฆ pic.twitter.com/rRAKADA5s2
— Aliยฃa (@aquino2_aliza) June 30, 2019
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk among thousands of butterflies? Get to know how it really feels at the Butterfly Wonderland at the Arizona Boardwalk.
Where: Arizona Boardwalk๐ 9500 East Via de Ventura
8. Enjoy the annual Arizona State Fair
The Arizona State Fair is back! ๐ก๐ @azstatefair pic.twitter.com/4NM5E1ldfB
— Ian Schwartz (@SchwartzTV) October 3, 2021
The Arizona State Fair has kicked off this weekend and will be featuring different events throughout the month. Get on the carnival rides, participate in the fair games and eat like a king at the food stands. Yum!
Here’s everything you need to know.
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds ๐ 1826 W. McDowell Road
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