Scottsdale Fashion Week

For most fashionistas the wait is long overdue. The weekend of Nov. 4-6, models will hit the runway to showcase some of this year’s hottest looks. From Angela Johnson to Tory Burch and sequined cocktail dresses to sophisticated one-of-a-kind pieces, trendsetters will be treated to star-studded evenings of fanciful fun. For tickets, visit www.scottsdalefashionweek.com.

ZooLights

Beginning Nov. 25, the Phoenix Zoo, in partnership with SRP, will flip the switch on more than three million holiday lights. The colorful collection of twinkle lights will unveil the zoo’s animal-like figures and holiday decorations. Each year, thousands of families brave the cool desert nights to venture through the holiday spectacular, listen to holiday music and drink hot cocoa. For some families, it is the Valley’s official kick-off to Christmas. www.phoenixzoo.org.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

All aboard! Starting Dec. 10 with the lighting of the park’s Christmas tree and a magical appearance by Santa Claus, this family-owned and -operated park goes all out for the holidays by creating a winter wonderland. Adorned with thousands of twinkle lights, families board the park’s kid-sized Paradise and Pacific Railroad and ride around the park viewing the holiday spectacular. Park hours are from 6:30 to 9 pm nightly except on Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Tickets are $2 per ride. The event ends Jan. 1. 480.312.2312, www.therailroadpark.com.