A stroll along the charming waterfront is always a pleasure, but add glowing art installations and fire shows, and it becomes a whole new kind of night out!๐ ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Monterra Gets a Fresh Start at WestWorld
๐ฅ Your Quick Guide to Canal Convergence 2026
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๐จ The Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North has sold for $372 million to Sixth Street and Riller Capital.
WestWorld has added a new venue to its lineup, though itโs not exactly new. The facility has actually been there since 1990, operating under a private agreement.
The City of Scottsdale brought Monterra, located at the western end of WestWorld, back under city operation in November 2024. Originally opened as Rattlers Restaurant in 1990, the facility reopened last month following renovations that included a new heating and cooling system, roof, flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, and upgraded accessible restrooms. Now ready to host weddings, meetings, private parties, conventions, religious ceremonies and more.
Offering approximately 5,580 square feet of space, with capacity for 800 guests for receptions, 500 for theater-style seating and 450 for banquets, Monterra features a ballroom, three outdoor event spaces and patios overlooking a 20-acre polo field and the McDowell Mountains. M Culinary Concepts remains its catering and bar services partner. Book your event here!
Just two days to go! Canal Convergence returns to the Scottsdale Waterfront November 6โ15 with the theme โWestern Nature.โ
Event highlights include workshops led by Indigenous and Latinx artists, Music at Herberger Stage, a Nov. 12 fashion show by ASU FIDM students, and dance performances on Nov. 14 and 15.
The Scottsdale Arts Roundabout on Marshall Way will also host Phoenix organizations with activities focused on culture, healing, migration and community.
Eleven art installations will stretch between Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard along the Arizona Canal, including the glowing horse โDream Rider,โ interactive โDesert Choirโ and the iconic โWestern Fire Garden,โ which hosts nightly shows at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m at the Waterfront.
The Canal Convergence Beer and Wine Garden will also be located at the Herberger Stage (Soleri Plaza).
Parking is available at:
Scottsdale Waterfront Garage, 7135 E. Camelback Road
Craftsman North Lot, 4252 N. Craftsman Court
Galleria Garage, 4301โ4343 N. Scottsdale Road
Fifth Avenue Garage, 7143 E. Fifth Ave.
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WestWorld of Scottsdale is getting ready for one of the best annual events in the Valleyโthe Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships! Happening on Nov. 7th, expect international polo matches, DJ performances by Phantoms and local duo Alaskan Franks, plus a Sunset After-Party. Ticketsโ start at $50, with premium tables and VIP experiences also available.
Fall in Scottsdale brings wine festivals and opportunities to give back. Returning December 4โ5, Vineyards in the Valley features over 60 acclaimed wineries, with a wine-paired dinner and live auction at Hotel Valley Ho on Dec. 4, followed by a grand tasting and silent auction at Scottsdale Stadium on Dec. 5. Admission starts at $250.
โThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale will host its 46th Annual Visions of Sugarplums on November 10 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The holiday fundraiser tradition highlights a curated shopping experience and exciting auctions, benefiting local youth programs. Visit this page for tickets and sponsorships.
Scottsdale-based Luke Johnson Grant for Finance Students, is accepting applications for $1,000 scholarship for U.S. undergraduates pursuing finance, accounting, economics, business or related degrees. The deadline is July 15, 2027. For eligibility requirements, visit lukejohnsongrant.com and apply by emailing apply@lukejohnsongrant.com.โ
Shop handmade finds from 150+ artists at the 41st Annual Scottsdale Arts and Crafts Fair on Nov. 7, 10 a.m.โ3 p.m., at Granite Reef Senior Center, with food and live entertainment. Free parking and shuttle service are available at Hohokam Elementary School.
Australian artist Cj Hendry is bringing her Flower Shop pop-up to Phoenix November 6โ17, featuring oversized plush flowers and Valley-inspired collectible blooms. Flowers cost $10 each, with a free 10th stem when you buy nine. The pop-up is open daily, 10 a.m.โ6 p.m., at 1520 E. Washington St.
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