50+ events where you can catch fall fever in Tucson

Let’s face it, the fall season doesn’t always mean much to Tucsonans. To see any leaves change you have to drive up the mighty Mount Lemmon. To switch from shorts, flip-flops and sundresses into sweaters, boots and sweatshirts requires turning down the thermostat.

Here are some event listings that just may help you catch fall fever.

HALLOWEEN SHENANIGANS

Sam and Latch’s Haunted Halloween — Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Ravenhearse Family Haunted House and a Haunted Train Ride. Shows are performed outdoors on an Old West set with bleacher seating. Stunts and special effects. Gunfire, explosions, and scary themes may frighten small children. 7-7:45 and 8-8:45 p.m. Oct. 18-21, 24-28, 31, Nov. 1-4. $5. 398-5618.

Terror In The Corn — Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Highway. Props and live actors. Children 12 years and under will not be admitted without an adult and parental discretion is strongly advised. 6 p.m.-midnight. Oct. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, and 31. $25. 822-2277.

Pumpkin Archery — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Archery equipment and pumpkins provided. Ages 9 and up. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 6. $12. 629-0100.

Haunted Ruins: The Magic of Dawn — Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. A fairy born without wings embarks on a journey where she must learn with or without wings the power of kindness is magical in and of itself. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 19-21, 26-28. $10. 323-1331.

Costume Swap and Story Time — Woods Memorial Public Library, 3455 N. First Ave. Bring last year’s costume to the Woods Memorial Library now and get a swap ticket. Tickets are numbered, so the first person to drop off their old costume gets first pick at the swap. Then bring your swap ticket to the library on Oct. 6 and trade it for a costume. Ages 0-12. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 594-5445.

It’s a Costume and Prop Yard Sale — Invisible Theatre, 1400 N. First Ave. A huge costume and prop yard sale with many hard-to-find treasures including jewelry, hats, shoes, collectibles, vintage, accessories, CDs, furniture and specialty props. All money raised at this sale will go towards Invisible Theatre’s educational projects. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 7. Free. 882-9721.

Pumpkin Fiesta: Glass Blowing Event — Sonoran Glass School, 633 W. 18th St. Explore hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and colors in a festive fall atmosphere. Make glass art alongside an instructor during the event for $10-$85. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7. Free. 884-7814.

Pumpkin Festival and Corn Maze — Buckelew Farm, 17000 W. Ajo Highway. Price includes: parking, unlimited wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, the Kid Zone (zip lines, pedal carts, inflatables, duck races, paint-a-pumpkin, pony hops, sandlot and King of the Mountain Rope Climb with slide) and three corn mazes (designed for all ages). A la carte activities include: food booths, beer garden, country store, 4-H petting zoo, zombie paintball shootout, arts/crafts tent and a pony ring. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28. $10. 5K zombie mud run is on Oct. 20. 822-2277.

Halloween Solar Lantern Set Workshop — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Create four solar mason jar porch lanterns, which can be used for indoor night lights and adding some spooky fall fun to October decorations. All supplies included. If you are registering the day before or the same day, please call to see if the class is happening. Kids are welcome. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 14. $55. 245-0340.

Kids Night Out Halloween — Color Me Mine Tucson — Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Pizza, painting and fun for kids ages 6 and up. This is a drop-off kids event. Advance registration is required. Walk-ins cannot be guaranteed. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. $30. 790-1100.

Pokemon Pileup Halloween Party — Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway. Games, costume contest, in-store scavenger hunt and catch Pokemon. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 748-9555.

Animal Halloween Costume Contest — Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway. Dress up your pet for the costume contest and enter to win a Bookmans gift certificate. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 748-9555.

Frightful Fun Halloween Party — Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway. Play games, win prizes and scavenger hunt. All ages. 10-11 a.m. Oct. 20. Free. 748-9555.

Boo Bash — Lincoln Park soccer fields, 4325 S. Pantano Road. Trunk-or-treat, carnival games, and costume parade. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 791-4730.

Halloween Hustle: Agility Spine and Sports Physical Therapy — Tanque Verde High School, 4201 N. Melpomene Way. A 1.5 mile Tricks-and-Treats Fun Run. Includes team scavenger hunts, costume contest, door prizes, food trucks, music, entertainment and more. To register, go to tanqueverde.org and click on Halloween Hustle. Proceeds from the event go to finance technology programs in the Tanque Verde School District. 4-8 p.m. Oct. 20. $10. 760-0801.

