Fun Scottsdale Events, June 23-26

Fun Scottsdale Events, June 23-26? ‘Lord almighty, I feel my temperature rising’ — Yep, Elvis, the hunk of Burning Love is back in the building! It’s a good thing, since it’s way too hot outside. Except to watch a pretty monsoon cloud sunset from the pool. And, there are plenty of other fun Scottsdale activities to stay cool.

What’s Hot in Scottsdale this Weekend

June Days in Old Town Scottsdale means lots of summer activities for every mood and imagination. Breakfast at the Farmers Market from 7 – 10 AM sounds like a fun thing to do in Scottsdale — before it gets too hot!

My favorite Scottsdale indoor activities when it’s hot outside include the Libraries — FREE! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program! And, the amazing low-cost Western Museum. How about indoor mall walking and window-shopping — also FREE! I like the contrast of hot and cold at our outdoor malls. And, our Entertainment District has many cool escapes and hot adventures for all ages!

Scottsdale Public, Party Pools and Splash Pads

Do you know about Scottsdale’s public pools and fitness centers? Our very own Aquatic and Fitness Centers boast inflation-busting low-fee fun. Yep, there are even 2 water parks and lifeguards! And, you can work out in cool comfort at the fitness centers.

Scottsdale’s Splash Pads include the Quad at the Quarter, the Waterfront Splash Pad in Downtown, and the newly redone pad at Chestnutt Park — all are FREE!

How about a Scottsdale pool party? Spend the day or weekend at one of Scottsdale’s resorts — posh on the cheap. Here’s my resorts post, complete with a table of pools and amenities. Find the perfect quiet pool and spa oasis for adults, raucous pool parties for grown-up fun — or, a lazy river and rowdy water slide to wear the kiddos out.

Enjoy a Scottsdale stay/daycation or a Talking Stick Summer Playcation — and support our local hotels!

Scottsdale Movie Date

New Features and Classic Films

Harkins Camelview Theatre at Fashion Square

THU JUNE 16 – SUN JUNE 19:

Hot desert nights and Camelview movies are a long Scottsdale tradition. My pick this week — Elvis! Directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Austin Butler as Elvis, with Tom Hanks.

To get you in the mood, here’s Elvis ‘the pelvis’ Presley, singing Burning Love c. 1973.

Here are other Scottsdale movies playing this weekend and everything you need to know about Harkins!

Art, Music, Theater and Comedy

THU JUNE 23, 7 PM – 9 PM: FREE Scottsdale Art Walk in Old Town.

Parking Map and Tips in Old Town

Arrive early for good parking! Here are other fun, safe ways to avoid Old Town traffic snarls, tickets and DUIs: Riding Around Old Town Scottsdale.

Old Town Parking Map

Live Music Daily | Weekly — Downtown | Old Town

• Belle’s Nashville Kitchen — Live music daily
• Rusty Spur Saloon — Since 1951. Live music every day
• Dierks Bentley Whiskey Row — Live music weekly

Ravenscroft Jazz in N. Scottsdale

• FRI JUNE 24, 6 PM — FREE — JAZZBIRD NIGHTS: STEVE ADELSON | MAP
• SUN JUNE 26, 6 PM — FREE — JAZZ FOR THE SOUL: GLENN DAVIS QUARTET

Talking Stick

• SAT JUNE 18, 5 PM | Pool Party: Release After Dark | Tickets | MAP

Scottsdale Drag Shows

FRI JUNE 24 | SAT JUNE 25, 7 PM | Illusions the Drag Queen Show | MAP

SUN JUNE 26, 1:30 — Illusions the Drag Queen Brunch Show | Old Town | MAP

SUN JUNE 26, 1:30 PM — Diva Royale Drag Queen Show | Old Town | MAP

Scottsdale Farmers Market

SAT JUNE 24

Old Town Farmers Market — 8 AM – 12 PM. Lots of great food, entertainment, artisanal fare, and people and dog watching! Breakfast at the Farmers Market from 7 – 10 AM for June Days! MAP

Ongoing Scottsdale Outdoor Activities

More Fun things to do in Scottsdale Outdoors

How about cheaper golf and hiking, strolling or cycling to maximize your outdoor fun for FREE? Frisbee golf is free too! Here you go — everything you need to know and tables of amenities for fast choices to seize our sunshine and shade!

NOTE: Get outside early. Bring plenty of water, wear sunscreen and your hat. Be mindful of you, your furry friends — plus tiny and older ones getting too hot. Watch where you’re stepping, for rattlesnakes, cacti and rocks — so no bites, pokes, sprains or falls to spoil your fun. Tell someone who cares about you, where you’re going and when you plan to be back — just in case.

• Golf: Table from N. to S. with all the good stuff!
• The Indian Bend Multi-use Trail
• Parks, Playgrounds, Fishing and Dog Parks
• Hiking, Walking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing and Horseback Riding
• Scottsdale Cycling and Self-Propelled Wheeling
• Tennis and Pickleball

Daylight’s burning — let’s go kick up our heels and not miss a minute of our fun Scottsdale events June 16-19, 2022! Let’s play safe.