CALENDER
OF EVENTS
Central Phoenix
November 1 - 3
Parade of the Arts, Phoenix.
Enjoy
a high-energy celebration of creativity featuring
live music, street performances, costume and
float displays and kids’ attractions. Between
Roosevelt and Garfield Streets. 602-495-1500.
November 8 - 9
Orchid Show, Phoenix.
This year’s
show "Orchids for All Seasons" will feature
blooming display plants showcased in imaginative
vignettes. Encanto Park Clubhouse, 2605 N. 15th
Ave., 480-948-0714, orchidsocietyaz.org.
November 9
Phoenix 10K and More, Phoenix.
The largest
and one of the oldest races in Arizona, participants
can compete in the 10k run, 5k run, 5k fun walk,
stroller stroll or free Kids’ Dash. Phoenix State
Capitol (Wesley Bolin Plaza), 17th Avenue and Washington
Street. 480-220-2019, phoenix10k.com.
November 11
VA Veterans Day Parade, Phoenix.
Paying
tribute to our nation’s veterans, the parade will
feature approximately 100 entries, including historic
military vehicles, veterans service organizations,
marching units, color guards, equestrian units,
floats, balloons and bands. Carl T. Hayden VA Medical
Center, Seventh Street and Indian School Road.
602-222-6512, phoenix.va.gov.
November 15 - 16
Free Gold Expo, Phoenix.
Learn
how to prospect for gold through hands-on demos
using various types of equipment such as gold pan,
dry washer and metal detector. Sportsman's Warehouse
(Parking Lot), 19205 N. 27th Ave. 602-548-0907.
November 19
CHAIRity Event, Phoenix.
Each chair
on display for auction reflects the style of a
well-known artist and makes a statement about domestic
violence. Proceeds benefit Phoenix Family Advocacy
Center. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave.
602-534-3072, chairity.info.
November 23
Discover India Festival, Phoenix.
Enjoy a day of Indian culture -- dance, music and
cultural displays. Savor the cuisine, attend the
wedding enactment and learn about yoga, Indian
dance and cooking. Heritage and Science Park, 6th
Street and Monroe. 602-485-9761, iaphx.org.
November 27-30
Arizona International Auto Show,
Phoenix.
With gas prices on the rise, this exciting
event is the perfect place to check out the latest
gas-sipping small cars, hybrids “green-inspired”
vehicles. Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. 3rd
St. 602-262-6225.
December 6-7
F.Q. Story Historic Home Tour, Phoenix.
Boasting architecture that dates back to the 1920s,
the Story neighborhood opens it doors to the public
through their annual tour. F.Q. Story District,
West Lynwood between 7th and 15th Avenues. 602-258-9282, fqstory.org.
East Valley
November 1
Grandma (and Grandpas) Cookies from
Home Job Fair, Tempe.
Cookies From Home will
be hosting a job fair for interested grandmas,
grandpas and those with the warm heart of a grandparent.
Bakery and Showcase Gift Shop, 1605 W. University
Dr., Suite 106, 480-894-1944, cookiesfromhome.com.
November 6 - 9
Arizona Classic Jazz Festival, Chandler.
Traditional jazz plus a few surprises such as three
performances by Janeen Brady and her daughter Brady
McKay. Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort, One
San Marcos Pl. 480-620-3941, azclassicjazz.org.
November 8
Vintage Jaguar Car Show, Scottsdale.
Get up close to dozens of classic Jaguar sports
cars and "saloons" (sedans) as their owners
show off their prized possessions. Jaguar North
Scottsdale, 18118 N. Scottsdale Rd. 480-355-3500.
November 13-16
Orme Dam Victory Days, Fort McDowell.
Each year, the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation commemorates
the 960-member tribe's successful struggle to prevent
the construction of a dam, which would have flooded
the community. Fort McDowell Reservation, 10424
N. Fort McDowell Rd. ftmcdowell.org, 480-789-7162
November 14-16
Zydeco Festival, Chandler.
Celebrate
our American roots at the first-ever Zydeco Festival.
