31st Annual Glendale Glitters
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Small Business Saturday | November 30th
The Kickoff Event will take place November 29th & 30th 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 ou
The Kickoff Event will take place November 29th & 30th 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. 29th @ 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 local holiday shopping and treats as you stroll through Downtown Glendale, taking in the magical lights and features!
Small Business Saturday | November 30th
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Small Business Saturday | November 30th
Historic Downtown Glendale’s shops and restaurants will celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th starting at 10 a.m. Founded by American Express, Small Business Saturday is traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and small businesses
Historic Downtown Glendale’s shops and restaurants will celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30th starting at 10 a.m. Founded by American Express, Small Business Saturday is traditionally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and small businesses create about two-thirds of new jobs in the U.S. each year. Historic Downtown Glendale features more than 70 independently owned shops. Small Business Saturday is the perfect opportunity to shop for unique holiday gifts and enjoy a leisurely lunch with family and friends, all while supporting locally owned businesses. While shopping, you can talk with the shop owners to help find the perfect holiday gift.
Start your Small Business Saturday journey at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) Knowledgeable Downtown Docents will welcome visitors and provide walking maps and downtown shopping and dining information. The first 50 visitors will receive a free Small Business Saturday gift item.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Join us on the last Saturday of every month in the Historic Catlin Court District of Downtown Glendale (58th Avenue and Palmaire) for an exciting new event! Launching on November 30, 2024, enjoy live music, food trucks, art & craft vendors, local shopping and dining, and a vintage car show! Admission is Free.
Located just one block nort
Join us on the last Saturday of every month in the Historic Catlin Court District of Downtown Glendale (58th Avenue and Palmaire) for an exciting new event! Launching on November 30, 2024, enjoy live music, food trucks, art & craft vendors, local shopping and dining, and a vintage car show! Admission is Free.
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.
Founders Day | January 11, 2025
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | November 30th
Celebrate the Century-long history of Historic Downtown Glendale's Historic Districts: Old Towne & Catlin Court.
Activities include a walking tour showcasing many of the historic buildings (sign up at the Arizona Information Center), a Recipe Trail, Fun Photo Stations, Displays and NEW this year, a Historic Preservation Bus Tour sponsore
Celebrate the Century-long history of Historic Downtown Glendale's Historic Districts: Old Towne & Catlin Court.
Activities include a walking tour showcasing many of the historic buildings (sign up at the Arizona Information Center), a Recipe Trail, Fun Photo Stations, Displays and NEW this year, a Historic Preservation Bus Tour sponsored by the Glendale Ambassadors. More information on signing up for the Bus Tour will be posted soon.
Start at the Arizona Information Booth (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity sheet and walking map.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community and the Glendale Ambassadors.
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.