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Sunday, August 30

Reel West Sundays - Featured Film: Silverado

Film · Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Crafty Chapters Book Club: All the Light We Cannot See and Braille bookmarks

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

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The best free events across the Valley land in the Thursday email — plus the weekend's big shows.

Monday, August 31

Family Friend & Neighbor Caregiver Institute

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Big Band Grandstand

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee - Regular - 08-31-26

More · Scottsdale City Hall, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Glendale General Plan Community Open House 1

More · 5850 West Glendale Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Tuesday, September 1

Talavera Tile Collaborative Mural September 1—September 30

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Teen Zone Survey (9/1-9/30)

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Teen Happy Cat Wall (9/1-9/30)

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Wilde Meyer Gallery | Classics

More · Wilde Meyer Gallery, 4142 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tea-Rex Party I Spy Window (Sept 1 - Sept 30)

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Teen Scrabble Wall (Sept 1 - Sept 30)

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Baby Rhyme and Playtime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Career Resource Lab

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Little Heroes Playtime

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

"Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Main Library · Glendale

Toddler Time

Family · Foothills Library · Glendale

Stay & Play @ Main

More · Main Library · Glendale

Makerspace Lab Hours

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Creative Covers

More · Main Library · Glendale

Phoenix Art Museum Presents: Painting Men: Hidden Desires, Coded Gazes

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

More · Appaloosa Library, East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Arabian Nights Book Discussion

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Japanese Judo - All Ages & Levels

More · Foothills Recreation Center- Exercise Room B · Glendale

Glendale General Plan Community Open House 2

More · 6075 North 83rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Sip & Paint | Ponderosa House

More · The Ponderosa House, 4121 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Admin Night!

More · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Wednesday, September 2

The Thoughtful Reader's Book Discussion Group - In Person or Virtually

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Time

Family · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Civic Center Film Series: "Arrival" (2016)

Film · 3839 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Institute

More · Main Library · Glendale

Scottsdale Sounds - Local Musicians @ Mustang Library

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Glendale General Plan Community Open House 3

More · 5600 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ, USA · Glendale

Teen Afterhours: Gaming Hour

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Wine at 5 | The Wine Collective

More · The Wine Collective of Scottsdale, Wine Store, Wine Tasting & Wine Bar, 4020 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Ready Scottsdale

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Your Authentic Voice

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Bobcat 204 · Glendale

Cool Girl Book Club

More · Grounds on 2nd, North 69th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Youth Japanese Judo - AGES 5 -15 - All Levels

More · Foothills Recreation Center- Exercise Room B · Glendale

Wade Forster

Country · Crescent Ballroom · Phoenix

Thursday, September 3

Quilt, craft, and Sewing Festival

Festivals · 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Indoor Walking Moai

More · Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Finding Unbiased Financial Advice

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Foothills Library · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Time

Family · Main Library · Glendale

Beyond the Bench with Maricopa County Superior Court

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Lego Mania @ Main!

More · Main Library · Glendale

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Screening of Scottsdale’s documentary, “Diamond in the Dust”

Film · Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Level Up! D&D @ Main

More · Main Library · Glendale

Art is For Everyone: Paper Puppets

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

All-Ages Art Night: Pastel Molas

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Financial Security Academy: Cryptocurrency

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Family Storytime: Pajama Party!

Family · Foothills Library · Glendale

ArtWalk

Festivals · Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Latin Night with Dj Reco

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Friday, September 4

Arizona Black Rodeo

More · 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Kids on Social Media

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Sizzling Seniors : BBQ & Game Day

More · GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Family · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Foothills Grief Support Circle

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Live Artist Fridays

More · Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Bluegrass Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Institute

More · Main Library · Glendale

Teen Drop-In Gaming

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Paws to Read with Bobby

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

University of Arizona Food and Nutrition Course (Week 1)

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Teen Movie Night

Film · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Jamie's Tasting Series: Italy

More · Jamie's Bottle Shop, 7033 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Dj Mygodcomplex // Hip Hop / Funk / Soul / World / Disco

R&B · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Flamenco Show

More · Tapas Papa Frita, 7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

FRIDAY TAROT READINGS w/KEANNA

More · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Aridus After Hours

More · Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room, 7173 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ JME LEE

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Saturday, September 5

Speed Puzzle Competitions

More · O'NEIL RECREATION CENTER · Glendale

Woven Exhibit Opening Weekend

More · Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Wreath-Making Series: Craft Your Seasons

More · GLENDALE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Rodeo Rose Market

More · Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Old-Time Music Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Kids Coding Club

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Tween Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Phoenix Ukulele Group

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tween D&D

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Teen & Adult Scottsdale Artists' School Programs

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Mitch Freedom // Lo Fi / Beats / Instrumental Hip Hop

World · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Flamenco Show

More · Tapas Papa Frita, 7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

130 CLUB: HIP HOP + R&B w/ DJ JAVIN

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Sunday, September 6

Woven Exhibit Opening Weekend

More · Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Reel West Sundays - Featured Film: The Grey Fox

Film · Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, 3830 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Monday, September 7

Labor Day

More · All Library Locations, Foothills Library, Heroes Regional Park Library, Main Library, Velma Teague Library, Virtual Library · Glendale

Mommy and Me

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Tuesday, September 8

Baby Rhyme and Playtime

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Little Heroes Playtime

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

"Shut Up and Write!" Northwest Valley

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Finders Seekers Thrilling Escape Room Game for Adults: Route 66

