Daily Events
A Christmas Carol (Fri-Sun Nov 23-Dec 2). Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his supernatural journey. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Call for prices. Ethington Theatre, Grand Canyon University, 3300 W Camelback Rd. 602-639-8880 or gcu.edu A Christmas Carol (Wed-Sun through Dec 22). The adventures of Scrooge as he is visited by the spirits of Christmas past. Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company. 7:30pm Thur-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 3pm Sun. $12.50-$33.50. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail (Fri-Sun Nov 30-Dec 23). Holiday musical featuring Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Roo and the gang from the beloved children's stories. 7:30pm Fri, 11am & 1:30pm Sat, 12:30 & 3pm Sun. $20. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 x2 or vyt.com Annie (Nov 30-Dec 30). Rags-to-riches story of plucky young Annie's journey from the hard-knock New York orphanage to the luxurious home of billionaire businessman Oliver Warbucks. Call for times and prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org AZ Giving Challenge. All ages. Inflatables, face painting, games, hot air-balloon rides, 40 tons of snow. live entertainment, holiday lights, Chari-tree raffle trees and more. Proceeds benefit community organizations and nonprofits. 10am-10pm. $10-$30. Power Ranch Community Park, 4444 E Haven Crest, Gilbert. 480-688-9800 or azgivingchallenge.org Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org Christkindlmarkt. All ages. Celebrate German and European traditions with entertainment, food, vendors and more. 10am-8pm. Free. Heritage Square, 7th St & Monroe. 480-947-74920 or christkindlmarktaz.com Christmas on the Farm (through Jan 6). 2-mile drive-through light display with more than 7 million lights (or you can take a hayride), Santa's Village, vendors, petting zoo carnival rides and more. 6-9pm Mon-Thur, 6-10pm Fri-Sun. $15/vehicle Mon-Thur; $20/vehicle Fri-Sun and holidays; discounts available. AZ Christmas on the Farm, 2209 N 99th Ave. 888-879-8179 or azchristmasonthefarm.com Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting (Sat Dec 1). Celebrate the season with a festive parade around downtown and then the plaza will come to life in lights. 1pm parade starts; 6pm lighting. Free. Courthouse Plaza, 120 S Cortez St, Prescott. 800-266-7534 or visit-prescott.com Cirque Du Soleil Dralion (Nov 28-Dec 2). International cast of acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters perform. 7:30pm Wed-Fri, 3:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 5pm Sun. $32-$80. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St. 800-745-3000 or cirquedusoleil.com/dralion CityScape Phoenix Ice Rink (through Jan 6). All ages. Frozen rink, holiday lights, music and hot chocolate for sale. 5-11pm Mon-Fri, 3-11pm Sat-Sun through Dec 18 & Jan 2-6 (3-11pm daily Dec 19-Jan 1). $12/person (includes skate rental). CityScape Phoenix, between 1st Ave $ 1st St between Washington & Jefferson Sts. cityscapephoenix.com Donny and Marie - Christmas in Arizona (Tues-Sun Nov 27-Dec 2). Favorite holiday hits performed in the tradition of the "Osmond Family Christmas" television specials. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $45-$100. ASU Gammage, campus of Arizona State University, Mill Ave & Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-784-4444 or asugammage.com Electric Light Parade. Lighted motorized floats, custom helium parade balloons, performance groups and marching bands. 7pm. Free. Parade travels south on Central Ave from Montebello to Camelback Rd, where it will head east to 7th St, then south to Indian School Rd. 602-261-8069 or phoenix.gov/parks
