An estimated 40,000 visitors indulge their senses in the Scottsdale Culinary Festival, held every year in the Valley of the Sun. As the longest running festival of its kind, this event appeals to people from all walks of life with its Great Arizona Picnic and the Southwest Festival of Beers.

Master planned gated communities are found through out greater Phoenix. Some of the most elaborate developments were designed to keep residents at home. Their amenities include entertainment venues, classes, personal services and restaurants. A number of them regularly host social events for homeowners.