Kierland Shopping & Things to Do
The Kierland area is built for an easy, upscale day out: two open-air shopping centers side by side, resort golf, live music, and seasonal festivals. Here is the local rundown of what to do.
Open-air shopping at Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter
Kierland Commons offers more than 80 shops and restaurants in a walkable, open-air setting, and the adjacent Scottsdale Quarter adds more retail, dining, and entertainment. Together they make one of the North Valley's best shop-and-stroll districts, with names ranging from Anthropologie to ALO Yoga and Arizona's first Aritzia.
The Westin Kierland Resort and golf
Next door, the Westin Kierland Resort and its golf club bring resort amenities to the neighborhood, including the well-known lazy river, dining, and live music at venues like The Rim. Kierland After Dark events add seasonal evening programming.
Live music and festivals
The district hosts regular live music and seasonal events, including the Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival. Between the two centers there is usually something on the calendar, from patio music to markets.
An easy day out
Because Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter are walkable to each other, you can shop, eat, catch live music, and relax on a patio without moving your car. Check current hours and event calendars before you go, since venues and seasonal events shift.
Common questions
- What is there to do at Kierland Commons?
- Kierland Commons is an open-air center with more than 80 shops and restaurants for walkable shopping and dining, plus regular live music and seasonal events like the Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival. The adjacent Scottsdale Quarter and the nearby Westin Kierland Resort add more retail, dining, golf, and entertainment.
- What is the difference between Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter?
- They are two adjacent open-air centers in North Scottsdale. Kierland Commons leans toward upscale shopping and dining with more than 80 retailers, and Scottsdale Quarter next door adds more restaurants, retail, and entertainment. They are walkable to each other.
- Is there golf near Kierland?
- Yes. The Westin Kierland Resort and its golf club sit next to the shopping districts, bringing resort golf, dining, and amenities like the lazy river to the area, along with live music at venues like The Rim.
- What stores are at Kierland Commons?
- The open-air center has more than 80 retailers and restaurants, including names like Anthropologie, ALO Yoga, and Arizona's first Aritzia, plus casual and all-day dining. Check the center's current directory before a specific trip.
- Are there events at Kierland Commons?
- Yes. The district hosts regular live music and seasonal events, including the Kierland Fine Art and Wine Festival, plus Kierland After Dark programming at the nearby resort. Check current event calendars before you go.
- Thinking about living near Kierland?
- If the walk-to-shopping-and-dining lifestyle appeals to you, the condos and homes around Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter are worth a look. Jon Hegreness, Howe Realty, can help. Call or text (623) 826-0888.
A real opinion on Kierland, not a sales pitch
If this guide has you thinking about living in Kierland, the next move is a short conversation about your timeline and what you are working toward. If Kierland is not the right fit, I will tell you that too.
Jon Hegreness
REALTOR / Associate Broker · Howe Realty
AZ License BR540940000
Full-time Phoenix North Valley REALTOR and Associate Broker with 24 years in Arizona residential real estate. A negotiator and problem solver who works the way you would want a friend in the business to work: direct, on your side, and steady through the parts that get complicated.