Zydeco originated with the Creoles of the south
and southwestern Louisiana, so the festival features
a very special menu from this region along with
Zydeco music. Bistro@Kokopelli Winery, 35 W. Boston
St., 480-792-6927.
November 14 -15
Raku Arts and Craft Festival, Chandler.
The festival will feature performers all day as
well as artist vendors, food, a kid zone and pot-glazing.
Downtown Chandler, west side of Arizona Avenue. 480-786-8003.
November 14-16 Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts,
Fountain Hills. For three days, Fountain Hills
will pulse with visitors perusing original art
and crafts and enjoying live music and great food.
Avenue of the Fountains. 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com.
November 18-23
Happy Days, Tempe.
Goodbye gray skies,
hello blue! Happy days are here again with Richie,
Potsie, Ralph Malph and the unforgettable "king
of cool" Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzarelli.
Gammage Auditorium, Mill Avenue and Apache Boulevard,
480-965-3434, asugammage.com.
November 21-23 and 28-30
“Hidden in the Hills”
Artist Studio Tour and Sale, Cave Creek.
Fine artists
throughout Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale
will open their studios to the public through a
free self-guided studio tour. 480-575-6624, HiddenInTheHills.org.
November 27
Thanksgiving Day Parade, Fountain Hills.
View the only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona,
featuring local groups and a Grand Marshall. Corners
of Saguaro and El Lago Boulevards. 480-837-1654.
November 30
Artists of the Superstitions Member
Art Show, Gold Canyon.
This free to the public
fine art show will showcase Superstitions’ artists
and the variety of mediums that is their trademark.
Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Rd.
480-982-5730, artistsofthesuperstitions.com.
West Valley
November 8-16
Feline Divine Cat Art Show, Peoria.
This unique event combines live felines vying
for attention with artistic representations of
cats. The show includes everything from oil
paintings, watercolor, photography, rock-paintings,
pottery and jewelry. 4 Paws Shelter, 10807 N.
96th Ave. 623-386-3031.
November 15
Phoenix Faerie Festival, Goodyear.
Don
your faerie finery and join us for food, unique
crafts, fantasy art, music, dance, live performance
theater and storytelling, in a fancifully themed
atmosphere of delightful revels suitable for the
entire family. Estrella Mountain Regional Park,
14805 West Vineyard Ave., 602-253-6615, westerngatesfaerierealms.com.
November 28-29
Fall Arts and Crafts Festival, Sun
City.
The festival will feature crafts for sale
from over 40 different clubs. Sundial Auditorium,
14801 N. 103rd Ave. 623-875-477.
Southern Arizona
November 1
Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Tucson.
Celebrate the cycle of life and death amidst a
festive atmosphere of traditional Mexican crafts,
light displays, music and food. Tucson
Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave., 520-624-2333.
November 1 - 2.
Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish
Highland Games, Tucson.
Enjoy Celtic entertainment,
festival pub, Scottish Clans & Celtic Societies,
bagpipe bands, Scottish & Highland dance performances
and competitions, music competition, athletic competitions,
sheepherding demos, great kids area with games,
storytelling, rockwall and jumping castles. Rillito
Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave. 520-807-9509, tucsoncelticfestival.org.
November 1
Pima County Master Gardeners Open House,
Tucson.
This is a rare opportunity see beyond the
gates of one of Tucson’s best-kept secrets. Certified
volunteer master gardeners will lead tours throughout
the day through the specialty gardens. The Gardens
on Campbell Avenue, 4210 N. Campbell Ave. 520-626-5161, http://cals.arizona.edu/pima/gardening/.
November 2
Rose Show, Green Valley.
The public
is invited to attend this year’s show hosted by
The Rose Society of Green Valley. East Social Center,
75 Abrego Dr. 520-399-1180.
November 6-8
Valley Crafter Show and Sale, Benson.
This small-juried craft show features varied crafts
and baked goods for sale. Community Presbyterian
Church, 590 S. Huachuca St. 520-586-1908.
November 7-9
Arizona Cowboy Symposium, Sonoita.
This annual event will feature western acts, including
singers, poets and storytellers, as well as evening
swing dances and a chili cook-off. Santa Cruz County
Fairgrounds. 520-743-9328, arizonacowboysymposium.org.
