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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cave Creek Museum is excited to host award-winning journalist, historian and Carefree resident, Robert A. Kittle to share insights into his recently published book, “Franciscan Frontiersmen,” the story of three...

It’s a Cowboy Christmas in Old Town Scottsdale! Pull up your boots, then dine, shop and have an Old West-style good time. Check website for events and details. Free. 3...

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

Old Adobe Mission Church will hold a pageant honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe as part of Scottsdazzle’s December festivities. Free. 3817 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale. 4 to 5 p.m. scottsdaleaz.gov