Every Thursday in Downtown Scottsdale there is an art walk along Main Street and Marshall Way. Many different galleries in Old Town Scottsdale participate in the art walk. Visitors can explore and discover pottery, ceramics, paintings, jewelry and glass art. Enjoy live entertainment, food and beverage samples set up along the art walk. The art walk is a great way to experience new restaurants as well; however, you should aim to arrive early on Thursday nights to take advantage of good parking and less crowded streets.

Also, don't forget to visit the First Friday art walk rooted in the heart of downtown Phoenix the first Friday of every month. Crowds flood Roosevelt Street pouring into side neighborhoods where charming houses converted to bustling businesses come alive. Galleries and businesses of all kinds in Phoenix keep their doors open into the early morning for First Friday. With over 70 galleries, hundreds of market booth vendors and an array of lively restaurants and bars, the art walk in Phoenix is known for its friendly, hip crowd looking to relax after a long week.

Other spots:

 Pick up a Cultural Pass at any of the ASU library locations and get free admission and other discounts to any of the following:

• Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park
• Arizona Museum of Natural History
• Arizona Science Center
• Cave Creek Museum
• Children’s Museum of Phoenix
• Deer Valley Rock Art Center
• Desert Botanical Garden
• Desert Caballeros Western Museum
• Phoenix Art Museum
• Phoenix Zoo
• Pueblo Grande Museum
• Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art