Family Holiday Celebration (Sat Dec 1). The Phoenix Symphony plays yuletide tunes and the soundtrack to "The Snowman" while the animated classic film plays. 2:30pm. $11-$19. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org First Saturday for Families. All ages. Hands-on activities and take-home art projects. 11am-3pm. Free. ASU Art Museum, inside Nelson Fine Arts Center on the campus of ASU, 10th St & Mill Ave, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu Frontier Christmas (Sat Dec 1). Music, refreshments, shopping and historical re-enactments of holiday celebrations during Arizona's territorial days. 6-9pm. $5 ($3 members), ages 17 & under free. Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W Gurley St, Prescott. 928-445-3122 or sharlot.org Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs (Oct 7-Jan 20). The largest touring collection of dinosaur skeletons and robotics with some up to 70 feet in length. 10am-5pm. $24 adults, $19 children, $8 members. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org Glendale Glitters Events (Fri-Sat Nov 30-Dec 15). Live entertainment, craft vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and more. Spirit of Giving Weekend Nov 30-Dec 1; Winter Wonderland Weekend Dec 7-8; Jingle Bell Rockin' Nights Dec 14-15. 6-10pm; Glendale Glitters Holiday Light Display will be lit 5-10pm nightly through Jan 12. Free. Historic Downtown Glendale, 58th & Glendale Aves, Glendale. 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com/events Holiday Pet Festival. All ages. Activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, veterinarians and animal care professionals on hand to answer pet-related questions and pets for adoption. 10am-5pm. Free. WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. holidaypetfestival.com Holiday Skate. All ages. 2 hours of skating, skate rental, holiday music, holiday lighting and skating Santa, Rudolph or Frosty. Call for times. $10. Ice Den, 9375 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale. 480-585-7465 or coyotesice.com 
Joy to the Herd. All ages. Holiday edition Farm Tour, tons of snow, photos with Roxie and Santa, holiday crafts, face painting and more. 9am-2pm. $10/person; ages 2 & under free. Reservations required. Shamrock Farms, 40034 W Clayton, Stanfield. 602-477-2462 or shamrockfarms.net/farm-tour/joy-to-the-herd Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Sat & Sun Nov 25-Dec 23). The story of the beloved high-spirited kindergartner and her adventures as her class puts on a holiday program and has a Secret Santa gift exchange. 1 & 4pm; preview Sun Nov 25 at 4pm. $12-$25; $12 preview. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org Kids World! All ages. Join Persephone in song and dance, make new friends and enjoy special give-aways. 1-2pm. Free. Metrocenter, Dillard's Court, Peoria Ave & I-17 Fwy. 602-997-8991 or metrocentermall.com
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LEGO Travel Adventure! (Aug 26-Dec 31). Use LEGO bricks to create imaginary dream machines capable of taking adventures to exotic locations. Think creatively, plan, and build vehicles to move through all kinds of terrain - mountains, oceans, jungles, deserts, and more. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org Little People Live Holiday Show. All ages. Singing, dancing and surprises with costumed characters. 10am & 1pm. Included with admission: $20 adults, $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org Mesa Arts & Crafts Festival. All ages. Festival with local artists, vendors, food and activities. 10am-4pm. Free. Downtown Mesa, Main & Macdonald Sts. 480-644-6500 or macfestmesa.com Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (through Dec 31). Hundreds of thousands of lights, nativity scene, live entertainment and visitors' center. 5-10pm. Free. Mesa Arizona Temple and Visitors' Center, 525 E Main St, Mesa. 480-964-7164 or mesachristmaslights.com Modern Spirit: Fashion of the 1920s (through Feb 10). More than 40 ensembles that capture the spirit of this decade that marked the beginning of the modern age. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or phxart.org Native Words, Native Warriors and Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano (Oct 27-Mar 31). Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, focuses on the important role Native languages played during the 20th century. Exhibit also includes "Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano" as well as art and artifacts. 9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 ages 6-12/students, ages 5 & under free. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8848 or heard.org Nutcracker (Sat-Sun Dec 1-2). The Backers of Ballet present this classic ballet. 