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Is one of the most acclaimed tourist areas in the State of Arizona featuring an eclectic mix art galleries, specialty retail, upscale dining and nightlife and cultural attractions for residents and visitors alike.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
View updates on these important projects to plan your visit to Scottsdale's Downtown.
Downtown Walking Routes help support Scottsdale Fit City
Artwalk (view map) Canal Bank Loop (view map) Old Town/Civic Center Loop (view map)
HOT THINGS TO DO IN COOL DOWNTOWN SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale's Downtown plays host to many special events throughout the year that provide the public an opportunity to visit the Downtown area, dine, shop, enjoy music performances, fashion shows, parades, markets, street painting, and a variety of other activities. Be sure to check back often to see the updated events or visit the Downtown Scottsdale website.
Check out the latest News Releases on what's going on in Downtown Scottsdale. (view August 8, 2008 News Release) View the Annual Events Calendar.
- ArtWalk is a FREE EVENT every Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. View information and visit the Scottsdale Galleries website.
- OH MY DOG! Enjoy the many events that will be held by Oh My Dog! on Stetson Drive. Get more information.
- The Pink Light District returns to downtown Scottsdale during the month of October along the Marshall Way Bridge. Get more information.
- Arizona Shakespeare Festival (ASF) performs FREE "As You Like It" on October 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. in the Waterfront Amphitheater. Get more information.
- Scottsdale Artists' School presents "Journals and Journeys: An Artistic Adventure through Vietnam" a FREE event October 14, 2008 at 7pm. Get more information.
- The Best and Brightest Juried Fine Art will be presented by the Scottsdale Artists' School from October 16 thru November 18, 2008. Get more information.
- Via Colori is a FREE EVENT October 18 and 19, 2008 in Scottsdale's Art District beginning at 10 a.m. each day. Get more information.
- eats3 2008 Scottsdale Will be held October 23rd-25th centered in the SouthBridge area of Downtown Scottsdale. Get more information.
- Canal Concert Series is a FREE EVENT on Saturdays and Sundays October 4, 2008 thru March 29, 2009 from 12 - 3 p.m. View more information
- 5th Avenue Unplugged Solo Series is a FREE concert series on Saturdays beginning October 4, 2008 and running thru December 27, 2008 from Noon to 3 p.m. Get more information.
- Farmer's Markets are FREE EVENTS - Old Town on Saturdays beginning November 1, 2008 and Craftsman Court on Sundays beginning January 18, 2009; both sites are open from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (view slideshow)
- Scottsdale Fashion Week 2008 will be held November 6-9, 2008 and will host a full schedule of high fashion runway shows celebrating fashion, art and design. Get more information
- Landscape Artist Demo, Exhibit & Critique - Scottsdale Artists' School presents two of American's foremost plein air landscape artists who will conduct demonstrations and commentary. Get more information.
- ArtFest™ of Scottsdale - is a FREE event and will be held on November 22-23, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza. Get more information.
- Old Town Saturday Concert Series - is a FREE event at Pima Plaza (southwest corner of First Ave. and Brown Ave.) in Old Town Scottsdale on Saturdays from December 6, 2008 thru March 7, 2009 from 12 to 3 p.m. Get more information.
WHAT'S NEW
Rediscover Downtown Scottsdale - Take a three-minute on-line tour of Old Town and the Waterfront. Other video tours include Fashion Square, SouthBridge, Fifth Avenue and the Arts Districts. Watch now! View the Downtown Investment Brochure (pdf/1mb/8pp)
Downtown Plan Update
SCOTTSDALE’S SPECIAL EVENTS SEASON is here
Residents and visitors can get information on what’s taking place when by visiting the city’s special events Web page at: www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events/specialevents.asp.
Traffic and parking information also will be featured on the page and once again, the city is teaming with the Arizona Department of Transportation to provide up-to-date traffic and parking conditions via the state's “511” phone system.
Enjoy the season – and remember the city’s special events Web site and ADOT’s 511 phone line are available to help plan your Scottsdale activities.
Looking for things to do with your out of town visitors? Or are you just looking for something new and different to do – maybe finding a new place to get a bite to eat... or discovering a shop to buy that one-of-a-kind gift.
The answer is just a click away! The city has launched a Scottsdale Downtown Web site – www.scottsdaledowntown.com. The site provides updated information about downtown businesses, events, theaters, museums, shops, restaurants... you name it – the information is right at your fingertips.