North Valley Events in November

North Valley Events in November 2016

Things to do

3–6

The 14^th Annual Arizona Wild West Days is back. Featuring mutton bustin’, period costume competition, period vendors, encampments, live entertainment, gunfighters, parade, rodeo, and more, it’s western entertainment at its finest throughout the historic town of Cave Creek. For a list of event times and activities, visit wildwestdayscavecreek.com

3, 8, & 17

Practice yoga surrounded by thousands of butterflies during Yoga in the Rainforest. This hour-long class will guide you through a series of yoga poses that help you build strength and gain flexibility. Ages 18 and up. 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. $20 per person. Pre-registration required; call (480) 800-3000, ext. 210 to reserve. Butterfly Wonderland, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. butterflywonderland.com

4–6

The Vintage Kart Company hosts the Second Annual Grand Prix of Scottsdale. This unique, stylish event celebrates Arizona-made Vintage Mini Racers, century old global brands, and the luxe euphoria of Roaring 1920s-era racing and craftsmanship. 8a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. grandprixscottsdale.com

5

The Sixth Annual Scottsdale Bentley Polo Championship: Horses & Horsepower is America’s most-attended polo event. Equal parts pageantry and panache, the event features luxury vehicles, fashion, art, music, cocktails dancing, fireworks, and rousing polo action. Tickets are $20 and up. WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale. thepoloparty.com

12

The Notre Dame Prep campus will be transformed from a high school to an elegant outdoor dining venue during its annual Culinary Festival. Enjoy live music by the band Elvis Before Noon and culinary creations from 14 Scottsdale restaurants including Ciao Grazie, Tom’s Thumb Fresh Market, Bourbon Steam, The Capital Grille, and more. 6 p.m. Advance admission is $100 a person and $125 at the door. 9701 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. ndpsaints.org/culinaryfest

12

All eyes will be on downtown Phoenix as the lively music and festive atmosphere of an inaugural Mariachi Festival permeates the Orpheum Theater for what will be a show-stopping cultural experience of sound and sight. 7 p.m. Tickets start at $40 each. Orpheum Theatre, 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix. phoenix.ticketforce.com/ordertickets

19 

The Second Annual Phoenix Pizza Festival brings pie lovers together for a day filled with pizza vendors, dessert food trucks, related food vendors, craft beer and wine tasting stations, lawn games, and live bands. Participants include Fabio on Fire, La Piazza Al Forno PHX, Dang Brother, and more. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. 3^rd St., Phoenix. phoenix.pizza

19 & 20

The 23^rd Annual ArtFest of Scottsdale features more than 200 juried artists and craftspeople from across the nation, continuous live music, international foods, activities, and more. Dogs are welcomed to attend. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 7380 E. 2^nd St., Scottsdale. 888artfest.com

25–27

The Fifth Annual Carefree Southwest Art & Indian Market brings up to 100 exhibitors of Southwestern fine arts and crafts, a variety of live music and dance performers together. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, 101 Easy St., Carefree. magicbirdfestivals.com