7 curated things to do options in the Scottsdale area, including Anticus, Bonner David Galleries, Wilde Meyer Gallery. Each listing identifies its actual town; nearby trips are labeled.
Choose between a hands-on activity, an exhibition visit and a booked tasting or tour. Galleries can work as short stops; classes and guided experiences generally need more planning. Dated community happenings are on the separate city calendar.
Browse the Arts District, stop at The Poisoned Pen, then choose dinner nearby. Thursday ArtWalk is an easy reason to linger; confirm individual gallery and restaurant hours.
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An Old Town gallery that brings books, sculpture and paintings together. Browse across disciplines or plan around a book-club gathering or ArtWalk evening.
Check current programs and registration details.
3922 N Scottsdale Road
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Visit business website ↗Traditional and contemporary art share a Main Street gallery with distinct exhibition spaces. A useful ArtWalk stop for comparing styles in one visit.
Confirm evening openings and current exhibitions.
7040 E Main Street
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Visit business website ↗Changing exhibitions bring contemporary paintings, sculpture and colorful western interpretations to Marshall Way. Pair a browse with nearby Old Town galleries.
Check which Thursday ArtWalk evenings have extended hours.
4142 N Marshall Way
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Visit business website ↗An artist-run gallery for original local work across multiple media. A good place to compare artists’ approaches and look for a smaller handmade piece.
Confirm ArtWalk hours if planning an evening visit.
7045 E Main Street
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Visit business website ↗A plant shop pairing greenery and vessels with home plant-care services and bookable workshops. Suitable for either a design-minded browse or a hands-on activity.
Check workshop availability and book home-care visits separately.
13610 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 23
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Visit business website ↗Private guided hikes and mountain-bike outings in the Sonoran Desert. Discuss experience, pace and the kind of terrain you want before selecting a trip.
Advance booking required; route and meeting location vary.
Scottsdale — meeting point confirmed with booking
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Visit business website ↗Guided off-road outings where participants drive into desert terrain with a local guide. This is a separate excursion outside Scottsdale rather than an Old Town activity.
Use the confirmed trailhead directions, not the office; check driver and passenger requirements.
Butcher Jones OHV Staging Area, Tonto National Forest
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Visit business website ↗See dated events in Scottsdale, or explore another local category.