Scottsdale & Phoenix · Fall

Things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix in October

Prime season is back: fall festivals, Halloween happenings and flawless desert-tour weather.

Weather: Perfect weather returns — sunny days in the 80s and cool nights.

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On the calendar

October events in the Valley

Fair

Arizona State Fair

Late September – October · Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix

Rides, concerts, livestock and outrageous fair food fill the historic fairgrounds for a month each fall.

Official site →

Holiday

Halloween & Haunt Season

Throughout October · Valley-wide, Scottsdale & Phoenix

Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and Old Town costume nights turn the Valley spooky all month long.

Dates & info →

Always a good idea

Desert adventures, every October

Our guided ATV & sand-buggy tours run all year, about 35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. You drive your own 800cc buggy on exclusive Sonoran Desert trails — no experience needed, an expert guide the whole way.

U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $199–299 → Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $199–299 → VIP Private TourYour group only — private buggies & custom times.From $349 →

Make October an adventure

Reserve online in under two minutes, or call a real person who knows every trail.

Book your desert tour or call (480) 837-3966

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Voted the #1 off-road tour in Scottsdale & Phoenix

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27+Years on these trails

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