Name: Thanksgiving Day Parade: 2026 Happy Birthday America!
Start: 2026-11-26
End: 2026-11-26

Thunderbird Artists connects nationally recognized, award-winning artists with passionate patrons from around the world. Founded in 1981 by Judi Combs and still family-owned and operated, Thunderbird Artists has spent over four decades building a reputation for excellence in fine art festivals. Judi and her daughter, Denise Colter, have made it their mission to champion both established and emerging artists, providing a vibrant marketplace that has launched countless creative careers. 2026/2027 Festival Calendar 2026 33rd Annual Fall Carefree Garden Art Experience: Nov 7 & 8 Downtown Carefree - 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377 2027 Paradise Valley Fine Art & Wine Festival: Jan 9-10 Paradise Valley Village: 12750 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85032 34th Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival: Jan 15-17 Downtown Carefree - 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377 16th Annual Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival: Jan 29-31 Downtown Scottsdale – 7135 E Camelback Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251 6th Annual Downtown Chandler Fine Art & Wine Festival: Feb 26-28 Downtown Chandler – 3 S. Arizona Avenue, Chandler, AZ, 85225 32nd Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival: March 5-7 Downtown Carefree - 101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377

Thunderbird Artists

Thunderbird Artists Gallery is where patrons will discover a vibrant and diverse gallery showcasing an eclectic, extraordinary collection of works by over 50 award-winning artists from across the US and Canada, each bringing their unique perspective and talent to create an unforgettable visual experience.

Thunderbird Artists Gallery

Perched high above the McDowell Mountains, ADERO's signature restaurant captures the awe of its very name, CIELO, meaning sky — where an expansive outdoor terrace and panoramic windows showcase the wide-open wonder of the Sonoran desert and the endless stars of the only Autograph Collection resort in a certified Dark Sky Community. Paired with a fresh, modern design and unique farm-to-table-to-sky philosophy, CIELO welcomes all to savor simple, sustainable cuisine from a breathtaking perspective.

CIELO at ADERO Scottsdale

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection, the only Marriott International Autograph Collection® property in a certified Dark Sky Community, is perched high above the Sonoran Desert. The 177 spacious rooms (including 16 oversized suites) all feature a private balcony for guests to enjoy unrivaled starry skies and views in nearly every direction. An idyllic setting for intimate celebrations and gatherings, ADERO offers guests endless opportunities to indulge in the great outdoors. An elevated escape with a world-class fitness club, desert-inspired adventure spa, farm-to-table cuisine, a poolside oasis, on-site trailheads for hikes and mountain biking, access to the neighboring Sunridge Canyon Golf Club, nightly stargazing and more, ADERO invigorates the mind and stirs the spirit for getaways that are true adventures for the soul.

ADERO Scottsdale Resort, Autograph Collection

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures has been offering extraordinary offroad tours in the Sonoran Desert for over 25 years. Minutes from Scottsdale and Phoenix, join us on an exhilarating Guided U-Drive ATV Sand Buggy Adventure. Tours available 7 days a week, 4X’s a day. Now offering Sunset ATV Tours! Note: Address may differ from provided. Please confirm your pickup address with the company.

Desert Dog Offroad Adventures

Ember is a destination dining experience with the highest quality of steaks and seafood prepared over wood-fired grills. The menu is complemented by a specialty cocktail menu, whiskey library and an extensive wine list accompanied with highest level of service from our Sommelier and Service Team. The energetic dining space overlooks the scratch kitchen with views of our culinary team. A separate piano lounge with live entertainment adds to the dynamic vibe. Seasonal outdoor dining by the fireplace is also available.

Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

This sports bar-themed restaurant has it all, including creative pub fare and craft beer, along with a variety of fun, sports, entertainment & gaming activities. Catch weekly sporting events for all major sports, including boxing, UFC, the Super Bowl and more on enormous flat-screen TVs. Enjoy live entertainment like tribute bands, dueling pianos, comedy nights, top bands, dancing and more. There’s also live gaming via the Blackjack WKP Party Pit.

