Scottsdale residents will soon have the opportunity to make history by participating in the area's first official Walk Against Lupus Now event.

The week leading up to St. Patrick's Day is proving to be a busy time in Scottsdale. Irish-themed events range from family-friendly activities to visits to the local pub.

In under a weeks time, thousands of dogs from across the country will be arriving in Scottsdale to compete for honors in the Fiesta Cluster Dog Show. Printing companies are likely seeing more business as the organizers of this event work to get banners and informational flyers ready for spectators.

The annual Parada del Sol Parade will soon be rolling through the streets of Scottsdale for the 60th year in a row.

At this festive time of year, the Holiday Pet Festival provides pets and their owners with a reason to come out and enjoy a special information and shopping day geared to outfitting the family pet with gifts and more. This is a wonderful family event and a great place to bring the kiddies to meet all kinds of animals and learn more about their care.

A fine way to end the month in Scottsdale will be through the Pumpkin Festival put on to celebrate the harvest season at MacDonalds Ranch. This is an outstanding family event that offers something for everyone, no matter what their age. There will be an exciting array of activities, a pumpkin picking, and vendors selling an assortment of food and beverage items.

Over the course of this weekend, the Arizona Honey Festival is being celebrated at the El Pedregal, which is an outdoor market. During this festival, guests will learn all about the health benefits of honey, as well as the history of honey in this region through food, demonstrations, and tastings.

Soon-to-be-wedded couples from Scottsdale can plan ahead, with an event set to be held just down the road at Fort McDowell Casino in Fountain Hills this September.