November 15–January 14 Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is coming to North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday...

Arizona’s largest holiday drive-through light spectacular is in North Phoenix! This more-than-one-mile driving attraction immerses visitors in millions of holiday lights carefully synchronized to joyful holiday classics. A portion of profits will go to...

Artist Andrea de Kerpely-Zak has created a series of Christmas poinsettia paintings, which are in the spotlight Dec. 1-31 at Gallery Andrea in Scottsdale. de Kerpely-Zak’s paintings are collected around...

Form a snow ball or build a snow man—right here in the desert at Carefree Snow Village. $5. 101 Easy St., Carefree. See website for schedule. christmasincarefree.com

’Tis the season to be jolly with North Valley Symphony Orchestra, as they present a charming evening and matinee performance of seasonal favorites. $5. North Canyon High School Performing Arts...

November 18, 19 Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza bustles with more than 180 fine artists selling their masterpieces, local musicians and food vendors representing a variety of cultural tastes. Scottsdale Civic...

Last season’s sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. $38. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St.,...

The acclaimed Hallelujah chorus features some of the most glorious sacred music ever written. Join The Phoenix Symphony, The Phoenix Symphony Chorus and world-class soloists. Admission varies based on venue....

Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) presents “Elf the Musical Jr.” This hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity, and in doing so,...

Celebrate the European tradition of Christkindlemarkets with a local charm at the new open-air Carefree Christmas Market. Free. 101 Easy St., Carefree. See website for schedule. christmasincarefree.org

Celebrate the holiday season Old West style with open air shopping, dining, wine tasting and musical entertainment in Stagecoach Village! Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m....

Celebrate the holiday season Old West style with open air shopping, dining, wine tasting and musical entertainment in Stagecoach Village! Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m....

Comedienne and actor Jill Kimmel will perform a special comedy show salute to veterans and first responders. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree....

Dec. 8-10; 15-17; 19-23; 26-30 Las Noches de las Luminarias This Desert Botanical Gardens’ favorite features more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags, thousands of twinkle lights and 10 unique entertainment...