The last Monday of May is Memorial Day, our holiday for honoring those who have died while serving in the military. And, as the unofficial start of the summer vacation season, it’s also a long weekend of picnics and cookouts, BBQ, and parades. If you happen to be in the area for Memorial Day in Scottsdale, there are plenty of ways to honor our military while enjoying great food and...
Easter traditions vary. Every family has their own: sunrise services, Easter egg hunts and chocolate bunnies. It’s a time for new beginnings, so start a new holiday family tradition this year while you’re in Scottsdale. Here are a few suggestions for Easter in Scottsdale. Scottsdale Easter Egg Hunts and That Bunny Many Easter traditions include egg hunts, and there are several to choose from in the Scottsdale area. Shamrock Farms’...
Christmas is a magical time of year no matter where you are, but if you’re lucky enough to be spending the holiday in the Scottsdale area, it can be especially magical. This is the perfect time to start a new holiday tradition with your family, and we’ve got suggestions to help make this the best holiday ever. The area has holiday festivals and events for kids of all ages during...
It’s the Fourth of July, time for fireworks, family reunions, cook-outs and baseball. It’s time to celebrate everything American! If you’re staying in the area during Scottsdale July 4th, don’t worry – there are plenty of patriotic celebrations for the entire family. Here are our suggestions for a glorious Fourth! Fireworks & More During Scottsdale July 4th Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without fireworks! Head over to McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
