Old Towne and Catlin Court will be transformed into a Christmas Village on

Saturday, November 9, 2019 from Noon - 8 p.m. as we celebrate the annual Holiday Open House in Historic Downtown Glendale. Festive fun for all ages, you can also enjoy early bird shopping from 10 a.m. to noon. Start checking off your holiday gift list and enjoy complimentary gift wrapping at many of the locally owned shops. Find delicious treats at the wide variety of restaurants and view the dazzling holiday shop window displays throughout the area.  Returning this year, follow the "Tree Trail"  featuring festive retro-themed trees in front of many of the shops and eateries and delight in a sneak peek at the glittering storefront holiday lighting to kick off the season. Activities include make and take crafts for all ages, holiday music and ornament-making for the Patriotic Community Tree. Start at the Arizona Information Center located at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures, 5836 W. Palmaire Avenue, to pick up the activity list and event map. Admission is free, some-make-and-take crafts have a nominal fee. The Holiday Open House is presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants Association and the Downtown Business Community. For additional information, call 623.299.2060 or visit