Outdoor activities in Scottsdale this week

Old Town nightlife, Western-week traditions, spring-training ballparks and McDowell Sonoran Preserve trailheads make Scottsdale a mix of polish and desert.

3 outdoors listings in Scottsdale Fri, Oct 16 to Thu, Oct 22: outdoor events, plus trails for when the weather's right. Look for Scottsdale City Hall surface lot, Scottsdale Waterfront (Southbridge, by Olive & Ivy), Scottsdale Civic Center. 3 are free. 2 are marked kid-friendly. No date? Try anytime spots like Pinnacle Peak Park or Mountain View Park. Forecast highs around 85°F.

1. Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM

   Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market

   Scottsdale City Hall surface lot · Free · Outdoors · Food & Drink

2. Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 AM

   Scottsdale Run Club: Saturday 8am Waterfront Run

   Scottsdale Waterfront (Southbridge, by Olive & Ivy) · Free · Outdoors · Meetups & Community

3. Sat, Oct 17, 5:00 PM

   Scottsdale Fall Festival

   Scottsdale Civic Center · Free · Concerts · Outdoors