This weekend in Scottsdale, AZ

Coffee and Crawlers brings off-road enthusiasts together at Desert Rat in Tempe for a recurring meet on second Saturdays each month. Expect conversations about trails and current happenings, a showcase of standout rigs, opportunities to connect with local clubs, insights from aftermarket parts makers, and learning led by seasoned industry pros. The atmosphere is friendly and community focused, with plenty of chances to swap stories and have a good time.

Start your Saturday with a casual, beginner-friendly easy run along the Scottsdale Waterfront Bridge area. The group keeps things relaxed with music and an easy pace around 10:30 per mile. It’s a great way to get moving, meet other runners, and enjoy a fun community run.

Little Ballers Association brings a back-to-school season of youth basketball to North Scottsdale at the flagship Scottsdale Sports Center. This weekly learn and play league, led by coaches from B.E.S.T. and guided by their basketball curriculum, welcomes young athletes with age-specific sessions for ages 3 to 6. Throughout the multi-week program, players practice together to strengthen fundamentals such as dribbling, shooting, and defense while building teamwork and on-court decision making. The season concludes with two weeks of live-streamed games so family and friends can share in the excitement of game days.

Experience a hands-on, deeply restorative qigong session that blends guided energy movement with chakra-focused vibration, tapping, gentle shaking, and deep stretching to open the body, release tension, and rekindle natural energy. The practice encourages presence and grounding, inviting a meeting with a quiet inner light while attuning to the essence of zero point. Rooted in wisdom cultivated over 10,000 years, it offers a nurturing space to restore balance and renew vitality.

An Audi Club North America, Arizona Chapter drive heads out from a Beeline Highway pit stop for a scenic run through Payson and into Strawberry. Drivers turn onto Highway 87, pause to fuel and regroup at the 76 Gas Station by Mazatzal Casino, then continue on Highway 260 before wrapping up with lunch at PIE bar in Strawberry, where sweet and savory empanadas are on the menu. This Drive and Dine outing offers time to connect with fellow Audi enthusiasts while enjoying one of Arizona’s classic routes. Advance registration is required. The notice describes the event as members only, yet also indicates that non members and those in other vehicles may participate.

Spend a Saturday at the Scottsdale 4th Annual Women’s Health and Beauty Expo, a hands-on, in-person event focused on health, beauty, and self-care. Expect over 75 exhibitor booths with products and services, plus demos and opportunities to connect with others who are interested in wellness and beauty. Come ready for a full day of inspiration and rejuvenation.

Get an inside look at UAT’s technology degree options through interactive activities that put innovation in your hands. Meet faculty and students, explore tech-focused pathways, and see how you can learn, gain real experience, and innovate as you prepare to shape the future.

A casual board game get-together with pizza at Venezia's Pizzeria in Tempe, Arizona. Look for the group by the pile of game bags and the friendly faces.

At Sozo Healing House, this intimate day party centers on self care, intention setting, and connection in a cozy atmosphere inspired by the Lion's Gate portal. Hosted by the Woo Woo Crew’s Shaunte, Toya, and Vanessa, the gathering blends pampering, creativity, and spiritual practice. Participants create and apply a personalized facial treatment with skin-nourishing ingredients and craft a custom aromatherapy sleep spray to take home. The experience also features an intention-setting circle focused on abundance and clarity, plus a shared tarot session for group insight. Light refreshments are provided and the setting is relaxed and welcoming. The fee is $169 per person and includes all supplies and materials. Space is limited to keep the experience personal. Comfortable attire is encouraged, all experience levels are welcome, and this gathering is for women only.

A family friendly yoga class at Arizona Bouldering Project welcomes children ages 4 to 12 and their caregivers to explore movement, breath, and imagination together. The focus is less on perfecting poses and more on playful learning about feelings, connection, and body awareness. Participants will try simple postures and short sequences while using imagination, and they will take home ideas for weaving mindful movement, emotion check ins, and social emotional learning into everyday routines, along with activities to continue the practice at home. The session is led by Nicole, a certified yoga teacher, pediatric speech language pathologist, and mom who shares practical strategies for mindfulness and self regulation that work best when practiced during calm moments before challenges arise. She and her husband, a youth programs manager at BP, value building community through climbing, photography, and parenting. Nicole also recently completed the Wild Life Yoga Nature-Based Kids and Family Yoga Training with Jessica Schirmer, further grounding her approach in play and a connection to nature.

Live music fills Goldwater Crossings in South Tempe with a performance by Casey Ryan, an independent singer and songwriter from the Pacific Northwest. Ryan has toured internationally, previously affiliated with Universal Music Group, playing roughly 250 shows each year in more than 20 countries and sharing stages with Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20, James Bay, Teddy Swims, and Lewis Capaldi. His songs have earned regional and national recognition, millions of streams, and editorial playlist support on Spotify for the single Nothing, Now in 2019. After releasing Damaged in 2020, he received endorsements from Breedlove Guitars and G7th Capo Company and sponsorships from Liquid and Vuori Clothing. His 2023 single BleedingForYou reached national radio syndication, and honors include Best Male Vocalist, Best New Artist, and Best Solo Artist from Best of The Valley in Arizona, plus AZSGM Artist of the Year in late 2023. Expect powerful, raspy vocals and a broad mix of familiar covers across pop, rock, alternative, country, R and B, blues, and indie. He typically performs solo with a loop pedal to create layered arrangements and brings all necessary sound equipment. The venue is a modern brewery and taproom offering a variety of craft beers, including year-round favorites.

