Annual Paris in the Spring | Saturday, March 14, 2026
Put on your beret and head to Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court for a trés magnifique event on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paris in the Spring will bring all things French to Glendale, with Open Air shopping, fashion shows, fun Photo Ops, artisan displays, and Trunk Shows. Experiential activities include themed ma
Put on your beret and head to Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court for a trés magnifique event on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paris in the Spring will bring all things French to Glendale, with Open Air shopping, fashion shows, fun Photo Ops, artisan displays, and Trunk Shows. Experiential activities include themed make and take crafts for all ages. Some activities have a nominal fee.
Paris in the Spring continues to be an annual tradition of welcoming Spring, bringing friends and family together to enjoy a beautiful day, and to experience the community of locally owned shops and restaurants in Historic Downtown Glendale. Shopping will be a must for the day where you will discover charming finds at the boutiques and specialty shops throughout the Catlin Court and Old Towne Districts. What French event would be complete with delicious food? Foodies will find Sweet Treat Pop Ups and specialty menu items at the iconic eateries.
As you travel from shop to shop, you can create your own Historic Downtown Glendale charm bracelet. A special Paris in the Spring charm will be available during the event.
Start your Paris in the Spring journey at the Arizona Information Center located at 5836 W. Palmaire Ave. Downtown Docents will be available to provide information and walking maps.
Paris in the Spring is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association, a merchant driven organization which stimulates, enhances, and sustains the economic vitality and customer experience of the Historic Downtown Glendale Shopping and Dining District. For more information, check out www.VisitDowntownGlendale.com or follow at www.Facebook.com/HistoricGlendale.
Glendale LiVE! Concert Series | 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.
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | Saturday, February 28, 2026
Downtown Glendale Family Fun Festival & Marketplace | Saturday, February 28, 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.
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.