Cultures and Traditions

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 about traditional and contemporary instruments.

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 paintings by renowned artist Curt Walters, widely regarded as the greatest living painter of the Grand Canyon. Featuring works created from the 1980s to the […]

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 schools to see all of the choices for your students K-12; Balloon Drop; Refreshments; Face Painting; Photo Booth; DJ; NSCW dance; Student Performances and More!!! […]

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 Tourism Association (AAITA). This inclusive, inter-tribal gathering brings together Arizona’s 22 Native American tribes for a weekend of tradition, art, food and travel-inspiration. Why you […]

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 parade entries each year. The annual parade & community celebration attracts over 35,000 people and provides an opportunity to showcase the history, participating school groups, […]

Jack's back! Join us as we welcome Jack Lasseter, well known local orator and historian, as he shares the epic story of the Buffalo soldiers out West, Black troopers in […]