Top 10 Valley Events in September & October PHOENIX magazine

October 26The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

This beloved event has plenty of new elements this year, including the addition of Polo After Dark, an evening match with a concert planned by Relentless Beats. There will also be a canine fashion show, luxury car exhibits and equestrian displays. Check website for schedule. Tickets start at $40. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-423-1414, thepoloparty.com

October 193rd Annual AZ Craft Beer Awards and Festival

Grab a glass of frothy, delicious suds at this festival celebrating all things beer. PHOENIX magazine, in partnership with the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild, is recognizing the best brews in Arizona. But it’s not just about the drinks. The finest food vendors from around the Valley will ensure nothing goes to your head too quickly. Noon-5 p.m. $15-$70. Centerpoint Plaza, 660 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, phoenixmag.com

September 6Kidz Bop 2024 

Dance with your children like no one is watching when Aleah, JJ, Shila and Tyler, better known as the Kidz Bop Kids, take the stage to perform and dance to today’s greatest hits, slightly rewritten to be appropriate for all ages. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Arizona Financial Theatre, 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix, 602-514-2919, livenation.com

September 17-22Mrs. Doubtfire

Based on the classic Robin Williams film, this musical comedy tells the story of a divorced father who would do anything to be with his kids, even if it means becoming a whole new person. He takes on the role of his life: a kindly British nanny. Call for times and ticket prices. Gammage Auditorium, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, 480-965-3434, asugammage.com

September 20-October 27Arizona State Fair

The rodeos, monster trucks, carnival rides, deep-fried food and other fair traditions aren’t going anywhere, and the Coliseum Concert Series has Vanilla Ice, The All-American Rejects and Big Time Rush scheduled to appear. Check website for ticket prices and event schedules. Arizona State Fairgrounds, 1826 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, 602-252-6771, azstatefair.com

October 5Monster Jam

A dozen 12,000-pound monster trucks will race, fly and crush their way through State Farm Stadium in this competition for the whole family. Headliners include the legends Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Son-uva Digger and Jurassic Attack. 7 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale, 602-379-0102, statefarmstadium.com

October 19VIVA PHX

The streets of Downtown will be filled with the sounds of more than 70 of the best and most diverse local and nationwide underground music acts playing on 10 stages alongside some of the Valley’s best food and art. The lineup includes Cuco, Cannons, The Walters and Playboy Manbaby. The music begins at 1 p.m. $65, general admission; $165, VIP. Check website for schedule and locations. vivaphx.com

September 18Gold Over America

If you are already pining for the Summer Olympics, not to worry. Simone Biles and a team of all-star gymnasts will be coming to the Valley for some gold-medal-worthy performances. 7:30 p.m. Check website for ticket prices. Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, 602-379-7800, footprintcenter.com

October 25-2712th Annual Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival 

No tricks here! More than 4,000 pounds of candy will be passed out at this Halloween event where children visit a hot air balloon to get their treats. You can even go airborne in a tethered balloon above the festival grounds. 5-9 p.m., $17-$22; Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, saltriverfields.com

October 11-13Four Peaks Oktoberfest

This celebration of all things Bavarian includes live music, games, carnival rides, dancing, German-style food and drinks, and the CW7 Arizona Das 31st Oktoberfest Runnin’ for the Brats. Proceeds from the event benefit Tempe Sister Cities, an organization dedicated to sending students abroad. Fr., 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sa., 10-12 a.m.; Su., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission is $16 on Fr., Sa.; free on Su. Tempe Town Lake, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, fourpeaksoktoberfest.com