Guide

A Warm-Weather Winter Trip to Scottsdale, Month by Month

Trade snow for sun this winter. Scottsdale group trip ideas by month: Christmas and New Year's, the Fiesta Bowl, Barrett-Jackson, the WM Phoenix Open and spring training, plus two homes to book direct.

Written and edited by Trailstead Stays · Last reviewed 2026-10-06

Winter weather

Warm, sunny winter days are typical. Check current conditions before you go.

December: Christmas, the Fiesta Bowl and New Year's

Phoenix Zoo ZooLights runs nightly November 25, 2026 – January 15, 2027. Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden runs select nights November 27, 2026 – January 3, 2027.

The 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl is Wednesday, December 30. Plan Christmas and New Year's Eve around the current event schedules.

January: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale runs January 23–31, 2027. Check the event's current schedule before you go.

Barrett-Jackson stays at The Scottsdale Social

February: the WM Phoenix Open and spring training

WM Phoenix Open rounds are February 11–14, 2027.

The first Cactus League games are February 19, 2027. MLB's labor agreement expires Dec 1, 2026, so the schedule could change; check mlb.com.

Staying longer

Explore snowbird and monthly stays, and confirm requested dates and terms on the home's own site.

Winter stays at The Sunkiss

Compare the homes

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Book direct

Where to stay

Availability can change; confirm exact dates, guest limits, fees and house rules on each home's official booking page.

Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Social

Sleeps up to 18

Private pool and games.

Check dates & book direct — The Scottsdale Social

Scottsdale

The Sunkiss

Sleeps up to 16

Private pickleball court and pool.

Check dates & book direct — The Sunkiss

Plan together

Planning a holiday, a group trip or a stay of 30+ nights? Tell us your dates.

Frequently asked questions

When is the 2026 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl?

Wednesday, December 30, 2026.

When are Barrett-Jackson and the WM Phoenix Open in 2027?

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale runs January 23–31, 2027. WM Phoenix Open rounds are February 11–14, 2027.

When do the first Cactus League games start in 2027?

February 19, 2027. MLB's labor agreement expires Dec 1, 2026, so the schedule could change; check mlb.com.