Arizonians love tamales year-round, but during the holidays the traditional Mexican dish becomes something special. During the holidays you can not only order tamales with a side of rice and beans for dinner, but you can also order them by the dozen at these Scottsdale restaruants.

Whether you’re looking for unique holiday gift or a different place to take your out-of-town guests, here is a list of Scottsdale and nearby neighborhood boutique shopping spots that ensure a special shopping experience.

Sip wine and savor fine art while surrounded by the European-inspired backdrop of the Scottsdale Waterfront at the Third Annual 2014 Waterfront Fine Art and Wine Festival. Guests can enjoy live music, wine and chocolate while they browse a wide selection of fine arts such as paintings, bronzes and clay sculptures.

Enjoy the Holiday Tradition of the Phoenix ZooLights featuring 700 sparkling displays with 3.8 million lights. The nightly event is held from 5:30pm-10:30pm November 24th, 2014 through January 11th, 2015.

The Downtown Scottsdale event features 180 artists from across the country where you can find that one of a kind gift just in time for the holidays. Visitors will enjoy fine art, fine crafts, local authors, live music throughout the festival, kids activities, taste tempting foods in a beautiful sculpture garden setting and dogs are welcome too!

Blue Star Memorial marker was installed at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on October 30th, 2014. The marker honors servicemen and servicewomen. Scottsdale will dedicate the memorial marker on November 11th during its Veterans Day program.

Would you like to transport yourself to the romantic waterways of Venice without a passport and overseas flight? Then visit the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa At Gainey Ranch for a beautiful Gondola ride.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale have been celebrating throughout this year 60 years of service in the Northeast Valley.

The sale will have DBG’s largest selection ever, with many new and unusual plants of all sizes. Garden volunteers and horticulturists will be available to answer questions, assist in plant selections and offer advice.