Art lovers will find Scottsdale museums such as the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum are ‘must-see’ locations. The Museum of Contemporary Art showcases modern art and architecture, while the Hoo-hoogam Ki Museum features artifacts from the local Salt River Pima-Maricopa Native American community.

Cliff Garrett Memorial Rodeo has been going on for 51 years and counting. Spectators are welcome and encouraged to come watch the wild rodeo fun, but have to be employees of Arizona divisions of AiResearch/Garrett/AlliedSignal/Honeywell companies. The rodeo runs in late October and admission is $8 for adults and $5 for children, age six to twelve. The proceeds benefit Arizona charities.