Another fall weekend is upon us which means PHX Fray you covered with what to do over the next few days. There are plenty of things to do if you’re in the spooky spirit such as heading to GHOSTFEST or learning a new dish at spooky kids cooking class while in costume. If you’re feeling more lowkey, there’s a candle making workshop and a fall festival happening as well. Whatever you might be in the mood for, we’ve got you covered. 

10.19 

Succulent Pumpkin Workshop at JoJo’s ShakeBAR Scottsdale
Go big or GOURD home as they say! Jojo’s ShakeBAR and The Flower Garage are teaming up for the season to bring a fall themed workshop to you. Everyone who attends will receive a small pumpkin and succulents for their centerpiece, as well as dinner and a shake. $85. 5:30 p.m. 15037 N Scottsdale Rd Suite J150 Scottsdale, AZ; jojosshakebar.com // @jojosshakebar

10.20

The Storyline SLAM: Pets at Changing Hands Bookstore
Head over to Changing Hands Bookstore for a night dedicated to our favorite furry friends with The Storyline SLAM. The six names of those speaking will be drawn and posted online while two more names will be drawn at the beginning of the show. Five audience members will be the judges of this storyteller event. $10. 7 p.m. 300 West Camelback Rd. Phoenix, AZ; thestoryline.org // @thestoryliners

Fall Festival at EAGLE College Preparatory School
The annual EAGLE College Prep School fall festival is back! This year’s festival features inflatable obstacle courses, rock wall, game truck, facepainting, and local community vendors. Free. 5 p.m. 3950 North 53rd Ave. Phoenix, AZ; eagleprep.org

10.20-10.21

Phoenix Fashion Week at Chateau Luxe
Phoenix Fashion Week is officially here! Not only that, their breast cancer survivor and celebrity runway show called “Fashionably Pink” benefiting local 501c3 charity “Check For A Lump” is back. Phoenix Fashion Week is dedicated to building successful fashion brands from the ground up and is built on three pillars: fashion, education, and community. Their goal is to push Phoenix fashion forward. $20+. 5:30 p.m. 1175 East Lone Cactus Dr. Phoenix, AZ; phoenixfashionweek.com // @phxfashionweek

10.21

3rd Annual Chicano Pride Ride Arizona at 3rd Annual Chicano Pride Ride Arizona
The Chicano Pride Ride AZ is back for its third year and this year they’ll be supporting Advance Community, a local nonprofit who is working to advance health in communities globally and in Arizona. All donations and registrations collected will directly go to helping them provide health education and nutritional meals to Hispanic communities in Arizona. $40+. 8:00 a.m. 1402 N 159th Ave Goodyear, AZ; eadvancecommunity.org // @advancecommunityhealth

ReWax & UnWine: Candle Making Workshop at Beauty & Bodied Aesthetics Spa
Learn how to make candles while socializing with a tall glass of wine at Beauty and Bodied Aesthetics Spa. All skill levels are welcome and scents available to choose from include pumpkin spice, harvest apple, fresh pine, and sugar cookie. $40. 5:30 p.m. 35 N Alma School Rd 205 Mesa, AZ

Kid’s Spooky Cooking Class at Maggiano’s Little Italy Scottsdale
Show up to Maggiano’s in your best costume this Saturday for a spook-tacular cooking class! Kids will learn how to make spooky pumpkin and ghost shaped raviolis along with other treats for them to take home. Prizes will be given out for all kids dressed in their costumes. $20+. 9 a.m. 16405 North Scottsdale Rd. Scottsdale, AZ; maggianos.com // @maggianoslittleitaly

10.21-10.22

GHOSTFEST at Trunk Space
If you’re a fan of improv, then GHOSTFEST is the one thing you need to do this weekend. GHOSTFEST runs throughout the whole weekend and features 80+ different improv comedy shows and 130+ performers from both the local area and all over the country. $12+. 12 p.m. 1124 North 3rd St. Ac Phoenix, AZ; thetrunkspace.com // @trunkspace

10/22 

Fun Cocktail Class at Butler’s Easy
Head down to Butler’s Easy for a smoking good time featuring smoky spirits. Their resident mixologist will be teaching all of the basics when it comes to smoking any sort of cocktail you can think of. $40. 4 p.m. 8375 North 7th St. Phoenix, AZ; butlerseasy.com // @butlerseasy

Tios & Tias at The Grand
If you’re into old school, Tios and Tias is the event for you this weekend. Featuring music such as oldies, funk, freestyle, cumbia, hip hop and r&b, new jack swing, booty bass, plus your favorite backyard boogie vibes spun by Chris Villa and some of the best dj. Fflash tattoos by Paul Racks and guest artists will also be available. $10+. 12 p.m. 718 North Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ; @tiosandtias