Making plans for out-of-town guests and kids off school this Thanksgiving? We’ve put together a list of activities and events to keep them busy starting this weekend!
GoodGuys 15th Annual Southwest Hot Rod and Custom Car Nationals
Nov 14-18
8am-6pm
WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts this event of beautiful horses and skilled competitors.
Arizona Season Finale Hunter Jumper Competition
Nov 14-18
8am-6pm
WestWorld of Scottsdale hosts this event of beautiful horses and skilled competitors.
Thunderbird Emporium of Scottsdale
Nov 16 – 18
10am-8pm
This ‘European Christmas Market’ includes arts and crafts, local boutiques, fine wines, old fashioned fudge, chestnuts roasting and micro brewers. Christmas Carol Singers, Elves, flowers, sweets and treats.
The Big Heap Vintage and Handmade Festival
Nov 16-18
9am-4pm
Cave Creek
Hand selected independent, industrial, vintage and salvaged goods and vendors from throughout the country.
20th Annual Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival
Nov 18-20
10am-5pm
Downtown Carefree
Renowned artists from throughout the U.S. and abroad, musical entertainment and fine wines from around the world.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 22
9am
Fountain Hills
Arizona’s only Thanksgiving Day Parade. This free event is made up of 75 marching units, bands and floats.
ZooLights
Nov 22-Jan 6
6pm-10pm
Phoenix
The Phoenix Zoo is magically transformed into one of the biggest holiday-lighting events in Phoenix. 3.5 Million lights and custom-made animal and nature lighted sculptures all with colorful lights and sounds. Grab your hot-chocolate, this is a can’t miss event!