HEADLINE NEWS

Scottsdale City Council approves Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2024, a dynamic roadmap for the future of the city’s parks, community spaces and programs over the next decade. This plan reflects Scottsdale’s commitment to enhancing residents' quality of life by aligning with citywide goals and incorporating extensive community input. 

After nearly two years of planning, including over 312,000 resident interactions, the plan will guide key improvements in Scottsdale's park system, promote wellness, and support sustainable growth. For more details, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “parks”.

THINGS TO DO

Scottsdazzle, the city’s monthlong winter celebration ends soon - here are just a few of the remaining events and activities happening this month:

Peppermint Plaza. Enjoy a night of peppermint-themed cocktails, promotions and more! The bars and clubs in the Entertainment District will be creating some tasty concoctions to add a dash of spice to your night. Solve one of Old Town Scottsdale’s holiday-themed riddles for a chance to win one of four gift cards. 

• 9-11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Entertainment District, 7340 E. Indian Plaza

Learn more and enter to win. 

Scottsdazzle Show Stopper Shake. Gather with friends at ZuZu and indulge over a Scottsdale favorite, the iconic Hotel Valley Ho "Show Stopper" Shake. It’s an over-the-top delight with house-made ingredients piled on top, and featured this holiday season will be the Scottsdazzle Shake. $1 of each shake sold will be donated to the Scottsdale nonprofit, STARS. 

• 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28 at Hotel Valley Ho, 6850 E. Main St.
• Cost is $20 per shake

Public Menorah Lighting. Join Chabad of South Scottsdale for a family-friendly evening celebrating Hanukkah.

• 4:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29 at Soleri Plaza, 4420 N. Scottsdale Road

More info on Scottsdazzle events.

Shop a wide variety of organic produce and seasonal specialties at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 Arizona growers.   

• Old Town Scottsdale - 3806 N. Brown Ave.  
• 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  
• FREE admission
• Event details
  

Ongoing:

• Scottsdale ArtWalk: Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world and locally. Stroll at your own pace. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks are held 6:30-9 p.m. about once a month.
• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, diverse events throughout the year.
• Find McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events.
• Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West activities.
• Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Get more events information.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Recycle your Christmas tree at these drop off locations, Dec. 27 – Jan. 10. Yellow collection bins will be available at the following city parks: 

• Cactus Park, 7202 E. Cactus Road 
  
• Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road 
  
• Eldorado Park, 2301 N. Miller Road 
  
• Horizon Park, 15444 N. 100th St. 
  
• Scottsdale Ranch Park, 10400 E. Via Linda 
  
• Scottsdale Sports Complex, 8081 E. Princess Drive 
  
• Thompson Peak Park, 20199 N. 78th Place

Only natural, untreated Christmas trees and wreaths without wires can be composted. Artificial trees, stands and ornaments aren’t accepted. Single-family home residents can place Christmas trees in their green waste pile, separate from bulk trash, during their brush/bulk service week. For more details, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “solid waste.”

Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission wants to showcase those who embody the “Spirit of Scottsdale.” This yearly award program recognizes residents and organizations/businesses that help to strengthen and build Scottsdale’s community through their commitment to and involvement in neighborhoods. Do not wait – nominations will only be accepted through Dec. 31. Submit Spirit of Scottsdale Nomination

FYI

Job of the Week: Human Services Case Worker. Play a role in improving the lives of Scottsdale’s vulnerable community members by joining our team as a Human Services Case Worker. Through your work, you’ll be creating positive change by offering essential support and resources such as financial coaching, employment assistance and connections to community resources.

City employees enjoy competitive benefits while working in a supportive, high-performance organization focused on delivering on our mission - Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community. Learn more and apply.

QUICK LINKS

• City Call Center - 480-312-3111
• Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
• Traffic Restrictions Map - We update this map daily to include most road improvement projects. Stay in the loop for Pima Freeway construction.
• Brush and Bulk Schedule
• Scottsdale Weather