The weather’s still hot, but there are plenty of cool activities for the remaining weeks of September in the Phoenix area.  Check them out!  (And if I left out your favorite activity, let me know.)

Thanks as always to About.com for the event details.

Family Activities

LaLaGlendooza - Old MacDonald Had a Farm
What: Sponsored by Glendale Parks and Recreation Department. This free toddler (ages 2 - 5) event features farm-themed activities including a tractor play area, barnyard carnival and farmers craft area all held at one of Glendale’s historic ranches, Sahuaro Ranch Park. For more information, call 623-930-2038.

Where: Sahuaro Ranch Park, Glendale

When: September 26 from 10 a.m. to noon

Hispanic Heritage Month Festivals and Events
What: Music, dance, literature, art, and more at events across the Valley celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15.
When: Various dates in September

Wild Western Festival
What: Several stages of entertainment, western celebrities, western movies, artisans, kids' corral.

Where: Pioneer Village.

When: September 26 - 28

International Gem & Jewelry Show
What: A trade show featuring diamonds, silver, gold, opals, rubies, watches, earrings, necklaces, rings, settings, on-site sizing and repairs.

Where: Phoenix Convention Center in downtown Phoenix
When: September 26 - 28

Maricopa County Home and Garden Show
What: Hundreds of exhibitors. Seminars, demonstrations, and displays
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds

When: September 26 - 28

So Long To Summer Fest
What: Two live bands, a choreographed grand finale fireworks show, a midway with interactive inflatable slides and rides, face painting, climbing walls, attractions for children, teens and adults, a food and beverage court, and sponsor giveaways and booths.

Where: Freestone Park Ball Field Complex, Gilbert
When: September 27

Arizona Deaf Festival
What: Deaf-related exhibits, performances by Deaf groups and individuals, educational seminars on hearing loss, a Kids Corner. Arizona Deaf Festival will be an opportunity for the Deaf to celebrate and for the hearing to learn about the Deaf world.

When: September 27

Where: Encanto Park, Phoenix.

How much: Free

Monarch Butterfly Exhibit
Where: Marshall Butterfly Pavilion at the Desert Botanical Garden
When: September 27 to November 2

Wining and Dining

Corks and Cactus
What: Sample more than 70 wines from different regions of the world and talk with representatives from the different wineries. All wines featured will be available for sale are all priced at $35 or less.

Where: Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
When: September 26

Arizona Restaurant Week
What: Close to 100 fine dining establishments in the Greater Phoenix area offer a prix-fixe three course meal for $29.

When: September 20 - 26

The Arts

Ballet Under the Stars
What: Free performances at various parks in the Greater Phoenix area.

When: September 25, 26, 27

How much: Free

Scottsdale ArtWalk
What: Every Thursday evening the Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art.
When: Every Thursday evening

How much: Free

4th Friday ArtWalk
What: Photography, jewelry, crafts, paintings, sculptures and more. Live music.

When: September 26, 6 -9 p.m.

Where: Mesa Riverview

Fall Starlight Concert Series
What: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and snacks and sit back and enjoy a relaxing evening in the park while you listen to some of the Valleys best musical entertainers!

Where: Tumbleweed Park