Scottsdazzle Holiday Festival
Scottsdazzle is Scottsdale's signature holiday event designed to bring the community together for dining, shopping, and celebrating. Visitors can stroll along Old Town's Main Street to view Merry Main Street, a seasonal collection of temporary artwork painted on storefront windows.
Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Old Town Scottsdale
Parking
Parking in Old Town is free! On-street parking has no meters or fees, just time limitations. View the Old Town Parking Map to find your nearest free public parking garage or lot.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Use the free public garages and lots in Old Town for longer visits, since on-street parking is free but comes with time limits.
- Bring the kids to the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market on a Saturday morning between November 28 and December 19 to meet Santa for free.
- Walk the length of Main Street to see Merry Main Street, the holiday artwork painted on storefront windows throughout the season.
- Book ticketed outings like Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa or Holiday Morning Magic early, since most other Scottsdazzle events are free and need no ticket.
- Pick a Saturday evening on December 5, 12 or 19 for Scottsdazzle Stroll & Shop to pair holiday shopping with a walk through Old Town.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tree Lighting Spectacular celebrating 75 years of Scottsdale on November 28, free.
- Meet Santa at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market on Saturdays, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, free.
- Scottsdazzle Stroll & Shop evenings on December 5, 12 and 19, free.
- Scottsdale 75th Shopper Appreciation Days on select Saturdays, ticketed.
- Holiday Dueling Pianos on the Bridge and a Live Nativity and Choir Concert on December 19, both free.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Scottsdale Tourism & Events
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at Scottsdazzle?
It's Old Town Scottsdale's two-month holiday celebration of shopping, dining and seasonal events. Merry Main Street fills the storefront windows along Main Street with painted holiday artwork. The calendar also has a tree lighting, visits with Santa, evening Stroll & Shop nights, live music, a movie night and DIY decor sessions.
Where do I park in Old Town?
Parking in Old Town is free. On-street parking has no meters or fees, just time limits, and the public garages and lots are free too.
Where can kids meet Santa?
Santa visits the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market for free on Saturday mornings, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19. There's also a ticketed Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa on December 12.
Are there events for the whole family?
Yes. There's the Ultimate Family Play Date on December 5–6, Starlight Movie Night on December 5, Holly Jolly DIY Décor on December 12, and a Live Nativity and Choir Concert on December 19.
How can artists take part in Merry Main Street?
Applications are open for artists to paint temporary holiday artwork on the storefront windows along Old Town's Main Street.
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