Scottsdale Quarter’s annual tree-lighting celebration is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in The Quad, listed at 15191 N. Scottsdale Road. The tree lighting is set for 7 p.m. The shopping center lists live music, ballet and toy-soldier performances, an appearance by the Grinch and free children’s crafts. General attendance is free; professional Santa photos and VIP lounge tickets cost extra.
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Taliesin West reopened October 24, 2026, after a closure following the October 16 death of a visitor struck by wind-blown roofing material, AZFamily reports. KJZZ separately reported the reopening announcement. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation said it inspected roofing and structures and added a weather station to inform daily safety decisions. The Scottsdale site is at 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. Its current tour page lists Tuesday closures through October 31 and daily tours beginning November 1; advance reservations are recommended.
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Los Milics Vineyards has scheduled a Holiday Mini Market at its Scottsdale tasting room for Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The operator says local makers and small businesses will offer gifts, handcrafted goods and seasonal finds. Admission is free. The Scottsdale tasting room is at 7045 E. Third Avenue, Suite 101, in Old Town. Check the operator’s event page for updates before visiting.
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The Holland Center’s Prickly Pear Festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 34250 N. 60th Street, listed by the venue with a Scottsdale address. Admission is free and registration is not required. The Desert Awareness Committee event includes desert-food demonstrations, samples and products for sale. The venue lists a guided desert walk at 9:30 a.m. Check its schedule before attending; the chamber calendar’s noon end time differs from the venue’s 1 p.m. listing.
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The Kierland Fine Art & Wine Festival runs November 7-8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Kierland Commons, listed by the organizer at 15210 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale. Browsing the art and enjoying live music are free. Optional wine tasting is sold separately for guests 21 and older; follow the organizer’s ticket link for current prices and details. Art, food and other purchases are not included in free admission.
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Updated October 27, 2026: Cheba Hut now lists daily hours for its south Scottsdale shop at 2200 N. Scottsdale Road: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. The operator lists dine-in, takeout and delivery, and its location page no longer carries the earlier Coming Soon label. This replaces our October 26 opening forecast; the location page does not establish the exact first day of service.
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Candie’s Halloween Character Carnival runs Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Arizona Boardwalk courtyard at 9500 E. Vía de Ventura. The organizer lists free admission, character visits, face painting, a toddler play area, vendor trick-or-treating and a DJ. Bring a candy bag; food and shopping are also available.
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Arizona Boardwalk’s Family Fun AZ Halloween Bash runs Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the outdoor courtyard at 9500 E. Vía de Ventura. The event includes trick-or-treating, carnival games, face painting and live entertainment, with no event admission or activity fee. A costume contest gives children 18 and under a chance to win $1,000. Boardwalk parking is free; its ticketed attractions are separate.
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Scottsdale Airport’s taxiways and ramp host Run the Runway on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Gates open at 7:30 a.m. at 15000 N. Airport Drive; the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the one-mile Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $50 for the 5K or $30 for the kids run, plus fees. Online registration runs through Oct. 24, with limited space. An aircraft display and entertainment follow the races.
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Marissa Jaret Winokur, Kerry Butler and Laura Bell Bundy are scheduled to perform Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now! at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts on October 23, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Arts lists tickets starting at $74. Check the organizer’s current ticket availability before making plans.
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Taco Fest runs Oct. 17-18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at Salt River Fields, 7555 N. Pima Road. Expect taco vendors, chef demonstrations and music. Parking is free, and children 12 and younger get free general admission. Tickets cover one day; general admission does not include food or drinks. Tickets are sold online only, and kids-zone rides and games cost extra.
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The City of Scottsdale lists 15 Scorpions home games at Scottsdale Stadium during the 2026 Arizona Fall League season, with tickets priced at $14 plus fees. The league runs October 3 through November 12 across six Valley ballparks. Scottsdale Stadium is at 7408 E. Osborn Road; follow the city’s link to the MLB schedule to choose a home date and check tickets. This is game information, separate from the stadium’s baseball-history exhibit.
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