If your Scottsdale home has a project waiting for attention, this weekend offers a place to move from browsing ideas to asking specific questions.

The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show runs October 2–4, 2026, at WestWorld, bringing home improvement vendors and seasonal inspiration together.

Hours, location, and admission

The show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale.

The exhibition is indoors and air-conditioned, and parking is free.

Listed box-office admission is $10 for adults ages 13 and older, $3 for children ages 6–12, and free for children ages 5 and younger.

Discount categories are available, so check current admission information and any identification requirements before heading out.

Arrive with a project brief

Pick one priority project and write down what you want it to accomplish before visiting.

For a window replacement discussion, that might mean reducing drafts, changing the appearance of a room, or replacing a difficult-to-operate window.

For a patio project, describe how you use the space and what currently makes it inconvenient.

Bring photographs and approximate measurements, while recognizing that a contractor may need an on-site visit before providing an accurate quote.

A clear project brief makes competing proposals easier to compare because each conversation starts with the same goal.

Questions that make conversations useful

Ask each vendor what the proposed work includes, what is excluded, and what information is still needed.

Discuss material options, installation responsibilities, warranty terms, and the process for handling changes.

Record the company name, contact person, and specific next step rather than collecting a pile of brochures without context.

Request written details for any offer you may want to consider after the show.

If two proposals sound very different, ask whether they cover the same work before treating the price difference as a bargain.

Leave with a shortlist

Give yourself time afterward to organize notes and identify which companies deserve a follow-up conversation.

Use the outing to make a better-informed decision, with the freedom to compare options before committing.

The most productive result may be a realistic project plan and two useful contacts rather than a purchase on the spot.

For more local weekend plans, browse our Scottsdale October guide, then choose a place to eat from our Scottsdale restaurant recommendations.

Check the official visiting information for current details.