fun+events

The ultimate urban resort + spa. Laze on round lounges and sofas by the Oh Pool. Take advantage of the Oh Pool Bar + Cabanas with perfect views, day and night. Work out in the fitness studio overlooking the pool, relax on the VH Spa deck before a private treatment, or indulge in personal training, yoga and Pilates. Downtown Scottsdale is the place to be for the best of the arts, galleries and shopping, dining, nightlife and entertainment...all just a short stroll away.

Whether at the hotel or in downtown Scottsdale, there's always something exciting around the Valley Ho. The hotel concierge maintains a full calendar of nearby events, including:

Ongoing

• Monday: Monday Night Chef's Table at ZuZu (bi-monthly): special topics including four-course meal, thoughtful drink pairings and conversation with the chef and special guests.
• Every Thursday at Trader Vic's Enjoy Ladies (Wahine) Night . Drink specials and half off bar menu for ladies*. For reservations, call 480.248.2000. *Specials for bar only.
• Every Friday at Trader Vic's Enjoy Live Music during Rio Crazy Nights. For reservations, call 480.248.2000.
• Happy Hour (Tiki Time) at Trader Vic's - Monday - Wednesday from 4pm-6pm; Reverse happy hour 9pm-11pm. Drink specials and half off bar menu.* Call 480.421.7799 or visit Trader Vic's reservations. *Specials for bar only.
• Hotel Valley Ho Architectural Tours - The twice weekly tours explore the classic design elements while sharing the history and legends associated with its famous Hollywood guests. Offered Tuesdays and Saturdays at 10am. Call (480) 248-2000. 
• Renowned Scottsdale jewelry designer Cornelis Hollander is offering one free night accommodation at Hotel Valley Ho- minimum purchase $2,000.00 at the jewelry store located at 4151 N. Marshall Way in Scottsdale.  Offer valid till December 31st, 2008.  Call 480-423-5000 or visit www.CornelisHollander.com for further information.
• ArtWalk (everyThursday night in downtown Scottsdale) - Visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp
• The Comedy Spot Comedy Club - The BEST in Professional Stand-Up Comedy in Old Town Scottsdale.Visit www.thecomedyspot.net for showtimes and info.
• Artful Soul Gallery Tours, SPREE! The Art of Shopping (No End Date) Call for prices. Customized private tours of Scottsdale's art scene including galleries, artist studios, and local jewelers. Call 480-661-1080 or visit http://www.azshoppingspree.com/
• The European-Chic Tour, Westcor Shopping Centers (No End Date). $395 for up to 4 shoppers; $100 each additional shopper up to 7; Special group rates are available Westcor and Spree! The Art of Shopping introduce a new shopping package designed for the discerning visitor. Each itinerary can be tailored to the shopper's own interest and style preferences.  Visit - http://www.azshoppingspree.com/
• FitCity Scottsdale - Get Out, Get Fit. Downtown walking routes mapped out for you at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown  
• After Dark (Third Thursday in October, November, December) Downtown Scottsdale. Visit www.scottsdalepublicart.org
• NFL Football Helmets - Where America shops for sports collectibles and sports memorabilia including NFL, NCAA, MLB merchandise with a vast selection of 20,000 products. Visit http://www.scorehere.com/product/football_helmets.asp
  
  December 2008 
• Luminaria (Thru Dec. 23) Desert Botanical Garden. For more information visit http://dbg.org/
• Holidays at the Heard (Dec. 26 - 31) Heard Museum. For more information visit www.heard.org
• Arizona's Cactus Blooms & Wildflower Adventure at Arizona Desert Events. (Daily through December 2008) Visit http://www.azdesertevents.com/
• Scottsdale's Ultimate Block Party (December 31) Visit www.scottsalenewyearseveparty.com 
• 5th Avenue Free Unplugged Solo Music Series (Thru Dec. 27) Visit www.virtual5thavenue.com
• Canal Concert Series (Thru Dec. 28) Free Music! At the Canal Concert Series every Saturday and Sunday.Visit http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/downtown.asp for more information.
• Insight Bowl (Dec. 31) Sun Devil Stadium. Visit www.fiestabowl.org for more information.
• ZooLights (Thru Jan. 10) Phoenix Zoo. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org
• Old Town Pima Plaza Live Music Series (Saturdays thru April 25) 1st Ave & Brown. Visit www.experiencscottsdale.com/events for more information.
• Old Town Farmer's Market (Thru May, 2009) Old Town Scottsdale. Visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com
• Chihuly: The Nature of Glass (Thru May 31 2009) Desert Botanical Garden. Visit http://dbg.org/ for more information.
  
