Arizona
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Thursday 1
Arizona Ballet Presents: Giselle
Various dates and show times
Phoenix Symphony Hall, Phoenix
602.262.6225
Tickets starting at $57
Friday 2
Eric Church
7:30 p.m.
Jobing.com Arena, Glendale
jobingarena.com, 623.772.3200
Tickets starting at $32
Saturday 3
1st Annual West Valley Health and Wellness Fair
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Surprise Communiversity, Surprise
623.866.3544
Several health seminars, free and low-cost health screening, fun for the whole family
Fall Family Fun
10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. every Saturday
Shamrock Farms Farm, Stanfield
shamrockfarms.net/farm-tour, 602.477.2462
Balloon artist, crafts for kids, and free ice cream
Sunday 4
Momma's Organic Market (North Peoria/Sun City Farmer's Market)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every first and third Sunday of the month
Linden Tree Nursery, 111th Ave. and Beardsley Rd., Sun City
602.703.7154, mommasorganicmarket.com
Petting zoo, fresh produce, face painting, and more
Soar with Tchaikovsky presented by West Valley Symphony
3 p.m.
Valley Vista Performing Arts Center, Surprise
877.840.0457
Tickets are $15-$25
2012 Women's Half Marathon & 5K
7 a.m.
Tempe Town Lake, Tempe
727.502.9202
Half marathon: $100; 5K: $40; volunteer opportunities available
36th Annual Phoenix 10K
9 a.m.
Downtown Phoenix
info@phoenix10k.com, 480.220.2019
Events for kids available, benefits the Mollen Foundation
Friday 9
Driving Out Domestic Violence Celebrity Golf Invitational
Noon
Talking Stick Golf Club, Scottsdale
602.955.9059
Participation is $375; all proceeds go to Chrysalis
Saturday 10
"One Hip Party"
6 p.m.
Wigwam Arizona, Litchfield Park
sunhealth.org, 623.832.4931
Supports advancements in orthopedic patient care at Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb
27th Annual Gilbert Days (10-day event)
Locations and times vary, Gilbert
gilbertdays.org, 480.503.6200
Includes 5K, carnival, rodeo, parade, and more
Earth and Space Exploration Day
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arizona State University Tempe Campus, Tempe
480.965.5081
Activities for children 5+, free
Friday 16
Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes
10:30 a.m.
Comerica Theatre, Phoenix
602.379.2800
Tickets starting at $34
Saturday 17
Momma's Organic Market (Peoria Farmers Market at Park West)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., every Saturday
Loop 101 and Northern Ave., Peoria
602.703.7154, mommasorganicmarket.com
Petting zoo, fresh produce, face painting, and more
"Hear in the Mesa" 5K Run & Benefit Concert
5K starts at 9 a.m.; Osmond Brothers concert starts at 8 p.m.
Superstition Springs Center in Mesa; Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert
higleyarts.ticketforce.com
Percentage of proceeds benefit Arizona's deaf and hard-of-hearing community
Tuesday 20
Ford Ironman Arizona Triathlon
7 a.m.
Tempe Town Lake, Tempe and Scottsdale
arizona@ironman.com
Volunteer opportunities available
Thursday 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday 23
Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend (2-day event)
5-10 p.m.
Historic Downtown Glendale
glendaleaz.com, 623.930.2000
Experience the largest free light display in Arizona
The Arizona Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
Various dates and times through the end of the month
Chandler Center for the Arts in Chandler; Phoenix Symphony Hall in Phoenix
480.782.2680; 602.262.6225
Tickets starting at $20
Saturday 24
Tempe Fantasy of Lights Opening Parade
6 p.m.
Mill Avenue District, Tempe
480.355.6060
Free community event, Santa visits available too
Sunday 25
Cardinals vs. Rams
2:25 p.m.
University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale
universityofphoenixstadium.com
Tickets start at $50