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.
On the calendarFootball Auto
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/UTV tours run all year, about 45 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. Still choosing your dates? Compare every season in our guide to the best time to visit Scottsdale.
U-Drive Guided TourTake the wheel with a guide leading every turn.From $150 / person →Sunset TourChase golden hour as the Sonoran sky ignites.From $150 / person →VIP Private TourYour group only, private buggies & custom times.From $349 →
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