Halloween in the Wild — International Wildlife Museum, 4800 W. Gates Pass Road. Arts and crafts, games, live animal encounters and a haunted house. Participate in the costume contest, pumpkin weight guess and candy-corn guess to win fun prizes. Kids collect treats at all the game stations. Costume contest at 6 p.m. Categories are funniest, scariest, most boo-tiful and most original. 5-7 p.m. Oct. 20. $10. 629-0100.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show — Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway. Cast reunion screening featuring cast members who have performed along to the film as far back as 1979. A Loft Cinema tradition for 40 years and counting. Rated R. Midnight-1:30 a.m. Oct. 20. $6. 322-5638.

Witches Wine and Paint — Color Me Mine Tucson, 5870 E. Broadway. Paint and create for Halloween or Dia de los Muertos. Fee includes glazing and firing of pottery. Pottery purchase of choice the day of the event. Ages 21 and up. BYOB. Light snacks. 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 25. $10. 790-1100.

Scary-oke Karaoke Night — WomanKraft Art Center, 388 S. Stone Ave. Come dressed in your halloween finery. Refreshments will be served. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26. $5. 629-9976.

Annual Halloween Party with ROH Band — Monterey Court, 505 W. Miracle Mile. Prizes, cash prizes for best costumes and a selection of food and drinks, including custom brews. Call to make reservations 207-2429. 7-10 p.m. Oct. 26. $6.

Trunk or Treat: Halloween Faces and Shiny new Braces — ISmile at Caring for my Smile, 4600 S. Park Ave. Bouncy houses, pumpkin painting, games, goody bags and trunk or treating. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 889-3358.

Boo at the Zoo — Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court. Stroll the zoo, which will feature pirates, superheroes, princesses and wizards inspired by your favorite books and movies, while playing games and activities, and trick-or-treating. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26-28. $10 for nonmembers, $8 for zoo members. Children under 2 are free. 791-3204. reidparkzoo.org/events.

Howlapalooza — St. Francis in the Foothills UMC, 4625 E. River Road. Trunk-or-treat, games, bounce house, bake sale, cake walk, scary movies, pumpkin decorating contest and food court. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26. Free. 299-9063.

Kids Costume Party and Puppet Show — Midtown Mercantile Merchants, 4443 E. Speedway. Puppet show at 2 p.m. Refreshments after the show and then the costume contest begins. Ages 2-12. 1:45-4 p.m. Oct. 27. Free. 777-7275.

GLOWeen — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Stroll through 10 acres of glowing sculptures, multi-media installations, mesmerizing theatrical performances, and all types of music on the ever-expanding pathways created for this year’s festival of light. Dress up in glowing costumes. The Kings of Pleasure at 9 p.m. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Tickets available for purchase online. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 27. $20 ages 13 and up; $12 ages 4-12; free ages 0-3. 623-6732.

Hooligans Horror — MSA Annex, 267 Avenida Del Convento. Fire dancing twisted sisters, ravenous aerial arachnids, the bloodthirsty rabid DJ Vampyrat, Dranx and Fun. Get all dolled up and join us. 9 p.m.-midnight. Oct. 27 and 28. $20 at the door; $15 in costume. 272-9041.

Trunk or Treat — Rincon Mountain Presbyterian Church, 8445 E. Tanque Verde Road. Games, activities and the variety of decorated trunks. Ages 12 and up with their families. A safe area to trick or treat. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 327-2390.

Halloween Event with Clairvoyant Cami White — Cochise Hotel, 5062 N. Cochise Stronghold Road. All inclusive private room accommodations, four-course dinner (BYOB), fireside hot drinks and s’mores, group medium, contact with loved ones private reading (15 minutes) and photo shoot in 1800s costume. Oct. 31, 3 p.m. check in; Nov. 1, 11 a.m. checkout. Make reservations online, deadline to RSVP: Oct. 15. $350. 507-0327.

Truck or Treat — Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 4520 W. Ajo Way. Games, prizes, good, music, karaoke, decorated cars and handing out candy. Bring a non perishable food or a canned food item to help feed our community. Car decoration contest at 5:30 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Free. 823-0627.

Third Annual Pumpkin Smash — Las Milpitas Community Farm, 2405 S. Cottonwood Lane. Pumpkin launching, hands-on smashing, food trucks, pumpkin recipe demonstrations, treats, kids corner. Bring leftover pumpkins. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 622-0525.

The Vampire — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Count Dracula travels from Transylvania to England and develops a taste for the blood of the innocent Mina. He is on a mission to make her his bride forever. Through Nov. 4. Call for dates and times. $22.95. 886-9428.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

All Souls Procession Memorial Lantern Making Workshops — Takamatsu Restaurant, 5532 E. Speedway. Decorate a lantern cover in honor of a loved one. Lanterns will be distributed before the Procession on Nov. 4, carried along the route and covers burned in the Urn during the finale. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. 481-8003.

