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Don’t Wait for the Weekend · November 2–6

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Eighteen Phoenix Valley highlights for Monday through Friday, November 2–6, 2026: crafts, music, immersive art, skating, nature and time together.

About this weekday roundup

A weekday can hold more than the usual routine. This November 2–6, 2026 selection brings together eighteen Phoenix Valley possibilities, from watercolor leaves and a local open mic to a virtual-reality art experience, desert geology and floating water lanterns. There are ideas for adults, families, creative beginners and people looking for an evening out.

Use the organizer links below to check the details that matter to your plans: dates, age limits, tickets, registration and current availability. Some programs have very limited places; stargazing registration closes November 3. All times are Arizona time. These are selected local highlights, not a complete calendar or a suggested route across the Valley. A fee not stated by an organizer is not a verified free-admission claim.

Follow SquareMile for weekly Valley finds. Coming this week: Thanksgiving picks Tuesday and our weekend roundup Thursday. Explore local possibilities and request free early access as SquareMile prepares its Phoenix Valley launch. After November 6, use this dated selection as a record of discoveries and consult organizers for their latest schedules.

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  • Artful Adventures · Queen Creek

    MON NOV 2 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Queen Creek Library. Ages 8–12 · Register. Paint fall leaves with watercolor and salt. Register only participating children; parent or guardian recommended. No fee is stated.

  • Line Dancing · Anthem

    MON NOV 2 · 6–7 PM · North Valley Regional Library. Ages 18+ · Drop in. Learn line-dancing steps with all levels welcome. Wear smooth-bottom shoes; no registration, but room capacity is limited. No fee is stated.

  • Dominoes & Dice · Gilbert

    MON NOV 2 · 6–8 PM · Southeast Regional Library. Ages 18+ · Register. Try Mexican Train dominoes and dice games; beginners are welcome. Register with the library. No fee is stated.

  • Funky Handbag Lunch · Peoria

    TUE NOV 3 · 11:30 AM–1:15 PM · Charley’s at The Lakes. $35 members / $39 others · Book. West Valley Women networking lunch and handbag contest. Booking required: $35 for members or $39 for nonmembers.

  • Recipe Stand Craft · Waddell

    TUE NOV 3 · 2–3:30 PM · White Tank Library. Ages 18+ · Register. Make a decorative recipe stand that doubles as a memo board. Registration required and places are limited. No fee is stated.

  • Open Mic Night · Chandler

    TUE NOV 3 · 5–8 PM · SanTan Gardens. All ages · No fee listed. Hear local talent or try the stage. All ages welcome. Performer reservations close at 4:30 PM that day; walk-in signups depend on space. Food and drinks cost extra. No admission fee is stated.

  • Act One VR · Fountain Hills

    WED NOV 4 · 3–4 PM · Fountain Hills Library. Ages 10+ · Register. Freedom in Expression is a 360-degree visual and audio art journey. Registration required. No fee is stated.

  • Monarchs & Crafts · Anthem

    WED NOV 4 · 4–5 PM · North Valley Regional Library. All ages · Drop in. Learn about monarch butterflies and make butterfly crafts with the FIRST Lego League of Anthem. No registration required; no fee is stated.

  • Glow Skate + Pizza · Glendale

    WED NOV 4 · 6–8:30 PM · Great Skate. $15 + tax · Rental $6. All-you-can-eat cheese pizza and glow skating. Admission $15 plus tax; skate rental $6. All attendees pay. Check the venue for current online discounts.

  • Build Your Review Engine · Peoria

    WED NOV 4 · 6–8 PM · Rio Vista Recreation Center. $10 · Ages 15+ · Register. Small-business workshop with Dianna Stewart on building a customer-review system. Riverside Conference Room. Registration $10 for residents and nonresidents.

  • Campana Geology Walk · Scottsdale

    THU NOV 5 · 9–11 AM · Fraesfield Trailhead. Free · RSVP · Limited spaces. Easy guided walk exploring desert rocks and geology. Free; RSVP required with limited spaces. Arrive 15 minutes early, bring water and snacks; no dogs.

  • Cozy Crafters · El Mirage

    THU NOV 5 · Noon–3 PM · El Mirage Library. Bring your project · Drop in. Bring a knitting, crochet or other craft project and enjoy company while working. Drop in; no fee is stated.

  • Artist of the Month · Queen Creek

    THU NOV 5 · 6–7:15 PM · Queen Creek Library. Ages 18+ · Register. Learn about Joan Miró and create art inspired by his style. No experience needed. Register; places are limited. No fee is stated.

