The Scottsdale Bonsai Society holds meetings twice a month on the first and third Saturdays at the Via Linda Senior Center. No experience necessary. Learn, enjoy and make new friends....

Santa is coming to DC Ranch! Santa’s Parade, tree lighting on the plaza, music, activities, and more. Free. Bring a new toy to donate to Childhelp. 5:30 to 8 p.m....

Students in documentary video art, as part of the intermedia program of the ASU School of Art, present a showcase of experimental short videos highlighting social, cultural and personal topics....

Artist Andrea de Kerpely-Zak has created a series of Christmas poinsettia paintings, which are in the spotlight Dec. 1-31 at Gallery Andrea in Scottsdale. de Kerpely-Zak’s paintings are collected around...

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

Last season’s sold-out, legendary holiday event by Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes returns to the Black Theatre Troupe stage. $38. Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center, 1333 E. Washington St.,...

The Phoenix Boys Choir will ring in the season as the new Carefree 26’ Christmas tree is lit. A party will follow at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion as Santa arrives...

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts presents “Ansel Adams: America” as part of its ARTrageous Gala 2017, featuring artwork paired with a commissioned symphonic work by late jazz legend Dave...

The Horny Toad invites the pubic to enjoy the bountiful Christmas spirit! Cave Creek Christmas Company offers family fun featuring Santa, elves and special holiday deals. Come hungry, leave happy....

It’s Beatles Mania in Carefree with live music from tribute band Marmalade Skies. Free with donation of unwrapped toy. 101 Easy St., Carefree. 3 to 5 p.m. christmasincarefree.com