NOVEMBER 2026 6    Sit. Stay. Brunch. 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort, 7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road. Benefiting the Lost Our Home Pet Rescue, the 17th annual holiday champagne brunch and auction is back. This event raises funds needed to support services and programs for pets and people in the community. Guests will be served drinks and brunch, watch adoptable pets on the catwalk and participate in the silent auction. This year’s theme is “Every Tail Tells a Tale.” Tickets start at $195. lostourhome.org       Shemer Arizona Art Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Shemer Art Center, 5005 E. Camelback Road. Patrons can revel in two days of holiday shopping with more than 40 artists selected from across Arizona showcasing their works. There will also be demonstrations, Arizona authors, activities, live music, food and beverage vendors, a silent auction and the signature sidewalk chalk festival. This event is free. Also, mark your calendars for the Shemer Honors event, upcoming on November 20. shemerartcenter.org Italian Festival 11 a.m. at the Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Bring out the Italian in you and head to the 11th annual Italian Festival. Guests can experience live music, including opera and other performances, a bocce tournament, a handcrafted vendor market, authentic food vendors, face painting for kids and other family-friendly activities. General admission is $15 online or $30 at the door; VIP packages are available. italianassociation.org    The NF Walk 9 a.m. at Chaparral Park, 5401 Hayden Road, Scottsdale. The Children’s Tumor Foundation presents the annual NF Walk to raise awareness for neurofibromatosis and schwannomatosis (NF). Along with the Hero Dash and walk, attendees can check out live music, reptiles, crafts, snacks and games. Registration is free but donations are welcome. ctf.org Phoenix 10K and Marathon 6 a.m. at Biltmore Fashion Park, 2502 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. The Phoenix 10K & Marathon celebrates its 51st anniversary with the traditional 5K, 10K, and half marathon races. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will kick off the race and present the Mayor’s Cup to the marathon winner. Runners and spectators can enjoy a post- race VIP lounge, recovery zone, and more. Registration is $30-$160. phoenix10k.com   First Friday Artist Reception 6 p.m. at Olney Gallery, 100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. “OBSERVATIONS: Two Artists’ Journeys Through Nature” features Kimberly Harris’ watercolor landscapes and clay sculptures inspired by nature, alongside Annie Waters’ abstract acrylic paintings exploring overlooked plant forms. Meet the artists at a First Friday reception on November 6. The exhibit runs through November 25. trinitycathedral.com Vanity Fur 7 p.m. at Wrigley Mansion, 2501 E. Telawa Tr., Phoenix. Almost There Pet Rescue is hosting Vanity Fur, a soiree to benefit the nonprofit’s specialized care for pregnant mamas, nursing dogs, and puppies rescued from less-than-ideal circumstances. The evening includes food from Pizza to the Rescue, music, drinks, and of course, adorable puppies! Tickets are $200 per person. almostthererescue.org   Ava’s Treehouse Gala 6 p.m. at The Phoenician, 6000 E. Phoenician Blvd. The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children will host its seventh annual Ava’s Treehouse Gala, dedicated to bringing hope, healing and critical support to Arizona families facing pediatric cancer. Attendees will find a cocktail reception, dinner, program, live and silent auctions, and more. Tickets start at $500. azcancerfoundation.org      Lura Turner Homes Holiday Boutique 12-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, at Crossroads United Methodist, 7901 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Special Needs hosts its 41 st annual holiday bazaar and craft fair with dozens of vendors offering original art, baked goods, homemade Christmas decorations, jewelry and more. This event is free to attend. luraturnerhomes.org     American Lebanese Festival 5-10 p.m. at the St. Joseph Maronite Catholic Church, 5406 E. Virginia Ave., Phoenix. The 25th annual Lebanese Festival means lots of food and fun. Attendees can sample authentic Lebanese dishes like kafta, falafel, hummus, grape leaves and homemade baklava. There will be a hookah bar for the grown-ups, traditional dance performances, live music, activities and a children’s play area. Attendance is $5. stjosephphoenix.org   Cycling for one·n·ten 7 a.m. at Prisma Community Care, 1101 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. one•n•ten will host its inaugural cycling event in downtown Phoenix, featuring 20-mile and 100K cycling routes to raise funds for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. The event includes complimentary meals, rest stops and a post-ride block party. Proceeds support statewide assistance programs, resources, workforce development and more. Registration starts at $50. bikesignup.com AONA Fall Festival 1 p.m. at Arcadia Park, 56 th St. and Indian School Road, Phoenix. Join your neighbors for an afternoon of activities, raffle prizes, and entertainment. Visit business booths and introduce yourself to police, firefighters, and dignitaries. There will also be live music. Brought to you by Arcadia Osborn Neighborhood Association and GAIN - Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods. arcadiaosbornphx.com The annual Arcadia Turkey Trot is happening on November 26 at 8:30 a.m. starting at Arizona Falls (5802 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix). Families and friends can walk, jog or run to benefit Good Soles, a charity dedicated to providing kids with new shoes for the school