What's Happening
October 2023
“OLD MACDONALD’S PUMPKIN PATCH” When: Oct. 4 – 29 Where: Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix What: This high energy, fun-filled Halloween show is great for the little ones! See the silliness ensue when all the animals on Old MacDonald's farm have to find a costume for Halloween. Told with hand puppets and rod puppets, this show has lots of sing-along fun. It's a Halloween treat! Recommended for ages 2 and up. Info: azpuppets.org “SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN: THE MUSICAL” When: Oct. 6 – 29 Where: Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N. First St., Phoenix What: Based on the wildly popular books and animated special, “Spookley the Square Pumpkin: The Musical” tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Shunned by the other pumpkins, Spookley realizes that square or not, he has a right to be the Pick of the Patch! But when a storm threatens the farm, it’s up to Spookley and his unusual shape to save the day proving to all of the pumpkins in the patch that the things that make you different make you special. Info: vyt.com 26 | OCTOBER 2023 | EPIC KIDS
“THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY” When: Oct. 13 – 29 Where: Herberger Theater Center (Stage West), 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix What: The Addamses have lived by their unique values for hundreds of years and Gomez and Morticia, the patriarch and matriarch of the clan, would be only too happy to continue living that way. Their dark, macabre, beloved daughter Wednesday, however, is now an 18 year-old young woman who is ready for a life of her own. She has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart boy from a normal, respectable Ohio family — the most un-Addams sounding person one could be! And to make matters worse, she has invited the Beinekes to their home for dinner. In one fateful, hilarious night, secrets are disclosed, relationships are tested, and the Addams family must face up to the one horrible thing they’ve managed to avoid for generations: change. Info: vyt.com WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR: A JAZZ TRIBUTE TO 100 YEARS OF DISNEY When: Oct. 15 Where: Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler What: Enjoy iconic tunes like "Someday My Prince Will Come" and "Everybody Wants to be a Cat" with a fresh jazz twist. Don't miss this nostalgic musical journey! This production is not affiliated with, sponsored, or authorized by The Walt Disney Company. Info: downtownchandler.org/do/when-youwish-upon-a-star-a-jazz-tribute-to-100years-of-disney BILLY MOORE DAYS When: Oct. 19 -22 Where: Dennis DeConcini Park, 351 E. Western Ave., Avondale What: Avondale celebrates its history and heritage during this multi-day festival that
features favorite elements including the carnival, parade, wild west shows, live music, hands-on activities, crafts, face painters, and more! Info: avondaleaz.gov/billymooredays FREE FALL FESTIVAL BY MACARONI KID SCOTTSDALE When: October 21 Where: Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale What: A free family day with games, seasonal delights, and extra giveaway entries with registration! Info: nscottsdale.macaronikid.com ARIZONA TOY CON: MESA MEGA SHOW
When: Oct. 21 Where: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa What: The biggest toy show event of the year, the AZ Toy Con Mesa Mega Show returns with all toys represented, vintage to modern! Info: aztoyshows.com DESERT DOG POLICE K9 TRIALS & PUBLIC SAFETY EXPO When: Oct. 21 - 22 Where: WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale What: Join 70 top canine teams at WestWorld’s Tony Nelssen Equestrian Arena, showcasing their skills in real-life law enforcement scenarios: from agility to law enforcement. This familyfriendly event also offers a 117,000 sq-ft hall with 150-plus vendors, interactive SWAT, and aviation EPICKIDSAZ.COM