  January 2009
• Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk (Jan. 3) Downtown Scottsdale. Visit http://www.scottsdalegalleries.com/
• Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 3) University of Phoenix Stadium. Visit www.fiestabowl.org for more information.  
• Native Trails: A Cultural Celebration (Jan. 10-April 11) Civic Center Mall. Visit www.scottsdalenativetrails.com
• Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction (Jan. 11 - Jan. 18) WestWorld. Visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com/
• Russo & Steele Collector Auto Auction (Jan. 14 - 18) Scottsdale Rd, South of 101. Visit www.russoandsteele.com for more information.
• Arizona Fine Art Expo (Jan. 15 - March 29) Jomax and Scottsdale Rd. Visit www.arizonafineartexpo.com for more information.
• Native Trails (Jan. 15 - April 11) Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Visit www.experiencscottsdale.com/events for more information.  
• 19th Annual Celebration of Fine Art (Jan. 16 - March 29) Scottsdale Rd., South of 101. Visit www.celebrateart.com for more information.  
• Gooding Collector Car Auction (Jan. 17) Scottsdale Fashion Square. Visit www.experiencscottsdale.com/events for more information.
• Rockin' Artwalk (Jan. 17) Arts District. Visit www.experiencscottsdale.com/events for more information.
• P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Fitness Expo (Jan. 16 - 17) Phoenix Convention Center. Visit www.rnraz.com/expo.html  for more information.
• P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon (January 18) Tempe/Scottsdale. Visit http://www.rnraz.com/home.html
• Craftsmen Court Farmer's Market (Jan. 18-May, 2009) Visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com
• Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show (Jan. 26 - 31) WestWorld. Visit www.suncircuit.com for more information.    
• FBR Open (Jan. 26 - Feb. 1) TPC of Scottsdale. Visit http://www.fbropen.com/
• The Singing Cowboy (Thru May, 2009) Old Town Scottsdale. Polar Express (Thru Jan. 10) Williams AZ to the Grand Canyon.  Visit http://www.thetrain.com/polarexpress/
  
  February 2009
• FBR Open (Thru Feb. 1) TPC of Scottsdale. Visit http://www.fbropen.com/
• 19th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance (Feb. 7 - 8) Heard Museum. Visit www.heard.org for more information.
• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (Feb. 12-22) WestWorld. Visit http://www.scottsdaleshow.com/
• Parada del Sol Parade (Feb. 23) Downtown Scottsdale. Visit www.paradadelsol.org for more information.
• Best of Scottsdale ArtWalk (February 26) Downtown Scottsdale. Visit http://scottsdalegalleries.com/
• Spring Training Baseball (February 25-April 2) Visit the baseball schedule, map or ticket information.
• Parada del Sol Rodeo (Feb. 27-March 1) WestWorld. Visit www.paradadelsol.org for more information.  
  
  March 2009
• Spring Training Baseball (February 25-April 2) Visit the baseball schedule, map or ticket information.
• 51st Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market (March 7 - 8) Heard Museum. Visit http://www.heard.org/Page.aspx?pid=183
• Spring Butterfly Exhibit (March 7-May 31) Desert Botanical Garden. Visit http://www.dbg.org/
• Festival ArtWalk (March 12) Downtown Scottsdale, Main Street and Marshall Way. FREE admission. Visit http://scottsdalegalleries.com/  
• National Festival of the West (March 19-22) Westworld. Visit http://www.festivalofthewest.com/
• 39th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival (March 20-22) Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Visit http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php
• Arizona Bike Week (March 27-April 5) WestWorld
  
  April 2009
• Scottsdale Culinary Festival (April 14-19) Scottsdale Civic Center Mall. Visit www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org for more information.