All Souls Craft Shop: Sonoran Gourd Masks with Guest Artist Lynne — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Materials provided, you are welcome to bring your own. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 18. Free. 481-8003.

Cascarones Making Workshop — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. Cascarones are hollowed out eggs that are filled with confetti. Common throughout Mexico and traditionally made at Easter and Dia de Los Muertos. These fun party favors make great decorations, and can be “cracked” to spill the confetti for a celebratory moment. All supplies included. Each participant will make four cascarones. Ages 8 and up can participate with a paying adult. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 20. $20. 245-0340.

Mini Altar Workshop for Dia de Los Muertos — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. These mini-altars or ofrendas are a tribute to a loved one and are displayed during Dia de Los Muertos and All Souls Day. Participants bring a photo of deceased loved one to honor them in remembrance. Ages 21 and up may BYOB (up to) 40 ounces of beer or 1 liter of wine. We provide all paint supplies, cups, bottle openers, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase. 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21; 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 30. $45. 245-0340.

Kid’s Movie and Craft Night: Disney Pixar’s “Coco” — Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway. Watch and sing along with the movie and make crafts inspired by the movie. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19. Free. 325-5767.

Church Fiesta for Dia de los Muertos — St. Odilia Catholic Community, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte. Face painting, flower stand to purchase hand-made flowers, themed activities for young and old, international food court, silent auction, cakewalk, local school groups providing entertainment and more. 5-9 p.m. Oct. 19; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 297-7271.

All Souls Obon Dance and Chant Workshops — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Learn the dance and chant, and walk with Rhythm Industry Performance Factory during the All Souls Procession. Work on costumes and the procession drum cart. 12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27; 5:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 481-8003.

All Souls Craft Shops: Papier-Mâché — MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Papier-mâché. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 21. Free. 461-1107.

All Souls Silent Auction — Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center, 101 W. Sixth St. To benefit Many Mouths One Stomach. 5-10 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 481-8003.

Sugar Skull Paint Night — The Craft Revolt, 7545 S. Houghton Road. The painter can choose the background color and embellish the skulls. Skulls represent a departed soul. BYOB. Ages 21 and up. 40 ounces of beer or 1 liter of wine per person. All supplies included. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. $35. 245-0340.

Procession of Little Angels Art and Costuming Craftshop — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Join our volunteers to create costumes for kids to wear at the Procession of Little Angels. Also cut out wings for kids to paint at the event and preparing other craft projects for the children to engage with as they engage with grief and loss in a child-friendly way. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28. Free. 481-8003.

All Souls Craft Shop: Aluminum Flowers with Jody — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Learn how to make aluminum can flowers with Jody Cummins to decorate crowns, altars, masks and costumes for All Souls Procession. Call to RSVP. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23. $20. 481-8003.

All Souls Craft Shops: Papier-Mâché Wednesdays at MSA — MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Join us to make a fabulous papier-mâché creation. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 481-8003.

Procession of Little Angels Art and Costuming Craftshop — Rhythm Industry Performance Factory, 1013 S. Tyndall Ave. Create costumes to wear at the Procession of Little Angels. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 481-8003.

All Souls CraftShop: New Orleans Parasol Altars — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Learn to make a New Orleans Style Parasol to carry with you in the procession. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 24. $20. 481-8003.

All Souls Craftshop: Elegant Paper Flowers with Maria’s Paper Petals — El Rio Neighborhood Community Center, 1390 W. Speedway. Make a paper flower, to become part of your personal altar, costume, or headdress. Call to RSVP. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 25. $20. 481-8003.

Mariachi Extravaganza: Dia del los Muertos — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. This show bridges the commemoration of Día de los Muertos with the contemporary focus of U.S. traditions. Featuring Mariachi Milagro, Compañia de Danza Folklorica Arizona, Salvador Duran, and Gaslight’s Mariachi Sonido de Mexico. 7-9 p.m. Oct. 29. $22.95. 886-9428.

Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) — Tumacacori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Face painting, food, games, and treats. Leave an offering on the community ofrenda (altar). Bring a picnic and join the screening of Disney’s “Coco” at 6:30 p.m. 4:30-9 p.m. Nov. 2. $7. 377-5060.

