28th Annual Holiday Open House: Kick off the Holiday Shopping Season in Historic Downtown Glendale November 9th
The Old Towne and Catlin Court Retail Districts will be all ready to kick off the holiday shopping season at the 28th Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Start your holiday shopping and find unique and artisan created gifts at many of the locally owned shops. Enjoy delicious treats at the wide variety of restaurants and view the dazzling holiday shop window displays.
New this year, follow the ‘Wooden Soldier Stroll’ featuring 8-foot tall, handcrafted holiday soldiers on display in front of many of the shops and eateries. Additional activities include make and take crafts, a new Charm Drop, and ornament-making for the Patriotic Community Tree.
Start at the Arizona Information (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the activity list and walking map.
Presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association in partnership with the Downtown Business Community.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.