What drives the calendar
Scottsdale's busiest weekends cluster in the cool months: professional golf, Cactus League spring training across the metro, the collector-car auctions, and a steady run of art, food and music events in and around Old Town.
Dates move year to year. Check each event's own official site for this season's dates before you commit — we do not republish them here, because a wrong date is worse than no date.
Booking around an event
Event weekends bring higher rates and longer minimum stays across the whole metro, not just at one house. Book as far ahead as you can, and treat the published minimum stay as firm.
If the event is not the point of the trip, the weekends either side are usually quieter and cheaper for the same weather.
Where to check
Use the official visitor and venue sites listed below for what's on, then bring your dates to each home's booking calendar.
Last reviewed 2026-09-05 · Maintained by Trailstead Stays content team
