Fall Vibes: Festivals and Easy Desert Hikes 🍂🍂

Phoenix's Fall Festival Guide

Autumn is in the air, pumpkins are in our lattes (and most everything else), and fun festivals are happening all across the region. Phoenix offers a variety of fall events, from Oktoberfests teeming with traditional German fare and brews, to long-standing community celebrations like the Arizona State Fair. New and returning festival concert series are queued up, and cultural events are showcasing local art, music, and dance – offering a glimpse into the vibrant culture of Greater Phoenix. Whether you're into food, art, or just looking for some seasonal fun, Phoenix has something for everyone to indulge in this fall.

The Coronado Sessions - Episode One

The Coronado Sessions, a Co-Media original production in partnership with AZF Media, Marmera Films, and Visit Phoenix, has released its first episode featuring Taylor Anderson! These intimate house concerts are curated experiences featuring local artists and bands at the historic Coronado House in downtown Phoenix, and are filmed and recorded in front of a live audience. In this first episode, Taylor Anderson performs 3 of his original songs, each with influences in pop, rock, and funk!

Waymo Terminal Service Now 24/7

Waymo One riders now have 24/7 access to curbside pickups and drop-offs at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The autonomous service remains committed to serving Phoenix and recently expanded its service area to cover 315 square miles. This week, Waymo will surpass 100,000 total airport trips since the service’s arrival at Sky Harbor in December 2022. With temperatures cooling and tourism heating up, Waymo has increased availability to introduce even more people to the benefits of fully autonomous ride-hailing.

Easy Hiking Trails

There are handfuls of light desert treks that will ease you into the world of outdoor adventure. The many beautiful mountain ranges around Phoenix provide hundreds of miles of hiking trails for explorers of practically every skill level. If you are looking for a casual walk through the desert, we recommend South Mountain Park and Preserve, Canal Trails, Trail #100 at North Mountain Park, Phoenix Sonoran Preserve and Papago Park, to name a few.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Before Greater Phoenix was founded, this region was part of Mexico. These roots have flourished in Greater Phoenix’s communities, and – in unison with the rest of the country – we honor the heritage of Hispanic or Latino culture during National Hispanic Heritage Month. The celebration is headlined by events like the Mexican Baseball Fiesta, 3rd Annual Latino LGBTQ+ Pride Fest,  DTPHX Loteria, Desert Botanical Garden’s Guelaguetza, and much more.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPT. 20-OCT. 27

Arizona State Fair
Arizona State Fair & Coliseum

OCT. 4-6

FORM Arcosanti
Arcosanti

OCT. 11-13

Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest
Tempe Town Lake

OCT. 19 & 20

Taco Fest
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick

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