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $5 plus a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps \"Toys for Tots\" campaign. Pinnacle High School, 3535 E Mayo Blvd. 602-485-5000 or backerballet.com Parent University Project (Sat Dec 1). Parenting workshops that provide parents with research-based knowledge, skills, and resources to support their children's education and increase student achievement. Presented by Scottsdale Unified School District. 8am-1pm. Free. Preregister. Coronado High School, 7501 E Virginia Ave, Scottsdale. susdcommunityed.org/pup Pictures with the Grinch. All ages. Join in picture-taking fun and free treats. Bring your camera. 10am & 6pm. Free. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. 480-730-0205 or changinghands.com Poinsettia Festival (Fri-Sun through Dec 9). More than 20,000 poinsettias on display, self-guided greenhouse tour, wagon rides, food and a Christmas Boutique. 5% of festival poinsettia sales benefit the Salvation Army Christmas dinner. 10am-5pm. Free. Gardener's World, 3401 E Baseline Rd. 602-437-0700 or gardenpro.net Red Rock Fantasy (through Jan 5). More than a million lights, kids activities, concerts, carriage rides and special events. Proceeds benefit local charities. 5-9pm Sun-Thur, 5-10pm Fri-Sat (weather permitting). $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 5-12, 4 & under free. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Sedona. 877-444-8044 or redrockfantasy.org Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies (ongoing). Neither dinosaurs nor birds, Pterosaurs ruled the skies from about 225 to 65 million years ago. Full-sized models and replicated skeletons show flying creatures with wingspans up to 39 feet. 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun. $10 adults, $8 students 13 & up (with I.D.), $6 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald, Mesa. 480-644-2230 or azmnh.org Santa Claus Express (Wed, Sat-Sun Dec 1-23). Santa and Mrs Claus, cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, under 2 free (when riding on an adult\'s lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-582-7245 or verdecanyonrr.com Santa's Sand Castle Wonderland. Visit with Santa and see the castle built from 75 tons of sand. Call for prices. Prices will vary based on photo package. Arizona Mills, Food Court, 5000 S Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. 480-491-9700 or arizonamills.com Santa's Wonderland. Games, crafts, activities and free photos with Santa. Call for times. Free. Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N Dobson Rd, Mesa. 602-606-5600 or basspro.com Show Me The Money (through Jan 20). Exhibit showcases the colorful art of coins and currency and shows how cash has influenced the artwork of artists from around the world. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com Snow Queen (Sat-Sun Dec 1-16). The Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale performed by Center Dance Ensemble. 2 & 7pm Sat, 2 & 5pm Sun. $23.50 adults, $9.50 students. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St. 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org Snow What Fun Nightly Snowfall. Out of thin air, fluffy white flakes will float down from the sky. 7 & 8pm every night until Dec 24. Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace, AMC Fountain, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. shopdesertridge.com Steering the Spaceship Earth: Teens Respond to the Whole Earth Catalog (through Jan 6). Exhibition presents the views that teens express through art that encapsulate their vision for creating harmony in their own lives: present and future. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org Stroll in the Glow. All ages. More than 60,000 lights, Santa, carolers and shopping. 6pm. Free. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. 480-837-1654 or experiencefountainhills.org Taylor Swift Exhibit (ongoing). Collection of the Grammy winner's instruments, clothing, stage props, handwritten lyrics and more. Located in the Artist Gallery. 9am-5pm Mon-Wed & Sat, 9am-9pm Thur-Fri, 10am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $14 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or mim.org Tempe Festival of the Arts. All ages. More than 400 fine artists, live entertainment, street performers, children's activities, food and beverage vendors. 10am-dusk. Free. Mill Ave, Tempe. 602-997-2581 or tempefestivalofthearts.com The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Thur-Sun Nov 29-Dec 9). Comedy tale of a church Christmas pageant gone awry. Presented by East Valley Children's Theatre. 