Performers of all kinds are invited to a monthly open mic held on the second Saturday. Share music, comedy, or poetry. Those who are not American Legion members may participate by attending as a guest of Christina McCarty. In addition to the performances, the gathering celebrates everyone with a birthday that month, and cake is planned.

Enjoy a seated four course wine dinner that swaps hands-on cooking for a relaxed tasting experience. Meet the lead chef and savor each course paired with a complementary wine while the staff shares insights into the wine’s taste, variety, background, and vintage, along with details about the dishes. The menu features a chilled gazpacho topped with tomato ginger sorbet, prosciutto-wrapped halibut finished with beurre blanc, pork filet mignon accented with blue cheese, port sauce, and crisp pommes pavé, and a classic cherry clafoutis to close the evening.

Fireworks Over Fountain Court lights up the night at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort with vivid bursts over the Fountain Court. Shows take place on select holiday weekends and on several Sunday evenings throughout the summer, creating a relaxed setting to enjoy time with family and friends under the stars. To attend, guests must have a fireworks reservation, have tickets to the Grand Fourth of July BBQ at Mesa Centrale, or be registered hotel guests.

Enjoy an evening in a welcoming art studio filled with fun, drinks, and hands-on clay work. A friendly instructor will guide you step by step as you sculpt your own piece, and no prior experience is needed. The $65 class includes all materials and a clay creation that you can take home or leave to return and paint on another night. Wine glasses, wine openers, and aprons are provided. Bring yourself, a friend, and a beverage if you like.

Watchtower returns to its birthplace for a high energy lineup at The Chill Room in Tempe. Outer Beings, a jazz rock duo of two brothers, opens with expansive sounds. Green Eyed Guitarist follows with virtuosic guitar shredding. Watchtower then closes the live portion with its mix of punk, jazz, metal, and groove. After the bands, DJ C.O.R.Y. keeps the crowd dancing late into the night.

Enjoy a retro themed session at USA’s Skateland Mesa with rhythm and shuffle skating to classic freestyle tracks and popular hits. Admission is $14. Skate rental is $5, and the fee for non skating adults is $4. Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 23 or older. Wristguards are required and provided free of charge. Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Discounted pricing is available for groups of 10 or more, and options are offered for birthday parties and fundraising events.

Enjoy a night at Oasis Pool with a 21+ pool party experience featuring Hugel. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the event runs until 11:00 PM. Dress code restrictions apply, including no torn or cut-off clothing and no risqué swimwear, plus other prohibited items listed in the event information. A clear bag policy is enforced, and complimentary parking is available in the resort’s lots or garage.

Poppy is joined by LANDMVRKS and Thousand Below for a live concert at The Van Buren in Phoenix. The show starts at 7:00 PM local time. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Experience a glow in the dark party made just for teenagers at Elevate Trampoline Park. This event is exclusively for ages 13 to 17 and features two hours of trampoline fun with the lights down and the music up. Admission is $25 per teen and includes a large slushie. For safety and peace of mind, purchase tickets only through Elevate Trampoline Park and avoid unauthorized sellers, as tickets from unofficial sources are not covered.

Enjoy rock and roll with TnT.

On The Green Sports Grill hosts an event featuring guest appearances by Greg Bobel and Jean Garcia. Their participation adds to the fun.

Sullivan King brings a wild energy to Sunbar in Tempe. Tickets will be available for purchase.

William Kiss delivers a distinctive mix of house and techno powered by rolling basslines on the Sunbar Patio. The focus is on the groove from beginning to end. Tickets are available.

Scottsdale Fit Club leads an outdoor, full body workout designed for all fitness levels. Coaches offer clear progressions and modifications so newcomers and experienced athletes can move at the right pace. The atmosphere is friendly and motivating, and the training is challenging in a way that builds strength and sets a positive tone for the week. Participants should bring water and a workout mat. It is also a chance to meet new people and have fun while staying active.

Coffee and motos come together at Hava Java Mesa in a relaxed ADV/DS meetup. A ride may follow, keeping plans flexible.

A sensory-friendly skate session created with special loved ones and their families in mind. The rink opens early to provide a calmer experience with no loud music and no flashing or strobe lights. Enjoy skating, dancing, and play, with skate mates available for extra support. Admission is $5, with skate rental available for an additional $5. Wristguards are mandatory and provided at no cost. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Discounted group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Birthday party options and fundraising opportunities are also offered for this session.

At the Arizona Persian Cultural Center, children can take part in an art class that nurtures creativity, builds skills, and encourages self expression through a range of projects. All supplies are provided, allowing parents to relax while their kids focus on making art. The class welcomes children of all ages, and siblings are invited to participate together with a discounted rate of $30 for two. It is a warm, supportive setting where young artists can learn and create side by side.

Enjoy a family-friendly roller skating session set to hip hop and R&B favorites, mixing timeless classics with current hits. The atmosphere features low lighting and energetic rhythms for smooth laps and plenty of fun for all ages. Admission is $12, skate rental is $5, and non-skating adults are $4. Wristguards are mandatory and provided at no charge. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Discounted pricing is available for groups of 10 or more, and birthday party and fundraising options are offered for this session.

Sundays at Yucca Tap Room in Tempe, Arizona feature karaoke led by Elite Karaoke & DJ Services, touted as one of the top karaoke experiences in the Valley. Enjoy drinks, choose your favorite songs, and take turns at the mic.