City Lights Movie Nights: “Coco”

CityScape Phoenix hosts its free City Lights Movie Nights series this fall! On Oct. 12, enjoy “Coco” in partnership with St. Mary’s Basilica to shed light on their Dia de Los Muertos Festival as it marches through CityScape. While some guests enjoying watching “Coco” on the big screen, there will also be a festive pop-up hosted by Chico Malo, low riders on display, live music and more. The movie starts at 7 p.m. on Central Ave. Guests are invited to bring their own chairs/blankets.

Penguin Awareness Week at OdySea Aquarium

In celebration of International African Penguin Awareness Day on Oct. 13, OdySea Aquarium will be celebrating through Oct. 13 with penguin-themed fun all week long. (Think a penguin parade, special educational and interactive talks about penguins, penguin painting sessions, specials at the gift shop and more.) There is also the opportunity to purchase and decorate a “penguin foot” for $1 in support of rescue organization, SANCCOB (South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds). The penguin feet will be available for purchase at Ticket Windows, the Concierge Desk and Discovery Desk.

Image courtesy of Visit Phoenix.

Arizona State Fair

Corn dogs, cotton candy and carousels, oh my! The Arizona State Fair is back with crazy fair food, rides, games and exciting events at the Grandstand and Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The fair kicks off Oct. 5 and ends Oct. 28.