7pm Thur-Fri, 4 & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 adults, $11 ages 17 & under. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or evct.org The Little Red Hen (Wed-Sun Nov 1-11 & Nov 21-Dec 2). Sing-along show with lots of audience participation and a valuable message about cooperation. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org The North Pole Experience (Nov 16-Dec 28). Take the Candy Cane/Snowball Express to Santa's Workshop where you can assist the elves in toy making, tour the factory, get treats from the bakery and take photos with Santa. Departs every 20 minutes starting at 4pm. $55 adults, $49 for 18 months-17 years; packages also available for meals and cabin stay. The North Pole Experience and The Little America Hotel, Flagstaff. 888-NPX-SANTA (679-7268) or northpoleexperience.com The Polar Express (Nov 9-Jan 5). Magical train ride based on the Chris Van Allsburg classic. 5:30 & 7:30pm train departs; select dates also offer a 3:30pm \"matinee\" departure. $32 adults, $20 ages 2-15; packages also available for meals and hotel stay. Grand Canyon Railway, 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams. 888-848-3511 or thetrain.com/polarexpress They Came from Outer Space (ongoing). Collection of authentic rocks from space and props and equipment from the television adventure series "Meteorite Men." 10am-4pm. $8 adults, $6 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Challenger Space Center Arizona, 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria. 623-322-2001 or azchallenger.org Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights. All ages. Holiday music, entertainment, arts & crafts, Santa, parade and tree lighting. 4:30pm activities begin; 7pm parade; 8pm tree lighting. Free; nominal fee for some activities. Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S Arizona Ave and downtown Chandler. 480-782-2735 or chandleraz.gov/special-events Twist of the Magi (Fri-Sun through Dec 16). A holiday radio show goes awry and the performers put their own "twist" on the classic story. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $10-$20. Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E Cactus Rd #406, Scottsdale. 602-765-0120 or thestudiophx.org Valley of Lights (through Dec 30). Spectacular drive through millions of lights and animated displays. 6-10pm. Free; donations accepted. Fain Park, 2200 N 5th St. 928-772-8857 or visit-prescott.com Winter Faire. All ages. Medieval faire with holiday shopping, crafts, entertainment, games, puppet shows, candle dipping, archery and more. 10am-3pm. Free; fee for some activities. Desert Marigold School, 6210 S 28th St. azwinterfaire.org World Community Drum Circle: Irish Drumming. All ages (with an adult). Guest artists and MIM curators will share information about instruments, culture and rhythms. 2:30-3:30pm. $12/person. Preregister. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-245-6919 or themim.org Zoo Lights (Dec 1-23). Light displays, animal-theme light sculptures, falling snow and more. 6-8pm. $6 adults ($5 members), $4 ages 2-14. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S Randolph Way, Tucson. 520-791-4022 or tucsonzoo.org ZooLights. Light sculptures, more than 3.6 million lights, 10-foot tall wizards creating an electric "snow" with a wave of their wands, "Music in Motion" dancing tree show and more. 6-10pm nightly through Jan 6. $10-$14 ($9-$13 members), ages 2 & under free. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org -------------
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Daily Events
A Christmas Carol (Fri-Sun Nov 23-Dec 2). Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his supernatural journey. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. Call for prices. Ethington Theatre, Grand Canyon University, 3300 W Camelback Rd. 602-639-8880 or gcu.edu A Christmas Carol (Wed-Sun through Dec 22). The adventures of Scrooge as he is visited by the spirits of Christmas past. Presented by Southwest Shakespeare Company. 7:30pm Thur-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 3pm Sun. $12.50-$33.50. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail (Fri-Sun Nov 30-Dec 23). Holiday musical featuring Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Roo and the gang from the beloved children's stories. 