Concerts on the Canal
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
Holiday Harp and Voices
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
65th Annual Cave Creek Foothills Christmas Pageant
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
Holiday Magic Family Fun Workshop
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
Nutcracker Tea with Sugar Plum Fairies
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...
Nutcracker Tea with Sugar Plum Fairies
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
Pinnacle Concert Series Celebration of Christmas
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
65th Annual Cave Creek Foothills Christmas Pageant
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
Jill Kimmel Comedy Tribute to Vets and First Responders
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. 4 to 5:30 p.m. christmasincarefree.org
10th Annual Parade of Holiday Traditions
This year’s spectacular Christmas parade will be held in family-friendly daytime hours! Featuring official parade announcers chief meteorologist CBS Channel 5, Paul Horton and 3TV’s anchor/reporter, Javier Soto. Free. Downtown Carefree. 10 to 11 a.m. christmasincarefree.com