Scottsdale Update - Oct. 5, 2026

Old Town hits a home run with Arizona Fall League.

The Arizona Fall League is bringing baseball’s top prospects to Scottsdale Stadium this fall, with 15 Scottsdale Scorpions home games scheduled through Nov. 12. This year’s roster features prospects from the San Francisco Giants, Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays, giving fans an opportunity to see future Major League talent while enjoying Old Town’s restaurants, shops and galleries nearby. Tickets are $14 plus fees, and the games provide another opportunity to experience Scottsdale Stadium and explore Old Town before or after the game.

For Arizona Fall League schedules and tickets, visit MLB.com/Arizona-Fall-League. Learn more about the stadium at ScottsdaleStadium.com.

Scottsdale invites residents to help shape Eldorado Park’s next chapter.

Scottsdale is beginning to plan recreational improvements at Eldorado Park and is inviting residents and park users to help identify priorities during a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Eldorado Community Center. The city has budgeted $780,000 for the first phase of design through the voter-approved Parks & Preserve Sales Tax, with potential improvements including playgrounds, shade, the Wedge Skate Park, restrooms, ramadas, picnic areas, landscaping, aging amenities and a possible new pump track. No improvements have been finalized, and residents can also provide input through online surveys and an interactive map on Speak Up Scottsdale.

Learn more.

Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.

Week of Oct. 5:

• City Council Special Meeting: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6
• City Council Regular and Work Study Meeting: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6
• PSPRS Fire Board Local Board Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
• PSPRS Police Local Board Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
• Human Services Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8

Week of Oct. 12 – Check back next week for the full list:

• Library Board Regular Meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14

Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.

Find more public meetings.

Scottsdale Fall Festival.

This free, family-friendly event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Scottsdale Civic Center, and features a live DJ, magic show and cocktail garden. Kids can fill their bags in Trick-or-Treat Alley, explore a festive pumpkin patch and enjoy more than 25 carnival-style games, crafts, face painting and hands-on activities.

Plus, visit booths hosted by city departments to learn about upcoming projects and chat with staff. Costumes are welcome (but not required).

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market.

The Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is a crowd favorite on Saturday mornings in Old Town Scottsdale! Bustling with locals, it features over 100 local growers and specialty food producers. Whether it is the aroma of freshly baked bread that you can't resist or you are on the hunt for seasonal ingredients, you are sure to find it at the market.
Please note: The farmers market has moved to its new location at the Scottsdale City Hall parking lot.

• 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturdays starting Oct. 3, at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
• Learn more.

Join the Scottsdale 75 Picture Scavenger Hunt.

Never been to Taliesin West? Or the Mustang Wall at Mustang Library? The Scottsdale 75th Anniversary Picture Scavenger Hunt is underway, offering a fun way to explore places you’ve never visited and revisit longtime favorites across the city. This all-ages community challenge highlights the people, places and history that have shaped Scottsdale.

Using the Seeker app, participants visit 75 designated locations, take selfies to earn points and can pick up some city swag while learning more about the West’s Most Western Town. Complete all 75 stops and bonus activities to be entered to win grand prizes.

To play along, create a free account. Be sure to send it out to your family and friends to participate as well.

Explore galleries during Scottsdale ArtWalk.

Scottsdale is home to more than 50 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from Arizona and around the world. Stroll at your own pace. 7-9 p.m. most Thursdays throughout the year. Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks are held 6:30-9 p.m. about once a month.

Ongoing

• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, live performances throughout the year.
• Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West activities.
• Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Get more events information.

Free fall workshops help Scottsdale residents save water.

Scottsdale Water is offering a series of free fall workshops to help residents conserve water, improve landscape efficiency, understand utility bills and learn more about the city’s long-term water supply. From September through November, workshops will cover topics including converting grass to xeriscape, selecting desert-friendly plants, detecting leaks, understanding rebates and learning about Scottsdale’s diversified water portfolio. The series also includes a guided tour of the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden, where residents can see practical examples of water-efficient landscaping.

Learn more and register online.

Register for fall Neighborhood College classes.

Strong neighborhoods start with engaged residents. Scottsdale’s Neighborhood College gives residents, neighborhood groups and homeowners associations the knowledge, resources and tools to help address community issues and become effective neighborhood leaders.

Learn from professional and volunteer instructors through classes covering city programs and services, volunteer opportunities, personal safety, HOA guidelines and more. Classes are free, but registration is required.

View the class schedule and register online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Neighborhood College.”

Waste less, make more of your food.

Scottsdale recognized Food Waste Prevention Week by highlighting ways to keep food scraps out of the landfill. Earlier this year, the city launched a food waste diversion pilot at select fire stations, where Mill bins collect food scraps and other organic waste for diversion. Residents can make a difference at home by buying only what they need, saving leftovers, freezing food before it goes bad and composting unavoidable scraps. Reducing food waste also helps conserve the water, energy, land and labor that go into producing our food.

The cowboy behind Scottsdale’s City Seal.

Ever wondered who inspired the cowboy featured on Scottsdale’s City Seal? The image represents Gerbacio “Harvey” Noriega, a working cowboy who helped shape Scottsdale’s Western identity. As lead wrangler at DC Ranch, Noriega became a familiar figure in the community and eventually inspired the iconic cowboy on the City Seal. His story is now part of Scottsdale’s history as the city celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Fire Station 604 replacement starts January 2027.

Scottsdale Fire Department has completed plans to replace and expand Fire Station 604 at 9045 E. Via Linda. Built in 1988, the aging station will be replaced with a modern 12,000-square-foot facility designed to better support firefighters and the community. The new station will include updated crew quarters, an OSHA-certified decontamination area, improved gear storage, upgraded apparatus bays and a more functional layout. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with the project creating a safer, more efficient facility for emergency response.