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Things to do in Scottsdale & Phoenix in November

Holiday lights switch on and the art season begins along the waterfront — one of the best months to be outside.

Weather: Ideal 75°F days and crisp, clear evenings.

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November events in the Valley

Art

Canal Convergence

November · Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale

A free ten-day festival of large-scale light art, live performance and workshops along the Arizona Canal.

Holiday

Las Noches de las Luminarias

Late November – December · Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix

Thousands of hand-lit luminaria bags and sparkling lights transform the garden on select holiday nights.

Holiday

ZooLights

Late November – early January · Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix

Millions of twinkling lights and animated displays turn the Phoenix Zoo into a holiday wonderland after dark.

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Desert adventures, every November

Our guided ATV/UTV tours run all year, about 35 minutes from Old Town Scottsdale. You drive your own 800cc buggy on exclusive Sonoran Desert trails — no experience needed, an expert guide the whole way. Still choosing your dates? Compare every season in our guide to the best time to visit Scottsdale.

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