Real Snow in Carefree
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
Carefree Christmas Market
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
Stagecoach Christmas Village
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. to 5 p.m. 623-734-6526; vermillionpromotions.com
Stagecoach Christmas Village
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. to 5 p.m. 623-734-6526; vermillionpromotions.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
Las Noches de las Luminarias
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 ensembles. $12.50–$30. Member discounts available. 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. 480-941-1225; dbg.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
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
Journey through the Emerald Isle
International travel writer and photographer Paula Cullison, whose work will be on display at the Foothills Library through December, will take you on a fabulous trip to Ireland through words and pictures. Free. Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek.10:30 a.m. to noon. RSVP required. 480-488-2286; desertfoothillslibrary.org
TC Cannon Pop-Up Studio
Enjoy a private walk-through of the exhibition “Of God and Mortal Men: Masterworks by T.C. Cannon” from the Nancy and Richard Bloch Collection, and through the lens of guest artist Steven Yazzie. Non-members $30; members $15. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP 602-252-8840; heard.org T.C. Cannon, Kiowa/Caddo, 1946-1978...