# Things to Do in Scottsdale This Weekend \(Oct 16–18\)

Things to do in Scottsdale this weekend, Oct 16–18: restaurants, family and date-night picks. Local guide refreshed daily. Updated Oct 14.

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This weekend in Scottsdale: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18, 2026

Updated: Oct 14, 2026

A live Scottsdale, AZ guide: events, restaurants, and things to do — updated daily.

## Happening Today

Concerts, trivia, and evening plans around the Valley tonight

### Deer Tick Live
Intimate, high-energy indie-rock performance in downtown Phoenix just a short drive from Old Town.
- Venue: Crescent Ballroom
- Location: Downtown Phoenix \(20 mins from Scottsdale\)
- Date: 2026-10-14 7:30 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Music lovers
- Link: https://www.axs.com/events/813589/deer-tick-tickets

### Gilmore Girls Trivia w/ Corey G + Carolyn
Test your Stars Hollow knowledge in the subterranean basement lounge with themed drinks.
- Venue: Valley Bar
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Date: 2026-10-14 18:30
- Cost: $
- Best for: Fans and friends
- Link: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/gilmore-girls-trivia-w-corey-valley-bar-tickets/14326234

### Rise Against: Ricochet 2026
A high-octane punk rock arena performance featuring stripped-down and electric arrangements.
- Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Date: 2026-10-14 19:00
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Concert goers
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/rise-against-ricochet-2026-phoenix-arizona-10-14-2026/event/1900646BCA658FC8

## This Weekend in Scottsdale, AZ

Fall markets, theatrical performances, and weekend sports

### Les Misérables \(Touring\)
The legendary classic musical returns to the stage with a sweeping orchestral score and powerful vocal performances.
- Venue: The Phoenix Theatre Company - Stephenson Theatre
- Location: Phoenix Theatre Company \(Central Phoenix\)
- Date: 2026-10-15 1:30 PM
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Theater enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1AAZkjy

### ASU Women's Volleyball vs. Arizona Wildcats
In-state rivalry showdown on the hardwood as the Sun Devils take on the Wildcats.
- Venue: Desert Financial Arena
- Location: Tempe \(Adjacent to Scottsdale\)
- Date: 2026-10-15 7:00 PM
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Sports fans
- Link: https://www.axs.com/events/622061/arizona-wildcats-at-arizona-state-sun-devils-womens-volleyball-tickets

### Soulfly - D-LOW Memorial Show
A fierce, hard-hitting metal tribute and performance bringing heavy sound to the East Valley.
- Venue: Marquee Theatre
- Location: Tempe \(Close to Old Town\)
- Date: 2026-10-15 17:00
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Metal fans
- Link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/soulfly-dlow-memorial-show-tempe-arizona-10-15-2026/event/190064ED937F3BEA

## Eat & Drink

Where to grab a bite, patio drink, or seasonal meal in Scottsdale right now

### FnB Restaurant
Chef Charleen Badman's celebrated vegetable-forward menu paired with an exclusively Arizona wine list in Downtown Scottsdale.
- Location: Downtown Scottsdale
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Foodies
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=FnB%20Restaurant%20Downtown%20Scottsdale

### The Mission Old Town
Modern Latin American cuisine served in a dramatic, candle-lit dining room featuring a stunning Himalayan salt wall.
- Location: Old Town Scottsdale
- Cost: $$
- Best for: Date night
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=The%20Mission%20Old%20Town%20Old%20Town%20Scottsdale

## New & Notable

Fresh exhibits, seasonal shifts, and limited-run happenings

### Scottsdale Arts District Thursday ArtWalk
Stroll the historic galleries along Main Street and Marshall Way during the cooler evening hours as the weekly autumn art walk season hits its stride.
- Location: Arts District, Old Town Scottsdale
- Cost: $
- Best for: Art enthusiasts
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Scottsdale%20Arts%20District%20Thursday%20ArtWalk%20Arts%20District%2C%20Old%20Town%20Scottsdale

## Quick Escape

Weekend trips within a 2-3 hour drive of Scottsdale

### Historic Mining Hillside Town of Jerome
Drive two hours north into the Black Hills to explore a historic mountainside copper-mining town turned arts community, featuring haunted hotels and cliffside wineries.
- Location: Jerome, AZ \(North of Scottsdale\)
- Cost: $$$
- Best for: Couples and explorers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Historic%20Mining%20Hillside%20Town%20of%20Jerome%20Jerome%2C%20AZ%20(North%20of%20Scottsdale)

### Sedona Red Rock Autumn Retreat
Head 2 hours north up I-17 for cooler fall weather among iconic red rock monoliths, boutique vortex hikes, and uptown creek-side dining.
- Location: Sedona, AZ \(North of Scottsdale\)
- Cost: $$$$
- Best for: Outdoor adventurers
- Link: https://www.google.com/search?q=Sedona%20Red%20Rock%20Autumn%20Retreat%20Sedona%2C%20AZ%20(North%20of%20Scottsdale)

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