Night of the Living Fest VI — MSA Annex and Cans Deli, 267 Avenida Del Convento. Night of the Living Fest is a concert series in tandem with the All Souls Procession Weekend. Nov. 3, March Fourth; Nov. 4, Dry River Yacht Club & The Mission Creeps. 5 p.m-midnight Nov. 3; 3 p.m.-midnight Nov. 4. $15. 272-9041.

Night of the Living Fest VI — Cans Deli, 340 N. Fourth Ave. Night of the Living Fest is a concert series in tandem with the All Souls Procession Weekend. Nov. 3, EX Bats, Tweak Bird, FOxx Bodies and Tight Fright; Nov. 4, The Mission Creeps, The Pangs, Mr Free and the Satellite Freakout, Parlor. 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 3 and 4. $15. 775-0226.

The 29th Annual All Souls’ Procession Weekend — MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Gathers at Speedway and Grande and marches to the Mercado District. Walk to remember, honor and celebrate our dead. 4-10 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 800-3584.

ARTS/CRAFTS AND FESTIVALS

Yard Sale Benefits the Postal History Foundation — Postal History Foundation, 920 N. First Ave. Collectibles, millions of stamps and philatelic supplies, and office furniture. 8 a.m.-noon. Oct. 20. Free. 623-6652.

Fall Arts/crafts Boutique — Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road. Fine arts, crafts, plants, bake sale and food court. A raffle for a quilt and vendor donated items. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. 751-4235.

Craft Artisan Festival — Village of Elgin Winery, Distillery, Brewery, 471 Elgin Road, Elgin. Local Arizona beers, wines, spirits, non alcoholic beverages, beauty products, photos, framed pieces, wood, glass, jewelry, custom clothing, fabric creations and much more. Tasting rooms will be open. Fee for tasting and must be of legal drinking age to taste. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 20. Free. 990-0137.

Fall Arts/Crafts Boutique — Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road. Fine arts, crafts, plants, bake sale and food court. A raffle for a quilt and vendor donated items. 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. Free. 751-4235.

TRAK Ranch Harvest Festival — TRAK Ranch for Animals and Kids, 3250 E. Allen Road. Food, live music, games, raffles and performance by TRAK Drill Team. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 21. $15 per family. 298-9808.

Willcox Wine Festival — Railroad Park, 157 N. Railroad Ave, Willcox. $15 includes a wine glass and six tasting tickets, or $20 which includes a wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 21. $15. 1-800-200-2272.

Arts and Crafts Festival on Tanque Verde — Tanque Verde Center, 7025 E. Tanque Verde. Unique, handcrafted items in a variety of media. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 26-28. Free. 668-9710.

Burlap Wreath Making Workshop — Beads of Courage Studio J Metal Arts Village, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd. Create the wreath form and embellish with flowers, leaves, and baubles. All supplies included. Kids are welcome to participate but must purchase a ticket. Call to register. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26. $45. 245-0340.

Piñata Workshop with Monica Velasco — Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave. Each participant will receive a blank piñata form on which to practice traditional decoration techniques, finishing the workshop with a completed piñata ready to bust open at your next party or gathering. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 27. $75; $125 for two-person family. 624-5019.

Fall Craft Bazaar — Santa Cruz Lutheran Church, 6809 S. Cardinal Ave. Raffle and holiday shopping. 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. Oct. 27; 8 a.m.- noon Oct. 28. Free. 883-2937.

Celebración de la Cosecha (Harvest Time) — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Harvest season in the orchard. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28. $7. 377-5060.

8th Annual St John on the Desert Craft Fair — St John on the Desert Presbyterian Church, 2695 N. Houghton Road. Over 40 of the area's finest crafts people. A bake sale as well as food and snacks for sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3. Free. 749-3615.

Fall Festival Crafts and Quilts Market — Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 710 S. Kolb Road. Crafts and quilts indoors made by the ladies of the church. Outside there will be craft vendors. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 730-8119.

Santa Catalina's Bountiful Bazaar — Santa Catalina Catholic Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Variety of handcrafted gifts and holiday items from over 35 vendors. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3. Free. 825-9611.

The Chris Bubany Annual Holiday Marketplace — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Tableware along with outstanding art by over 58 talented and creative artist’s from southern Arizona. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 982-1814.

Tucson Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games — Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Celtic food and merchants, bagpipes, highland athletics, music and kids area. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Nov. 3; 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 4. $16. 909-7299.

Angels Too Marketplace Craft Show — Leman Academy, 7720 N. Silverbell Road. Handmade holiday crafts, wood/metal art, quilts, jewelry, baked goods and more in an indoor venue. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 275-8201.