7:30pm Fri, 11am & 1:30pm Sat, 12:30 & 3pm Sun. $20. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 x2 or vyt.com Annie (Nov 30-Dec 30). Rags-to-riches story of plucky young Annie's journey from the hard-knock New York orphanage to the luxurious home of billionaire businessman Oliver Warbucks. Call for times and prices. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W Paradise Ln, Peoria. 623-776-8400 or azbroadway.org AZ Giving Challenge. All ages. Inflatables, face painting, games, hot air-balloon rides, 40 tons of snow. live entertainment, holiday lights, Chari-tree raffle trees and more. Proceeds benefit community organizations and nonprofits. 11am-4pm. $10-$30. Power Ranch Community Park, 4444 E Haven Crest, Gilbert. 480-688-9800 or azgivingchallenge.org Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org Christmas on the Farm (through Jan 6). 2-mile drive-through light display with more than 7 million lights (or you can take a hayride), Santa's Village, vendors, petting zoo carnival rides and more. 6-9pm Mon-Thur, 6-10pm Fri-Sun. $15/vehicle Mon-Thur; $20/vehicle Fri-Sun and holidays; discounts available. AZ Christmas on the Farm, 2209 N 99th Ave. 888-879-8179 or azchristmasonthefarm.com Cirque Du Soleil Dralion (Nov 28-Dec 2). International cast of acrobats, gymnasts, musicians, singers and comedic characters perform. 7:30pm Wed-Fri, 3:30 & 7:30pm Sat, 1 & 5pm Sun. $32-$80. US Airways Center, 201 E Jefferson St. 800-745-3000 or cirquedusoleil.com/dralion CityScape Phoenix Ice Rink (through Jan 6). All ages. Frozen rink, holiday lights, music and hot chocolate for sale. 5-11pm Mon-Fri, 3-11pm Sat-Sun through Dec 18 & Jan 2-6 (3-11pm daily Dec 19-Jan 1). $12/person (includes skate rental). CityScape Phoenix, between 1st Ave $ 1st St between Washington & Jefferson Sts. cityscapephoenix.com Cowboy Christmas. All ages. Historical activities and customs of the season, make-and-take holiday ornaments and a holiday treat. 2-4:30pm. Free. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum.org Donny and Marie - Christmas in Arizona (Tues-Sun Nov 27-Dec 2). Favorite holiday hits performed in the tradition of the "Osmond Family Christmas" television specials. 7:30pm Tues-Fri, 2 & 7:30pm Sat, 1pm Sun. $45-$100. ASU Gammage, campus of Arizona State University, Mill Ave & Apache Blvd, Tempe. 480-784-4444 or asugammage.com Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs (Oct 7-Jan 20). The largest touring collection of dinosaur skeletons and robotics with some up to 70 feet in length. 10am-5pm. $24 adults, $19 children, $8 members. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org Holiday Harmony Tree Lighting Ceremony. All ages. Live entertainment, interactive booths, Santa and snow. 3:30-6:30pm. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-0217 or scottsdaleaz.gov Holiday Skate. All ages. 2 hours of skating, skate rental, holiday music, holiday lighting and skating Santa, Rudolph or Frosty. Call for times. $10. Ice Den, 9375 E Bell Rd, Scottsdale. 480-585-7465 or coyotesice.com Joy to the Herd. All ages. Holiday edition Farm Tour, tons of snow, photos with Roxie and Santa, holiday crafts, face painting and more. 9am-2pm. $10/person; ages 2 & under free. Reservations required. Shamrock Farms, 40034 W Clayton, Stanfield. 602-477-2462 or shamrockfarms.net/farm-tour/joy-to-the-herd Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! (Sat & Sun Nov 25-Dec 23). The story of the beloved high-spirited kindergartner and her adventures as her class puts on a holiday program and has a Secret Santa gift exchange. 1 & 4pm; preview Sun Nov 25 at 4pm. $12-$25; $12 preview. Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-350-2822 or childsplayaz.org LEGO Travel Adventure! (Aug 26-Dec 31). Use LEGO bricks to create imaginary dream machines capable of taking adventures to exotic locations. Think creatively, plan, and build vehicles to move through all kinds of terrain - mountains, oceans, jungles, deserts, and more. 10am-5pm. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org Little People Live Holiday Show. All ages. Singing, dancing and surprises with costumed characters. 10am & 1pm. Included with admission: $20 adults, $10 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org Mesa Temple Christmas Lights (through Dec 31). Hundreds of thousands of lights, nativity scene, live entertainment and visitors' center. 