2027 dates TBA
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction
Typically a week in late January
WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale
A week of no-reserve collector car bidding, exhibits and thrill rides at WestWorld.
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Scottsdale events during your Sunkiss stay
A rolling twelve months of Scottsdale and Phoenix happenings — signature events, Cactus League baseball, pro sports, concerts, golf, festivals, food and desert seasons. Time your stay around something great.
Live calendarUpdated Aug 30, 2026
No officially confirmed dates are published for this window yet. We only list an event with a date once the organizer has published it — browse the annual experiences below to plan around the usual seasons.
Annual events to watch
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.
2027 dates TBA
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Typically eleven days in February
WestWorld of Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Arabian horse competition, shopping and demonstrations — one of Scottsdale's oldest signature events.
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WM Phoenix Open
Typically early February
TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale
The loudest hole in golf. The PGA TOUR's best-attended tournament is a short drive from the house — book early, the whole city fills up.
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Cactus League Spring Training
Typically 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.
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Devour Culinary Classic
Typically 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.
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Parada del Sol Parade & Trail's End
Typically February
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
A horse-drawn parade down Scottsdale Road followed by a Western street festival in Old Town.
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Innings Festival
Typically 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.
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M3F Festival
Typically early March
Margaret T. Hance Park, Phoenix
A non-profit music festival downtown — every dollar of profit goes to Phoenix-area charities.
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Scottsdale Arts Festival
Typically 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.
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Sonoran Wildflower Season
Seasonal: 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.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Home Games
Regular season: spring through early autumn
Chase Field, Phoenix
Baseball under the roof downtown — a 25-minute drive and the easiest air-conditioned afternoon of a trip.
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Phoenix Film Festival
Typically spring
Harkins Scottsdale 101, Scottsdale
Indie premieres, shorts and filmmaker Q&As at the Harkins theatre just north of the house.
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Country Thunder Arizona
Typically April
Canyon Moon Ranch, Florence
Country headliners in the desert an hour southeast — day passes and shuttles make it doable from Scottsdale.
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Scottsdale Culinary Festival
Typically spring
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale
Arizona's longest-running food festival: chef demos, tasting pavilions and live music across Old Town.
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Phoenix Mercury Home Games
Regular season: May through September
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
WNBA basketball downtown — loud building, short drive, easy weeknight plan.
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Fabulous Phoenix 4th
Independence 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.
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Arizona Restaurant Week
Twice 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.
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Arizona Cardinals Home Games
Regular season: September through January
State Farm Stadium, Glendale
NFL Sunday in Glendale. Roughly 40 minutes west — leave early, tailgating starts hours before kickoff.
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Arizona State Fair
Typically several weeks in autumn
Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Rides, livestock, deep-fried everything and grandstand concerts as the weather finally turns.
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Scottsdale International Film Festival
Typically autumn
Harkins Shea 14, Scottsdale
World cinema curated for Scottsdale audiences, minutes from the house.
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Phoenix Suns Home Games
Regular season: October through April
Mortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix
NBA basketball downtown. Rideshare from the house takes about half an hour on a game night.
Official siteFlights scheduled daily by operators, weather permitting
Sonoran Desert Sunrise Ballooning Season
Seasonal: 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.
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Canal Convergence
Typically autumn
Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale
Free large-scale light art installations along the canal, plus performances and workshops after dark.
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Christmas at the Princess
Typically 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.
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Las Noches de las Luminarias
Selected nights, typically December
Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix
Thousands of hand-lit luminaria bags line the garden trails, with live music at every turn.
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Fiesta Bowl
Typically 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.
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Old Town Scottsdale ArtWalk
Thursday evenings, year-round
Marshall Way & Main Street Arts District, Scottsdale
Galleries stay open late — free, walkable and running for more than 45 years.
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Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
Saturday mornings, cool season
Brown Ave & 1st Street, Scottsdale
Saturday-morning market with Arizona produce, tamales and citrus through the cool season.
Official siteDates, 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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