The Scottsdale Waterfront. Area context photograph; the business or event in this story is not pictured. Photo: Joseph Plotz · CC BY 3.0
The Scottsdale Fall Festival returns to Scottsdale Civic Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 from 5 to 9 p.m., with free admission. The city says it has expanded the event space and added an extra hour, describing it as a bigger, better Fall Festival experience. The lineup includes a live band and DJ, local food trucks and a cocktail garden, trick-or-treating and carnival games, hands-on arts and crafts, and city department booths.
This brief records the information reported on Sep 1, 2026. Opening dates and operating details may have changed.
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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.