  • Autumn Stargazing · Fountain Hills

    THU NOV 5 · 6–8 PM · McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Register by Nov 3 · Check park fee. Family-friendly telescope viewing, weather permitting. Call 602-506-2930 extension 3 to register by November 3. Meet at the Trailhead Staging Area; check park admission fees. Bring a chair if desired; no pets.

  • ARTfest 2026 · Tempe

    FRI NOV 6 · 11 AM–2 PM · ASU · Neeb Plaza. Free · Open to everyone. Free, public community art fair with demonstrations and activities across ceramics, sculpture, animation, printmaking and more. Artwork purchases cost extra.

  • Ask a Master Gardener · Gilbert

    FRI NOV 6 · Noon–2 PM · Southeast Regional Library. Drop in · No fee listed. Bring questions about local plants, insects and gardening. No registration required; no fee is stated.

  • Water Lantern Festival · Tempe

    FRI NOV 6 · 3–7 PM · Kiwanis Park. Tickets required · Select Friday, November 6. Choose the Friday, November 6 ticket option. Gates open at 3 PM; lantern launch is scheduled for 6–7 PM. Tickets required; prices and availability vary. Follow the organizer map for arrival.

  • First Friday Gallery · Phoenix

    FRI NOV 6 · 6–9 PM · Trinity Cathedral · 100 W Roosevelt. All welcome · No entry fee listed. First Friday artist reception at the Olney Gallery, featuring Kimberly Harris and Annie Waters. All welcome; guest garage parking is free. No entry fee is stated.

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  • Don’t wait for the weekend. November 2–6 · Phoenix Valley. Your Sunday roundup is back.
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  • Follow for more weekly Valley finds. A few highlights. More to discover.
  • Event page 1 of 3: Artful Adventures · Queen Creek · MON NOV 2 · 3:30–4:30 PM · Ages 8–12 · Register · Queen Creek Library
  • Event page 1 of 3: Line Dancing · Anthem · MON NOV 2 · 6–7 PM · Ages 18+ · Drop in · North Valley Regional Library
  • Event page 1 of 3: Dominoes & Dice · Gilbert · MON NOV 2 · 6–8 PM · Ages 18+ · Register · Southeast Regional Library
  • Event page 1 of 3: Funky Handbag Lunch · Peoria · TUE NOV 3 · 11:30 AM–1:15 PM · $35 members / $39 others · Book · Charley’s at The Lakes
  • Event page 1 of 3: Recipe Stand Craft · Waddell · TUE NOV 3 · 2–3:30 PM · Ages 18+ · Register · White Tank Library
  • Event page 1 of 3: Open Mic Night · Chandler · TUE NOV 3 · 5–8 PM · All ages · No fee listed · SanTan Gardens
  • Event page 2 of 3: Act One VR · Fountain Hills · WED NOV 4 · 3–4 PM · Ages 10+ · Register · Fountain Hills Library
  • Event page 2 of 3: Monarchs & Crafts · Anthem · WED NOV 4 · 4–5 PM · All ages · Drop in · North Valley Regional Library
  • Event page 2 of 3: Glow Skate + Pizza · Glendale · WED NOV 4 · 6–8:30 PM · $15 + tax · Rental $6 · Great Skate
  • Event page 2 of 3: Build Your Review Engine · Peoria · WED NOV 4 · 6–8 PM · $10 · Ages 15+ · Register · Rio Vista Recreation Center
  • Event page 2 of 3: Campana Geology Walk · Scottsdale · THU NOV 5 · 9–11 AM · Free · RSVP · Limited spaces · Fraesfield Trailhead
  • Event page 2 of 3: Cozy Crafters · El Mirage · THU NOV 5 · Noon–3 PM · Bring your project · Drop in · El Mirage Library
  • Event page 3 of 3: Artist of the Month · Queen Creek · THU NOV 5 · 6–7:15 PM · Ages 18+ · Register · Queen Creek Library
  • Event page 3 of 3: Autumn Stargazing · Fountain Hills · THU NOV 5 · 6–8 PM · Register by Nov 3 · Check park fee · McDowell Mountain Regional Park
  • Event page 3 of 3: ARTfest 2026 · Tempe · FRI NOV 6 · 11 AM–2 PM · Free · Open to everyone · ASU · Neeb Plaza
  • Event page 3 of 3: Ask a Master Gardener · Gilbert · FRI NOV 6 · Noon–2 PM · Drop in · No fee listed · Southeast Regional Library
  • Event page 3 of 3: Water Lantern Festival · Tempe · FRI NOV 6 · 3–7 PM · Tickets required · Select Fri Nov 6 · Kiwanis Park
  • Event page 3 of 3: First Friday Gallery · Phoenix · FRI NOV 6 · 6–9 PM · All welcome · No entry fee listed · Trinity Cathedral · 100 W Roosevelt
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