Scottsdale Arts’ exciting season: The upcoming lineup features new partnerships and projects, from Julia Chacón Flamenco Theatre to Five for Fighting, with events across September and October — find out what’s in store.
Scottsdale invests in tourism events: The City Council approved $321,000 from the hotel bed tax to back the return of November’s Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience, an expanded two-day Polo Championships, and Scottsdale’s role in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Final Four — find out what’s coming.
10th annual Italian Festival: Scottsdale Waterfront will host its 10th annual two-day celebration on Oct. 25–26, complete with authentic cuisine, Salvatore Ferragamo Jr., live cooking demonstrations and over 30 Italian wines — check out the full lineup.
Final 2025 Home & Garden Show: The last Maricopa County Home and Garden Show of the year arrives Sept. 26–28 at WestWorld of Scottsdale, offering $10 admission, free parking, 1,000+ exhibits, make-and-take crafts, plant pavilions, expert seminars and a dream kitchen contest — find out how to attend.
Falcon 9 lights Arizona sky: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base at 7:33 p.m. PT on Sept. 2, offering Arizonans a chance to catch it streaking overhead — find out where to look.
Other Scottsdale headlines this week
- Sam Fox’s Scottsdale restaurant sets opening date
- Loop 101-SR 51 widening starts Thursday
- Aniston-backed fitness studio debuts in Scottsdale Waterfront
- Collector's Garage brings luxury storage to Scottsdale
- Phoenix nonprofit repurposes unused event food donations
- Community colleges offer affordable bachelor’s degrees
