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What’s on in Scottsdale

Dates and hours here come from official or publicly listed calendars. If a listing has not published times or ticket details, we say that instead of filling the gap. Confirm before you go — calendars change.

Official calendars

November and December

November 2026

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2ScottsdazzleDesert Mountain High School National Signing Day
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12ScottsdazzleThe Market: Holiday Edition
13ScottsdazzleThe Market: Holiday Edition
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Around town

Last dayAround town

Canal Convergence — Western Nature

Nov. 6–15. Closing night, Sunday, Nov. 15, is listed as 6 to 9 p.m. Earlier weekend nights were listed as 6 to 10 p.m.

Scottsdale Waterfront, Arizona Canal between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard

A light-based public-art event on the Waterfront, in its closing stretch. The listing describes installations, nightly fire shows, music, and a beer and wine garden.

Source: Experience Scottsdale event listing for Canal Convergence — Western Nature · SAZLive brief

Last dayAround town

Fleurs de Villes: NOËL

Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 15. The official listing has not published hours yet.

Scottsdale Fashion Square

A five-day floral exhibit, listed as free and built around displays by Arizona floral artists, in its last listed day on Sunday.

Source: Experience Scottsdale event listing for Fleurs de Villes: NOËL · SAZLive brief

UpcomingAround town

Paradise Valley Fall Safely Shred Event

Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 a.m. to noon. The town says appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome.

Paradise Valley Police Department (confirm the drop-off point on the town site)

Free document shredding and electronics drop-off for Paradise Valley residents, as posted by the town. Confirm accepted materials before you go.

Source: Town of Paradise Valley official website · SAZLive brief

UpcomingAround town

Scottsdazzle

Saturday, Nov. 28, through Dec. 31, beginning with a tree-lighting on Nov. 28. Evening hours for later nights should be confirmed on the listing.

Old Town Scottsdale, including the Waterfront, Fifth Avenue, the Arts District, and Civic Center

The city’s Old Town holiday series. The listing describes a 36-foot tree, live music, seasonal vendors, and later shop-and-strolls.

Source: Experience Scottsdale event listing for Scottsdazzle · SAZLive brief

UpcomingAround town

Desert Mountain High School National Signing Day

Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 7 a.m. Later dates on the same athletics page are Feb. 3 and April 14, 2027, also at 7 a.m. A participation deadline of Nov. 22 is listed for the December event.

Desert Mountain High School library, 12575 E. Via Linda

The school plans a series of morning recognitions for senior athletes who have accepted college offers. Confirm any change with the school before traveling.

Source: Desert Mountain High School athletics · SAZLive brief

UpcomingAround town

The Market: Holiday Edition

Saturday, Dec. 12, through Sunday, Dec. 13. The WestWorld calendar lists an 8:00 a.m. start; later hours and admission are not stated on that listing.

WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road

A holiday shopping event from Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market, posted on the official WestWorld calendar as a two-day market of vintage, handmade goods, and small businesses.

Source: WestWorld of Scottsdale events calendar · SAZLive brief

Public meetings

Civic sessions are listed separately from visitor events, with a link to the official agenda or calendar.

UpcomingCivic meeting

SUSD governing board regular meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m., unless the agenda says otherwise. A later regular meeting is listed for Tuesday, Dec. 8, also at 6 p.m.

Coronado High School (regular meetings, per the district schedule)

Posted on the district’s 2026–27 governing board calendar. Study sessions, when they occur, are listed separately.

Source: SUSD 2026–27 board meeting schedule · SAZLive brief

UpcomingCivic meeting

Paradise Valley council and planning meetings

Tuesday, Nov. 17: special Town Council at 1:30 p.m. and Planning Commission at 6 p.m. A Hillside Building Committee meeting is listed for Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 8 a.m. A Board of Adjustment meeting is listed for Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Council Chambers or the Town Hall Boardroom, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive, as posted for each body

As listed on the town’s official Legistar calendar. Check that calendar for packets, room changes, and cancellations.

Source: Town of Paradise Valley meeting calendar · SAZLive brief

UpcomingCivic meeting

Scottsdale City Council, Nov. 24

Tuesday, Nov. 24. The clerk has posted a special agenda and a regular and work-study agenda. Meeting start time is on those PDFs.

Confirm the chamber and any comment rules on the official agendas

Posted on the City Clerk’s agendas and minutes page. The planned-agenda calendar is preliminary; the marked PDFs are the official documents.

Source: City of Scottsdale agendas and minutes · SAZLive brief

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