FRIDAY

Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon

New to the 2018 event, Tempe Beach Park’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & Half Marathon has announced a third day of running to the race weekend (Jan. 12-14). The new one-mile distance event will take place Friday night, with the 5K returning on Saturday and the marathon, half marathon and 10K taking place on Sunday. Event-goers can also enjoy the post-race Toyota Rock ‘n’ Roll Concert Series and a two-day Health and Fitness Expo at the Phoenix Convention Center. 

ZooLights at Phoenix Zoo

It's your last weekend to enjoy ZooLights! Each year, the Phoenix Zoo puts up an amazing holiday display of lights that is fun for the entire family. ZooLights is open in the evenings for about six weeks during the holiday season, beginning late November, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., and continuing through Jan. 14. Purchase your tickets here. 

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO 

Renowned artists from across the globe will make their way to North Scottsdale for 10 weeks (Jan. 12 through March 25) as they create and showcase original pieces of for-sale fine art for the Arizona Fine Art EXPO. The event features 115 studios within a 44,000-sq.-ft. white tent space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action (whether sculpting, painting, sketching, carving, welding or staining) and more. Season passes are $10; season passes for seniors and military are $8; and children under 12 are free.