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Market Street: Events Directory

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Market Street and DC Ranch offer a full calendar of events and family fun.

The Market | Tour de Scottsdale | The Season on Market Street | Run for Life | Matthew’s Day | Paws in the Park | Hot Summer Nights | Summer Snowball

Paws in the Park
Saturday, March 4, 2006
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Pet adoption and educational fun are highlights of Paws in the Park at DC Ranch. Furry friends on leashes are welcome at the event; sponsored by a host of major humane organizations, pet retailers and service providers. Rescue organizations bring dogs and cats for adoption on site. The event includes music, refreshments, pet-related activities, information and merchandise. Contests include owner/pet look-a-like, hot dog eating, best trick and dress up. For more information, call 480-342-7178.

Run for Life
Sunday, March 19, 2006
7:30 -11:30 a.m.
Runners from across the Valley and around the state challenge themselves during Run for Life at DC Ranch. Run for Life includes 10K and 5K runs, a 5K walk and a one-mile Family Fun Run. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishers in each age category for both male and female runners in the 10K and 5K events. The event presents challenging courses that wind through DC Ranch. Proceeds from this day of fun and fitness benefit local charities. For more information, call 480-342-7178.

Matthew’s Day
Sunday, April 30, 2006
3- 7 p.m.
Matthew’s Day on Market Street is a festive family celebration and country music concert benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH). Matthew’s Day celebrates the young life of Matthew Lilien, who lost his battle with pediatric neuroblastoma cancer. Market Street merchants and DC Ranch organize and present the event with the goal to raise funds for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disease Department of PCH and raise awareness of pediatric neuroblastoma. The event features a concert in Market Street Park, live and silent auctions, a children’s carnival complete with rides, petting zoo, face painting, rock climbing wall, a children’s runway show, fun food and more. For ticket information, call 480-502-2725.

Hot Summer Nights
Sundays, July 16, 30 & August 6, 13, 2006
7-9 p.m.
Live concerts featuring some of the Valley’s most popular performing artists heat up the Hot Summer Nights on Market Street at DC Ranch. The summer concert series starts in July and continues in August, with performances every Sunday night in The Plaza on Market Street. The concerts are free of charge and open to the public. For more information, call 480-502-2725.

Summer Snowball
Saturday, August 19, 2006
9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
The August heat brings a flurry of snow to Market Street Park at DC Ranch during Summer Snowball. Summer Snowball, which is open to the public, encourages kids of all ages can don mittens, boots and swimsuits and play in tons of snow or chill out in the family picnic area with a cool treat. For For more information, call 480-342-7178.

Tour de Scottsdale
Sunday, October 15 2006
7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cyclists from around the country participate in the Tour de Scottsdale- Building Trails, Building Families, a 70 mile and 30 mile race that circumnavigates the beautiful McDowell Mountains in the Northeast Valley. Cyclists follow a spectacular course the winds through five Valley cities and the surrounding Sonoran Desert. The race begins and ends on Market Street with an expo including music, food, merchandise and fun for the Tour riders, spectators and cycling enthusiasts of all ages. For more information, call 480-342-7178.

The Season on Market Street
Friday, November 24- Saturday, December 30, 2006
The Season on Market Street offers festive holiday shopping and distinct dining destinations. For holiday entertaining or when gathering with friends and family, visit The Season on Market Street. For more information, call 480-502-2725.