THINGS TO DO AROUND ARIZONA
Page Regatta
This popular annual event features dozens of colorful hot-air balloons rising with the bright blue sky and water of Lake Powell as a backdrop. Sign up for balloon flights, check out the Regatta Vendor Fair with live music, kids games and rides and more, and enjoy the Balloon Glow in the evening.
Details: Through Sunday, Nov. 4. See the schedule of activities and times online. Lake Powell National Golf Course, 5 S. Lake Powell Blvd., Page. lakepowellballoonregatta.com.
Tubac Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
This free event presents more than 100 artists and crafters along with food and other vendors from around the country.
Details: Through Sunday, Nov. 4. Tubac Village, south of Tucson of Interstate 19 at Exit 34. Follow the signs for festival parking. Free. tubacaz.com.
Tucson Comic-Con
Described as a “community-based pop culture experience for all,” Tucson Comic-Con has something for all fans of fantasy, sci-fi and other genres. Attend panels hosted by creative pros from the industry, get autographs and photo ops with celebs and creators and check out the large exhibit hall.
Details: Through Sunday, Nov. 4. Times and events vary by day; check website for full schedule. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. $5$45. tucsoncomic-con.com.
Night Under the Stars
Observe the wonders of the night sky through telescopes at a dark-sky park. Please bring a red flashlight to protect night vision, or, for a donation, mini red flashlights will be available. Reserve your campsite online.
Details: 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Alamo Lake State Park, 37 miles north of Wenden. $7 per vehicle; camping is available for an additional fee. azstate parks.com/alamo-lake.
Walkin’ on Main, Cottonwood
This small town’s roots go back to mining, but today it’s all about wining and dining. Mostly wining. Grapes are the new motherlode as shown in this annual event featuring history, art and Verde Valley wineries.
Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Highway 89A, Old Town Cottonwood. Free; $15 for wine tasting. www.azwom.com.
New Release Festival, Sonoita Vineyards
If you’re the type who loves to be first, put this on your calendar. Eleven wineries (and one distillery) gather to release their latest vintages. For good measure, there will be a blessing of the vintage at noon, where all will be free to thank God for wine.
Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Sonoita Vineyards, 290 ElginCanelo Road, Elgin. $35, includes 15 tasting tickets. 520-455-5893, www.sonoitavineyards.com.
Sahuarita Pecan Festival
Come for the pecan pie, stay for the nut-cracking competition. All things pecan will be featured in this annual event hosted by the Green Valley Pecan Company. Burn off a few calories at the Family Nut Run/Walk before digging into the many pecan-based dishes at the food court.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Green Valley Pecan Company, 1625 E. Sahuarita Road, Sahuarita. Free, $5 parking at event grounds, free shuttles from remote lots. 520-329-5790, www.sahuaritapecanfestival.com.