Cave Creek Cactus Classic

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...

$75

Horses & Horsepower

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

Making the Mummies Dance

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...

$7

Walkin’ on Main

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

Free

Native American Heritage Festival

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

Free

Meet the Artists

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

Free

NovemBEER Festival

More than 120 beers from 50 breweries will be on tap at this bubbly fifth annual downtown festival. Food trucks, live music and more. $25–55. Discounts available for designated drivers. Washington St. between 1st and 3rd Ave. 1–5 p.m. novembeer.com

$25 – $55

Notre Dame Culinary Festival

Notre Dame Prep will be transformed from a high school campus into an elegant outdoor dining venue for this annual festival. Enjoy fine food, wine, beer and music. Register online. $100. 9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. 6 p.m. 480-634-8284; ndpsaints.org

$100

Talking in Code

Celebrate veterans as we learn about Navajo Code Talkers and their impact on WWII as part of Cave Creek Museum’s Second Sundays. Families will have the opportunity to practice their Navajo and crack a secret code. Free with museum admission. 6140 E. Skyline Dr., Cave Creek. 2–4 p.m. 480-488-2764; cavecreekmuseum.org

Free

Pop-Up Art Show

Snip Salon and Studio will host 30 artists, live music and two gourmet food trucks for this fun event. Free. 31313 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. A150, Scottsdale. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 623-298-9467; snipaz.com

Free