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Scottsdale families have a free evening option this Saturday, Oct. 17: Fall Festival at Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., from 5 to 9 p.m. The city announced an expanded footprint on Oct. 12, with activities spread across more of the public space.
Admission, entertainment and activities are free. The announced lineup includes trick-or-treating, crafts, games, a magician and a DJ. Food trucks and a cocktail garden are also planned; a free admission policy should not be read as a promise that food or drinks are included. Costumes are optional.
The transportation change is especially useful if you live near Paiute Neighborhood Center or Eldorado Park. Scottsdale Trolley will pick up festival visitors at those locations and take them to Civic Center. Check the city event information for the latest boarding details before arranging a return trip.
For a manageable family visit, choose a meeting spot on arrival and decide which activities matter most before joining lines. City departments will also have interactive displays, making this an opportunity to ask about local services while children explore. Save the official event page with the address and schedule so everyone in your group has the same plan.
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Recent source update: October 12, 2026. Checked October 13, 2026.
- City of Scottsdale: Fall Festival (October 12, 2026)
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