Fiesta Bowl & Parade
College football at State Farm Stadium plus one of the Valley’s largest parades winding through Phoenix.
Scottsdale & Phoenix · Winter
Things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix in January
Peak snowbird season — the Valley wakes up with collector cars, golf and the first big events of the year.
Weather: Sunny, dry days around 65°F and cool nights near 45°F.
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January events in the Valley
Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction
The world’s greatest collector-car auction — more than 2,000 dream machines cross the block at no reserve over nine days.
Always a good idea
Desert adventures, every January
Our guided ATV & sand-buggy tours run all year, about 35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. You drive your own 800cc buggy on exclusive Sonoran Desert trails — no experience needed, an expert guide the whole way.
U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $199–299 → Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $199–299 → VIP Private TourYour group only — private buggies & custom times.From $349 →
Want the day-by-day 2026 lineup? See our full January 2026 events guide →
Make January an adventure
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Voted the #1 off-road tour in Scottsdale & Phoenix
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27+Years on these trails
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