Next Event: Family Fun Festival | Saturday, April 26th
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | Saturday, April 26, 2025
Join us every month in the Historic Catlin Court District of Downtown Glendale (58th Drive and Palmaire) for an exciting new event! Enjoy live music, food trucks, art & craft vendors, local shopping and dining, and a vintage car show! Admission is Free.
Event hours are moving to 6 to 10 p.m. beginning with the April 26th Event! Be sure to wear your dancing shoes to dance the night away under the stars!
Located just one block north of Glendale's Old Towne District, the Historic Catlin Court Retail District features a charming collection of locally owned unique boutiques, specialty stores, cultural attractions, public art installations and one-of-a-kind eateries.
The shops and restaurants are located in authentic early and mid-century craftsman bungalows and ranch-style National Register buildings. The walkable area features mature shade trees and welcoming front porches lined with picket fences. The area spans several pedestrian friendly blocks from 59th Ave. to 57th Drive, Myrtle Ave. to Palmaire Ave.
Free covered parking is available at the Palmaire Parking Structure located at 5835 W. Palmaire Ave. There is also plenty of store front parking available. We look forward to seeing you soon as you shop, dine and experience this treasured historic district.
Presented by AZ Family Festivals in partnership with the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the City of Glendale.
Annual Mother's Day Celebration| Saturday, May 10, 2025
Show your mother how much you love and appreciate her with a special day in Historic Downtown Glendale at the Annual Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s all about pampering moms with lovely gift ideas at the locally owned shops and delicious menu items and sweet treats at the iconic eateries. The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne shopping and dining districts have created this event to celebrate the treasured love of moms. There will be fun things to do throughout the day, including make and take activities (some have a nominal fee), artist demonstrations, and fun photo ops.
Returning this year is the Flower Trail. Moms will have the opportunity to pick up free carnations at participating shops (while supplies last) to make a bouquet.
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.
Don't miss the special Charm Drop to add to (or begin) your HDG Charm Bracelet. The starter bracelet and special event charm can be purchased for $5 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.) Then, follow the Charm Trail map to purchase additional charms for $2 each at more than 30 participating shops. Each charm depicts the unique and iconic qualities of the individual businesses.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
Enjoy Our Peacock Passport
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
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.
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
Historic Downtown Glendale's Murphy Park and City Hall are being renovated. The construction process has brought the debut of Max and Mollie Murphy! This whimsical pair of construction vehicles will be all throughout the Downtown area on numerous adventures. You'll want to follow the Historic Downtown Glendale social media to keep up with
Historic Downtown Glendale's Murphy Park and City Hall are being renovated. The construction process has brought the debut of Max and Mollie Murphy! This whimsical pair of construction vehicles will be all throughout the Downtown area on numerous adventures. You'll want to follow the Historic Downtown Glendale social media to keep up with their journey throughout the locally owned businesses. Every Monday, we will be dropping clues on our social media with fun hints on where this adorable pair is visiting. Follow the clues to the business you think they are located at for the month. Visit that business before the last day of the month, find Mollie who will be cleverly on display and enter to win for a chance to win $100!
Rules: No purchase necessary to win. Limit of one entry per household per month. Entries must be made in person at the participating shop. Must be 18 or older to enter. Odds of winning are determined by number of entries per month. Winner will be notified by phone or email. Other restrictions and rules may apply. Void where prohibited by law.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
Happy Birthday Program
Follow Max & Mollie Murphy's Downtown Adventures
Happy Birthday Program
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.
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.