Calendar of Annual Events
Downtown Scottsdale is host to more than 25 art, fashion, culinary, and music festivals throughout the year.
Arizona Institute for Breast Health presents The Pink Light District!
From now through October 31st, individuals will have the opportunity to purchase pink light bulbs
for $20 each in recognition of those affected by breast cancer. These light bulbs will be placed on the
Canal Bridge, which links the Scottsdale Waterfront to the Southbridge and 5th Avenue District in downtown Scottsdale
and will be illuminated on October 3rd. The lights will glow throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month.
Proceeds from this event will benefit AIBH, a local non-profit organization that offers a second opinion
for treatment options to women recently diagnosed with breast cancer, completely free of charge!
www.thepinklightdistrict.org
"5TH AVENUE UNPLUGGED"
SOLO MUSIC SERIES BEGINS SATURDAY, OCT. 4 FROM NOON TO 3PM
Our Historic and Unique 5th Avenue Shopping District has long promoted local
musicians as a way to enhance its pedestrian environment. Starting Saturday,
October 4, the city of Scottsdale Downtown Office in conjunction with the 5th
Avenue Merchants Association is hosting a series of live performances including
several original artists who began their musical careers on 5th Avenue. These
free, live performances will take place in various locations along Fifth Avenue
(which is just west of Scottsdale Road and south of the canal. The performance
roster includes:
Oct. 4 - Pete Pancrazi; Oct. 11 - Gradymusic; Oct. 18 - Hans Olson; Oct. 25 -
Michael V.; Nov. 1 Hans Olson; Nov. 8 - Mary Hoffman; Nov. 15 - Gradymusic; Nov.
22 - Chris Putrino; Nov. 29 - Patricia Silverber; Dec. 6 - Michael V.; Dec. 13 -
Gradymusic; Dec. 20 - Chris Putrino; and Dec. 27 - Hans Olson.
The 5th Avenue Thieves Market returns as Scottsdale's oldest and original sidewalk sale. For more than 40 years the Merchants of 5th Avenue have brought out their end of the season wares for an unprecendented "Up to 70% off". Historically people would travel from all over the world knowing that this event would only happen on 5th Avenue twice a year and there would be no discounting in between those times. Well as the big box strores moved obviously times have changed but The 5th Avenue Thieves Market still lives on with live entertainment throughout the Avenue and the traditional Kiwanis Book Sale.
Downtown Scottsdale's art scene. Downtown Scottsdale has more art galleries per capita than almost any other city in the United States – over 125 at last count. ArtWalks – every Thursday, 7-9 p.m. year-round. www.scottsdalegalleries.com
Free music! At the Canal Concert Series every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Oct. 4 through Dec. 28 at the Marshall Way Bridge.
Oct. 18/19, 2008 - Via Colori Street Painting Festival - Painting Festival. This free event will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19. visit www.ViaColori.com
Oct. 23-25, 2008 - Savor Scottsdale Culinary Festival – An Arizona Celebration of Food, Wine & Spirits in Downtown Scottsdale., BBQ & Bubbles, and more. Go to www.Eats3.com for more event information.
Nov. 6-9, 2008 – Scottsdale Fashion Week. Downtown Scottsdale is gearing up for the third annual Scottsdale Fashion Week. www.ScottsdaleFashionWeek.com
Scottsdale Festival of Greece
Nov. 7-9, 2008, 11am to 11pm/Friday; 11am to 10pm/Saturday; 11am to 7pm/Sunday
Jan. through March, 2009. Native Trails: A Cultural Celebration. More info. at www.culturequestscottsdale.com
FitCity Scottsdale
Downtown Walking Routes - Get out. Get fit. Keep in motion while enjoying the store fronts of downtown Scottsdale. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.
Weekend Farmer's Market in two Downtown locations:
Saturdays, Nov. 1 – May, 2009. Old Town Farmer's Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 30 vendors including organic produce, flowers, herbs, and an assortment of handmade items.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 – May, 2009. Craftsman Court Farmer's Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "Go Green" market with a wide assortment of local growers and products related to health, wellness, and sustainable living. More information at www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com
A city of good sports….
October- Enjoy Arizona Fall League baseball when it returns to Scottsdale Stadium. Visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/stadium or call (480) 312-2586
After dark on the third Thursday in October, November and December - 'Night Lights' public art installation combines water, light, and entertainment. , all taking place along the beautiful Scottsdale Waterfront,October 16, November 20 and December 18, 2008. www.ScottsdalePublicArt.org.
