(http://camdenblogs.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/scottsdale.jpg)Looking for something fun to do when the weather cools down - experience Scottsdale! Scottsdale Events and Festivals in the fall - Scottsdale, Arizona National Public Lands Day Outdoor Recreation Fair - late September, activities include meeting wild animals, ranger-led hikes, workshops and children's activities Way Out West Oktoberfest - late September, held in Tempe, this is Oktoberfest with a Western twist, featuring country music, non-stop polka, German food and beer, and plenty of family entertainment Scottsdale Events and Festivals in October - Scottsdale Arizona State Fair - late October, a huge event with all sorts of stalls, attractions, rides and more Fall Art Fest of 5th Avenue - late October, set in charming Old Scottsdale, this event showcases over 100 local contemporary artists and their work as well as food, live music and kids activities Annual Fall Festival - October 31st, a free event with entertainment, games, a haunted forest, fireworks and even a pumpkin decorating contest Scottsdale Events and Festivals in November - Scottsdale Thieves Market - early November, a long-running event held in downtown Scottsdale and featuring sidewalk sales, local art displays, gourmet food and musicians ArtFest of Scottsdale - mid-November, one of the most popular art festivals in the state featuring hundreds of artists works as well as fashion, gourmet food and live music Scottsdale Events and Festivals in December - Scottsdale Las Noches de las Luminarias - held at the Desert Botanical Gardens, with musical performances and volunteers lining the pathways with over 7,000 luminaries Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk - late December, showcasing local art in Scottsdale, along with plenty of food stalls