Kiss Me It's … Halloween?
Kavitha SundralingamIssue date: 10/29/09 Section: Calendar
Celtic groups will perform various musical performances on two stages: The traditional Harp Stage and the modern Pub Stage. Both stages will feature the best of local and regional Irish music and dances. The Phoenix Pipe Band will be there to entertain festival goers throughout the day.
With a huge range of diverse activities, the Irish festival is a family-friendly event with activities for every age. Come down to celebrate the Irish culture and Halloween at once.
The Arizona Irish Festival, Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, 602.258.0109, Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., $10
OTHER OPTIONS
Ghost & Goblins 5K, Nothing like running or walking 5K in your Halloween costume, especially if it's of the "barely there" variety. 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, 480.350.5201, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m., call for prices
Dia de Los Muertos Festival, Celebrate the memory of departed loved ones. There will be live music, performances, food and activities in this cultural festival. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, times vary, free
Full Moon Hike, Hike to a beautiful full moon view in the cool night air. Experience the surrounding desert when night falls. Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa, 480.984.0032, Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.,
$6 per vehicle
With a huge range of diverse activities, the Irish festival is a family-friendly event with activities for every age. Come down to celebrate the Irish culture and Halloween at once.
The Arizona Irish Festival, Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver Street, Phoenix, 602.258.0109, Saturday, October 31, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., $10
OTHER OPTIONS
Ghost & Goblins 5K, Nothing like running or walking 5K in your Halloween costume, especially if it's of the "barely there" variety. 6111 S. All American Way, Tempe, 480.350.5201, Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m., call for prices
Dia de Los Muertos Festival, Celebrate the memory of departed loved ones. There will be live music, performances, food and activities in this cultural festival. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E. Main Street, Mesa, 480.644.6500, Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, times vary, free
Full Moon Hike, Hike to a beautiful full moon view in the cool night air. Experience the surrounding desert when night falls. Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Road, Mesa, 480.984.0032, Saturday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.,
$6 per vehicle
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