5-10pm. Free. Mesa Arizona Temple and Visitors' Center, 525 E Main St, Mesa. 480-964-7164 or mesachristmaslights.com Modern Spirit: Fashion of the 1920s (through Feb 10). More than 40 ensembles that capture the spirit of this decade that marked the beginning of the modern age. 10am-9pm Wed, 10am-5pm Thur-Sat, noon-5pm Sun. $15 adults, $10 students, $6 ages 6-17, under 6 free. Free to all 3-9pm Wed. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N Central Ave. 602-257-1222 or phxart.org Native Words, Native Warriors and Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano (Oct 27-Mar 31). Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, focuses on the important role Native languages played during the 20th century. Exhibit also includes "Navajo Code Talkers: Photographs by Kenji Kawano" as well as art and artifacts. 9:30am-5pm Mon-Sat, 11am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $7.50 ages 6-12/students, ages 5 & under free. Heard Museum, 2301 N Central Ave. 602-252-8848 or heard.org Nutcracker (Sat-Sun Dec 1-2). The Backers of Ballet present this classic ballet. 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $5 plus a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps \"Toys for Tots\" campaign. Pinnacle High School, 3535 E Mayo Blvd. 602-485-5000 or backerballet.com Pictures with the Grinch. All ages. Join in picture-taking fun and free treats. Bring your camera. 11am. Free. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. 480-730-0205 or changinghands.com Poinsettia Festival (Fri-Sun through Dec 9). More than 20,000 poinsettias on display, self-guided greenhouse tour, wagon rides, food and a Christmas Boutique. 5% of festival poinsettia sales benefit the Salvation Army Christmas dinner. 10am-5pm. Free. Gardener's World, 3401 E Baseline Rd. 602-437-0700 or gardenpro.net Red Rock Fantasy (through Jan 5). More than a million lights, kids activities, concerts, carriage rides and special events. Proceeds benefit local charities. 5-9pm Sun-Thur, 5-10pm Fri-Sat (weather permitting). $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 5-12, 4 & under free. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Sedona. 877-444-8044 or redrockfantasy.org Rulers of the Prehistoric Skies (ongoing). Neither dinosaurs nor birds, Pterosaurs ruled the skies from about 225 to 65 million years ago. Full-sized models and replicated skeletons show flying creatures with wingspans up to 39 feet. 10am-5pm Tues-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat, 1-5pm Sun. $10 adults, $8 students 13 & up (with I.D.), $6 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald, Mesa. 480-644-2230 or azmnh.org Santa Claus Express (Wed, Sat-Sun Dec 1-23). Santa and Mrs Claus, cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, under 2 free (when riding on an adult\'s lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-582-7245 or verdecanyonrr.com Santa's Sand Castle Wonderland. Visit with Santa and see the castle built from 75 tons of sand. Call for prices. Prices will vary based on photo package. Arizona Mills, Food Court, 5000 S Arizona Mills Circle, Tempe. 480-491-9700 or arizonamills.com Santa's Wonderland. Games, crafts, activities and free photos with Santa. Call for times. Free. Bass Pro Shops, 1133 N Dobson Rd, Mesa. 602-606-5600 or basspro.com Scottsdale Street Fair. All ages. Farmer's market, flower market, arts & crafts vendors, family entertainment and more. 10am-4pm. Free. Pavilions Shopping Center, 9175 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-256-9627 or scottsdalestreetfair.com Show Me The Money (through Jan 20). Exhibit showcases the colorful art of coins and currency and shows how cash has influenced the artwork of artists from around the world. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun. Closed Mon. $7 ages 1 & up. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2468 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com Snow Queen (Sat-Sun Dec 1-16). The Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale performed by Center Dance Ensemble. 2 & 7pm Sat, 2 & 5pm Sun. $23.50 adults, $9.50 students. Herberger Theater Center, 222 E Monroe St. 602-252-8497 or herbergertheater.org Snow What Fun Nightly Snowfall. Out of thin air, fluffy white flakes will float down from the sky. 7 & 8pm every night until Dec 24. Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace, AMC Fountain, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. shopdesertridge.com Steering the Spaceship Earth: Teens Respond to the Whole Earth Catalog (through Jan 6). Exhibition presents the views that teens express through art that encapsulate their vision for creating harmony in their own lives: present and future. Noon-5pm Tues-Wed & Sun, noon-9pm Thur-Sat. $7 adults, $5 students, under 15 free; free to all on Thur. Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-874-4666 or smoca.org Taylor Swift Exhibit (ongoing). Collection of the Grammy winner's instruments, clothing, stage props, handwritten lyrics and more. Located in the Artist Gallery. 9am-5pm Mon-Wed & Sat, 9am-9pm Thur-Fri, 10am-5pm Sun. Included with admission: $18 adults, $14 ages 13-19, $10 ages 4-12, ages 3 & under free. The Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd. 480-478-6000 or mim.org Tempe Festival of the Arts. All ages. More than 400 fine artists, live entertainment, street performers, children's activities, food and beverage vendors. 10am-dusk. Free. Mill Ave, Tempe. 602-997-2581 or tempefestivalofthearts.com The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Thur-Sun Nov 29-Dec 9). Comedy tale of a church Christmas pageant gone awry. Presented by East Valley Children's Theatre. 7pm Thur-Fri, 4 & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $15 adults, $11 ages 17 & under. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or evct.org The Little Red Hen (Wed-Sun Nov 1-11 & Nov 21-Dec 2). Sing-along show with lots of audience participation and a valuable message about cooperation. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org The North Pole Experience (Nov 16-Dec 28). Take the Candy Cane/Snowball Express to Santa's Workshop where you can assist the elves in toy making, tour the factory, get treats from the bakery and take photos with Santa. Departs every 20 minutes starting at 4pm. $55 adults, $49 for 18 months-17 years; packages also available for meals and cabin stay. The North Pole Experience and The Little America Hotel, Flagstaff. 888-NPX-SANTA (679-7268) or northpoleexperience.com The Nutcracker Festival. All ages. Arts & crafts, educational activities, holiday brunch and special performances from the School of Ballet Arizona and Ballet Arizona. Performances at 10:45am, 11:30am & 12:15pm. $45. El Chorro, 5550 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley. 602-381-1096 or balletaz.org The Polar Express (Nov 9-Jan 5). Magical train ride based on the Chris Van Allsburg classic. 5:30 & 7:30pm train departs; select dates also offer a 3:30pm \"matinee\" departure. $32 adults, $20 ages 2-15; packages also available for meals and hotel stay. Grand Canyon Railway, 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams. 888-848-3511 or thetrain.com/polarexpress They Came from Outer Space (ongoing). Collection of authentic rocks from space and props and equipment from the television adventure series "Meteorite Men." 10am-4pm. $8 adults, $6 ages 3-12, ages 2 & under free. Challenger Space Center Arizona, 21170 N 83rd Ave, Peoria. 623-322-2001 or azchallenger.org Twist of the Magi (Fri-Sun through Dec 16). A holiday radio show goes awry and the performers put their own "twist" on the classic story. 7:30pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $10-$20. Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E Cactus Rd #406, Scottsdale. 602-765-0120 or thestudiophx.org Valley of Lights (through Dec 30). Spectacular drive through millions of lights and animated displays. 6-10pm. Free; donations accepted. Fain Park, 2200 N 5th St. 928-772-8857 or visit-prescott.com Zoo Lights (Dec 1-23). Light displays, animal-theme light sculptures, falling snow and more. 6-8pm. $6 adults ($5 members), $4 ages 2-14. Reid Park Zoo, 1100 S Randolph Way, Tucson. 520-791-4022 or tucsonzoo.org ZooLights. Light sculptures, more than 3.6 million lights, 10-foot tall wizards creating an electric "snow" with a wave of their wands, "Music in Motion" dancing tree show and more. 6-10pm nightly through Jan 6. $10-$14 ($9-$13 members), ages 2 & under free. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org From: Raising Kids in AZ
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