- Scottsdale Events May 2024 -

May brings another month full of fun and exciting events. Here is a collection of events taking place in and around Scottsdale this month.

  • 🏞️ Go Tubing on the Salt River - Open for the Season- Tubing time is back again! Grab friends, family or both and float on down the Salt River. You can book ahead online and there are even season passes available. Groups of 20+ that pre-book will have VIP access and no lines. There are also special themed events on select days. Be sure to check ahead as there may be closures due to weather or water levels.

  • 🦁 Roars and Pours at the Phoenix Zoo - May 2nd - The 21+ and up event is always a great time at the Phoenix Zoo. Grab a beverage and stroll through the zoo and its animals. There will be games, animal encounters, shows and more.

  • 🏇 Kentucky Derby Events - May 4th - The 150th Run for the Roses will take place on May 4th and there will be lots of local celebrations. Several resorts around town are hosting Derby parties including The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and The Phoenician. Want to see horseracing in action besides just watching it on the screen? Turf Paradise is home to the 2024 Stella Artois Derby Day Club. Watch and wager on the live races as well as the Kentucky Derby.

  • 🎤 David Sedaris - May 10th - Enjoy an evening with David Sedaris, master storyteller, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.

  • 🎵 Idols Sing Icons - May 10th - The Musical Instrument Museum will be featuring former American Idol performers Ruben Studdard and Candice Glover as they cover Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin's music.

  • 🍳 Arizona Restaurant Week - May 17th - 26th - This year, there will be 160 local restaurants participating. Each location will offer a prix fixe menu for one or two people. Depending on the locale, prices are $33, $44 or $55.  The list of participating restaurants is quite diverse so you can have a casual meal or try out something a little fancier.

  • 🍷 AJ's The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer - May 18th - Sample 40 hand-selected great wines and small bites from AJ's cellar masters and culinary team while supporting the arts at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. There will also be a silent auction and discounts on bulk wine purchases. VIP packages are available as well.

  • ⚾ Pac-12 Baseball Tournament - May 21st - 25th - Watch your favorite Pac-12 baseball teams face off in round-robin play at the Scottsdale Stadium. Oregon won in 2023 - wonder who will be victorious in 2024?

  • 🖼️ Wonderspaces - Ongoing - This fascinating immersive art experience is located in Scottsdale Fashion Square. The interactive exhibits rotate frequently and run from thought-provoking to whimsical.

As always, this is a partial list. Please feel free to add any others in the comment section.

Disclaimer: Events, times and dates subject to change.