Scottsdale Fall Festival returns to Civic Center with expanded venue, Scottsdale Trolley service

Scottsdale Fall Festival, an annual community tradition, returns Saturday, Oct. 17, with an expanded event area and Scottsdale Trolley service designed to make it easier for visitors to get to and from the event.

The festival takes place from 5 to 9 p.m.  at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

Scottsdale Trolley will pick up visitors at Paiute Neighborhood Center and Eldorado Park and drop them off at the event. Nearby residents can walk to either community center to hop on the trolley directly to the Civic Center.

“We’re excited to bring Scottsdale Fall Festival back to the community with more space to explore and enjoy,” said Parks, Recreation, Human Services and Preserve Senior Director Nick Molinari. “Expanding throughout Civic Center will give visitors even more opportunities to experience the festival, and Scottsdale Trolley will make it easier for people to get to the event and enjoy everything it has to offer.”

Event highlights include game booths, a live magic show and DJ, local food trucks and cocktail garden, trick-or-treating, crafts and more. Scottsdale departments will be on hand with interactive displays, offering the community a chance to explore city programs and initiatives while meeting staff and getting their questions answered. Costumes are welcome but not required. Admission, activities and entertainment are free.

Fall Festival is one of many opportunities to connect with the Scottsdale community. Find fall events, including WIMBY (What’s in My Backyard) and others, on the city’s digital event calendar at Community.ScottsdaleAZ.gov.