Phoenix Home & Garden 2024 Home Tour
November 16
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
Phoenix Pizza Festival
November 16-17
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
Hidden in the Hills
November 22-24, 29-30 & December 1
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 27-January 12
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 28
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. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Fountain Hills Town Center, Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654, fountainhillschamber.com
Holiday Lights
November 29-December 30
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
