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South Phoenix Fall Events

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September 27, 2016

Time for fun fall festivals!! Time for all things pumpkin, falling leaves, and turkey.  Here is your guide to fun activities in the South Phoenix/Laveen/Ahwatukee/Tolleson area!

Monsters & Spiders & Witches, Oh My!
Tuesday, October 04, 2016— 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ironwood Library—Meeting Room
Get a jump start on Halloween with fun crafts, games, and STEAM activities.   
Age Groups(s): Preschool and school aged

Double Feature: Halloweentown/Halloweentown II

10/5/2016— 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ironwood Library—Meeting Room
Come watch the Disney classics Halloweentown and Halloweentown II on the big screen. Light snacks and candy provided. Come dressed in costume for extra fun! 
Age Group(s): All Ages, School-aged (6-11), Teens

Glow in the Dark Party!
10/6/2016— 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Ironwood Library—Meeting Room
There's no reason to be afraid of the dark when you can have a Glow-in-the-Dark party instead! We'll turn down the lights and turn up the fun with awesome activities, games, and crafts.
Age Group(s): School-aged (6-11)

MACH: Create Your Own Costume/Cosplay
10/6/2016(and every Thursday)— 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Burton Barr Central Library—MACH1-B
Get ready for Halloween and Phoenix Fan Fest in MACH1!  Join us each week for tips, tricks, and help creating your own costume/cosplay.  Limited supplies will be available.  All ages. #MACH
Age Group(s): All Ages

Enchanted Trail
10/21/2016-10/23/2016- 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM
Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center
3131 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Join in a night of family fun and get a rare glimpse of the Rio Salado by night. Learn about nocturnal wildlife. Enjoy food concessions, wildlife, crafts, trick or treating, a bat cave and more!
Age Group(s): Whole family

Bilingual Dia de los Muertos Storytime
10/22/2016— 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
 Burton Barr Central Library—Storytime Room A
Come join us for a Bilingual Día de los Muertos, aka Day of the Dead, Family Storytime celebration! This tradition is celebrated in many Latin American countries and is a time of both remembrance as families honor their deceased loved ones through stories, singing, dancing and a fun sugar skull decorating activity. This is a literacy-based program for all ages.
Age Group(s): Preschool (0-5), School-aged (6-11)

Harvest Festival
10/27/2016— 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
 Ocotillo Library—Meeting Room
Come join us for some Fall fun! Fall themed activities, crafts, candy, and more.
Age Group(s): Adults, Teens, Preschool (0-5), School-aged (6-11), All Ages

Halloween Movie: Hocus Pocus
10/27/2016— 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
 Ironwood Library—Meeting Room
Come watch this beloved Halloween classic on the big screen! Light snacks will be provided. 
Age Group(s): All Ages

Kroc-tober
10/31/2016- 4:30 PM-7:00 PM
Salvation Army Kroc Center Phoenix
1375 E. Broadway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85040
This alternative Halloween event features candy, costumes, prizes and more!
Age Group(s): All ages

Thanksgiving Oreo Feast and Movie
11/19/2016— 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Ironwood Library—Meeting Room
How many different flavors of Oreos are out there?  Which one is your favorite?  Find out at our Thanksgiving Feast teen-style.  We will try out as many Oreos as we can find while watching a movie.  This event is free and open to teens ages 12-17.
Age Group(s): Teens