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Annual Galentine's Day - Saturday, February 11th
It is all about the love between friends as Historic Downtown Glendale presents Galentine’s Day on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a fun day of activities to gather your best girlfriends together to celebrate the value of friendships.
The locally owned businesses in the Catlin Court and Old Towne shopping districts have created this fun-filled day to celebrate the treasured love between women and have planned a perfect day for you and your best friends. There will be fun things to do along the way including make and take activities, fun photo ops, lovely gift ideas at the locally-owned unique boutiques and specialty shops and sweet treats to satisfy your sweet tooth at the iconic eateries. You can also follow the Historic Downtown Glendale Charm Trail to fill a bracelet with beautiful charms.
Historic Downtown Glendale is made up of two distinct historic districts; Catlin Court featuring mature shade trees and welcoming front porches lined with picket fences. The Old Towne District is home to one-of-a-kind shops and a growing Restaurant Row all nestled along red brick sidewalks. The two districts span 12 blocks filled with locally owned small businesses ready for you to experience.
Start your Galentine’s Day journey at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and walking map. Knowledgeable Downtown Docents will provide walking maps and downtown shopping and dining information.
Galentine’s Day is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association.
Annual Paris in the Spring - Saturday, March 11
You won’t need to set foot on an airplane to experience Parisian style! Visit Historic Downtown Glendale’s Paris in the Spring event on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a worldly experience! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy fine food, culture and shopping with a Paris twist. Bring along your beret
Our Story
Our Old Towne & Catlin Court Shopping & Dining Districts
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 eateries, antique shops and specialty stores.
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.
Historical photos courtesy of Glendale AZ Historical Society.
To learn more about the Glendale AZ Historical Society, visit www.glendalearizonahistoricalsociety.org.
Click HERE for a walking tour brochure of historic sites throughout Glendale.
Thank you to our Downtown Docents
We are very appreciative of our Downtown Docents for their unwavering volunteer service to the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the Glendale community.
Thank you to our Downtown Docents:
Becky Shady, Becky Flynn, Nancy Houck, Davita Solter, Grace Kobojek, Yvonne Knaack, Sue Berntsen, Al Lenox, Nancy Lenox, Barb Lentz, and Bud Zomok.
(Photo: L to R: Becky, Sue, Grace, & Davita at Historic Manistee Ranch)