Visit the Sonoran Arts League Center for the Arts in Stagecoach Village for a grand opening gala reception and juried fine art show. Exhibit open through Jan. 7. Refreshments, entertainment and more. Free. 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd., Ste. 144, Cave Creek. 5 to 8 p.m. smallworksshow.com

Join the Scottsdale Wine Trail wineries for a wine tasting extravaganza! Arrive dressed as Santa or Mrs. Claus and receive a commemorative wine glass. Once you try one wine, follow the trail by foot or golf cart for more! Fees vary. Old Town Scottsdale. Locations online. 6 to 9 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Plaza will be the place to be for December’s Saturday night live music concerts. Free. 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 7 to 8:30 p.m. experiencescottsdale.com

Join Carolyn Eynon Singers and guest harpist David Ice for popular holiday songs and a fun audience sing-along. $10–$20. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 7 p.m. 480-529-2630; carolyneynonsingers.com

You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! Join a local cast for this much-anticipated, musical, non-denominational Christmas story. Bring a blanket or portable chair. Free. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. foothillschristmaspageant.com

Cave Creek Museum kicks off the holiday season with a cowboy-style Christmas! Join museum staff and docents for an afternoon of rootin’ tootin’ holiday fun for the whole family. Free for members; non-members $5. 6140 Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. Registration required. 480-488-2764;  cavecreekmuseum.com

Ballerinas, sugar plums and princesses are invited to tea at the English Rose Tea Room for a Christmas celebration not to be forgotten! Ballerinas from the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the story, dance and be available for photos. $35 per person. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP...

Ballerinas, sugar plums and princesses are invited to tea at the English Rose Tea Room for a Christmas celebration not to be forgotten! Ballerinas from the Nutcracker Ballet will read from the story, dance and be available for photos. $35. English Rose Tea Room, 201 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. RSVP 480-488-4812; carefreetea.com

Usher in the holiday season in a beautifully-crafted program of readings and songs. This wonderfully varied concert of inspirational and joyous Christmas music surely will become your family tradition. Free. Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. pinnacleconcerts.com

You may know the story, but you’ve never seen it like this! Join a local cast for this much-anticipated, musical, non-denominational Christmas story. Bring a blanket or portable chair. Free. Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek. 7 p.m. foothillschristmaspageant.com