Staff Reports | Happenings & Events
Desert Ridge Marketplace, a popular north Phoenix shopping destination, is offering a rundown of its fall event and activations.
Guests are invited to enjoy a wide variety of onsite activities for all ages, including family-friendly events, holiday festivities, live music, cultural events and more.
This year’s fall schedule features:
Pumpkin Patch
When: Monday, Oct. 16 to Sunday, Oct. 27 (hours vary)
Where: Inside The District Near AMC Theatres at Desert Ridge Marketplace
What: On Oct. 16, the true autumn vibes will return to The District at the 6th annual Pumpkin Patch. Pick the best pumpkin in the patch (while supplies last), snap an Insta-worthy shot in front of the themed backdrop, enjoy giveaways and more.
When: Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace
What: Calling all ghosts, goblins and ghouls! Spooky season is upon us and this Halloween season, kick off the festivities at Desert Ridge Marketplace’s annual Creepy Candy Crawl. Children and families are invited trick or treat from store to store, dress to impress at the annual costume contest and snap a photo in the spooky pumpkin patch. Plus, enjoy live entertainment, dancing, games, giveaways and more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace, In the parking lot near Kohl’s
What: Join Keep Phoenix Beautiful, the city of Phoenix and Desert Ridge Marketplace for the semi-annual I Recycle Phoenix Festival. Keep Phoenix Beautiful will be accepting a variety of items to be recycled or donated to local nonprofit organizations. Items to recycle, repurpose and donate range from electronics, old magazines, gently used adult bicycles, sporting equipment, office supplies, lightly used household items, toys, and document shredding.
Paul’s Car Wash
When: Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25, at 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Desert Ridge Marketplace (Kohl’s on the east side of the center)
What: For an entire week, Paul Horton, KPHO CBS 5’s Chief Meteorologist, will roll up his sleeves and wash hundreds of cars in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. Car washes are available for donation. The event will also feature live entertainment and appearances throughout the week.
Maker’s Hive Market
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace
What: The Maker’s Hive Market – an outdoor market full of local artisan vendors – will make its way to The District on Saturday, Oct. 26. Beginning at 11 a.m., guests can stroll, shop and sip through nearly 40 unique and diverse small businesses for a day full of shopping. Discover custom clothing bars, permanent jewelry, hand-crafted candles, and more.
Fashion Week 4 Kids
When: Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: The District Stage
What: The 9th annual Fashion Week 4 Kids returns to the Valley at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Guests can enjoy a full week of retail events and offerings, culminating with a full day of fashion shows from your favorite brands at The District Stage. Enjoy live children’s entertainment, giveaways and more.
In addition to the plethora of events, live music nights will make a return beginning in September. Every Friday and Saturday night enjoy live music at The District Stage, where guests can sing and dance along to local bands and artists, cover bands and more.
