10 DECEMBER 2021 FRIDAY 12/3 Rawhide Snowy Christmas 5-10 p.m. at Rawhide Western Town, 5700 W. North Loop Road, Chandler. Even though it doesn’t snow in our part of Arizona, we can still pretend with Rawhide’s holiday event. Guests can check out millions of twinkle lights, holiday décor and nightly festivities, plus a bounce castle and themed treats for the family to enjoy. Admission is free, but certain events require tickets ($6) or wristbands ($18). rawhide.com SATURDAY 12/4 Winter Artisan Market 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. This holiday market will showcase local artists and their handmade wares, perfect for holiday gift- giving. The Winter Artisan Market also doubles as a juried art show and meet and greet where guests can learn more about the 75 regional artists and their creations. Admission is free. hollandcenter.org Kids Day at the Market 9 a.m. in downtown Chandler, 100 W. Boston St. In partnership with the Downtown Chandler Farmer’s Market, this day is all about the kids! Youngsters can enjoy life-size board games, activities and Stories at the Market, presented by the public library. They’ll even go home with some swag. This event is free. downtownchandler.org Fuelfest 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wild Horse Pass, 20000 S. Maricopa Road, Chandler. Fuelfest boasts all things auto, with more than 600 custom, exotic, rare, and exclusive cars and trucks. There will also be car exhibitions, drag racing, drift exhibitions, food, drinks and live music. A portion of proceeds benefits Reach Out Worldwide, the nonprofit charity founded by Paul Walker. Tickets start at $25 for general admission, with VIP packages available. fuelfest.com THURSDAY 12/9 Thoughtful Thursday Creations 6:30 p.m. at Pinspiration, 5410 E. High St., Phoenix. Get your creativity flowing at Pinspiration craft shop with a candle- making class. Guests will receive a glass vessel and all the trimmings needed to decorate a candle: jewels, ribbons and more. Instructors will provide instructions as guests create their own scented candles. The Thoughtful Thursday package includes one candle and a glass of wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Registration is $29 per person. pinspiration.com FRIDAY 12/10 13 Days of Christmas 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Hills Theater, 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills. It’s not the 12 days of Christmas – it’s 13! Guests can witness various holiday stories – from cutting down the Christmas tree to finding the perfect gift to spying on Santa – all in one show. And what’s a holiday tale without classical music to go along with it? Tickets are $35 for adults, $18 for kids. fhtaz.org SATURDAY 12/11 Santa Hustle 5K 7 a.m. at Westgate, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Glendale. Now’s the time to run off all those calories from Thanksgiving to make room for Christmas dinner! The Santa Hustle race offers a half-marathon, 5K and 1K run for the kids. Dress in your best Santa-themed outfits, enjoy the race and then head to the post-race party for the awards show – there’s even an award for best costume. Registration is $45 for the 5K and $65 for the half-marathon. santahustle.com SUNDAY 12/12 Family Fun Holiday Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Arizona Boardwalk, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Guests can experience live holiday entertainment and games on center stage while kids visit Santa, bounce in the bounce houses and conquer the obstacle courses. There will also be a face painting station and a local vendor market. This event is free. azboardwalk.com WEDNESDAY 12/15 Sunsets and Sips 5-7 p.m. at Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. Enjoy the beauty of the Arizona sunset within the beauty of Taliesin West at Sunsets and Sips. Guests can grab a cocktail, tour the campus and discover the history behind one of Wright’s most renowned architectures. Tickets are $35 per person, with the first drink included. franklloydwright.org Winter Wonderland 5:30 p.m. at Schnepf Farms, 24610 E. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. If you’re trying to fit Christmas fun into one outing, this is the place to do so. Winter Wonderland events include the Illumination Express train ride, hayrides, Santa’s workshop, Christmas obstacle course, snow globe mini-golf, a letter to Santa station, cookie decorating, holiday movies, and more! Tickets are $15 for general admission. schnepfchristmas.com SATURDAY 12/18 Lights at the Farm 5:30 at Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Road, Mesa. There are so many options for fun; it’ll be hard to decide what to do first. Guests will find over two million twinkle lights and holiday displays, plus a synthetic ice skating rink, visits with Santa, a petting zoo, lawn games, a sweets shop (cocoa and kettle corn!), fire pits with s’mores and a craft area. Tickets are $15 per person. lightsatthefarm.com TUES. 12/21 ! THURS. 12/23 Main Street Harvest Market 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at 121 W. Main St., downtown Mesa. There are only a few days left to get your holiday shopping done, and the Harvest Market is here to help. Guests will find baked goods, handmade gifts, homemade art pieces, a photo backdrop, activities for kids, giveaways and raffles. All the good stuff in one spot – and admission is free. mainstharvest.com OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Fuelfest at WIld Horse Pass in Chandler. Winter Wonderland at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. Have an event or brief that you’d like us to consider for Out of the Area, but Worth the Drive? Send it to editor@arcadianews.com. 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WE PLAY ON 2021/2022 SEASON The Phoenix Symphony Leslie Odom Jr. The Phoenix Symphony’s • Holiday Pops December 3-5 • Handel’s Messiah December 16-17 (Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale) • New Year’s Eve Celebration with Leslie Odom, Jr. and The Phoenix Symphony December 31 • Hot Latin Nights January 7-9 • Beethoven and Rachmanino ff January 14-16 • Elgar and Mendelssohn January 21-23 2021/2022 Season Includes: Join us for the triumphant return of The Phoenix Symphony as we celebrate our 75th anniversary season and the return of live performances. We’re celebrating this incredible milestone with a season that focuses on our world-class musicians and features a wide variety of performances. Tickets available at www.PhoenixSymphony.org or call our box o ffi ce at 602.495.1999 .