Go behind the scenes of some of the most inspiring home designs in Scottsdale. A percentage of proceeds benefit Scottsdale firefighters’ charities. Andaz Scottsdale will host registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. $25. 6114 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. scottsdalehometours.com.

Taste the battle between the Valley’s best food trucks as they duke it out for the title, Best Slider. Live music and more. Bring your friends, family and appetite for a great time, all benefitting children in foster care in Arizona. $35 for one ticket; three for $100. Kierland Commons, 15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale....

The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform its next classical music concert featuring beautiful classical pieces by Mozart, Weber, Dvorak and Offenbach. Free; tax-deductible donation of $15 requested. La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 4–6 p.m. 480-951-6077; scottsdalephilharmonic.com

Avoid the hassle of cooking and cleaning for the holiday and let Cartwright's Modern Cuisine take care of all of your Thanksgiving needs. Reservations are being accepted until sellout for a special three-course meal, Cartwright’s style. Menu available online. $65. 6710 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek. Noon–7 p.m. 480-488-8031; cartwrightsmoderncuisine.com

CitySkate, Arizona’s largest real outdoor ice rink that takes over Central Avenue, will return for the eighth year in a row to the heart of downtown. Grand opening is Nov. 23, featuring professional figure skaters, a tree lighting and Santa. $10–15. Central Avenue between Washington and Jefferson, downtown Phoenix. Open daily; see website for schedule....

CityScape Phoenix will host more than 40 local, vintage, handmade and artisan vendors in addition to trolley tours showcasing the history of downtown Phoenix. Free. Cityscape Phoenix, 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Noon to 6:30 p.m. 602-772-3901; cityscapephoenix.com

Over 150 nativity sets from around the world will be on display at Desert Foothills Library, all on loan from local artists, collectors and families and made from every imaginable material. Donation of non-perishable food or cash benefits Foothills Food Bank. 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Nov. 24; 11 a.m.–3 p.m....

The official Scottsdale Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-Along brightens the season at the Scottsdale Waterfront’s Soleri Bridge. It marks the beginning of Scottsdazzle, which will include a number of fantastic holiday events. Free. 4420 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. 7–9 p.m. scottsdazzle.com

Each month, the Omni Chef’s Kitchen Dinner Series allows Executive Chef Marcos Seville to prepare an intimate family-style dinner, including three courses artfully paired with libations from distinguished winemakers and distillers. RSVP required. $110. Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, 4949 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley. 480-627-3111; omnihotels.com/hotels/scottsdale-montelucia

Children 3-6 and their families are invited to a morning of movement and music at yoga storytime at Desert Foothills Library. Come dressed to move. Siblings welcome. No registration not required. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek. 10–10:45 a.m. 480-488-2286; dfla.org