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New in Scottsdale This Fall

by Katie Skrzek

Sep 3, 2025

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Destinations / North America

Scottsdale, Arizona, invites family travelers to experience new offerings throughout the city this fall.

 

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Hotel News

Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas completes the second phase of its ongoing $24 million renovation, with 20 two-bedroom premium villas revealing redesigns. Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale debuts renovations to its award-winning golf course, including upgraded tees, resurfaced greens and refurbished bunkers. Indulge in a fall-themed treatment at the resort spa. Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North offers celestial-themed events this fall, including a Harvest Moon Dinner (Oct. 6), Stargazing Soirée (Oct. 9 and Nov. 20), Full Moon Meditation (Oct. 11 and Nov. 5) and Celestial Yoga (Oct. 4 and Nov. 11). Great Wolf Lodge Arizona announced its Howl-O-Ween programming featuring a trick-or-treat trail, dance party, trivia and more. The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton hosts its inaugural Stay Well retreat Sept. 26–28, featuring wellness experiences. CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa hosts a couples retreat Oct. 9–12 and a sleep retreat Dec. 11–14.

 

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Fall Events

Canal Convergence takes place Nov. 7–16. This free event showcases performance and public art through workshops, activities and more. Place your bid at the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction. The popular automotive experience will be held Oct. 15–18. Check out the bands at two-day Dreamy Draw Music Festival Nov. 7–8. The Arizona Indigenous Food Symposium and Arizona Indigenous Culinary Experience brings Indigenous communities together for workshops about food systems and social justice Nov. 15.

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