November 8 - 9
Tubac: An Art Experience, Tubac.
Get up close and personal with the artists of Tubac.
Artists create works right before visitors’ eyes
throughout a weekend celebrating the creative process.
Tubac Village, exit 34 on Interstate 19. 520-398-2704, tubacaz.com.
November 28-29
Historic Home Tour and Art Chair
Auction, Bisbee.
This year’s tour will feature
all three districts of Bisbee, featuring homes
that have not been previously view. Chairs, painted
and decorated in a variety of mediums will be available
for silent bids at one of the homes along the tour.
866-224-7233, discoverbisbee.com.
November 29 – 30
SaddleBrooke Fine Art Show,
Saddlebrooke.
Enjoy a great show featuring
talented artists, music, wine, food and fine
art in a wonderful environment. MountainView
Club House, Oracle road to SaddleBrooke Boulevard
and follow the signs. 520-818-1588, Saddlebrookefinearts.org.
December 12-14
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair,
Tucson.
The fair brings together 400 arts and crafts
booths, 35 food vendors, two stages, street musicians,
food, jugglers, street performers, “VAN GROW” kids
hands on art pavilion, face painting, balloons
and tons of other fun activities. Fourth Avenue,
between 9th Street and University Boulevard. 520-624-5004, fourthavenue.org.
December 13
The Southern Arizona Transportation
Museum’s Holiday Event, Tucson.
Festivities
include children’s activities and photos with Santa
in front of historic SP Locomotive 1673. SP Depot
(track side), 414 N. Toole Ave. 520-623-2223.
Northern
Arizona
November 8
Zeke Taylor Barbecue, Cottonwood.
Enjoy
generous servings of mouth-watering beef prepared
the old-fashioned way, slow roasted overnight in
a pit filled with mesquite coals. Clemenceau Heritage
Museum, 1 N. Willard St., 928- 634-5414, ClemenceauMuseum.org .
November 14 - 16
Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle
Contest, Wickenburg.
Enjoy three days of activities
at one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the
Southwest. Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, 928- 684-5479, wickenburgchamber.com.
Christmas in Arizona
ANTHEM:
November 22 – Christmas Tree Lighting.
Outlets of Anthem, 4250 W. Anthem Way. 623-465-9500, outletsofanthem.com.
AJO: December 5-6 Santa Unique Boutique. Ajo
Lions Club. 520-387-7742, ajochamber.com
CLARKDALE: December 1-21 (Select Days) - Santa
Claus Express. Verde Canyon Railroad. 800-293-7245, verdecanyonrr.com.
CAMP VERDE: December 13 - Christmas Parade of Lights.
Main Street. 928-567-0535, visitcampverde.com.
CASA GRANDE: December 6 - Christmas on Main Street/Electric
Light Parade. 520-421-8677, casagrandeaz.gov.
CAREFREE: November 15-16 Holiday Crafts Bazaar.
Lady of Joy, 36811 N. Pima Rd. 480-575-7324.
CAVE CREEK: December 6 - Luminaria Run. Stagecoach
Village. 602-769-0848, luminariarun.com .
CHANDLER: December 6 - Tumbleweed Tree Lighting
Ceremony & Parade of Lights. Dr. A.J. Chandler
Park. 480-782-2665, chandleraz.gov.
COTTONWOOD: December 6 – Christmas Parade. 928-634-7593, http://cottonwood.verdevalley.com.
EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: December 6 - Electric Light
Parade. Main Street. 928-333-2123, springerville-eagarchamber.com.
FLAGSTAFF: December 13 - Northern Lights Holiday
Parade. Historic Downtown. 928-774-4505, flagstaffchamber.com.
FLORENCE: December 5 - Christmas on Main Street.
866-977-4496, florencemainstreet.com .
FOUNTAIN HILLS: December 6 - Stroll in the Glow.
480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com.
GANADO: December 4 Luminaria Night. Hubbell Trading
Post. 928-755-3475, nps.gov/hutr .
