--- title: Memorial Day Fun in Scottsdale description: Memorial Day is almost here! Serving as the unofficial start to the summer season, Memorial Day in Scottsdale means fun in the sun! 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Serving as the unofficial start to the summer season, Memorial Day in Scottsdale means fun in the sun! Here's how you can make the most of the holiday!  ![drew-dau-GA2sc8nIOsk-unsplash](https://www.visitingscottsdale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/drew-dau-GA2sc8nIOsk-unsplash.jpg?width=4000&name=drew-dau-GA2sc8nIOsk-unsplash.jpg) ### Have a Pool Party  It wouldn't be Memorial Day without some time spent on the water!  [OH Pool at Hotel Valley Ho](https://www.hotelvalleyho.com/pools/oh-pool) is a great place to spend a poolside afternoon. The iconic [Wet Deck at W Scottsdale](https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/listing/wet-deck-at-w-scottsdale-hotel/43575/) and [The Saguaro Scottsdale](https://thesaguaro.com/scottsdale/#happenings) are also awesome places to hang out, as they both offer DJ-spun tunes and the opportunity to mingle! [Talking Stick Resort](https://www.talkingstickresort.com/amenities/resort-pools) is also known to bring in top-name entertainment at their main pool. Grab a cocktail and enjoy yourself!  ### Go Shopping Take advantage of Memorial Day sales or splurge on new summer fashion! Scottsdale has some sensational shopping centers. [Scottsdale Fashion Square](https://www.fashionsquare.com/) is home to over 240 retailers and restaurants. [Kierland Commons](https://www.kierlandcommons.com/) has popular and specialty retail stores in a lovely open-air environment. There's also the ever-popular [Scottsdale Quarter](https://scottsdalequarter.com/)! See what you can find!  ![christoph-von-gellhorn-kjA82leKmJc-unsplash](https://www.visitingscottsdale.com/hs-fs/hubfs/christoph-von-gellhorn-kjA82leKmJc-unsplash.jpg?width=6000&name=christoph-von-gellhorn-kjA82leKmJc-unsplash.jpg) ### Explore the Desert  Have a Memorial Day adventure in Arizona! Explore the stunning Sonoran Desert! Embark on a [hike at the McDowell Sonoran Preserve](https://www.mcdowellsonoran.org/hikes-trails), which has a variety of terrific trails. The awesome scenery will amaze you! You can also take a tour with [Stellar Adventures](https://www.facebook.com/StellarAdventures/)! You'll have a blast on their guided hummer and ATV/UTV tours. Go early in the morning to beat the heat. What do you have planned for Memorial Day? 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