The Parsons Villas Blog

Scottsdale in the spring is everyone’s favorite place to be. The sun shines brightly but without heat, smiling down on the happy folks wandering through the streets of Scottsdale, and the temperatures stay in the 70s. And although the Scottsdale Art Walk is a year-round event, it takes on an added gloss in the perfect days of spring. When you visit Scottsdale in the spring, while you may be unsure of how to fill some of your vacation hours, we’re telling you right now that your Thursday nights have been Read More

Each spring, a season of free concerts are put on in Scottsdale, Arizona that can be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. The Sunday A’Fair is starting up its 32nd consecutive year and will be hosted by the Scottsdale Civic Center. This annual event brings incredible music artists from all over the Phoenix metropolitan area. Here is what you can expect to find at this year’s Sunday A’Fair Minifestivals: A Musical Experience Each year the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts transforms the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall into a music Read More

There are some things in life that are guaranteed. Like death and taxes, there will always be more sunny days than gloomy ones in Scottsdale, little girls (and some little boys) will begin a love affair with horses that may never end, and little boys (and some little girls) will dream of owning their own majestic stallion as they grow up to be rugged cowboys. For those of you, male or female, who have never given up your childhood dreams, spending your next February in Scottsdale promises to be a Read More

One of the best things about winter in Arizona is all the classic cars you will see just driving down the road; once our winter visitors arrive, they bring out the muscle. From 55 Chevy trucks to 76 Stingrays, the streets become an ongoing classic car show, but if you want to see even more, winter is also the time for the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction! Featuring the big ticket classics that every car lover has dreamed of owning and a few that are special because of their original owners Read More

Spending an afternoon getting lost in the magical world of a Hollywood movie is the perfect way to escape from life’s annoying responsibilities, and if you visit Scottsdale during the week of November 2 through November 11th, you can escape for as many days as you please! The Scottsdale Film Festival, established in 2001, comes to our glorious city every year around this time and seems to get bigger and better each year! Celebrating films from all over the world and offering the opportunity to meet some of the most Read More

Ways to Keep the Family Entertained Over Thanksgiving in Scottsdale As the holidays rapidly draw closer, it’s time to begin your Thanksgiving preparations. Who do you invite, what do you serve, and of course, who gets to clean the house from basement to attic to give the impression that your house always looks this way? It’s exhausting just thinking about it. Surely there has to be a better way? Well, this year CAN be different when you plan a Thanksgiving in Scottsdale! Just Imagine No exhausting clean-up, no feuding family Read More

When you think of Arizona, you may think of mountains, desert, cowboys and horses, and the ever-present sun shining cheerfully down from the sky. But do you ever think of shopping expeditions? Of spending your days sifting through treasures of silver, cartloads of classy clothing, or being awed by antiques and artwork? If not, we urge you to think again and start planning your shopping extravaganza in the great city of Scottsdale. Our Scottsdale shopping guide has list of the best shopping spots in town, check them out! Kactus Jock, 7229 East Read More

Residents of Phoenix, Arizona know how exciting the annual Waste Management Phoenix Open is year after year. This exciting event, held each February, combines the relaxed atmosphere of golf with raucous spectators for a truly one-of-a-kind event. In fact, the Waste Management Phoenix Open, also known as “The Greatest Show on Grass,” is one of the most popular PGA Tour events in history. The Phoenix Open was first established in 1932 before being moved to TCP Scottsdale in 1987 where it has resided since. For the best seats in town Read More

Each year hundreds of thousands of spectators descend upon TCP Scottsdale for the Waste Management Phoenix Open. This annual event is known for being “The Greatest Show on Grass” with its relaxed demeanor and raucous enthusiasm portrayed by the excited fans. The Waste Management Phoenix Open is one of the most popular events for the PGA Tour each year, and it is easy to see why. Party on the Grass at the Waste Management Phoenix Open The Phoenix Open has been known for its carefree attitude compared to other PGA Tour Read More

October in Scottsdale is about as perfect as a month can get. After the long and scorching heat of summer, the first taste of autumn coolness almost makes us giddy with joy! This is why we start planning our costumes the second fall clothing starts appearing in stores; knowing there is still a couple of months or more until the big event, we like to trick our minds into thinking the heat is ending soon! For those of you planning a vacation over Halloween, we’ve prepared this list of things Read More