Welcome to Historic Downtown Glendale A Real Hometown Happening
Shop - Eat - Repeat
Welcome to Historic Downtown Glendale A Real Hometown Happening
Shop - Eat - Repeat
Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace - Oct. 8th
Fall in Love with Historic Downtown Glendale...
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Historic Downtown Glendale at the 28th Annual Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Many of the shops and eateries have special activities planned for the day, including artisan demonstrations, make & take crafts, delicious treats and so much more. Fall fun activities include a specialty charm for the Historic Downtown Glendale Charm Bracelet. Don't miss the Scarecrow Stroll featuring uniquely decorated scarecrows on the front porches and lawns, and by the front doors and windows of numerous Downtown businesses.
Begin at the Arizona Information Center (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the event map and activity list.
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)