Chiles and chocolate are the ideal recipe for a sweet and spicy weekend. Indulge in gourmet chocolates, zesty sauces, fresh fire-roasted chiles and other delights. Live music and performances of Latin, Brazilian and Spanish dance. Cost included with admission. Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. dbg.org

The Arizona Humane Society Canine Couture runway show returns to the 8th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships at WestWorld of Scottsdale. All breeds, ages, and sizes are welcome to participate. Polo attendees are encouraged to dress their pooch to the nines and then parade their paws from one end of the polo field to the other. Requires ticket to...

This 10-day exhibit courtesy of Scottsdale Public Art on the Scottsdale Waterfront features a confluence of water, art and light with large-scale interactive artworks, educational activities, hands-on workshops, artists’ talks, live music and dance performances. Free. 7135 E. Camelback Rd. #165, Scottsdale. See website for event schedule. canalconvergence.com

Wylder Nation will be hosting the 5th Annual Living Like a Warrior Gala to provide financial support to develop services and treatment for children with Neimann Pick Type A. Register before Nov. 3. $250. Tickets available at warrior18.givesmart.com. Hangar One; 15220 N. 78th Way, Scottsdale. 5:30 p.m. 602-540-7496; wyldernation.org

Mountain bikers, join more than 300 of your best riding friends for the 10th Annual Cave Creek Cactus Classic, 23 miles of single-track fun through Spur Cross Conservation Area, Cave Creek Regional Park and part of the Maricopa Trail. Vendors, a raffle, silent auction and awards at Local Jonny’s. Register online through Nov. 9. $75. Flat...

The Eighth Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower returns more impressive than ever. This year’s packed schedule includes a first-time appearance by Ralph Lauren model and world-famous polo player, Nacho Figueras, and a Barrett-Jackson preview. See website for ticket prices and events schedule. Westworld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. thepoloparty.com

The story of the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of pride, extravagance, avarice, envy, greed and egotism. An early Met curator, Dietrich von Bothmer, was a refugee from Nazi Germany whose greatest Met acquisitions turned out to be looted art. Mary F. Cook will tell Met stories, largely based on the book “Making the...

Celebrate Historic 89A and the Verde Valley with art exhibits, retail vendors, interactive displays and the charming galleries, shops, and local restaurants of Old Town Cottonwood. Wine tasting, a car show and live music. Free. Main Street, Cottonwood. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 928-639-3200; azwom.com

The Native American Heritage Festival featuring the 18th Annual Veterans Day Weekend Traditional Pow Wow celebrates Native American heritage and honors the contributions of all U.S. veterans. Open to all. Free admission and free parking. Arizona State University West Campus, 4701 W. Thunderbird Rd., Glendale. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 602-543-5300

The Sonoran Arts League’s Gallery at el Pedregal Winter Rotation artists’ reception is the place to be for fine art, demonstrations, music and refreshments. Free. 4505 N. Scottsdale Rd. 1–4 p.m. 480-575-6658; sonoranartsleague.org