Your Weekend Has a Hidden Side
Six ways to discover a different weekend in the Phoenix Valley, October 31–November 1, 2026.
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About this roundup
A different weekend can begin with a new skill, live music or a morning outside. This October 31–November 1, 2026 selection brings together six Phoenix Valley possibilities: letterpress printing at Hazel & Violet, family jazz at The Nash, art at SanTan Village, family pottery in Peoria, native-seed restoration at White Tank and a ranger-led trail challenge kickoff at San Tan.
Each outing offers a different way to spend time in the community. The organizer links explain registration, park entry, age rules and paid extras. Pottery finishing involves additional costs and later visits; wine tasting is separate from festival admission. This is a dated selection of local highlights, so confirm the organizer’s current information before heading out.
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Weekend highlights • October31–November1,2026
- Letterpress Workshop · Phoenix
Saturday, October 31 · 10 AM–noon · Hazel & Violet, 1301 NW Grand Ave #2B, Phoenix. Paid workshop; reservations required. Set wood and metal type and print your own posters, cards or coasters. Base workshop price $70; ticketing fees may apply. No experience needed.
- Hot Dogs & Jazz · Phoenix
Saturday, October 31 · 11 AM · The Nash, 110 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Free admission; reserve seats online. A family jazz program followed by a chance to meet the band and enjoy free hot dogs.
- SanTan Village Art & Wine Festival · Gilbert
Saturday–Sunday, October 31–November 1 · 10 AM–5 PM both days · SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert. Free festival admission and parking. Meet juried artists and enjoy original art and live music. Optional paid wine tasting is for guests 21 and older.
- Kids & Family Pottery Wheel · Peoria
Sunday, November 1 · 4–5:30 PM · Burst of Butterflies, 8643 W. Kelton Ln., Suite 102, Peoria. Ages 8 and older; $35 per person, booking required. Each participant has a wheel. Optional finished pieces cost $20 each, including firing and a later painting/glazing visit; finished pieces are not taken home the same day.
- Desert Defenders Seed Toss · Waddell
Sunday, November 1 · 8–10:30 AM · White Tank Mountain Regional Park, 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell. Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Register through the organizer link; park entry applies. Help scatter native seed pellets for desert restoration. Ages 5 and older recommended, with parents present for minors. Bring gloves, water and a snack; wear long sleeves, pants and closed-toe shoes. Trail walking involved. Check for organizer updates before leaving.
- 100 Miles Kickoff Hike · Queen Creek
Sunday, November 1 · 8–11 AM · San Tan Mountain Regional Park, 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek. Meet at the Main Trailhead picnic table. Join Ranger Nikki on the 5.5-mile San Tan and Hedgehog route, rated easy to moderate. No registration for the guided hike; park entry fee applies. A shorter independent route is possible. Bring water, hat, sunscreen, snacks and closed-toe shoes.
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- Your weekend has a hidden side. Weekend Hidden Gems. October 31–November 1,2026. Phoenix Valley.
- 6 local finds. No Halloween required. Print something. Hear live jazz. Help the desert bloom.
- Make it a different Saturday. Event page1of3:Letterpress Workshop and Hot Dogs & Jazz.
- Meet the makers. Be one. Event page2of3:SanTan Village Art & Wine and Family Pottery Wheel.
- Get out. Do a little good. Event page3of3:Desert Defenders Seed Toss and 100 Miles Kickoff Hike.
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