The Scottsdale Quarter is having their annual tree lighting this Saturday and it's going to be an all day gathering! From puppy adoptions and face painting — to photos with Santa and a holiday movie — it's the perfect family event to kick off your holiday season. Head to scottsdalequarter.com for the full day's schedule. 

Check out this unique holiday experience at the Butterfly Landing this holiday season. Featuring beautiful butterflies from the rainforests of Costa Rica, Africa, and Asia. Enjoy live holiday music on select days and treat yourself or someone else to one of the many wonders in the Butterfly Treasures gift shop. Get your tickets here!

Kick off the Holiday Season with a production of a holiday classic, A Christmas Carol! Join Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the spirit of Christmas and what it means to give rather than receive. Don't wait! The show is only running until Sunday, November 21st, so grab your tickets here before it's too late. 

Put on your pj's, make some hot cocoa, and hop in the car for a ride like no other! You'll experience millions of lights synced to your favorite music as you slowly make your way through the World of Illumination. Choose from Reindeer Road in Tempe or Candy Rush in Glendale. Get a glimpse of the magic and reserve your tickets at worldofillumination.com.

Enjoy an afternoon of classical music performed by the Scottsdale Philharmonic this Sunday, November 21st. Featuring Brahms' Symphony No. 2 and Haydn's Trumpet Concerto. Tickets are only $15 and can be purchased here. 

Bundle up in your coziest PJs and head north to The Grand Canyon Railway for a ride on the Polar Express! Sing Christmas Carols on board while sipping hot cocoa and eating cookies. And of course, no trip on the Polar Express would be complete without a visit from Santa Clause. Spots are limited and almost booked, so don't wait to make your reservations!

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Fall Fountain Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts this weekend! Enjoy shopping, live music, and delicious food along with the beautiful weather. The festival features more than 500 artists and artisans from all over the world. Entry and parking are both free. It's open Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. 

Check out the Small Wonders Exhibit to see some beautiful pieces of work by jewelers and artisans from tribes such as Navajo and Shawnee. The Exhibit includes jewelry, silver items, speciality items such as silver seed pots and stone carvings. Get more information and your tickets at the Heard Museum website. 

Check out the Scottsdale International Film Festival between now and November 12th! Choose from 2 different locations and 22 movies. You can even watch from home! you can review the Film List and purchase your tickets here. 

Head to Old Town Scottsdale for the Italian Association's first ever Italian Pizza and Wine Festival! Enjoy delicious pizza and other authentic Italian eats along with beer and wine tastings. With face paintings, balloon artists, exotic cars, and live music, it's sure to be fun for the whole family! Pre purchase your tickets here and save $5 each.