The weather maybe warming up, but the evenings are still beautiful.  So, it’s a great time to check out some of the night activities in Scottsdale this month.

 

Date Night in Scottsdale

Whether it’s a significant other or a bunch of friends, come and enjoy date night at Scottsdale Stadium this Saturday, May 7, from 6pm-10pm.  The event is for those 21 and older.  Entertainment includes stadium tours, gourmet food trucks, beer and wine, plus a movie to cap off the night.  More info at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, keyword search “date night.”

 

Food Truck Caravan

Another fun event in Scottsdale, this weekend, is the Food Truck Caravan where every Saturday, 5-8 food trucks provide guests with a large range of food around the world.  The trucks are roared from over 30 of he Valley’s hottest gourmet food trucks.  The event runs through June 25 and starts at 6:30pm.  5th Avenue and Goldwater.  More info at foodtruckcaravan.com

 

Take-in a Concert at the Railroad Park

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s summer concert series is underway.  Featuring popular local bands, the free concerts are every Sunday from 7:30pm-9pm and run through July 3rd.  You can bring a chair or blanket.  Food is available for purchase.  Train & Carousel rides are $2. 

Concert schedule:

 

May 1             Groove Merchants                         Horns-big city sound

May 8             Shallow Water Classic Rock          Top 40

May 15           Georgia Chrome                            New Country

May 22           Chuck E Baby & the All Stars        50's-80's

May 29           Pearl Ridge                                    90's Rock

June 5            Rock Lobster                                  Retro 80's

June 12          The Real Thing                               Top 40

June 19          Outside the Line                             Funk-R & B

June 26          Southwest Surfers                          Beach Boys Tribute

July 3*            Mogollon                                       High Energy Country

 *The July 3rd concert will be followed by a fireworks show.

More info at railroadpark.com

 

Artwalk

ArtWalks are every Wednesday from 7pm-9 pm, through June 6, along Main Street from Scottsdale Rd. west to Goldwater Blvd., and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Rd. to Fifth Ave. Restaurants, museums and free trolley and/or horse-drawn carriage rides are available during ArtWalk to transport folks from numerous free parking areas throughout the Scottsdale Arts District and Scottsdale Downtown.  More info at downtownscottsdale.com/events/event/artwalk/