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Main Library · Glendale

Toddler Time

Family · Foothills Library · Glendale

Stay & Play @ Main

More · Main Library · Glendale

Staff Picks Book Discussion Group

More · Appaloosa Library, East Silverstone Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

HOA/CONDO Board Roundtable September: E-Bikes

More · 10101 North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Mystery Readers

More · Main Library · Glendale

Adult Craft: Kinusaiga Inspired Art

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Tail Waggin' Tales

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

3D Printing 101

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tabletop Tuesdays

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Curious Crafter

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Japanese Judo - All Ages & Levels

More · Foothills Recreation Center- Exercise Room B · Glendale

Rec2Careers

More · O'NEIL RECREATION CENTER · Glendale

Tuesday Takeover: Pillars

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Summer Dinner Series: uchi x Chula Seafood

More · Uchi Scottsdale, 3821 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Wednesday, September 9

Littlest Scientists

More · 6535 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Library Book Discussions @ the Senior Centers

More · Granite Reef Senior Center, North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Baby & Toddler Time

Family · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Heroes Art & Craft Workshop: pipe-cleaner flowers (session 1)

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Hispanic Heritage Month

More · Glendale Adult Center - Palo Verde Room · Glendale

Ask the Experts

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Institute

More · Main Library · Glendale

Acrylic Birds

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Lego Masters

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

LEGO Masters

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Wine at 5 | LDV Winery

More · LDV Winery, 7134 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Mat Pilates - Instructor: Alanda

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Exercise Room A · Glendale

Youth Japanese Judo - AGES 5 -15 - All Levels

More · Foothills Recreation Center- Exercise Room B · Glendale

Adult Ballet II (INT/ADV) -INSTRUCTOR: ALANDA

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Exercise Room A · Glendale

Stephen Dawes Presents the Skin to Skin Tour

Alternative · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Thursday, September 10

Indoor Walking Moai

More · Scottsdale Fashion Square, 7014 East Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

PSPRS Police Local Board - Regular - 09-10-26

More · North Corp Yard, East San Salvador Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Preschool Storytime

Family · Foothills Library · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Time

Family · Main Library · Glendale

The Job Search Reboot: Resumes, Applications, AI & More

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Converting Grass to Xeriscape and Plant Selection

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Lego Masters

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Community Music Wellness Program

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

“Hands-On History” Book Signing

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tween Art-repreneurs: Fall Paint Along

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Stone Faux Mosaics

More · Main Library · Glendale

Warm & Cool Color Treescapes

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Main Library Coffeehouse: Tom Tuerff and Eric Douglas

More · Main Library · Glendale

Family Storytime

Family · Main Library · Glendale

ArtWalk

Festivals · Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Latin Night with Dj Reco

Hip-Hop/Rap · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Friday, September 11

Abilities Expo

More · 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Jumping Chollas Agility

More · 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

West's Most Western Rodeo

More · 16601 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Adult Beginning Ballet Dance - INSTRUCTOR: ALANDA

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Exercise Room A · Glendale

Preschool Ballet - Level 1 Instructor: Alanda

Family · Foothills Recreation Center - Exercise Room A · Glendale

Barre Fusion - INSTRUCTOR: ALANDA

More · Foothills Recreation Center- Exercise Room B · Glendale

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Family · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Coffee & Connections

More · Via Linda Senior Center, East Vía Linda, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Foothills Grief Support Circle

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Family, Friend, and Neighbor Caregiver Institute

More · Main Library · Glendale

Teen Drop-In Gaming

More · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Paws to Read with Bobby

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Foothills Fan Club: The World of Sanrio

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

University of Arizona Food and Nutrition Course (Week 2)

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Flamenco Show

More · Tapas Papa Frita, 7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

FRIDAY TAROT READINGS w/KEANNA

More · Valley Bar · Phoenix

Aridus After Hours

More · Aridus Wine Company Tasting Room, 7173 East Main Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Saturday, September 12

Youth Flag Football

More · SOCCER MAIN FIELD · Glendale

3 Sport by B.e.s.t. Sports

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Gymnasium West · Glendale

Teddy Bear Wooden Ornament Drop-In Craft

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

GLENDALE GAMERS Esports

More · O'NEIL RECREATION CENTER · Glendale

The Breakfast Social

More · ROSE LANE COMMUNITY CENTER · Glendale

Books 2 Boogie Storytime

Family · Arabian Library, East McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Waterplay Saturday

More · Heroes Regional Park Library · Glendale

Family Storytime: Spotlight

Family · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Basketball By B.E.S.T.. Sports

More · Foothills Recreation Center - Gymnasium East · Glendale

Scottsdale Artists' School Fall Programs for Adults

More · Mustang Library, North 90th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Finding the Poet in You: Writers in Residence

More · Civic Center Library, North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Tween & Teen Coding Club

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Arts and Crafts Corner: Learn How to Knit and Crochet

More · Velma Teague Library · Glendale

Jam-Boree Acoustic Jam

More · Foothills Library · Glendale

Scottsdale Fashion Week | Casting Call

More · Corella & Co, 4235 North Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale

Flamenco Show

More · Tapas Papa Frita, 7114 East Stetson Drive, Scottsdale, AZ, USA · Scottsdale