Justin Ferris for Phoenix.org
The weekend means you get a bit of free time for fun. Of course, Phoenix offers so many events and activities you could spend all weekend just browsing through them.
Thankfully, you can relax. We rounded up 10 suggestions for your weekend plans that you’re sure to love. You can also receive this list in your inbox every week by clicking here.
1. Head to the hills (for amazing art)
Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20
See a free showcase of 188 local artists in 47 studios. You can explore jaw-dropping examples of jewelry, pottery, painting, photography, metal working, wood working, and other disciplines, plus talk to the artists and see them in action.
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2. Feed your aviation fascination
Friday, November 18
Get up close and personal with more than 25 incredible aircraft, from the vintage B-17G and B-25 bombers to the lethal Boeing AH-64 Apache and the cutting-edge Boeing S-100 drone.
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3. Ogle classic cars
Friday, November 18 to Sunday, November 20
Check out more than 3,000 hot rods, customs, classic cars, muscle cars and trucks built before 1973. Then watch autocross and drag racing, enjoy live music and experience plenty more car fun.
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4. Enjoy a women’s day out
Saturday, November 19
Spend a day shopping the latest fashions, beauty supplies, health products and more in one spot. Plus watch fitness demos, score free product samples and win door prizes. Even better, admission and parking are free!
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5. Attend ‘Woofstock’
Saturday, November 19
Like Woodstock, but for dogs, this free event showcases ultimate feats of doggy agility and skill, and offers prizes, live entertainment and vendors with pet products.
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6. Eat lots and lots of pizza
Saturday, November 19
An entire festival devoted to pizza? Sign us up! Sample classic and unique pizzas a from 15 Valley pizza creators while you enjoy live bands, lawn games, desserts and more goodness.
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7. Hear two masters of eclectic music
Saturday, November 19
Omar Sosa and Joo Kraus are individual masters of myriad musical styles, from jazz and Afro-Cuban to classical and rap. When they combine forces, you get an experience you won’t hear anywhere else.
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8. Listen to FREE classical music
Saturday, November 19
Join the Scottsdale Philharmonic for a packed performance that includes Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7,” plus pieces by Cabrier, Copland and Rimsky-Korsakov. And it’s free!
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9. Shop for something uncommon
Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20
A newly formed monthly market brings together local artists, small businesses, fashion designers and other sellers for a wide selection of locally produced, sustainable products.
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10. Attend a world-class concert
Sunday, November 20
Three phenomenal classical virtuosos join forces to create one of the world’s best trios. Some even compare them to the legendary “Million Dollar Trio” from decades past that included Arthur Rubinstein. Not surprisingly, tickets are selling out fast.
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Holiday How To
Avoid Thanksgiving cooking and cleanup
Thanksgiving Day
Don’t feel like cooking and cleaning this Thanksgiving? You’re in luck! A number of Valley restaurants open on Thanksgiving and offer dine-in or to-go meals. Just be sure to make your reservations sooner rather than later.
Click here for 9 restaurants that open on Thanksgiving Day >>
Ongoing Events
Valley holiday light festivals
Thursday, November 17 to January 8
During winter, the Valley nights glow with more than a dozen major light festivals that showcase millions of lights, holiday decorations, and a range of holiday activities.
Click here for our roundup of light festivals so you don’t miss a single one >>