Adventure Begins Here

Spend a day in Glendale and its surrounding West Valley cities and you may feel as though you’ve discovered a playground build to suit your every whim, dream and desire. Spend an evening watching the last ray of sunlight paint our serene landscapes with magnificent purples, oranges and pinks and you’ll begin to believe in magic.

Perfect moments come to be in perfect locations. Feel the buzz of our sleek, contemporary urban meccas. Escape and unwind in our pristine desert sanctuaries. And ramp up your energy while you celebrate camaraderie and competitive spirit at our many professional sports facilities.

We are high-end dining on the terrace after a day of unique Southwestern-style spa treatments and a perfect par out on the links. We are the pages of your scrapbook and your adventure-craving plans for outdoor exploration. We welcome you to discover Glendale and the West Valley.

Start your journey at the Glendale Convention & Visitors Bureau– 5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 140 in Historic Downtown Glendale. Call 623-930-4500, or visit www.VisitGlendale.com.

2010-2011 Calendar of Events

For details on each event, visit www.VisitGlendale.com. Start your day at the Glendale  Convention & Visitors Bureau for event information.

2010

6th Annual Teddy Bear Day: September 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bear lovers flock to Glendale to celebrate a Beary special day.

16th Annual Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace: October 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the fall season with special sales and activities, including craft demonstrations.

Holiday Open House: November 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Kick off the holiday shopping season!

Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend: November 26-27, 5-10 p.m.

Don’t miss any of the holiday magic as Downtown Glendale illuminates 1.5 million holiday lights. Enjoy live entertainment, arts, crafts, food and much more.

Glendale Glitters Holiday Weekends: Friday & Saturday nights, all through December, 5-10 p.m.

2011

Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party: January 8, 5-10 p.m. Enjoy dozens of hot air balloons tethered throughout the downtown along with music, crafts, food and more.

Glendale Chocolate Affaire: February 4–6, Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m-10 p.m., Sunday, noon-5 p.m. With more than 30 chocolatiers, romance novelists, writing workshops, you can enjoy everything chocolate & chocolate covered.

3rd Annual Paris in The Spring-French Market: March 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Paris in the Spring is a wonderful outdoor-French Market and Sidewalk Café.

Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival: April 16-17, Saturday noon-10 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Glendale’s longest running festival showcases Arizona’s best jazz & blues musicians, plus national acts.

Mother's Day Celebration: May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate this special day dedicated to Moms.

45th Annual Summer Band Concerts: Thursday evenings from June 2 to July 21. Starting at 8 p.m., enjoy live music at the Murphy Park Amphitheater. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a musical evening under the stars.

Christmas in July: July 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Start your holiday shopping early!

Friday Nite Lights: Held the 3rd Friday of every month, 5-9 p.m. year-round, spend your Friday nights shopping & dining in Glendale! You'll find many treasures you won’t be able to leave behind.

***Event dates are subject to change.