– Scottsdale Events in April –
The high season in Scottsdale and the Phoenix Valley is still in full swing and with that comes lots of fun events and things to do.
- Events at the Desert Botanical Garden – All month – April is a bust month for the DBG! Some offerings this month include Dog Days, the butterfly exhibit, Music in the Garden, Dinner on the Desert, Desert Sol and Loteria night. Click on the link to see more information.
- Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day – April 6th – The Dbacks will be kicking off their 2023 season on the 6th. To celebrate the new season, there will be a street fair outside Chase Field with music, food and fun.
- Scottsdale Art Walk – Old World Meets New World – April 13th – This walk is one of the Scottsdale Art Walk’s Gold Palette editions. This evening will focus on honoring past artists as well as celebrating new artists. Stroll along, enjoy the art and enjoy light refreshments along the way.
- Pat’s Run – April 15th – This charity walk/run, in honor of Army Ranger Pat Tillman, will cover 4.2 miles and proceeds will benefit the Tillman Scholars program. Can’t make it in person? There is a virtual option available as well.
- 33rd Annual Copperstate 1000 – April 16th – This vintage car rally will drive all over Arizona to the tune of 1,000 miles. However, before the 85+ cars head out, there will be a kickoff party from 7:30AM to 11:30AM at Tempe Diablo Stadium. The cars start heading out at 10AM, so make sure to get there early!
- Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market – April 21st – 23rd – Junk in the Trunk is coming back. Head over to WestWorld to shop the unique finds, creations and crafts of over 160 vendors. Plus, there will be food trucks, entertainment and more.
- Adult Twilight Camp at the Phoenix Zoo – April 22nd – Come explore the zoo at night at this adult camp. Enjoy guided hikes, food and drink and animal encounters.
- Summer Concerts at the McCormick Stillman Railroad Park – Starts April 30th – This fun concert series is back and will kick off on the 30th and will feature a few food trucks. Many different musical styles are on tap for this summer!
- Scottsdale Jazz Festival – April 29th – 30th – Enjoy the newly redesigned Scottsdale Civic Center. and immerse yourself in excellent jazz. Here is the lineup for the event. A portion of the proceeds goes toward musical education programs for children.
As always, these are just a few of the events coming up in and around Scottsdale in early April. Please feel free to add any others in the comments section.
