The holidays are fast approaching and there is no better place to celebrate this magical time of year than the Verrado community in Buckeye, Arizona.
Turkey’s on the Run
Thursday, November 22 | 8 AM | Verrado Village Sport & Health Club
Work up an appetite this Thanksgiving with Verrado’s ‘Turkey’s on the Run 5K’ on the morning of Thanksgiving. This early morning walk/run begins and finishes at the Village Green at the Verrado Village Sport & Health Club and goes around Verrado’s Main Street District. An after party at the Village Green will include festive snacks and a raffle for Holiday themed goodies.
Verrado Assembly’s 9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration 
Saturday, December 1 | 5 – 9 PM | Main Street & Village Green
On Saturday, December 1st, watch in awe as the Verrado Assembly lights the community tree for the first time this season. Enjoy holiday entertainment, horse-drawn wagon and pony rides, marshmallow roasting, a gift fair, Christmas tree sales, and tons of real snow to play in! Santa will be there too – flash that smile for a complimentary photo with St. Nick. Warm and tasty holiday treats will be available for purchase.
Blood Drive
Saturday, December 1 | 8 AM – 1 PM | Main Street
Help save 3 lives with one donation! Go to www.bloodhero.com to make an appointment (search event: Verrado or zip code).
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, December 1 | 9 – 11 AM | Verrado Village Sport & Health Club
Children, make sure you have been good this year ‘cause Santa Claus is coming to town for the 9th Annual Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy all-you-can-eat warm pancakes, scrambled eggs, tasty potatoes, coffee, hot chocolate and much more. Listen to live music and take your picture with Santa Claus. Advance reservations requested. Contact the Verrado Village Sport & Health Club at 623-215-6500.
Joy of Giving Celebration
Sunday, December 2 | 4 – 8 PM | Raven Golf Club at Verrado
Honoring the giving spirit of Buckeye Outreach Social Services, a local nonprofit service organization, please join the Verrado community for this special holiday celebration. Enjoy holiday music, crafts, refreshments, and capture the moment in a photo with Santa Claus. Bring a toy, non-perishable food item or cash donation to help give a brighter holiday season to local Buckeye families in need. Joy of Giving Celebration.
2nd Annual We Heart Christmas Home Tour
Saturday, December 9 | 4 – 8 PM | Designated Homes throughout Verrado
Join us with open hearts and homes to share the spirit and sparkle of Christmas. Tickets available for purchase at the Verrado Welcome Center or online. All proceeds will be shared with: Verrado Elementary School PTA, Owl Love You Forever & WATERisLIFE.
New Year’s Celebration
Monday, December 31 | 7:30 PM – 1 AM | Raven Golf Club at Verrado
“Blame it on Rio” and ring in the New Year at The Raven’s annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance Party. Celebrate with a party of Brazilian Carnival entertainment and music. Advanced ticket purchase required. Contact The Raven at 623-388-3013 for complete details.
For more information about Hometown Holidays at Verrado or to learn more about the one-of-a-kind Verrado community, visit www.verrado.com.