5 Day Trip Worthy Events Happening in AZ
November 23' edition
Happy November everyone! We’re back with another edition of 5 day trip worthy events happening in Arizona this month, and oh boy there are some good ones! Let’s get into it.
Phoenix Pizza Festival
The 8th annual Phoenix Pizza Festival is calling all pizza aficionados. A day trip filled with live music, beer and wine, lawn games, and can’t forget the more than 20 pizza makers that will be at the event; Lou Malnati’s Pizza, Mi Amore Wood Fired Pizza, and Pizza Arno to name a few!
Location: Hance Park (1202 North 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004)
Date and Time: November 11-12 from 11am-6pm (4pm on Sunday)
Ticket Price: $16 (not including fees and taxes)
Tempe Water Lantern Festival
Enjoy a serene night crafting your very own water lantern with messages of love, gratitude, hope, and dreams. The Water Lantern Festival is a special way to bond with friends and family, as well as, create new connections. Don’t miss out on a beautiful night!
Location: Kiwanis Lake (5500 S. Mill Ave. Tempe, AZ 85283)
Date and Time: November 10-11 from 3pm-7pm
Ticket Price: Varies (regular: $35.99; late: $45.99; day of: $55.99)
Rooftop Thanksgiving
Celebrate your blessings with friends and family while you dine an impressive array of your favorite chef prepared Thanksgiving dishes, and desserts. Plus, enjoy live music from the rooftop of Renaissance Hotel and the option to bring your favorite wine with a corking fee. We’re definitely feeling thankful for this event!
Location: Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel (100 North 1st Street Phoenix, AZ 85004)
Date and Time: November 23 from 11:00am-5:00pm
Ticket Price: $70+ per guest | $40+ per child
AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews
Get a taste of Arizona’s best craft beers, spirits, wine, and hard seltzers! With more than 25 local breweries, distilleries, and amazing food vendors, you’ll leave with a big smile and a satisfied belly. And as always, please make sure to leave with a designated driver!
Location: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick (7555 N. Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ | 85258)
Date and Time: November 18th from 2pm-5pm
Ticket Price: General Admission - $60; VIP - $85; Designated Driver - $19
Astronomy Night at The Grand Canyon
Escape the city life for a day and join the rangers and astronomers at the Grand Canyon for a very special event under one of the darkest night skies in the United States! This event will only happen three more times and return until next year. So catch an unforgettable night under the fullest stars and enjoy a constellation talk and telescope viewing!
Location: LAT/LONG: 36.059095, -112.108899 (from the South Entrance Station, continue following the road you are on for 5 miles, and it will lead you to the Visitor Center)
Date and Time: November 3rd or November 4th, or November 5th from 7pm-9pm (7pm-8pm on the 5th)
Ticket Price: Free
Extras
Sedona Food Truck Festival in Sedona on Saturday, November 4. Learn more here.
Cruise Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo on Monday, November 6. Learn more here.
A Royal Thanksgiving in Phoenix on Thursday, November 23. Learn more here.
Tempe Jam in Tempe on Saturday, November 4th. Learn more here.
Bisbee Mariachi Festival in Bisbee on Saturday, November 4th. Learn more here.
That’s all for this month! Thank you for reading. I hope you go out and enjoy some of these day trips and maybe even catch you at one, or even better go to one together! If you know of any events happening across Arizona in December, let me know, and I’ll make sure to share them next month and give you a shoutout. Feel free to reach me at benny @ twour.com about anything day trips or events! Catch you next month!