GLENDALE, Ariz. – Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Historic Downtown Glendale at the 25th Annual Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors will enjoy a day full of unique experiences all throughout Historic Downtown Glendale. In the Catlin Court District, enjoy activities and demonstrations on the front lawns and porches of the historic homes, turned boutiques and restaurants. In Old Towne, you will find interesting things to see and do inside the historic buildings that are home to independent small businesses. Enjoy fall flavors and delicious treats at many of the area’s eateries. “Many of the shops and restaurants are adorned for the fall season with pumpkins, scarecrows and fall-themed bunting to celebrate the 25th milestone year of the event,” said Valerie Burner, event chairperson and owner of Bears & More.

Begin at the Arizona Information Center Event Booth located at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures (5836 W. Palmaire Ave.) to pick up the event map and activity list. Activities, demonstrations and specialty menu items for the day include:

Make and take activity at Bears & More, along with K'Apron Trunk Show and Practically Perfect Craft
Studio

Cookie Decorating, $2 each at Coyote Oaties

$5 Marketplace at Delfina Salon & Day Spa

Enter-to-win an Inversion Table at Evergreen Center of Oriental Medicine

Flower bouquet demonstrations at Glendale Flowers & Gifts

Artisan Demonstrations and Kindness Rock Painting at Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures: Artisan Demonstrations and Kindness Rock Painting

Artist pop up shops at Out of the Blue AZ

Waffle Cone making demonstrations at Papa Ed's Ice Cream Parlor

Make and Take Ornament for the Glendale Glitters Holiday Tree Trail, Make One and Take One, $2 each at Pink House Boutique

Bread making demonstrations at The Spicery in Our 1895 Home

Specials on Chakra crystal set at The Astrology Store

Make and take at The Tole Shop

There is plenty of free parking throughout the downtown. The Front Porch Festival & Old Towne Marketplace in presented by the Historic Downtown Glendale Merchants

Association in partnership with the downtown business community. For more information, visit
www.VisitDowntownGlendale.com.