NEW DATE: 3rd Annual Founders Day 1892, Saturday, April 11, 2026
Celebrate Glendale's 130-year history at the NEW DATE for our Annual Founders Day. Originally scheduled for January 10, 2026, the NEW DATE is Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First settled in 1892, Glendale began as a farming and ranching community. Numerous activities are taking place throughout the event to celebrate Glendale
Celebrate Glendale's 130-year history at the NEW DATE for our Annual Founders Day. Originally scheduled for January 10, 2026, the NEW DATE is Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First settled in 1892, Glendale began as a farming and ranching community. Numerous activities are taking place throughout the event to celebrate Glendale’s historic story.
Additional activities include guided walking tours of the downtown showcasing many of the historic buildings.
Sign up at the Arizona Information Center for a tour ticket. You will also find photo stations and historic displays. Event attendees are encouraged to dress in 1880’s Pioneer era attire to add to the historic theme.
Begin at the Arizona Information Center located at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and event map. The first 100 guests to the Information Booth will receive a commemorative event sticker as part of the monthly special event sticker series program and a recipe booklet featuring Arizona inspired recipes.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, the Glendale Ambassadors and the Downtown Business Community.
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace Saturday, January 31, 2026
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. 57th Ave. (57th Avenue and Glenn Drive). 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.
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest | Saturday, January 31, 2026
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest is back—and bigger than ever. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Glendale Civic Center Plaza transforms into a full-day celebration where the heartbeat of Arizona’s creativity meets the roar of classic engines.
Stroll through a dazzling showcase of vintage automobiles in a
Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest is back—and bigger than ever. On Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Glendale Civic Center Plaza transforms into a full-day celebration where the heartbeat of Arizona’s creativity meets the roar of classic engines.
Stroll through a dazzling showcase of vintage automobiles in a judged car show spanning more than 20 categories, indulge in bold barbecue flavors from local masters, sip craft beer and wine, and groove to a lineup of live music all day.
turns the streets of Glendale into a living canvas of culture. With family activities, artisan vendors, interactive experiences, and local businesses joining in the fun, the event is more than a festival—it’s a movement celebrating how creativity connects us all.
Admission is free, making this an inclusive and epic way to kick off the new year.
Presented by Art State Arizona
Glendale LiVE! Concert Series | 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.
Annual Galentine's Day | Saturday, February 7, 2026
It is all about the love between friends as Historic Downtown Glendale presents Galentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a fun day of activities to gather your best girlfriends together to honor the value of female friendships.
The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne historic dist
It is all about the love between friends as Historic Downtown Glendale presents Galentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a fun day of activities to gather your best girlfriends together to honor the value of female friendships.
The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne historic districts have created a lovely day to celebrate the treasured friendships women share. There will be plenty of make-and-take experiences, pop-up artisan markets, fresh-baked sweet treats and much more. Have your phone charged for plenty of fun photo ops along the way. You can also follow the Historic Downtown Glendale Charm Trail to fill a bracelet with beautiful charms including a special Galentine’s Day charm.
Start your Galentine’s Day journey at the Arizona Information Center booth located at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and walking map. The first 100 visitors to the information booth will receive a free Galentine’s Day sticker.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the Downtown Business Community.
Annual Chocolate Affaire | Saturday, February 14th & 15th, 2026
The Chocolate Affaire returns to the Glendale Civic Center in Downtown Glendale! Join us on February 14th & 15th, 2026 from 10am-5pm each day. Indulge in all thing's chocolate -- from decadent treats to artisan creations and mouth-watering chocolate-inspired dishes, this is the ultimate chocolate lover's paradise! What to Expect:
- Cho
The Chocolate Affaire returns to the Glendale Civic Center in Downtown Glendale! Join us on February 14th & 15th, 2026 from 10am-5pm each day. Indulge in all thing's chocolate -- from decadent treats to artisan creations and mouth-watering chocolate-inspired dishes, this is the ultimate chocolate lover's paradise! What to Expect:
- Chocolate tastings & dessert sampling
- Live entertainment & fun activities
- Local vendors & artisan chocolate creators
- Sweet surprises for the whole family
The Glendale Civic Center is located at 5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301.
Free admission & parking! Don't miss out on the ultimate chocolate celebration in Glendale, AZ!
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.