Cultures and Traditions

Ring in the New Year with a Historic Celebration! Join us in Williams, Arizona the last town to be bypassed by I-40 and the first to celebrate the Route 66 […]

Join public historian Alex La Pierre for an illuminating presentation that uncovers the deep cultural currents flowing from North Africa and the Islamic world into Spanish colonial experience in the […]

Enjoy free admission to one of the longest running statewide art shows in Arizona! The 63rd annual Glendale Arts Council Juried Fine Arts Show is held at Historic Saguaro Ranch […]

SMLDM supports those who protect us! This Heroes' Day event gives free museum gallery access to sworn and professional Law Enforcement and their families. The grounds will be filled with […]

Jack's back! Join us as we welcome Jack Lasseter, well known local orator and historian. The history of the West is not just the story of men. It is the […]

Take a musical journey through Polynesia and explore the rich history of the cultures that make up the island region. Enjoy exciting live performances, participate in dance workshops, and learn […]

Beginning January 17, 2026, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West, located at 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, will present Curt Walters: Resilience, an exhibition showcasing 20 exceptional […]

Free Family Event and School Fair to celebrate Arizona National School Choice Week 2026! Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm    Free entrance to explore the Children's Museum; Interact with […]

Celebrate Indigenous Culture in Scottsdale Discover a vibrant, cultural-rich experience at the Arizona Indian Festival — held annually in the heart of Scottsdale and produced by the Arizona American Indian […]

The Parada del Sol Historic Parade has been a Scottsdale tradition for more than 70 years. The streets of Old Town Scottsdale welcome more than 35,000 spectators and nearly 150 […]