The Chris Bubany Annual Holiday Marketplace — Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St. Tableware along with outstanding art by over 58 talented and creative artists from Southern Arizona. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 3; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 982-1814.

Thanksgiving on the Mayflower — Sam’s Club, 4701 N. Stone Ave. Join the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for a food drive and fundraising event. Collecting non perishable food and monetary donations. Live broadcasts by Mix-FM, and a generous match powered by Tucson Electric Power. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 622-0525.

Craft Artisan Festival — Village of Elgin Winery, Distillery, Brewery, 471 Elgin Road, Elgin. Local Arizona Beers, wines, spirits, non alcoholic beverages, beauty products, homemade (Cottage) delights, photos, framed pieces, wood, glass, jewelry, custom clothing, fabric creations and much more. Fee for tasting and must be of legal drinking age. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24. Free. 990-0137.

Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair — Reid Park, 920 S. Concert Place. Over 140 vendors to get a start on holiday shopping. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25. Free. 791-4873.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Wild Kingdom GLOW — Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, Oracle. Glowing sculptures, multimedia installations, theatrical performances and music. Dress in glowing costumes. 7-11 p.m. Oct. 20. $20. 623-6732.

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk — St. Philip’s Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave. Walk the Octagonal Labyrinth under the full moon to the sound of running water in the fountain at the center of the labyrinth. Enjoy refreshments and meet new friends. 7-8 p.m. Oct. 24. Free. 299-6421.

Mega Challah Bake Tucson — Tucson JCC, 3800 E. River Road. A celebration of Jewish femininity for women and girls ages 9 and up. Experience the joy and blessing of making challah, a time-honored Jewish tradition of baking bread for the Sabbath. This community event is part of the worldwide grassroots Shabbos Project effort and organized jointly by the Tucson JCC and Chabad Tucson. 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. $36. 299-3000.

Grapes to Glass Art and Wine Festival — Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave. Wine tastings from local wineries, light bites and local artwork and crafts. Ages 21 and up. 3-6 p.m. Oct. 28. $30. 545-0577.

18th Annual Octubafest — Fred Fox School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. Three concerts. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 31. Free. 621-1655.

Merry v. Scary: Yuletide Trick 'R Treat Spooktacular — University of Phoenix Tucson Campus, 300 S. Craycroft Road. Indoor Trick 'R Treating, Murder Mystery Game, The Orange Walk, Jack O' Lantern Path and The Pumpkin Hollow Halloween Party. In partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. Bring one or more articles of "like new" clothing to donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tucson. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 29. Free. 239-5225.

Holiday Clay Workshop: Gingerbread House and Christmas Trees — Color Me Mine Tucson at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Play with clay and build a gingerbread house or Christmas Tree. Ages 15 and up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 2. $45. 790-1100.

Holiday Open House — The West, 5615 E. River Road (River at Craycroft). Non-profit shop staffed by volunteers. Samples from Stonewall Kitchen and Chantilly Tea. Needlepoint canvas and supplies, specialty gifts from local artists, children's books and toys, Day of the Dead items and variety of greeting cards. No Sales tax. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 4. Free. 299-1044.

Thanksgiving on the Mayflower — Sam's Club, 4701 N. Stone Ave. Join the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona for a food drive and fundraising event. Collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations. Live broadcasts by Mix-FM, and a generous match powered by Tucson Electric Power. 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 8. Free. 622-0525.

Hello Fall Workshop — Color Me Mine Tucson at Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Decoration for your table this fall. Ages 15 and up. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. $15. 790-1100.

Festival of Light/Diwali — Govinda's Natural Foods Buffet, 711 E. Blacklidge Drive. Live music, dance, temple ceremonies, sweets and a feast. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 9. Free. 5-206-047-2833.

Tenth Annual Pecan Classic 3.3 Mile and Family Fun Run — Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. Live entertainment, real harvest demonstrations, hayrides, games, regional food, pecan-related dishes, arts and crafts. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10. $25. 820-6447.

14th Annual Argentina Heart and Soul — Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda del Sol Road. Wine, music and food. 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11. $65. 529-3500.

Clay Hand and Footprint Ornaments — Color Me Mine Tucson: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. $30 for 2 ornaments includes the studio fee to return a week later to paint. We will then glaze and fire them again to brilliance. $10 each additional ornament. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 15; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 29. $30. 790-1100.

Vintage Christmas Tree Painting Party — Color Me Mine Tucson @ Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway. Studio fee is included when painting during our Tree Painting Party. Painting on your own is subject to $8 studio fee. Specialty paints additional. Tree prices start at $65. 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 17; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 18. $65. 790-1100.