THE PHOENICIAN

Activities
November 20 - 26, 2023
The Phoenician Upper Pool

Monday, November 20

Diamond Painting at The Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Create your very own colorful keychain with sparkling multicolored jewels. 15.00++ each. Reservations requested.

Color A Squishy at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Color your own soft, squishy toy. 10.00++ per squishy. Reservations requested.

Family Candy Bingo in the Game Room

11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled time of friendly competition and prizes. *Game Room located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Donut Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious donut with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Stuff A Buddy at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Create your own stuffed animal and share your vacation adventures. 28.00++ per buddy. Reservations requested.

Tied Pillow Creations at the Funicians Club* 

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Stuff and tie your own festive pillow creation. 15.00++ per pillow. Reservations requested.

Thankful Tree at the Lobby Escalator

All Week Long

Visit the Thankful Tree and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. Take a family moment to fill in a leaf on the tree.

Tuesday, November 21

Wooden Plaque Painting at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stylize your own hanging wooden plaque. 12.00++ per plaque. Reservations requested.

Ceramic Bank Painting at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Paint polka dots, stripes or any pattern you'd like on these DIY banks. 15.00++ per bank. Reservations requested.

Team Trivia in the Game Room

11:30 a.m.

Put your brain to the test and join us for a fun morning of trivia. *Game Room located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Cookie Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious cookie with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Harmonic Jewelry at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Select your favorite charms and crystals to create a personalized bracelet or necklace. 18.00++ per bracelet or necklace. Reservations requested.  

Thankful Tree at the Lobby Escalator

All Week Long

Visit the Thankful Tree and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. Take a family moment to fill in a leaf on the tree.

Wednesday, November 22

Stuff A Buddy at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Create your own stuffed animal and share your vacation adventures. 28.00++ per buddy. Reservations requested.

Tied Pillow Creations at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stuff and tie your own festive pillow creation. 15.00++ per pillow. Reservations requested.

Photo Scavenger Hunt in the Game Room

11:30 p.m.

Team up and solve riddles to find special locations around The Phoenician. *Game Room is located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Rice Krispie Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious Rice Krispie treat with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere:

Tavern Tap Tasting at The Phoenician Tavern**

2 p.m.

Weekly Epicurean Moment. Our resident cicerone will guide you through a tasting of four distinctive Arizona brews. Must be 21 or older. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Diamond Painting at The Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Create your very own colorful keychain with sparkling multicolored jewels. 15.00++ each. Reservations requested.

Color A Squishy at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Color your own soft, squishy toy. 10.00++ per squishy. Reservations requested.

Thankful Tree at the Lobby Escalator

All Week Long

Visit the Thankful Tree and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. Take a family moment to fill in a leaf on the tree.

Circus School in the Grand Ballroom

7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages... come join the Circus! Learn how to juggle, balance and spin! Fun for the whole family featuring an emcee with nonstop music, 5 zone circus school stations, make your own juggling craft, a candy buffet and beverages available for purchase!

Thursday, November 23

Handcrafted Cowboy Hats at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Choose from a variety of accessories to design your very own custom hat. 28.00++ per hat. Reservations requested.

Petite Wallet Coin Bags at The Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Collect these mini change purses and embellish them with fun trinkets and charms. 15.00++ per coin bag. Reservations requested.

Family Candy Bingo in the Game Room

11:30 a.m.

Enjoy a fun-filled time of friendly competition and prizes. *Game Room located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Cookie Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious cookie with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Ceramic Bank Painting at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Paint polka dots, stripes or any pattern you'd like on these DIY banks. 15.00++ per bank. Reservations requested.

Wooden Plaque Painting at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Stylize your own hanging wooden plaque. 12.00++ per plaque. Reservations requested.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere:

Wine Tasting at J&G Steakhouse**

4 p.m.

Learn how to identify the characteristics of various wines, as well as how to pair them with your favorite foods. 35.00++ per person. Must be 21 or older. 24-hour advance reservations required.

Thankful Tree at the Lobby Escalator

All Week Long

Visit the Thankful Tree and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. Take a family moment to fill in a leaf on the tree.

Friday, November 24

Guided Hike at Camelback Mountain

7:30 a.m.

Bike over and enjoy a guided hike at the iconic Camelback Mountain. 60.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required. Closed-toe shoes required. 14 and older only. Tour averages 2.5 hours. Hat and sunscreen suggested. A hydration pack is included. Rated: Black Diamond Hike.

Guided Cactus Garden Tour - Destination Discovery

8 a.m.

Take a guided stroll through our two-acre desert retreat showcasing 250 varieties of cacti and succulents along with a number of indigenous wildlife. *Meet in the Main Lobby.

Harmonic Jewelry at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Select your favorite charms and crystals to create a personalized bracelet or necklace. 18.00++ per bracelet or necklace. Reservations requested.

Team Trivia in the Game Room

11:30 a.m.

Put your brain to the test and join us for a fun morning of trivia. *Game Room located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Donut Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious donut with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Handcrafted Cowboy Hats at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Choose from a variety of accessories to design your very own custom hat. 28.00++ per hat. Reservations requested.

Petite Wallet Coin Bags at The Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Collect these mini change purses and embellish them with fun trinkets and charms. 15.00++ per coin bag. Reservations requested.

Thankful Tree at the Lobby Escalator

All Week Long

Visit the Thankful Tree and reflect on what you are thankful for this year. Take a family moment to fill in a leaf on the tree.

