12 Winter 2019 By Cody Kennedy People who love the holidays usually make an effort to see all the holiday lights, decorations and displays that pop up approaching the holiday season. Here are five Valley tours, from vintage spots to fully decked-out in Christmas decorations, that will keep those holiday cravings satiated. 11/1 Cooks’ Tour 9 to 11:40 a.m. Tickets are $20 for the tour; $20 for the luncheon The 49th annual Cooks’ Tour is here with a plethora of events to get the holidays started. There will be an afternoon tea table, holiday shopping with ornaments, books and decorations, plus homemade jams, pickles, snacks and baked goods. There will be a luncheon available with “southwest flair,” a silent auction, a jewelry table and a “watch dog” sculpture table – all with items available for purchase. The home tour will consist of one of Paradise Valley’s luxurious homes; guests will be surrounded by Native American art, rugs and pottery. A unique set of “Fence Posts” by acclaimed Indian artists will greet guests as they tour the home and grounds. Hosted by Valley Presbyterian Church, the proceeds for this tour will go toward some of their charities. For more: vpc.church. 11/9 Phoenix Home & Garden 2019 Home Tour 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $85 for general, $185 for VIP At this event, guests will enjoy exclusive access to a group of the Valley’s homes during this self-guided tour. These five homes were selected by Phoenix Home & Garden and are located in Arcadia, Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. There are general admission and VIP tickets available for this event. VIP admission includes a post- tour reception hosted by Architect Mark Candelaria and Isabel Dellinger Candelaria of Earth and Images Design. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Project Veterans Pride. For more: phgmag.com. 11/17 Historic Roosevelt Home Tour 2019 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 Near downtown Phoenix sits a neighborhood of homes that were built from the late 1800s to the 1930s, known as the Roosevelt Historic District. These homes have been honored with the first distinction of historical designation in Phoenix. In November, guests are welcome to take a self-guided tour of some of the restored homes while also enjoying the sights and sounds of one of downtown’s first “streetcar suburbs.” A trolley will circulate throughout the day to keep things moving. For more: rooseveltneighborhood.org. 12/5-12/7 2019 Christmas Idea House, Mesa Thursday preview gala: 5:30 p.m., $100 per person Friday brunch: 9 a.m. or 12 p.m., $60 per person Saturday open house: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $10 per person This one is a little bit of a drive, but if Christmas decorations are a-calling, this is where you’ll find them. The 62nd annual Christmas Idea House is presented by the Desert Club, a “nonprofit women’s service organization providing scholastic scholarships to students living in the East Valley and community grants to non-profit organizations serving women and children.” The Christmas Idea House is a tour of one of Mesa’s iconic homes, which will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland where visitors can find unique holiday gifts and décor displayed and for sale. The home will be decorated by members of the Desert Club. This year’s theme is “A Lasting Impression.” The preview gala includes a dinner followed by an exclusive home tour and shopping. Friday, guests can enjoy a brunch meal followed by the tour and shopping. For more: christmasideahouse.org. 12/7-12/8 2019 FQ Story Historic Neighborhood Holiday Home Tour Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 One of Phoenix’s oldest communities is getting dressed up for the holidays. This neighborhood was named after Francis Quarles Story. He was involved in the development of early Phoenix, including the construction of Grand Avenue in 1887 and its streetcar line. This year’s tour features homes on Portland, Latham and Roosevelt Road. The event will begin on Saturday night with holiday carolers and streets lined with luminarias and lights. On Sunday, tour 8-10 historic homes and enjoy holiday shopping at the craft vendor village and food booths at the F.Q. Story Street Fair. For more: fqstoryhometour.org. Tours for the holidays

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