Scottsdale and Phoenix happenings worth timing a stay at The Sunkiss around. We list a date only once the organizer has published it — everything else stays as an annual experience with its usual window, and the official links below always win.
Whatever you come for, the group stays in one place: five bedrooms for up to 16 guests, a private pool and hot tub, a sport court and a private driveway. Guests can plan each outing from one Scottsdale home base and regroup at the fire table afterward. Final guest count is confirmed on the official booking calendar.
For the broader Scottsdale events and seasonal planning picture across the portfolio, see the Scottsdale events and seasonal planning guide on Trailstead Stays. For the wider destination calendar and trip-type guides, see the Scottsdale destination hub on Trailstead Stays and the fall and winter stays experience hub. Dates, tickets and access always come from the organizer — we do not hold tickets or make reservations for guests.
Gather an activity-oriented group around the kitchen and dining table, then spread out across four king rooms and the bunk room. Between meals, the orange-and-yellow sport court, pool, hot tub and fire pit keep the house part of the plan.
Pool heat is not included. Optional pool heat is available for an added nightly fee shown at booking, requires at least 3 days’ notice and must be purchased for the entire stay.
Last verified September 13, 2026
Confirmed home schedules and tournament dates for trip planning. Week 18 remains TBD; schedules can change, so verify details with the linked official source.
Only events with a published date from the source appear below.
Global Credit Union Arena, Phoenix 7:00 PM
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix 7:00 PM
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix 7:00 PM
The Van Buren, Phoenix 8:00 PM
Global Credit Union Arena, Phoenix 6:00 PM
Global Credit Union Arena, Phoenix 7:00 PM
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix 7:00 PM
These Scottsdale and Phoenix traditions come back every year, but their next dates have not been published yet. We show the typical window only — check the organizer for the official date before you book.
Typically a week in late January
WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale
A week of no-reserve collector car bidding, exhibits and thrill rides at WestWorld.
Official siteTypically eleven days in February
WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Arabian horse competition, shopping and demonstrations — one of Scottsdale's oldest signature events.
Official siteTypically late February through late March
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick and Valley ballparks, Scottsdale
Fifteen MLB clubs play a month of spring games across the Valley, with the Diamondbacks, Rockies and Giants closest to Scottsdale.
Official siteTypically a weekend in late winter
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Arizona's chefs, distillers and winemakers set up among the cactus for a weekend tasting event in the Sonoran garden.
Official siteTypically February
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
A horse-drawn parade down Scottsdale Road followed by a Western street festival in Old Town.
Official siteTypically a weekend in late February
Tempe Beach Park, Tempe
Headline rock and indie acts on the lake in Tempe, with baseball legends signing between sets.
Official siteTypically early March
Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
A non-profit music festival downtown — every dollar of profit goes to Phoenix-area charities.
Official siteTypically a weekend in March
Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale
Juried fine art from artists nationwide, live music on two stages and hands-on studios in the Civic Center park.
Official siteSeasonal: March into April, weather dependent
McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale
Peak desert bloom, with ranger-led hikes from the Gateway Trailhead — go early and bring more water than you think you need.
Official siteRegular season: spring through early autumn
Chase Field, Phoenix
Baseball under the roof at Chase Field in downtown Phoenix.
Official siteTypically spring
Harkins Scottsdale 101, Scottsdale
Indie premieres, shorts and filmmaker Q&As at the Harkins theatre just north of the house.
Official siteTypically April
Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence
Country headliners perform in the desert at Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence.
Official siteTypically spring
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Arizona's longest-running food festival: chef demos, tasting pavilions and live music across Old Town.
Official siteRegular season: May through September
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA basketball at Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix.
Official siteIndependence Day, timing announced by the City of Phoenix
Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix
The Valley's biggest Independence Day fireworks show, with live music and food trucks from late afternoon.
Official siteTwice a year, typically spring and autumn
Participating restaurants statewide, Scottsdale
Prix-fixe menus at hundreds of Arizona restaurants — the best excuse to book the Old Town places that are usually full.
Official siteRegular season: September through January
State Farm Stadium, Glendale
NFL home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
Official siteTypically several weeks in autumn
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Rides, livestock, deep-fried everything and grandstand concerts as the weather finally turns.
Official siteTypically autumn
Harkins Shea 14, Scottsdale
World cinema curated for Scottsdale audiences at Harkins Shea 14.
Official siteRegular season: October through April
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
NBA basketball at Mortgage Matchup Center in downtown Phoenix.
Official siteSeasonal: cool months, roughly November through April
North Scottsdale launch sites, Scottsdale
Cool-season mornings bring the balloons back over the McDowells. Flights lift off at first light and land with a champagne toast.
Official siteTypically autumn
Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale
Free large-scale light art installations along the canal, plus performances and workshops after dark.
Official siteTypically mid-November through early January
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale
Millions of lights, an ice rink and s'mores at the Princess — Scottsdale's biggest holiday tradition.
Official siteSelected nights, typically December
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Thousands of hand-lit luminaria bags line the garden trails, with live music at every turn.
Official siteTypically around the turn of the year
State Farm Stadium, Glendale
College football's New Year's Six bowl game, plus a week of Valley-wide events.
Official siteThursday evenings, year-round
Marshall Way & Main Street Arts District, Scottsdale
Galleries stay open late — free, walkable and running for more than 45 years.
Official siteSaturday mornings, cool season
Brown Ave & 1st Street, Scottsdale
Saturday-morning market with Arizona produce, tamales and citrus through the cool season.
Official siteThis page is editorial, not a live ticketing feed. Every listing points at the official organizer or venue calendar below, and a date appears here only after that publisher has posted it. Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Last successful refresh of the connected ticketing feed: Oct 14, 2026, 4:18 PM. This is never a complete 12-month calendar — use the official calendars for the full schedule.
Dates, venues and ticket availability change — always confirm with the organizer before booking travel. Dated listings appear only after the official source publishes that exact date; everything else stays in “Annual events to watch” as TBA.
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