From drink and dining specials to a special Drag Disco Brunch, Memorial Day weekend is serving up fun in spades in the Valley to kick off the unofficial start of summer.
Roaring Fork
Scottsdale’s Roaring Fork will be commending those who have served our country with a special Dinner on Us promotion. Diners can enjoy a buy one, get one free offer all evening long beginning at 4 p.m. Dig into dishes like bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin and sugar-cured duck breast.
Diego Pops
Diego Pops in Scottsdale is celebrating Memorial Day fiesta-style with its popular Taco Monday specials with $3 tacos all day. Guests can also enjoy happy hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m. when they can sip on Diego Margaritas for $6 and snack on half-off apps.
The Montauk
Savor The Montauk’s Memorial Day Brunch from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. while listening to live local music starting at 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.
Salt and Lime Modern Mexican Grill
This Memorial Day, Salt & Lime is pouring into Monday with its popular house margaritas on special for $5; your choice of frozen or on the rocks.
Pedal Haus Brewery
This Memorial Day, Pedal Haus Brewery is offering anyone with a military ID a Friends & Family 15 percent discount off all their purchase of food, drinks and merch. The brewery is also serving up a specialty Bratwurst and Tots deal that comes with a select Pedal Haus Brewery beer for $14 all day long.
Luckys Indoor Outdoor
Celebrate the long holiday weekend with a cold beer in hand at Roosevelt Row’s Luckys Indoor Outdoor. The eclectic neighborhood joint is throwing a Pre-Memorial Day Party on Sunday, May 29, starting at 4 p.m., with live music with Rio Grande, arepas from MozzArepas and three DJs, including Gnarly Brown, OH Allen the DJ, and DJ Soloman, starting at 9 p.m. This event is free to attend and is 21-plus.
Kähvi Coffee + Cafe
Make this Memorial Day weekend truly memorable with brunch, mimosas, and a spectacular show at Drag Disco Brunch at Kähvi Coffee + Cafe on Saturday, May 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a variety of sweet and savory brunch buffet items, Champagne and cocktails and a two-hour iconic divas themed show by Inferno Drag. Tickets start at $60.
W Scottsdale
From Friday, May 27, to Sunday, May 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the WET Deck will be welcoming guests to enjoy activated pool parties featuring DJ performances and musical acts, gourmet All-American favorites, boozy ice pops, yard games and a special appearance of our favorite Uncle Sam on stilts. To complement the weeklong events, W Scottsdale is bringing back its “Sips + Sunshine” package, loaded with perks for a restorative weekday or weekend getaway. Also ideal for a staycation, the celebratory package includes breakfast in bed, an exclusive cocktail kit, early check-in and late check-out flexibilities, and complimentary entry to the festivities. To book, visit Sips + Sunshine – W Scottsdale (marriott.com).
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Beginning Friday, May 27, Royal Palms Resort and Spa will offer a collection of activities to celebrate the long weekend, including yoga on the lawn at Alvadora Spa, poolside ice pops, pesto-making classes with Chef Mireya at the T. Cook’s chef’s table, a Two Amigos mezcal and tequila tasting at Mix Up, live music and much more.
Tie-Dye Bubble Bash
On Saturday, May 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Bubble Bash is back at Desert Ridge Marketplace for the ultimate summer kick-off party. Start Memorial Day weekend with interactive bubble stations, get sudsy at the Splash Pad Foam Zone and enjoy live entertainment by Funergy, tie-dye crafts and giveaways and more.
Mavrix and Octane Raceway
On Memorial Day Monday, Mavrix in Scottsdale will light its Signature Lanes red, white and blue to celebrate the holiday. Retired and active military personnel and their families will receive a free hour of bowling on the Signature Lanes. Next door at Octane Raceway, retired and active military personnel and their families will receive a free game of axe throwing. Must show military ID.