Scottsdale, beautiful homes and fun activities. Everyday there is something fun and exciting to do in Scottsdale and Phoenix. You’ll find everything from music, art, concerts, sporting events, outdoor festivals to spine chilling adventures in the line-up. Of course, you won’t want to miss our world famous auto and horse shows. All of these events are close to the beautiful homes in Scottsdale. A wide variety of homes beckon. Some of the homes are in top luxury communities and others are near historic communities or in thriving up and coming neighborhoods! Wherever you buy a home in Scottsdale or Phoenix, you are near fun things to do. - Full list of hundreds of events, fun activities and links at the bottom of this article.

Fun thing to do in Phoenix - home living

LARGER SPORTING EVENTS

Phoenix Open - Scottsdale

One of the top reasons why Scottsdale is such a great place to live is all the beautiful golf courses in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Including the Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale where the Phoenix Open takes place. Nicknamed “The Greatest Show on Grass,” . This is Emerald City for golfers around the world. The open takes place Jan. 30-Feb. 5. 
And, of course, please feel free to contact me anytime to receive a list of Scottsdale nicest golf course properties for sale.

SPRING TRAINING - Baseball 

Watch 30 Major League teams play in the Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale area in the Cactus League. The Scottsdale hometown team, the Arizona Diamondbacks, moved their spring training home in 2011 from Tucson to the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick facility. The Chicago Cubs moved to a new complex in 2014. The Cubs’ Sloan Park has a 15,000-seat capacity and is the largest venue ever built for Spring Training.  Meet friendly folks from all over the US during spring training. Scottsdale is one big social 'get together" It is so much fun ! Old Town Scottsdale is ground zero for baseball spring training parties. Looking for a home near Old Town, I am a call away. 

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Fun Activities

Native Trails

Celebrating Native American cultures, Native Trails is a free outdoor festival. Enjoy sound and dance at Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Thursdays and Saturdays Jan. 12 through March 30.

Sunday A’Fair

Starting Jan. 15, also at the Civic Center Mall, is Sunday A’Fair. The Valley’s top musicians will be performing from noon to 4 p.m. most Sundays Jan. 15 through April 2. Look for an arts-and-crafts market and activities for kids and families. 

Celebration of Fine Art 

Close to some of the top neighborhoods such as Silverleaf, Troon, DC Ranch you’ll find the Celebration of Fine Art studios. A wonderful addition to the Scottsdale Beautiful homes and fun activities list. Starting Jan. 14 through March 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, you can tour more than 100 artists working studios in big white tents southwest of Hayden and the Loop 101. For a list of luxury Homes, including Exclusive listings please contact me.

MUSIC and ENTERTAINMENT - Fun Activities 

Phoenix is one of the hottest entertainment cities in the world.. whether you like country, pop, comedy, drama, rock or yodeling you will find some of the greatest selection of options in the Phoenix area. See Google online for a myriad of options.

CULINARY EVENTS in Scottsdale 

The Scottsdale Culinary Festival is April 16 and Saturday. It’s a weekend to taste foods from many different restaurants. There’ll also be music on the Festival’s three stages and a Family Zone loaded with activities for kids. You also won’t want to miss the Southwest Festival of Beers and learn about fine wines at the Wine Garden. 

EQUESTRIAN EVENTS

The Parada del Sol and Trails End Festival

On Feb. 11, you won’t want to miss the Parada del Sol Parade at 10am along with the Trail’s End Festival. It starts at Scottsdale Road south of Camelback. You’ll also be able to enjoy live music after the parade along with entertainment. 

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

Another reason why it’s so great to live in Scottsdale is the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show. It runs Feb. 16-26 at WestWorld. Top owners, trainers and breeders come from around the globe. One of my dearest clients shows horses here every year. 

AUTO SHOWS

Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction

Thousands of car collectors from all over the world descend on this car auction that’s practically in your backyard and close to more Scottsdale homes for sale. The auction runs Jan. 14-22 at WestWorld. 

Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction

All kinds of classic cars will be on hand at the Gooding and Company Scottsdale Auction at Scottsdale Fashion Square, Jan. 18-21. 

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