Fall 2025 10 By Sherry Sklar F all resets the clock for many, whether we’re heading back to school or preparing for the gift-giving season. It’s a time to embrace friends and community. Phoenix’s home and art tours will heighten appreciation of the creativity and style that define the city. Meet talented artists and craftsmen, and tour a curated selection of dream homes that may inspire a purchase – or a refresh – of your own. Camelback Studio and Art Sale camelbackstudiotour.com Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is free Camelback Studio Tour and Art Sale opens its doors to visitors, marking the 18th annual event and offering a wide array of art, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and collector’s finds to view and purchase. This year’s event includes 15 tour stops, highlighting more than 40 local artists. Held over two days, attendees can peruse artists’ home studios and meet artists who live and work in the area. Featured artists who are opening their studios to the public this year include sculptor Kevin Caron, bronze artist John Tuomisto-Bell, painter and printmaker Joe Ray, glass artist and tour founder Lynn Gustafson, and ceramicist Rick Panella. They’re joined by dozens of other talented makers working across a range of mediums. The tour is self-guided through mid-Phoenix, south Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Phoenix Home & Garden Home Tour phgmag.com Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. VIP from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $85 for general admission, $125 for VIP. Step inside the Valley’s most breathtaking residences as Phoenix Home & Garden opens the doors to its annual luxury home tour. This self-guided outing features homes selected by the magazine’s editorial staff. Meet the team behind the scenes and interact with renowned architects and designers in attendance, who will be on-site to showcase their work. The special VIP package includes early admission, a bonus home, refreshments, and a subscription to the magazine. Inspird living pae Stroll through artful homes, gardens and studios At the Phoenix Home and Garden Home Tour, attendees can meet the team behind the scenes and interact with renowned architects and designers. Watercolor and alcohol marker piece by Derinda Ehrlich

11 (above) Elizabeth Page’s “Lost Dutchman Copper Skies” can be found at the Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour. (top right) Painting by Jules Gissler (bottom middle) “Simply Complex Sculpture” by Kevin Caron (bottom right) Ceramic by Mary Delmege. F.Q. Story Home & Garden Tour with Holiday Marketplace fqstoryhometour.org Saturday, December 6, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Holiday Marketplace 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 through November 28, and $30 afterward. The annual F.Q. Story Home & Garden Tour decks out its holiday finery each year, welcoming guests to explore historic homes and shop for seasonal treasures. Centered along Culver and Willetta Street between 7th and 16th Avenues, the neighborhood event – now in its 39th year – features ten charming homes and six gardens open for self- guided tours. New this year: the Hops & Vine Beverage Garden, along with food trucks, the iconic Cookie House, and live performances by carolers and musicians. Luminarias will glow at sunset as you shop the holiday marketplace. Take in the charm at your own pace through one of the most cherished districts in the city. Hidden in The Hills Artist Studio Tour hiddeninthehills.org November 21-23 and November 28-30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free The Sonoran Arts League is hosting the 29th annual 2025 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour, which invites visitors to explore the private studios of artists in Cave Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale during the last two weekends of November. This event offers a rare chance to purchase art directly from artists and learn about their creative process. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Desert Foothills communities while checking off your gift list for friends, family, and maybe even yourself. This year’s program features Elizabeth Page’s mixed-media collage, “Lost Dutchman Copper Skies,” a striking composition in gold and mixed-metal leaf that captures the splendor of the Superstition Mountains. Other featured artists include Joye DeGoede, known for her whimsical JoyEful Party Animals series; Leonor Pisano, who fuses sterling silver and 14-karat gold with oceanic gemstones in her hand-forged jewelry; and Deb Wight, whose bold glass and metallic works celebrate the desert’s natural beauty. With more than 150 participating artists, the tour offers a diverse range of works and distinctive pieces. Willo Home Tour 2026 willophx.com Sunday, February 15, 2026 Home Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Street Fair 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $25 The 37th annual Historic Willo Home Tour takes place in one of Phoenix’s oldest neighborhoods. The Willo District spans from Thomas and McDowell Roads, between 1st and 7th Avenues, and features architectural gems and a welcoming community. Visit more than 10 unique homes representing a variety of building styles as well as a historic firehouse museum. Convenient hop-on, hop-off trolleys transport guests down palm-lined streets to each house on the tour. Willo rose on the edge of town in the 1920s on what was then undeveloped agricultural land. Today, the neighborhood association hosts its annual event, attracting history buffs and vintage enthusiasts. Visitors can also shop at a street fair featuring more than 150 vendors offering handcrafted goods, jewelry, antiques and art, alongside a classic car show. Live entertainment on the main stage and at every home on the tour, along with food trucks, adds to the festive atmosphere.