Things to do in Phoenix in September

The ever-so-slight temperature cool-down has ushered in a wave of fun things to do in metro Phoenix this September.

Fairs, festivals and events

🏳️‍🌈 Latino Pride Festival

Celebrate El Grito with the largest gathering of Latino LGBTQ+ people in Arizona.

• Sept. 14, 4-11:30pm; Heritage Square; Tickets from $20

🌮 Rockin' Taco Street Fest 2024

Taste test tacos from 20 vendors, wash them down with a handcrafted margarita and see who survives the hot chili eating contest.

• Sept. 14, Noon-9pm; Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; $15

🇲🇽 El Grito Phoenix

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with live music, Ballet Folkloric, Lucha Libre and Mexican cuisine in downtown Phoenix.

• Sept. 15, 4-11pm; 3rd Avenue and Adams Street; Free!

🙋 DTPHX Lotería

Play the traditional Lotería game while enjoying DJs, food from Willie's Taco Joint and samples from a new restaurant called Origen opening in downtown Phoenix soon.

• Sept. 19, 6-9pm; The Grotto at Arizona Center; Free!

🎡 Arizona State Fair

The grandest fair of them all kicks off this month with promises of new rides and fried food.

• Sept. 20-Oct. 27, Thursdays-Sundays; State Fairgrounds; Tickets from $15

🧑‍🌾 Garlic Festival

Sample garlic-infused olive oil and garlic-stuffed olives before taking a garlic-themed tractor ride.

• Sept. 21-22 and 28-29, 10am-5pm; Queen Creek Olive Mill; Free!

👗 Scottsdale Fashion Week

Professional and amateur fashionistas will converge in Scottsdale for a series of high-end fashion shows and events.

• Sept. 26-28; Times and locations vary; Tickets from $50

🏡 Maricopa County Home and Garden Show

Get inspired to remodel your home and finally plant a garden with help from hundreds of expert vendors.

• Sept. 27-29, 10am-5pm; WestWorld of Scottsdale; $5

🍻 Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest

Get out your stein and kick off Oktoberfest with local beer and German fare.

• Sept. 27-28, 3-10pm; Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; Tickets from $20

🍽️ Arizona Restaurant Week

It's back! Enjoy delicious and discounted prix fixe meals at some of the Valley's best eateries.

• Sept. 20-29; prices and locations vary

Theatrical performances

🙅 " We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up "

This two-man folk musical parodies jukebox musicals like "Jersey Boys" and "Mamma Mia!"

• Sept. 4- Nov. 3; Phoenix Theatre; Buy tickets

📓 " The Diary of Anne Frank "

This play brings to life the pages of Anne Frank's diary, which documented the Jewish teen's time in hiding during Nazi occupation of the Netherlands during World War II.

• Sept. 14-28; Herberger Theater; Buy tickets

👵🏼 " Mrs. Doubtfire "

See the live version of the classic film about a laugh-out-loud funny, undercover Scottish nanny.

• Sept. 17-22; ASU Gammage; Buy tickets

Concerts

🤘 Creed

" With Arms Wide Open ," the popular grunge rock band invites you to their "Summer of '99" tour.

• Sept. 4 at 7pm; Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre; Buy tickets

🇲🇽 Banda MS

Prepare for a " Hermosa Experiencia " at this show by one of the top Regional Mexican musical groups.

• Sept. 6 at 8pm; Footprint Center; Buy tickets

🚂 Train & REO Speedwagon

" Hey, Soul Sister ," join these two bands for their "Summer Road Trip" tour.

• Sept. 11 at 6:25pm; Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre; Buy tickets

🎤 Childish Gambino

It still " Feels Like Summer " so join this fan-favorite rapper for "The New World Tour."

• Sept. 16 at 8pm; Footprint Center; Buy tickets

🧑‍🎤 Green Day

Don't be an " American Idiot ." Check out the punk rock band's "The Saviors Tour" with The Smashing Pumpkins.

• Sept. 18 at 5:30pm; Chase Field; Buy tickets

🐴 Kacey Musgraves

Get off your " High Horse " and check out this country crooner's "Deeper Well World Tour."

• Sept. 27 at 7:30pm; Desert Diamond Arena; Buy tickets

👢 Boots in the Park

You can " Die a Happy Man " if you make it to this two-day festival featuring headliners Thomas Rhett and Jason Aldean.

• Sept. 28-29; Tempe Beach Park; Buy tickets