This emerging technology comes alive right in front of your eyes at this Big Ideas Forum event. Smart Dust will also be discussed. Free. Anthem Community Center, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Anthem. 7–8:30 p.m. onlineatanthem.com

If waffles make you happy and rosé all day seems appropriate to you, you’ll love good food, good drinks and good fun for a cause at Mountain Shadows, home of the hippest lawn and terrace in all of Scottsdale. Proceeds benefit Scottsdale League for the Arts. See website for ticket cost and time (TBA at time...

Joi Prater Interiors will host two-hour wreath-making classes. Materials include a 22-inch fresh wreath, French ribbons, ornaments, pinecones and other embellishments. Learn to make bows and make your wreath uniquely your own! Fees to be determined. 748 Easy St., Suite 9, Carefree. 2–4 p.m. Dec. 1, 2; 6–8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5. 602-930-8679; joipraterinteriors.com

Discover the lost art of hand-dipping chocolate at this class for ages 13 and up. Sponsored by CCUSD’s Education & Community Services. $150. Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Cave Creek. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 480-575-2440; ecsforall.org

North Valley Symphony Orchestra’s three youth orchestras will be performing their annual holiday concert. Free. Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 E. Dove Valley Rd., Cave Creek. 3:30 p.m. northvalleysymphony.org

Celebrate the arts in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale! Featuring Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Morrison, star of “Glee” and Broadway’s “Hairspray.” $150–500. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Celebrate the arts in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale! Featuring Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Matthew Morrison, star of “Glee” and Broadway’s “Hairspray.” $150–500. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. 2nd St., Scottsdale. 5 p.m. 480-499-8587; scottsdaleperformingarts.org

Kick off the holidays with McCormick Ranch’s Seventh Annual Holiday Magic celebration, featuring snow play, face painting, a petting zoo, musical performances, super heroes, Santa and more. Free. The Mercado, 8140 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. 5–8 p.m. mrpoa.com

Cave Creek Museum's inaugural adventure begins with a day trip to the Eddie Basha Collection in Chandler. Includes charter bus, admission to the museum and a Scandinavian Christmas smorgasbord lunch. Contact the museum for pricing and availability. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 8:30 a.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Celebrate Hanukkah at the Ironwood Grille Room in Anthem Country Club. Cocktails, candle lighting ceremony and service followed by a traditional buffet dinner. Cash bar available. RSVP by Nov. 26. NVJCA, 39506 N. Daisy Mountain Dr. Ste. 122-198, Anthem, AZ 85086. $30/adults; $15/children 3-10; Free for children under 3. 5 p.m. 623-322-0957; fkesselman@cox.net