GLENDALE: November 28- January 17 - Glendale Glitters
Enchanted Evenings. Historic Downtown. 623-930-4500, visitglendale.com.
GLOBE: December 13 - Christmas Light Parade. Historic
Downtown, 928-425-9340, globemiamichamber.com.
GLOBE/MIAMI: December 21 Festival of Lights.
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park, 800-804-5623, globemiamichamber.com.
HOLBROOK: December 6 - Parade of Lights Festival.
800-524-2459, gotouraz.com.
LITCHFIELD PARK: December 13 - Christmas in the
Park. Litchfield Park Town Center. 623-393-7820, litchfield-park.org.
MESA: December 4 – 6 - Christmas Idea House. Public
Tour Parking, 1550 N. Val Vista Dr. 480-649-9627, christmasideahouse.org.
PAYSON: December 6 - Main Street/APS Electric
Light Parade. 928-468-6074, paysonrimcountry.com.
PEORIA: November 15-16 Blackstone Holiday Inspirations.
Blackstone community at Vistancia. 623-476-2923, blackstonecountryclub.com.
PEORIA: December 5 - Old Town Holiday Festival.
Osuna Park. 623-773-7198, peoriaaz.gov/specialevents.
PHOENIX: November 28 – December 23 – Los Noches
de La Luminaria. Desert Botanical Gardens, 1201
N. Galvin Pkwy. 480-481-8188, dbg.org.
PINETOP-LAKESIDE: December 6 - Woodland Holiday
Lighting Festival & Old Fashioned Celebration.
Woodland Lake Park. 800-573-4031, pinetoplakesidechamber.com.
PRESCOTT: November 8 - Holiday Fantasy House.
306 S. Marina St. 928-445-3286.
PRESCOTT: December 6 - Arizona Christmas Parade & Courthouse
Lighting & Ceremony. 800-266-7534.
PRESCOTT VALLEY: November 14-15 - Lonesome Valley
Quilt Guild Holiday Boutique. Mountain Valley Church
of God, 8123 E. Manley Dr. 928-771-1309.
PRESCOTT VALLEY: December 5 - Holiday Festival
of Lights. Civic Center. 928-772-8857, pvchamber.org.
SAFFORD: December 6 - Festival of Lights Parade.
Main Street. 928-348-8514, visitgrahamcounty.com.
SCOTTSDALE: December 12-January 2 Holiday Lights
2008. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E.
Indian Bend Rd. 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com.
SEDONA: December 5 - Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa's
Visit. Orchards Plaza. 928-204-2390, sedonamainstreet.com .
SHOW LOW: December 6 – Holiday Light Parade. Deuce
of Clubs Boulevard. 888-746-9569, showlowchamberofcommerce.com.
SIERRA VISTA: December 6 – A Christmas Night of
Lights. Fry Boulevard. 520-458-6940, sierravistachamber.org.
SNOWFLAKE/TAYLOR: December 1-12 - 12 Days of Christmas & Annual
Christmas Lighting. Heritage Park. 928-536-4331, snowflaketaylorchamber.org.
TEMPE: December 13 - APS Fantasy of Lights Boat
Parade. Tempe Beach Park & Town Lake. 480-921-2300, downtowntempe.com .
TOMBSTONE: December 12 - Celebration of the Lighting
of the Luminarias. Tombstone Courthouse State Historic
Park. 520-457-3311, azstateparks.com .
TUBAC: December 5-6 Luminaria Nights: Fiesta de
Navidad. Village of Tubac. 520-398-2704, tubacaz.com.
TUCSON: November 21 – 23 - Holiday Craft Market.
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. 520-624-2333.
TUCSON: December 13 Santa Claus Toy Train Show.
Quality Inn Event Center, Grant Road and I-10.
520-881-2050.
TUCSON: December 13 - Downtown Parade of Lights.
Armory Park. 520-547-3338, DowntownTucson.com.
WICKENBURG: December 12 Christmas Parade of Lights
Historic District. 928-684-5479, wickenburgchamber.com.
YUMA: December 12 - Electric Lite Parade & Tree
Lighting. Orange Avenue. 928-782-5712, yumaheritage.com.
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