Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

What sounds better than beers, brats and best friends on a patio in October? Doing it all for charity! The Valley's most dog-friendly Oktoberfest is back and set for Sunday, Oct. 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at O.H.S.O. Arcadia (4900 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix). All proceeds from this event go to the Arizona Animal Welfare League, the state’s oldest and largest no-kill shelter. As tradition dictates, O.H.S.O. will have a special brew on tap: Saving Pups Pumpkin Lager! Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.  How much: $39 per person ($69 for two tickets before 10/11) More info: aawl.org/Oktoberfest