29th Annual Holiday Open House Saturday, November 8, 2025
The Old Towne and Catlin Court Retail Districts will be all ready to kick off the holiday shopping season at the Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping and find unique and artisan created gifts at many of the locally owned shops. Enjoy delicious treats at the wide variety of res
The Old Towne and Catlin Court Retail Districts will be all ready to kick off the holiday shopping season at the Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 8 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping and find unique and artisan created gifts at many of the locally owned shops. Enjoy delicious treats at the wide variety of restaurants and view the dazzling holiday shop window displays.
Returning this year, follow the ‘Wooden Nutcracker Trail” featuring 8-foot tall, handcrafted holiday Nutcrackers (inspired by the ballet: The Nutcracker Suite) on display in front of many of the shops and eateries. Additional activities include make and take crafts, holiday music, and the event charm drop. Also, make an ornament for the Patriotic Community Tree.
Start at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and walking map. The first 100 guests will receive the commemorative event sticker which is part of the ongoing sticker series produced by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
32nd Annual Glendale Glitters
Glendale Glitters Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary in Downtown Glendale!
The Kickoff Event will take place November 28th & 29th from 5PM-10PM each night.
This two day event will feature an exquisite arrangement of lights, complimented by beautiful interactive features and picture-perfect holiday displays! Enhance your enjoyment with fant
Glendale Glitters Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary in Downtown Glendale!
The Kickoff Event will take place November 28th & 29th from 5PM-10PM each night.
This two day event will feature an exquisite arrangement of lights, complimented by beautiful interactive features and picture-perfect holiday displays! Enhance your enjoyment with fantastic products from our vendors, the sweet sounds of holiday songs from our carolers, and even a visit with Santa!
Join us for the lighting ceremony on Nov. 28th @ 5:45PM, in front of the Glendale Civic Center.
The Holiday Light display will remain up until January 1st, from 5PM-10PM each night. Enjoy some local holiday shopping and treats as you stroll through Downtown Glendale, taking in the magical lights and features!
Presented by the City of Glendale.
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace Saturday, November 29, 2025
Join us in Historic Downtown Glendale for this exciting evening event series on the last Saturday of the month! Enjoy live music, food trucks, art & craft vendors, local shopping and dining, and a vintage car show. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes to dance the night away under the stars.
Admission is Free.
Join us at our NEW location.
Join us in Historic Downtown Glendale for this exciting evening event series on the last Saturday of the month! Enjoy live music, food trucks, art & craft vendors, local shopping and dining, and a vintage car show. Be sure to wear your dancing shoes to dance the night away under the stars.
Admission is Free.
Join us at our NEW location. "The Lot" located at 7107 N. 5th Ave. (57th Avenue and Glenn Drive) is the new place to be on the last Saturday of the month. The Lot has been home to the annual Live Music series put on by the City of Glendale and several other events throughout the year!
Event hours are 6 to 10 p.m. on the last Saturday of the month.
Presented by AZ Family Festivals in partnership with the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the City of Glendale.
Glendale LiVE! Concert Series | December 20, January 24, February 21 and March 21
The Glendale LiVE! concert series returns to Downtown Glendale!
Northeast corner of 58th Avenue & Glenn Drive
Third Saturdays from 5pm-9pm
Join us for fun, food, and family as we dance the night away!
We're bringing you a variety of bands and performers each night, along with our yard games, interactive art booths, and more!
Just a hop, s
The Glendale LiVE! concert series returns to Downtown Glendale!
Northeast corner of 58th Avenue & Glenn Drive
Third Saturdays from 5pm-9pm
Join us for fun, food, and family as we dance the night away!
We're bringing you a variety of bands and performers each night, along with our yard games, interactive art booths, and more!
Just a hop, skip, and jump away from our delicious Downtown Dining and all the shopping you could ask for! Are you excited yet? Us too!
Grab a lawn chair or your favorite blanket and meet us at The Courtyard for Glendale LiVE! See you there!
Presented by the City of Glendale.
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Created by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, the Peacock Passport is a fun and interactive guide through Historic Downtown Glendale and Historic Sahuaro Ranch as you search for metal designed peacocks and collect stamps at the listed businesses and attractions on the Passport. Participation is free and when you complet
Created by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, the Peacock Passport is a fun and interactive guide through Historic Downtown Glendale and Historic Sahuaro Ranch as you search for metal designed peacocks and collect stamps at the listed businesses and attractions on the Passport. Participation is free and when you complete the passport, bring it back to the Arizona Information Center for a free gift! The passport also includes the history of peacocks in Glendale (it all began in 1933!)
How the Peacock Passport Works:
-Passports and more information at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.)
-There are eight unique stamps to collect. Collect a minimum of six to receive your gift.
Special thanks to local resident, Davita, for bringing us
this fun-filled idea.
Happy Birthday Program
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Celebrate your birthday with us and be showered with gifts and discounts from businesses all around Historic Downtown Glendale. Start your journey at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures/AZ Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) or Pink House Boutique (7009 N. 58th Ave.) to pick up your birthday passport! The passport is valid during th
Celebrate your birthday with us and be showered with gifts and discounts from businesses all around Historic Downtown Glendale. Start your journey at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures/AZ Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) or Pink House Boutique (7009 N. 58th Ave.) to pick up your birthday passport! The passport is valid during the month of your birthday. Enjoy more than two dozen discounts, deals and giveaways.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
Charm Trail
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Charm Trail
Did you know that Historic Downtown Glendale has a Charm Bracelet Trail? Start at Glendale Flowers & Gifts (7163 N. 58th Drive), Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) or Pink House Boutique (7009 N. 58th Ave.) to pick up the starter bracelet ($5 each) and your first charm. Then follow the map to pick up beautiful char
Did you know that Historic Downtown Glendale has a Charm Bracelet Trail? Start at Glendale Flowers & Gifts (7163 N. 58th Drive), Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) or Pink House Boutique (7009 N. 58th Ave.) to pick up the starter bracelet ($5 each) and your first charm. Then follow the map to pick up beautiful charms all throughout Old Towne and Catlin Court ($2 each). In addition, the monthly Specialty Events each have a special themed charm!
Our Story
Our Old Towne & Catlin Court Shopping & Dining Districts | Shop-Eat-Repeat!
Discover Historic Downtown Glendale which has been named as one of the country’s ten best places for shopping and has received national accolades for dining.
Historic Downtown Glendale's Entertainment District is actually two distinct neighborhoods!
Old Towne's brick-trimmed sidewalks and glowing gaslights lead the way to the famous Restaurant Row, specialty boutiques and eclectic shops.
Historic Catlin Court features a wonderful collection of unique boutiques and one-of-a-kind eateries. Located in mid-century bungalows, the area is surrounded by picket fences and mature shade trees.
The pedestrian friendly area spans 10 square blocks. Free covered parking is available at the Palmaire Parking Structure located at 5835 W. Palmaire Ave.
We are a must see when visiting the Phoenix area. We look forward to seeing you soon in Historic Downtown Glendale - A Real Hometown Happening!
Our Treasured History
Cowboys, farmers and ranchers wove the fabric that is the Glendale of today. Visitors have a number of ways to catch a glimpse of these pioneers at the many culture and heritage attractions within the city. Journey Glendale’s past with public art, historic ranches, National Register neighborhoods, museums & exhibits. Historic sites include the Old Towne and Catlin Court neighborhoods of Historic Downtown Glendale, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, and Manistee Ranch.
Historical photos courtesy of Glendale AZ Historical Society.
To learn more about the Glendale AZ Historical Society, visit www.glendalearizonahistoricalsociety.org.