Spring is an ideal time to visit Scottsdale. April temperatures typically range from about 56 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit — warm enough for swimming, biking and hiking, but not yet the full heat of summer. As the busy winter season winds down, hotels are less crowded and often offer better rates. Spring also brings a lively calendar of signature events, from cultural festivals and professional sports to collector car auctions and live music.
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From April 2 to 6, Arizona Bike Week returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The event features nightly concerts, freestyle motorcycle stunt performances, a showcase of custom bikes and a high-energy PowerYard area for adrenaline seekers. Expect motorcycle displays, stunt shows and plenty of entertainment for enthusiasts.
Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort recently completed a $115 million, property-wide renovation and rebranding, including an expanded Arizona Ballroom that doubled in size. Its Tiki Taka restaurant, led by celebrity chef Richard Blais, blends Japanese plates with Spanish tapas, making it a draw for both guests and local diners now that the hotel season has slowed.
Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows offers seasonal culinary experiences and curated packages. The Chill and Grill experience brings cooking and dining into the guest bungalow, letting visitors act as grill master with chef-prepared ingredients. Packages like the Girlfriend Escape and Discover Wellness include perks such as bubbly and brunch, aromatherapy treatments or resort credit to enhance a rejuvenating stay.
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Hermosa Inn, built in the 1930s by cowboy artist Lon Megargee, celebrates its artistic roots with programming this spring. The Mimosa & Monet art class series offers Saturday morning sessions led by artist-in-residence Carrie Curran through May 3, giving visitors a hands-on creative experience in a historic setting.
For a romantic desert retreat, Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale provides private dining in stunning surroundings and special culinary events such as the Winemaker Dinner Series on April 25. The resort partners with the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center each spring, where newborn bobcats are sometimes discovered and rehoused on the property. These wildlife encounters inspired the Desert Zen offering, which combines a Desert Zen Massage, Organic Signature Facial, spa lunch and a Wildlife & Nature Tour to blend nature and wellness. The resort is a rich habitat for birds and desert wildlife, offering frequent animal sightings.
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Arizona Stronghold, the largest family-owned winery in the state, has expanded its menu beyond traditional charcuterie to include house-made pizzas on Fridays and Saturdays. The dough is prepared from scratch and baked in an 800-degree pizza oven. Savory combinations such as goat cheese, fig jam and prosciutto sit alongside sweet options like lemon curd with mascarpone, all designed to pair with the vineyard’s award-winning wines. The winery is open year-round except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament marked its 40th anniversary by launching a new show—the first major update since 2017—now performing at all 10 castles nationwide, including the Scottsdale location celebrating five years. The refreshed storyline, developed with guest feedback, adds new characters and stunts while retaining the intense jousting, swordplay, horsemanship and falconry that accompany a four-course feast.
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The Sonoran Desert is known for its distinctive wildlife, abundant sunshine and a cowboy-influenced barbecue tradition. Stellar Adventures’ Backroads & BBQ tour explores rugged desert terrain on an off-road excursion—options include H1 Hummer, ATV or UTV rides—followed by a barbecue meal at Frasher’s Smokehouse paired with local craft beer.
Travel options continue to expand: effective May 5, Air France increased its non-stop service between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, about 17 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from three to five weekly flights, improving international connectivity for visitors.