Fall Family Fest in the Grand Ballroom

7 - 9 p.m.

Join us for music, games and fun for all ages! Enjoy carnival style games, balloon artist, glitter and airbrush tattoos, inflatable obstacle course and a live DJ.

Saturday, November 25

Old Town Scottsdale Bike Tour**

8 a.m.

Jump on a bike and cruise under idyllic blue skies while touring the vibrant streets of Old Town Scottsdale. 40.00++ per person. 12 and older only. 24-hour advance reservations required. Closed-toe shoes required. Tour averages 2.5 hours. Hat and sunscreen suggested. *Meet at the Athletic Club.

Stuff A Buddy at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Create your own stuffed animal and share your vacation adventures. 28.00++ per buddy. Reservations requested.

Tied Pillow Creations at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Stuff and tie your own festive pillow creation. 15.00++ per pillow. Reservations requested.

Desert Wildlife Program in the Ballroom

11:30 a.m.

Rice Krispie Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious Rice Krispie treat with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere:

Tavern Tap Tasting at The Phoenician Tavern**

2 p.m.

Weekly Epicurean Moment. Our resident cicerone will guide you through a tasting of four distinctive Arizona brews. Must be 21 or older. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Harmonic Jewelry at The Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Select your favorite charms and crystals to create a personalized bracelet or necklace. 18.00++ per bracelet or necklace. Reservations requested.

Sunday, November 26

Handcrafted Cowboy Hats at the Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Choose from a variety of accessories to design your very own custom hat. 28.00++ per hat. Reservations requested.

Petite Wallet Coin Bags at The Funicians Club*

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Collect these mini change purses and embellish them with fun trinkets and charms. 15.00++ per coin bag. Reservations requested.

Photo Scavenger Hunt in the Game Room

11:30 a.m.

Team up and solve riddles to find special locations around The Phoenician. *Game Room is located on the first level of the Athletic Club.

Cookie Decorating in the Ballroom*

1 p.m.

Accent a delicious cookie with a variety of toppings while satisfying your sweet tooth. Reservations required.

Festival of Crafts at the Funicians Club

2:30 p.m.

Create an array of fun, personalized keepsakes to remind you of your time at The Phoenician!

Diamond Painting at The Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Create your very own colorful keychain with sparkling multicolored jewels. 15.00++ each. Reservations requested.

Color A Squishy at the Funicians Club*

3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Color your own soft, squishy toy. 10.00++ per squishy. Reservations requested.

Cocktail Mixology at J&G Steakhouse**

4 p.m.

Learn the secrets behind out hand-crafted signature drinks. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Signature Activities

Self-Guided Art History Walking Tour

Daily

Take a self-guided tour of the 11 sculptures by renowned artist, Allan Houser, featured in our art collection. Visit our concierge for details.

Self-Guided Cactus Garden Tour

Daily

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through this magnificent garden, which stretches along the northern edge of the resort grounds. Visit our concierge for details. *Guided tours offered every Friday at 8 a.m. - meet in the main lobby.

Dueling Pianos at The Phoenician Tavern

Saturdays, 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Toast to the weekend with family and friends as you sing along to your all-time favorites every Saturday evening at The Phoenician Tavern. Full bar available.

Daily Epicurean Moment - Phoenician Iced Tea Sampling

Daily, 11:30 a.m. in the main lobby

Discover the sweet and refreshing taste of our signature Phoenician Iced Tea, featuring a Sonoran Desert favorite, prickly pear syrup.

Weekly Epicurean Moment - Tavern Tap Tasting**

Saturdays, 2 p.m. at the Phoenician Tavern

Our resident cicerone will guide you through a tasting of four distinctive Arizona brews. 35.00++ per person. Must be 21 or older. 24-hour advance reservations required.

It's 5 o'Clock Somewhere

Monday at 3:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting at The Praying Monk**

Learn how to identify the characteristics of various wines, as well as how to pair them with your favorite foods. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Thursday at 4:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting at J&G Steakhouse**

Learn how to identify the characteristics of various wines, as well as how to pair them with your favorite foods. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Cocktail Mixology at Mowry & Cotton**

Learn the secrets behind out hand-crafted signature drinks. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

Tavern Tap Tasting at The Phoenician Tavern**

Our resident cicerone will guide you through a tasting of four distinctive Arizona brews. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Sunday at 4:00 p.m.

Tequila Tasting at J&G Steakhouse**

Blanco, anejo and reposado...learn about the varieties of tequila with our expert. Taste a sample of each and delve into the differences in style and flavor. 35.00++ per person. 24-hour advance reservations required. Must be 21 or older.

Stay Fit at the Phoenician

Morning Outdoor Yoga

Daily - Please see the Concierge for details

Start your day with energizing and balancing yoga while enjoying our beautiful and inspiring resort grounds. Meet at The Phoenician Spa.

Tennis & Pickleball at The Phoenician Athletic Club

Stay active during your visit! Play for fun or sign up for classes. Adult and children sessions are available with our highly skilled tennis professionals. Dial ext. 2488 or visit the Concierge prior to 4 p.m. for reservations.

The Phoenician Game Room

Open Daily 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Located on the first level of the Athletic Club, this relaxed, family-friendly lounge features a pool table, shuffleboard, arcade games and more! 

RESERVATIONS