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A close-up view of an artist painting a colorful mural on a commercial glass window. She is using a small brush to add yellow details to a bright green painted cactus featuring a red flower, while a vibrant green and yellow bird is visible in flight to her left.

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Call for Artists! Merry Main Street

Old Town Scottsdale is looking for artists to participate in Merry Main Street and paint...

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Arizona Restaurant Week Fall 2026

Arizona Restaurant Week Explore specially priced, chef crafted menus available for one delicious week. It’s...

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Arizona Chef’s Week

Ever wonder which culinary mastermind is behind your favorite dish in Old Town? Or who’s...

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A Cool Escape: Reel West Sundays

Looking for the perfect way to spend Sunday in Old Town Scottsdale? Invite your friends...

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Insider Scoop with Arizona Living

Become an Old Town Insider! Arizona Living takes you behind the scenes at The Scottsdale...

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Shakes & Cones wins Tournament of Treats 2026!

Where is the best place to indulge in a frozen treat in Old Town Scottsdale?...

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Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale Wins Afterglow 2026!

Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Old Town Scottsdale? Throughout June,...

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Tournament of Treats 2026

Who makes the ultimate frozen treat in Old Town Scottsdale? Voting Has Ended, But the...

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Afterglow Sunset Photo Competition

Sip, Snap, Sunset Photo Competition Where is the best spot to watch the sunset in...

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Old Town Dish: Chef Insider Series

Meet Dustin Wheeler with The House Brasserie! This insider series offers a peek behind the...

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Capture the Flavor - Photo Contest! With the countdown on to Arizona Restaurant Week, we are getting in the mood for delicious food! ⁠
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Grab your camera, try something new and show us what makes Old Town’s dining scene unforgettable.⁠
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How it works: ⁠
🍽️September 9–16: Upload a photo of your meal in Old Town. The photo should focus on the food and atmosphere of the Old Town location. Please do not include people in your image – the main character is the food!⁠
🍽️September 17–23: Public voting for the photo that best captures the flavor of Old Town.⁠
🍽️September 24: Three winners will receive a $100 gift card to dinner in Old Town.⁠
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Link to submit: https://oldtownscottsdaleaz.com/arizona-restaurant-week-fall-2026/

Bonner David Galleries presents "Flourish", a major solo exhibition by internationally celebrated artist Hunt Slonem. Be inspired by Slonem’s fascination with flowers and his iconic rabbits, birds, and butterflies.⁠
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Stop by the Old Town gallery from September 10 - October 31 to view the artwork. It might just be that special piece your home has needed! ⁠
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📍 Bonner David Galleries⁠
📅 September 10 - October 31⁠
🥂 Mark the calendar for a special reception on October 1 from 6pm - 9pm

Staycation Mode! What’s your go-to Old Town Scottsdale staycation spot?

Call for Artists! Old Town Scottsdale is looking for artists to paint window storefronts this holiday season. Get creative, showcase your artwork and add joy to the community! ⁠
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Apply: https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfScottsdale1/MerryMainStreetHolidayWindowPaintingArtistApplication

Staycation in Old Town Scottsdale this weekend!

Ok, Bears fans - where will you be watching the games this season?? Giligin’s Bar aka Soldier Field West is your go-to for that taste of Chicago experience. ⁠
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Enjoy tavern-style pizzas, giant cheeseburgers and that friendly, windy-city feeling!⁠
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📍4251 N Winfield Scott Plz

Friends or family visiting this September? Take them on an adventure in Old Town using the Experience Passport.

Insider Planning Tips!
🏜 Start off your Sunday with a film at Western Spirit Museum
🍴Head to a nearby restaurant offering an exclusive discount to movie goers.
😀Collect passport stamps along the way and submit your stamped passport for a chance to win $100 weekly prize.

Fall flavors come out TODAY at Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream! ⁠
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🍦Hazelnut Stracciatella⁠
🍦Miso Butterscotch Brownie⁠
🍦Pumpkin with Brown Sugar Blondies⁠
🍦Pear Frangipane ⁠
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Catch your scoop of Autumn at Jeni's located at 7051 E 5th Ave.

Weekend plans☑️ ⁠
First Fridays at Lucky Rose are back! ⁠
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📅Friday, September 4 | 5p - 8pm⁠
📍 Lucky Rose • Old Town Scottsdale

The Rodeo Rose Market is this Saturday! Shop till you drop at the all-girls thrift market! ⁠
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Find fashion-forward secondhand treasures as well as lovely flower bouquets, handmade art, skincare, mocktails and more! ⁠
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📅Saturday, September 5⁠
⌚️10am - 2pm⁠
📍Scottsdale Stadium

The Doc Holliday Cocktail Showdown! Join The Ponderosa House for a night of competition and good times as eight talented Valley bartenders face off! ⁠
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📅September 21 ⁠
📍The Ponderosa House⁠

The countdown to Canal Convergence is on! Scottsdale Arts just released this year's artwork and we can't wait to see it in person! ⁠
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The free, 10-night event features large-scale public artworks, created by artists from around the world, alongside live music and dance performances, creative workshops, educational tours and activities, food trucks and a beer and wine garden.⁠
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Get ready to explore and celebrate the environmental and cultural landscapes that define the American West, the Southwest and Arizona!⁠
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Event Information⁠
📅November 6–15⁠
📍Scottsdale Waterfront⁠
💲FREE!!! ⁠
ℹ️CanalConvergence.com

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