The historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
The Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association’s 30th annual Holiday Open House runs November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Old Towne and Catlin Court. Start at the Arizona Information Center, 5836 W. Palmaire Ave., for a walking map and activity list. The organizer lists holiday shop displays, make-and-take stations and ornament decorating for the Patriotic Community Tree. Purchases and individual activities may have separate terms; the announcement does not promise that every activity is free.
This brief records the information reported on Nov 2, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
The historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
World of Illumination’s Candy Rush drive-through holiday light show runs November 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027, at Camelback Ranch, 10710 W. Camelback Road. Gates open at 6 p.m., with last entry at 10 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; the organizer also lists December 7, 14, 21 and 28 as Monday openings. Tickets start at $39.99 per vehicle and vary by date. Advance online tickets are required for the selected date and location.
Source: World of IlluminationThe historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Glendale City Council approved annexation and rezoning for Project Eagle/Baccara on October 27, 2026. The roughly 160-acre site near Litchfield Road and Olive Avenue, close to Luke Air Force Base, is planned for three data center buildings, 18 natural gas turbines and an APS substation. KJZZ, ABC15 and FOX 10 report the approval following debate over water use, noise and air quality. Glendale says annexation gives it greater oversight of the development, including landscaping and fencing requirements. This is a land-use approval; a construction start has not been confirmed.
Source: KJZZ / ABC15 / FOX 10The historic Woolworth building in Glendale. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Marine 69-71 · CC BY-SA 4.0
West Valley Youth Symphony performs a free concert at Murphy Park in downtown Glendale on November 7, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. The orchestra lists the venue at 5850 W. Glendale Avenue. The Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association lists gates opening at 6 p.m. for the Live! at Murphy Park performance. Check the orchestra calendar for any schedule updates before heading out.
Source: West Valley Youth Symphony / Downtown Glendale Merchants Association
