Take a hike to hear bagpipes, avoid trample shopping and make the most of awkward family visits this holiday. Here are 10 things to do this weekend starting now.
10. Visit El Chorro tonight for happy hour. A Valley tradition and quite the seasonal scene. A night at El Chorro is and a great way to start the long weekend, PARADISE VALLEY.
9. Take a hike and hear bagpipers at Windcave at Usery Pass State Park around 9AM on Thanksgiving Day, EAST MESA.
8. Shop the best of local boutiques on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.
Check out LocalLily.com to get your FREE FALLiday Guide and Black Friday list of local boutiques having big sales, VALLEYWIDE.
7. Nov. 26 Small Business Saturday on the Scottsdale Waterfront. The event will feature an array of small businesses with special offers and discounts along with raffles and giveaways, food vendors, holiday music, gift wrapping and more. 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. The Plaza on SouthBridge at the Scottsdale Waterfront (6th Avenue and Stetson Drive), SCOTTSDALE.
6. Visit the 2012 Model Arizona International Auto Show at the Phoenix Convention Center. Thursday November 24 – Sunday November 27, PHOENIX.
5. Take a drive to Arizona Wine Country. Pillsbury, Arizona Stronghold, Paige Springs, Caduceus and Juniper Well Ranch tasting rooms will be open on Thanksgiving Day and the following weekend, NORTHERN ARIZONA.
4. When you’re sick of leftovers. move on to burgers beer and wings and watch some football at your neighborhood Zipp’s Sports Grill, VALLEYWIDE.
3. Valley Farmers Markets will be open. Take a visit to Old Town Farmers Market, Gilbert Farmers Market or Vincent’s Camelback Market on Saturday or the Ahwahtukee market on Sunday, VALLEYWIDE.
2. Visit the Valley of Lights in Prescott Valley. Opens– Fain Park, November 24th-30th, Nightly, 6:00-10:00 p.m, PRESCOTT. Click HERE for a map.
1. Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens Christmas Lights and Concert Series, FREE
A family friendly, community event featuring a spectacular display of hundreds of thousands of lights. An annual event that serves as a reminder of peace and goodwill. November 24 – December 31, 525 East Main Street, MESA.
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