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Desert Botanical Garden hosts its Strange Garden Family Weekend October 23-24, 2026, from 6 to 9 p.m. at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix. Activities are included with general admission or membership, and each child 12 or younger can receive a pumpkin. The Garden also lists nature activities and live music. The October 22 adults-only Spirit Walk requires a separate ticket.
This brief records the information reported on Oct 17, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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Phoenix Zoo schedules Spooky Safari for October 28-30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 455 N. Galvin Parkway. Admission is $18 per person, with children 2 and under free. The evening includes candy stations, face painting, an hourly costume parade and DJ and dinosaur entertainment. Carousel and camel rides cost extra. Tickets are limited, valid only for the specified event dates and hours, and nonrefundable and nontransferable; check the zoo’s ticket page before going.
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Sandbox VR plans to open its downtown Phoenix location October 30, 2026, at 11 W. Washington St., Suite 200. The operator places the multiplayer virtual-reality venue on CityScape’s second floor above The Escape Game. Its listed hours are noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday through Sunday. These are announced plans; check with the venue before visiting.
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The Escape Game lists five 60-minute escape themes at CityScape, 11 W. Washington St., Suite 100, in downtown Phoenix. The operator lists daily hours from 8 a.m. to midnight. Check the booking page for game times and availability. An exact historical opening date has not been independently confirmed.
