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Scottsdale events in full bloom this October
Sept. 29, 2011
Contact: Mike Phillips, public affairs manager, (480) 312-7825
Scottsdale events in full bloom this October
The temperatures are cooling, but Scottsdale’s special event season will get off to a red-hot start this October.
The fun begins this weekend with Tour de Scottsdale cycling events and continues through Halloween night with Fall Festival activities at Eldorado Park.
Packed in between are culinary celebrations, children-focused events and the return of Fall League baseball to Scottsdale Stadium. There are a number of ways to keep up with the action:
• “Scottsdale Update” is our weekly news summary of Scottsdale news and events – subscribe or watch the video version at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/emails/update.
• “eTicket” is a regular video summary of the major events and programs happening in Scottsdale – watch it online at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/eticket.
• Scottsdale’s online events calendar is a searchable summary of meetings, events and activities in Scottsdale – check it out at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/events.
• Connect with Scottsdale on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ScottsdaleAzGov) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/ScottsdaleAzGov) for up-to-the-minute information about Scottsdale news and events.
However you choose to get information, enjoy the cooler weather and Scottsdale’s lineup of special events. Below is a quick overview of what’s coming up:
Walk, Run & Roll from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at the Market Street Plaza. This 5K along trails in DC Ranch and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve benefits the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. Families can walk, run or bike ride while conservancy stewards host a desert scavenger hunt. Get details at www.mcdowellsonoran.org.
Tour de Scottsdale cycling events. About 1,500 cyclists from around the nation and hundreds of spectators are expected for these events beginning at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at DC Ranch. Get more information at (480) 538-3540.
Dine Out with the Chefs celebrates its 6th anniversary with an expanded roster of renowned chefs, live entertainment and other surprises from 4 to 6 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. To purchase tickets or for more information, call (480) 499-TKTS or visit: http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.com/dineout.php.
The Arizona Fall League begins Oct. 4 at Scottsdale Stadium featuring top minor league players from both the American and National leagues. Visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/stadium or call (480) 312-2586 for more information.
The “Pink Light District” returns to Scottsdale this October when Downtown’s Marshall Way Bridge is illuminated with pink light bulbs in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The official lighting ceremony is Oct. 6. For more information, visit: www.aibh.org.
Railfair at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park takes place Oct. 8-9 featuring model trains, moon bounces and an assortment of family-friendly entertainment. For more information call (480) 312-2312 or visit: www.therailroadpark.com.
The Arizona Taco Festival takes place Oct. 15 along the Waterfront in Downtown Scottsdale featuring awesome food, good times and support for a worthy cause.
For more information, call (602) 326-7469 or visit www.aztacofestival.com.
Fall Festival takes place the evening of Oct. 31 at Scottsdale’s Eldorado Park featuring game booths, costume contests (one just for dogs), a haunted forest and more. For more information, call (480) 312-0217 or email dmiller@scottsdaleaz.gov.
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