Oktoberfest, Kevin Hart, Barrett-Jackson, Indigenous Peoples Day

Kathleen William October 11, 2024

PHOENIX – The weekend is here! Check out all of these fun events happening around the valley October 11-13.

Friday, October 11th

Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: Tempe Town Lake
Cost: Admission is $25 at the door | Sunday entry free | 20 and younger admission free

Four Peaks Brewing Co. invites you to Oktoberfest 2024! A weekend full of entertainment for all ages, German food and beer and lots of oom pah pah! This event is a longstanding Tempe tradition that celebrates more than 50 years and benefits the work of the Tempe Sister Cities.

Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest at Tempe Beach Park

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: West World of Scottsdale
Cost: Tickets start at around $30

Don't miss Barret-Jackson's first fall auction. The event features a collector car auction like no other, live music, rides, exhibits and more.

Kevin Hart: Acting my age

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: Arizona Financial Theater, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at around $100

Kevin Hart performs comedy shows all weekend at the Arizona Financial Theater.

Phx Festival for Indigenous Peoples Day

When: Friday, Saturday, Monday
Where: Phoenix Art Museum
Cost: Tickets for events range from $25 to $25

The Phoenix Indigenous Peoples Day Festival is back to “Amplify Indigenous Voices” and celebrates Indigenous art, culture, music and food. The event, hosted by Cahokia PHX in collaboration with valley partners such as the Arizona Center, Downtown Phoenix Inc., Local First, the Phoenix Art Museum and a variety of Indigenous creatives and entrepreneurs, aims to provide festival-goers with immersive experiences to celebrate the diverse culture of the indigenous population.

Arizona State Fair

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: Admission is $15

The Arizona State Fair is celebrating 140 years of fun this month! Experience all the fun now through Sunday, October 27th.

Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Friends

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: The Phoenix Symphony
Cost: Tickets start at around $45

“Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Friends” has delighted audiences around the world for over two decades – and receives standing ovations at every stop. The Grammy- and Oscar-winning songwriter's popular songs are breathtakingly performed by world-class singers. This immersive, immersive concert features hits from classic shows like Godspell, Pippin and Wicked, including “Magic to Do,” “Colors of the Wind,” “Corner of the Sky,” “Day by Day” and “When You Believe.” “, “Defying Gravity” and more. It's an unforgettable evening full of magical musical theater.

Preseason: Detroit Pistons vs. Phoenix Suns

When: 7 p.m
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $8

NBA preseason is back! The Phoenix Suns host the Detroit Pistons at the Footprint Center on Friday evening.

CFB: Utah vs. ASU

When: 7:30 p.m
Where: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe
Cost: Tickets start at $25

The ASU Sun Devils will face No. 16 Utah on Friday night at Mountain America Stadium.

Saturday, October 12th

DTPHX Urban Ale Trail

When: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m
Where: Downtown Phoenix
Cost: Free self-guided tour

Rock 'n' hop through Downtown Phoenix, the urban foodie paradise that also boasts one of the largest and most diverse craft beer scenes in Arizona. Don't miss the opportunity to sample (and sip) some of the state's best bars and restaurants. This year there will be live music along the entire route so you can enjoy entertainment while experiencing the event. Each location offers three 4-ounce beer and snack pairings for $5 each. If you can't decide on one, try all three for $15. Registration is not required and the trail can be completed in any order.