The Holidays Come Alive

A seasonal selection of unique things to do in the Valley to celebrate the holidays.  

 >  The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa will celebrate the holiday season with a nightly lightshow extravaganza unlike any other in Arizona. The Resort will transform into a winter wonderland as the walls of The Westin Kierland come alive with PaintScaping, themed 3-D images and animations festively set to holiday music. 

Admission is free and open to the public. 

PaintScaping shows will be at

6:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. nightly

from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31.

 >  Every Friday and Saturday evening, the Resort’s FUN Team invites guests to stay awhile and participate in a full evening of activities, including complimentary ‘¨holiday-themed s’mores roasting. There will also be holiday character appearances on select evenings and live musical entertainment by French Folk singer Cecile Pereira and acoustic singer Erick Hasbun rounds out the fun. 

 

 

 

#2 HOLIDAY COOKIES WORKSHOP AT EL PEDREGAL

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The Bakery Café at El Pedregal 

34505 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85266

Nov. 29, 2013

Reservations: Ca;; 480-488-4100

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The Bakery Café celebrates the upcoming December holiday with a Cookie Decorating Workshop on Friday, Nov. 29. 

Children and adults are invited to decorate festive cookies and learn fun and informative techniques. 

Cookie Decorating Kits are $15 each and include: plain sugar cookies, icing, sprinkles and decorative frostings for four cookies. 

Reservations are required.  

 

 

 

 

#3 ULTIMATE DINING EXPERIENCES AT THE SANCTUARY 

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Sanctuary Camelback Mountain

5700 E. McDonald Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Nov. 29-30, 2013

Reservations: Call 877-864-9759 

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During the 12th season of Sanctuary’s popular series, Chef MacMillan and his celebrity guest chefs continue the tradition of serving a three-course meal paired with wine or cocktails. Guests will enjoy lessons on preparing the culinary specialties, plus recipes to take home. 

 >  On Friday, Nov. 29

6 p.m – 10 p.m.

$195 plus tax and gratuity.

Chef MacMillan and his celebrity guest chefs will host an intimate tasting experience that includes a multi-course menu paired with wines. The event is limited to just 12 guests at XII, the ultimate private dining room where a wall of curtains and sliding glass doors offer a backstage pass into the exhibition kitchen.

 >  On Saturday, Nov. 30

6 p.m – 10 p.m.

The Views Ballroom

$125 plus tax and gratuity.

Acclaimed Chef Paul Boehmer of Boehmer’s restaurant shows the results of his journey through the best restaurants of Toronto.

 

 

#4 SPECIAL THANKSGIVING WEEK AT MONTELUCIA 

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Montelucia Resort & Spa

4949 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Nov. 25- Dec. 1, 2013

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The Montelucia offers luxurious festivities this holiday season.

 >  Monday, Nov. 25: SPA ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR’¨ – Monday & Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. ‘¨

 > ‘¨  Tuesday, Nov. 26: TRUNK SHOW’¨ – Joya Boutique presents Nancy Linderman Jewelry | ‘¨’¨12 p.m. – 6 p.m..

 > ‘¨ Wednesday, Nov. 27:’¨’¨ THANKSGIVING EVE’¨ – Annual gathering in Cortijo Plaza. ‘¨’¨

Mbar Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. ‘¨| ‘¨’¨DJ from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. to midnight | ‘¨Live Music from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m..

 > ‘¨ Thursday, Nov. 28: ‘¨’¨THANKSGIVING DINNER ‘¨- 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.

‘¨ > ‘¨ Friday, Nov. 29: ‘¨’¨

“PERFECT YOUR PALATE”’¨ – Friday Wine Education at the Kasbah Patio | 4:30 p.m.

SMORES IN CRAVE COURTYARDլ РEvery Friday and Saturday | 6 p.m. Р8 p.m. Ԭլ

 

 

 

 > ‘¨ Saturday, Nov. 30: ‘¨’¨

SATURDAY MORNING GUIDED HIKE’¨ – Meet at Crave Café | 6:30 a.m.

SATURDAY'S SPIRITS 101 -‘¨ Learn and taste creative cocktails at Mbar. | 2 p.m.

TAPAS COOKING CLASS’¨ – At the Tapas Bar inside PRADO for a complimentary experience with the Chef. | 3:30 p.m.

 > ‘¨ Sunday, Dec. 1:’¨ FOOTBALL ON THE BIG SCREEN’¨

Click HERE for the full guide to Thanksgiving Week at Montelucia.

 

#5 HOLIDAY TEA TIME AT THE ARIZONA BILTMORE 

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Arizona Biltmore

2400 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016 

Through Dec. 29, 2013

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The Biltmore’s Afternoon Tea, an 84-year tradition, will be poured Thursdays through Sundays in December with a special holidays theme.

Tea will be served in the timeless elegance of the Arizona Biltmore lobby.

The menu consists of five sandwiches, four desserts and two pastries. A large selection of teas will be presented to complement each flavor: Black Teas, Green Teas, White Teas and Herbal Infusions. Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free and Vegan options are available with advance notice.

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Seating is offered at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

$39 per person plus tax and gratuity.