year. Since its founding in 2017, Good Soles has donated new shoes to Child Crisis Arizona each summer. Registration is $35 for adults, $15 for kids. arcadiaturkeytrot.org Arcadia Boy Scout Troop 6 is having its annual wreath sale at Prince of Peace (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix) on December 5 and 6 from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or while supplies last. Proceeds from this fundraiser help Troop 6 fund backpacking trips, camp outings and community service projects. Wreaths – and other greenery and decorations – start at $30. arcadiatroop6.org Ho Holidays is back! Head to Hotel Valley Ho and enjoy a roller rink experience where retro charm meets festive fun. From November 23 through January 3, the hotel will be covering the OH Pool with a roller rink. There will be food and beverages, letters to Santa, cookie decorating and a photo station, and more. Tickets are free for hotel guests and $25 for locals; included in the ticket price is event access and skate rental. hotelvalleyho.com Artist Sal Cosenza will present Heartscapes: The Exhibition on November 14 at Richau & Co. Gallery (8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale), honoring his late mother, Belle. The event features new paintings, live music, awards for local nurses and a collaborative artwork to be donated to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Guests can enjoy pizza, refreshments and other surprises. RSVP is required. studiorichau.com Feeding Students USA’s 17th annual Thanksgiving Feast at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will take place November 23, 2026. The organization will feed 1,300 students and their families across seven school districts. Donations can be dropped off at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (3641 N. 56th St., Phoenix) Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. from November 2-19. feedingstudentsusa.org The Singletons’ Santa program invites community members to adopt single-parent families battling cancer by purchasing holiday gifts from their wish lists. Volunteers can sponsor families, host toy drives or team up with friends and coworkers. Wish lists arrive before Thanksgiving; gift drop-offs are scheduled December 14-18. thesingletonsaz.org Ingleside Middle School is celebrating its 70 th anniversary with a blast to the past. Grown-ups can dress in their sock hop best (channel John Travolta and Olivia Newton John) and head to Arcadia Gardens (50 th St. and Indian School Road) at 6 p.m. on November 7 for dinner, dancing, drinks and more. Funds will support campus improvements, student activities and teacher resources. Tickets start at $100. givebutter.com/c/inglesidesockhop House of Clubs (5055 N. 32nd St., Phoenix) is opening in the Biltmore area in November, offering luxury private golf suites with TrackMan technology and 24/7-member access. The club provides indoor practice and play, along with events and programming. Founding memberships are now available at locked-in pricing. houseofclubsgolf.com   Arcadia Turkey Trot

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In celebration of National Dog Day, the Phoenix Zoo debuted Tails on the Trails, a new event that will give dogs their very own day at the Zoo. There will be designated trails for four-legged guests, activities, demos, vendors, photo ops, doggie pools, a dog parade, and more. Tickets are $45 for humans, $35 for pups. phoenixzoo.org     Phoenix Pizza Festival 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Head downtown for all the slices your belly can handle at the 11th annual Phoenix Pizza Festival. More than 20 pizza vendors and other food vendors will be on-site, plus beer stations, lawn games, live music and a kid zone. Tickets are $22 per person; slices are $2-$4. phoenix.pizza  Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable 6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Public Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. This month’s Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable will host author and professor Mark Graber on “The Constitution of the Confederate States of America.” Doors open at 5 p.m. for meeting the speaker, book sale, and Civil War videos. This event is free. scottsdalecwrt.org characters and using vintage sound effects. Tickets start at $42. asukerr.com   Mimosas and Monet 9:30 a.m. at the Hermosa Inn, 5532 N. Palo Cristi Road, Paradise Valley. Calling all painters, beginners and experts alike. Hermosa Inn welcomes Carrie Curran Art Studios for a morning of art and mimosas. Carrie will teach with an acrylic on canvas painting of Monet’s Everlasting Sunset. Enjoy a mimosa and snack on pastries while creating your masterpiece. Registration is $120. hermosainn.com  Annual Holiday Concert 4 p.m. at The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Rosie’s House students will take the stage at The Madison Center for the Annual Holiday Concert, a free community event featuring seasonal favorites and timeless classics. The performance celebrates the accomplishments of Rosie’s House students and brings families and community members together through music. Admission is free. rosieshouse.org   Phoenix Turkey Trot 6:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza, 1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix. Work up that turkey day appetite at the Phoenix Turkey Trot. Runners, walkers and joggers of all ages can check out the 10K run, 5K run or walk, or 1K gobbler dash. Post-race, there will be an awards show and snacks before you head out for the big meal. There will also be a costume contest, so dress in your turkey best. Registration starts at $40. phoenixturkeytrot.com Ava's Treehouse Gala at The Phoenician. 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