WKP Sports & Entertainment at We-Ko-Pa

The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort offers 246 upscale guest rooms and suites and is 100% smoke-free. Guest rooms come with luxurious amenities such as 32-inch LCD HGTVs, spacious bathrooms, plush Simmons beds and large windows with mountain, pool or golf course views. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site features including a heated resort pool, a full-service spa, exclusive access to the We-Ko-Pa Golf Club and a full casino with various games and activities. Also located within the hotel are a variety of scrumptious restaurants, including the savory Ahnala Mesquite Room. Conveniently located 30 minutes outside of downtown Phoenix and Phoenix Sky High International Airport, making it the perfect hotel choice for both leisure and business travelers.

We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

DISCOVER ARIZONA’S GREATEST GAMING FLOOR Only Fort McDowell’s We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort combines big-time action and endless enjoyment in a magnificent destination that’s always worth the visit. Whether you favor the sheer thrill of spinning reels or the extraordinary action of blackjack and more, a “wow” kind of experience awaits. Discover Arizona’s greatest gaming floor, showcasing 166,000 square-feet of pure excitement. BINGO - TABLE GAMES - GREAT PROMOTIONS The all-new We-Ko-Pa Casino features the latest and greatest slot machines in the industry. Options include Scientific Games “Dancing Drums Explosion,” new Aristocrat bartops that include hot buffalo titles and the new Konami “All Aboard” progressives. WEKOPA CASINO RESORT offers over 800 of the most INNOVATIVE, EXCITING slot themes in the industry. Our state of the art slot machines provide a wide variety of multi-level progressives, interactive bonuses, and large multipliers for our guests’ enjoyment. Our Covid friendly slot floor consists of wide aisles, carousel style banks, and plexi-glass dividers to accommodate our guests.

In the foothills of the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale, Arizona, Taliesin West rises from the desert as a bold experiment in architecture and living. Designed more than 80 years ago by Frank Lloyd Wright—one of the most influential architects of the 20th century—this desert laboratory was his winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Today, it is both a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step into Wright’s world at Scottsdale’s only National Historic Landmark. Choose a Self-Guided Audio Tour and explore the site at your own pace using your smartphone and headphones, or join a Guided Tour led by an expert who will share the stories behind Wright’s groundbreaking vision. Both options offer a deep, immersive experience of one of the world’s most iconic architectural sites. Taliesin West also offers group tours for company outings and serves as a venue for corporate events. Call 888-516-0811 to book a tour, group tour or event.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West

Locally owned, and family managed, List My Rental Home offers vacation rental management services that provide a convenient and pleasurable experience for both homeowners and guests.

List My Rental Home

Experience the impossible at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale! Enjoy over 60 eye-fooling exhibits designed to tease the senses and trick the mind. Experience optical illusions, installations, holograms, immersive rooms and more that will leave guests of all ages feeling curious and inspired. Walk on walls. Grow and shrink. Defy gravity. You'll experience it all at MOI Scottsdale! Our highly visual and educational exhibits are sure to challenge you and change your perspective. Learn why the eyes see things the brain cannot understand - all while enjoying lots of laughs along of the way! The museum staff is highly trained and can't wait to share their knowledge of illusions with you. They're also experts on snapping the perfect social-media worthy photo! MOI Scottsdale is conveniently located at the Arizona Boardwalk alongside the OdySea Aquarium and Butterfly Wonderland. It's the perfect destination for a family outing, date night, or meet-up with friends. Come experience the world of illusions at Museum of Illusions Scottsdale!

Museum of Illusions Scottsdale

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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Join in as we honor America’s 250th birthday with a star-spangled spectacular.

Showcase your brand at the heart of this patriotic celebration, where thousands of spectators from across the Valley gather to kick off thanksgiving Day with pageantry, pride and unforgettable Americana. From marching bands to historic tributes, dazzling floats to community spirit, this parade shines a spotlight on the moments and milestones that shaped our country. tradition shines with Our grand finale featuring Santa Claus himself to kick off the holiday season in true Fountain Hills fashion. Come celebrate 250 years of America, 42 years of parade tradition and all the reasons we give thanks.

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