10 DECEMBER 2022 OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE SATURDAY 12/2  SUNDAY 12/3 Winter Artisan Market 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. The Holland Community Center and Sonoran Arts League present the second annual Winter Artisan Market. This juried show will feature 75 regional artists showcasing their handmade creations, including jewelry, painting, photography and more. Attendees can shop for holiday gifts while meeting the artists and learning about their creative process. Admission is free. hollandcenter.org SUNDAY 12/3 Holiday “Open Barn” 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch, 19007 W. Roadrunner Road, Wittman. Desert Mirage has a lot of holiday spirit going around – and this is made even better with one thing: alpacas. Guests can spend time with the fluffy animals, browse through local vendors and take care of Christmas shopping at the alpaca store. The man in red will also be making an appearance! This event is free. desertmiragealpacaranch.com SAT. 12/10  SUN. 12/11 Olivepalooza Harvest Festival 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, at Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. Guests can enjoy two days of live music, tastings, and tractor tours. Witness olive pressing and harvesting, take an olive oil 101 class, visit the vendor alley, play games in the grove, watch live cooking demos, and maybe grab a bite to eat and a little something to sip while enjoying that Queen Creek scenery. Admission is free. queencreekolivemill.com Pet Adoption Event at the Glendale Floor & Décor store. The public is invited to enjoy raffles and prizes, a vendor village, a silent auction, and the best part? Adoptable pups! Please bring a toy or pet food for donation. pmc.foundation FRIDAY 12/16 Home for the Holidays 4-8 p.m. at Taliesin West, 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. Celebrate the season with various decorations and displays, storytelling, crafts such as gingerbread houses, paper house ornaments, and music by local artists. There will be refreshments and treats available for purchase. Guests can also finish their holiday shopping at the Frank Lloyd Wright Store. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for kids. franklloydwright.org The Doo Wop Project 7:30 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave. The boys of the Doo Wop Project know how to get into the holiday spirit! Guests can hear classics like White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, along with “Doowopified” hits like This Christmas. Tickets are $32-$52. chandlercenter.org SATURDAY 12/17 Howliday Celebration 6 p.m. at the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, 27026 N. 156th St., Scottsdale. Guests of this family-friendly event will be able to take a self-guided tour of the sanctuary and enjoy family-friendly activities, including a holiday-themed knowledge hunt (with prizes!), a visit and photo with Santa Claus, games, hot cider and cocoa, and Christmas cookies. Tickets are $30 per person. southwestwildlife.org Christmas through the Ages 7 p.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St., Phoenix. Get ready to hear some holiday classics and, performed for the first time, “Jesus, Radiance of the World,” the earliest known Nativity text stemming from 368 A.D. The All Saints Bell Choir and the Handbell Ringers of Sun City will also perform. Tickets are $27.50 for adults and $12 for kids. pmaz.org SUNDAY 12/18 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 Kids Dash. 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 $50 for the 5K and $70 for the half-marathon. santahustle.com FRIDAY 12/23 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 $20 per person – skating rink is a $10 add-on. lightsatthefarm.com SATURDAY 12/31 Rockin’ Christmas 6 p.m. at Hurricane Harbor, 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. Welcome 2023 in this mile-long “symphony of sight and sound.” Guests will see everything from life-sized musical notes to a retro Santa. Grab friends and family, hop in the car and drive through the world’s largest animated light show, featuring millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays. Tickets start at $40. worldofillumination.com SATURDAY 12/10 Christmas & Holiday Spectacular 6 p.m. at Bell Bank Park, 1 Legacy Dr., Mesa. With over six million lights and various interactive displays, this holiday event is everything merry and bright. Guests can enjoy a three-story gingerbread house, snowfall and bubbles, Santa visits, Mrs. Claus cookie decorating, a 360-degree light show with pyrotechnics and the Miracle Market with holiday gifts. Tickets are $15 per person. prattbrotherschristmas.com Christmas Hike 9 a.m., starting at 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale. Put on your favorite holiday outfit and head to Pinnacle Peak Park for a festive hike with a surprise guest at the top. Participants will receive a bell at check-in that will jingle all the way to Santa. There will be coffee, cocoa, sweet treats, interactive storytelling, crafts, and face painting. This event is free, but registration is required. scottsdaleaz.gov Fuelfest 1-8 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 exhibits, drag racing, drift exhibits, food, drinks and live music. The event will also combine with Radford Racing School to let fans go-kart around the track. A portion of proceeds benefits Reach Out Worldwide, the nonprofit charity founded by actor Paul Walker. Tickets start at $35. fuelfest.com SUNDAY 12/11 Winter Pet Adoption Event 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Floor & Décor, 5880 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 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SCOTTSDAZZLE STROLL Scottsdale Waterfront ·  E Camelback Rd Saturdays; December , ,  | :  : PM Wander through Old Town’s winter wonderland and enjoy live music, public art, décor, and the -foot Scottsdazzle tree. FESTIVE FLORAL WORKSHOPS Flower Bar ·  N Craftsman Ct Friday, December , ,  | : PM Get in touch with nature while creating a stunning floral work of art to serve as a seasonal centerpiece. DAZZLING MAGIC SHOWS Marshall Way Bridge ·  E Stetson Dr Saturday, December  & Sunday, December  | Various times See magician Craig Davis deliver a fun-filled and highly entertaining show packed with audience involvement. CANDLE MAKING CLASSES Noriega Livery Stable ·  N Brown Ave Saturday, December  & Sunday, December  Various times Learn how to blend and pour your own scented soy wax candle! LIVE NATIVITY Old Adobe Mission ·  N Brown Ave Saturday, December  | :  : PM Pay homage to the birth of Christ with a live nativity scene featuring real performers and animals. CELLAR ROOM WINE & BITES Kazimierz Wine  Whiskey Bar ·  E Stetson Dr Wednesday, December ,  | : PM Enjoy a special pairing of four specific wines with a delightful small bites menu. GOLD PALETTE ARTWALK Art Galleries along Main St  Marshall Way Thursday, December 8 | : PM Join for a special holiday-themed ArtWalk with strolling carolers and hot cocoa. SPIRITED DUELING PIANO SHOWS Belle’s Nashville Kitchen ·  E Main St Friday, December  | : PM & : PM Two musicians share the stage engaging in sing-, clap-, and dance-along song requests from the audience. FESTIVE FOOD DEMONSTRATIONS Various Locations Saturday, December  &  | Various times Guests will watch chefs prepare special holiday meals, enjoy samples, and leave with a custom recipe card. THE DAZZLE OF HISTORIC OLD TOWN Noriega Livery Stable ·  N Brown Ave Saturday, December  & Sunday, December  | Various times Guests will learn about Historic Old Town, it’s iconic locations, and Scottsdale’s rodeo history. N O V    D E C   Enjoy a month-long holiday extravaganza featuring stunning décor, the best in dining and shopping, and more than  incredible events, including: oldtownscottsdale • #SCOTTSDAZZLE Check out the dazzling event lineup SCOTTSDAZZLE.COM