Monterfish have arrived
Monsterfish Grand Opening (Sat-Sun Nov 17-18). 9 am-8 pm. Included in admission. Meet Zeb Hogan, star of the National Geographic’s Monster Fish show at the opening of this award-winning exhibition. OdySea Aquarium, 9500 Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. odyseaaquarium.com
Pizza & Donuts – Yum!
Phoenix Pizza Festival (Sat Nov 17). 11 am-5 pm. $10. Live bands, lawn games, vendors, kids zone and 15-20 pizza makers. Margaret T Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. phoenix.pizza
Downtown Donut Festival (Sun Nov 18). 11 am-3 pm. $8. Enjoy delicious donuts from more than 15 of the best local donut shops. There will be a Kids Zone with donut-making crafts for the little ones. Margaret T Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. downtowndonutfest.com
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival (Sat-Sun Nov 17-18). 11 am-6 pm. $12 unlimited access to Harvest Fest; $25 for Harvest Fest and rides. Hayrides, pony rides, cake walk, petting zoo, pumpkin bowling and more. Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. enchantedisland.com
Step into History
American Heritage Festival (Sat Nov 17). 10 am-4:30 pm. $20; ages 3 & under free. Historical interpreters portray the diverse civilian and military aspects of historic American life from Colonial times. Also features Arizona’s largest battle reenactment of the American Revolution. Schnepf Farms, 24810 E. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek. wemakehistory.com
Get a jump on holiday shopping
ArtFest of Scottsdale (Sat-Sun Nov 17-18). 10 am-5 pm. Free. Enjoy 150 vendors of fine arts & crafts, live music, food, kids activities and more. Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. 888artfest.com
Tallest tree lighting in Anthem
Tree Lighting and Concert (Sat Nov 17). 5 pm concert; 7 pm tree lighting. Free. See the tallest cut tree in Arizona being lit for the holiday season. Concert with AJ Mitchell, John Lindahl and the All-American Boys Chorus. Outlets at Anthem, 4250 W Anthem Way, Phoenix. outletanthem.com
