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October 15, 2026

Fall in Scottsdale: what's on through November

A free fall festival, tacos and hot air balloons, Canal Convergence on the waterfront, an art and wine weekend and two shows at the Center for the Performing Arts.

Mid-century ranch homes with orange trees in south Scottsdale

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