Phoenix Pizza Festival
NOVEMBER 11-12
It’s a pizza paradise as pies of all types – wood-fired, deep dish, New York and more – are available to pair with wine and craft beer. Live bands, a children’s craft zone and local vendor marketplace round out the festivities. Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Nov. 12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix, 480-442-9176, phoenix.pizza
Dreamy Draw Music Festival
November 3
Margo Price and Lord Huron will join local folk and country artists, including The Senators and Taylor Glasheen, at the refurbished Scottsdale Civic Center for this inaugural festival, highlighting the sounds of the American West. 1-11 p.m., Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, dreamydrawfest.com
Canal Convergence
NOVEMBER 3-12
Innovative displays that combine water, art and light are in the spotlight as Scottsdale Public Art presents this annual event in the water, on the banks and soaring above the Arizona Canal. Complemented by live music and a beer and wine garden. Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Scottsdale, canalconvergence.com
Arizona Fall Fest
NOVEMBER 4
This annual autumnal celebration (staged by Valley advocacy group Local First Arizona) features food, merchant booths, a beer and wine garden and live music from all-Arizona purveyors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Margaret T. Hance Park, 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix, localfirstaz.com/fall-fest
Fall Fountain Festival
NOVEMBER 10-12
This juried show in the northeast Valley features nearly 500 artists from across the nation, plus live music, food booths and beer gardens. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fountain Park, 12925 N Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654, fountainhillsartfairs.com
Chuck Wagon Cook-Off
NOVEMBER 10-11
Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of authentic 1880s chuck wagons as teams from across the West compete using slow-cook, wood-fire methods from the time period to create the best five-course meals fit for the trails. Noon. Tumbleweed Ranch, 2250 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler, 480-782-2717, pardnersoftumbleweedranch.org
Home Tour
NOVEMBER 18
Phoenix Home & Garden presents its premier luxury home tour, which offers a glimpse inside a number of the Valley’s finest homes. The self-guided event boasts a VIP experience that begins with brunch. A portion of ticket sales benefit a local charity. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley area, phgmag.com
Hidden in the Hills
NOVEMBER 17-26
Sonoran Arts League presents this annual self-guided artist studio tour. The free event showcases more than 100 artists in private studio locations, with demonstrations included at many of the stops. Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale, 480-575-6624, hiddeninthehills.org
ZooLights
NOVEMBER 22-JANUARY 24
This grand holiday event glows with millions of LED lights and includes a three-story-tall Christmas tree, lakeside music-in-motion shows, 3D light sculptures and life-size animal lanterns. 5:30-10:30 p.m. daily. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, 602-286-3800, phoenixzoo.org
Thanksgiving Parade
NOVEMBER 23
Celebrate the holiday at the only Thanksgiving Day parade in the state. Classic cars, marching bands, an appearance by Santa Claus and floats featuring local businesses and organizations are included. 9:30-11 a.m. Fountain Hills Town Center, Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com
Holiday Lights
November 24-January 7
Hop on board a miniature replica of a narrow-gauge railroad and experience a winter wonderland of holiday lights and displays. 6-9:30 p.m. daily. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale, 480-312-2312, therailroadpark.com
