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November | December 2013
For the Holidays Holiday Boutique Shopping Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 2 to 5 p.m.
It’s that time of year again where creating memories come easily when surrounded by the people you cherish the most. The DC Ranch Community Council is taking a fresh spin on holiday traditions to welcome the merry season. From a festive run through the community to a glittering white evening with Santa, there’s a celebration for everyone around the Ranch.
DC Ranch Turkey Trot
Saturday, Nov. 9 | 9 to 11 a.m. Desert Camp Community Center $5 per person
Fall Food and Wine Festival Friday, Nov. 22 | 6 to 9 p.m.
Burn off some calories ahead of Thanksgiving with the inaugural DC Ranch Turkey Trot. Savor the crisp autumn air for a communitywide run around the Desert Camp loop while enjoying stunning mountain and city views. Participants can sign up for the 5K run, or “trot” with kids at the 1-mile family fun loop. After the brisk morning run, connect with neighbors at a Thanksgiving-inspired breakfast. Register on DCRanch.com.
Thanksgiving Day Dinner Thursday, Nov. 28 | 1 to 4 p.m. Santa Brunch and Dinner Sunday, Dec. 15 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 4:30 to 7 p.m. New Year’s Eve Party Tuesday, Dec. 31 | 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Miracle on Market Street
Saturday, Dec. 7 | 6 to 9 p.m. Market Street Park Event is complimentary
For more Country Club event information, call 480.342.7210
The Silverleaf Club Menorah Lighting Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tree Lighting Monday, Dec. 2 | 6 to 7 p.m. Wine Festival & Spa Trunk Show Tuesday, Dec. 3 | 4 to 7 p.m. The Gingerbread Ball Sunday, Dec. 8 | 1 to 4 p.m. The Holiday Soiree Friday, Dec. 13 | 7 to 11 p.m. Brunch with Santa Sunday, Dec. 15 | 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Holiday Storytelling with Mother Goose Thursday, Dec. 19 | 6 to 7 p.m. Kids’ Cookie Decorating Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Christmas Eve Dinner Tuesday, Dec. 24 | 5 to 9 p.m. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Tuesday, Dec. 31 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. For more Silverleaf Club event information, call 480.515.3220
Holiday Events around the Valley The Polar Express Train Ride with Santa Nov. 4 to Jan. 8 | 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Williams Depot $37 for adults; $23 for children 928.773.1976 Ballet Arizona’s The Nutcracker Festival Sunday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dorrance Theatre $60 per person 602.381.0184 ZooLights Nov. 28 to Jan. 12 Phoenix Zoo Sunday to Thursday | 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday | 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. $20 for adults; $10 for children ages 3 to 12 602.273.1371
Bundle up and become part of a new holiday event as Market Street Park transforms into a glittering winter forest. Start by singing along to nostalgic holiday classics performed by The Golden Sparks Quartet. Then, Santa will make a special appearance to pose for pictures and hear Christmas wishes. Bring blankets and get cozy while watching the 1947 black-and-white classic family film, Miracle on 34th Street. To top it all off, scrumptious holiday desserts with warm cocoa will make sure that the sparkling winter memory is even sweeter. For more information on DC Ranch holiday events, please contact the Community Council at 480.342.7178 or visit DCRanch.com.
Las Noches de Luminarias Nov. 29 to Dec. 31 | 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Desert Botanical Garden $30 for adults; $12.50 for children ages 3 to 12 480.481.8188 Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Dec. 13 to Jan. 4 | 6:30 to 9 p.m. $3 for train ride; free for children three and under 480.312.2312 Jingle Hike to Santa Saturday, Dec. 14 | 8:45 to 11 a.m. Pinnacle Peak Park 480.312.0990
Las Noches de Luminarias
Photo: Desert Botanical Garden
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