To 10/15: TOP 10 - EVENTS

1. Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family
US Airways Center
201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix
602-379-2000.
Oct. 12, 5 p.m. $39.50-$70.
Kristi Yamaguchi, an Olympic skating champion and this year's Dancing with the Stars winner, returns for her annual show, this time bringing Viktor Petrenko, Ekaterina Gordeeva and Kurt Browning. There will also be a concert with Disney stars Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato.

2. Greater Phoenix Greek Fest
James A. Speros Community Center
1973 E. Maryland Ave., Phoenix.
602-264-7863.
Oct. 10-12, times vary. $2.
Binge on baklava and dolmades at the Valley's biggest celebration of all things Greek. Ouzo and Greek beer and wine will be available at several stations, and don't miss the pastry hall. You also can shop for traditional ingredients, such as imported olive oil, feta cheese and phyllo dough, at the Greek Village Market. And everyone's invited to dance in the party tent.

3. Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest
Margaret T. Hance Park
1134 N. Central Ave.
602-534-2406.
Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $5, free for age 12 and younger.
Get traditional at this cultural event that celebrates German heritage in many ways, including the German bands Guggenbach Buam and Guggenbach Trio. Cooks will compete in a juried sauerkraut contest and chefs will have demos for such recipes as sauerkraut pizza. You can enter polka-dancing and beer-stein holding contests (not at the same time, of course), and blow an authentic alphorn.

4. Larry the Cable Guy
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1826 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix.
602-252-6771.
Oct. 11 7 p.m. FREE with fair admission; $20 for reserved seats.
Larry the Cable Guy started out as a radio personality before moving into stand-up comedy and feature-film stardom. Granted, he gave the world Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector, but he also provided the voice of the lovable truck Mater in Disney's Cars.

5. Tour de Fat
Tempe Town Lake
80 W. Rio Salado Parkway
480-350-8625
Oct. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gate charge for the festivities, watch the bike parade free.
The festival, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing and touring 11 cities, focuses on spreading the word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle. A bike parade is a highlight, along with beer, music and costumes. All ages.

6. Latino Arts Festival
Herberger Theater Center
222. E. Monroe St., Phoenix.
602-254-7399.
Through Oct. 12, times and prices vary.
Por Amore/For Love: An Operachi in One Act kicks off the series of theatrical and musical performances and art exhibits. Teatro Bravo will present The Women of Juarez.

7. 'The Lion, the Witch and Wardrobe'
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St.
480-644-6500
Oct. 9, 7 p.m., also Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 9-26, various times. $11. East Valley Children's Theatre dramatizes C. S. Lewis' epic story set in the land of Narnia,recreating the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the never-to-be-forgotten land.

8. Litchfield Park Oktoberfest
Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa
300 Wigwam Blvd. 623-935-9040.
Oct. 11, 4-8 p.m. $10.
Break out the lederhosen and beer steins and enjoy German music and dancing. Of course it wouldn't be Oktoberfest without beer and food, so you can indulge in an authentic German meal courtesy of the Wigwam's Swiss chef, Kurt Zuger.

9. Pumpkin and Chili Fest
Schnepf Farms
24810 Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek.
480-987-3100.
Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 2. $14.
The fourth-generation family farm knows how to throw a party. Hay rides, miniature golf, a petting barn and pig races. Make your way through the corn "maize" or make crafts. A new spooky train ride features a 17-foot-tall animatronic Pumpkin King that talks and moves. Bring blankets and chairs Friday and Saturday nights for outdoor movies at 8:30.

10. Scottsdale Railfair
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale.
480-312-2312.
Oct.11-12 10 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE admission. $2 train rides.
View rarely displayed railroad equipment and model-train displays. Roald Amundsen Pullman car, a former presidential car, offers free tours. Also carousel rides and entertainment.

A long exposure captures the swirling of lights made by rides at the Arizona State Fair.