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Oh November, we’ve missed you! From Polo Championships to PGA Tour stops to NASCAR races, this weekend will be filled with dozens of extravagant and exciting activities that the whole family can take part in. Check out our top 10 things to enjoy around the Valley this weekend (Nov. 9 through Nov. 11).

Friday:

The Danish concept of hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") has made its way stateside, encouraging Americans to embrace of a lifestyle of comfort, togetherness and well-being. Basically, hygge means enjoying a cup of hot coffee fireside on a rainy day under a cozy throw blanket—and we’re all about it this holiday season. Here’s where to enjoy some local hygge and how to infuse a little more of it into your own home.

Charity begins at home. And in the midst of a chaotic holiday season, the Phoenix-based global organization, Food for the Hungry, is working to serve the physical and spiritual needs of the world’s most vulnerable through its international relief and development efforts. Via its annual gift catalog, people can sponsor a child, donate or purchase items—everything from medical care for a child to two chickens for a poverty-stricken family.

Phoenix’s Food for the Hungry, which was founded in 1971 by Larry Ward, envisions a world where impoverished communities are no more and vulnerable...

Get into the holiday spirit--or at the least the spirit the eat doughnuts and sliders--during the weekend of Nov. 16 to Nov. 18.

Friday:

Illumination: Symphony of Light

Illumination: Symphony of Light will debut in Tempe this year. The 25-minute spectacular drive-through attraction will showcase unforgettable holiday icons and a 500-ft. tunnel deemed “Santa’s Portal." The stunning portal will display vibrant lighting effects that will swirl around cars...