What’s happening this week in Maricopa

This week is filled with Christmas and Masik Tas events. For details on these and other events, or to add your own, go to InMaricopa.com/Calendar.

SUNDAY
Masik Tas Menudo Contest is from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Old Valla site, Ak-Chin Indian Community.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Southwest Pole from 6-8 p.m. at 44267 W. Cypress Lane.

MONDAY
Pearl Harbor Day Flag-Raising is at 8 a.m. at Maricopa Veterans Center, 44240 W. Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway.

TUESDAY
Coffee with Friends of the Maricopa Library starts at 1:30 p.m. Meet every Tuesday for refreshments and conversation and get acquainted with the library. All ages welcome.

THURSDAY
Dwight Yoakam is in a free concert in the grassy Ak-Chin Circle field north of the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center. Opening act starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by Dwight Yoakam at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow the show.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY
All-Indian Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament is hosted by Ak-Chin Parks and Recreation.

FRIDAY
Masik Tas Celebration Golf Tournament starts at 10 a.m. at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in a four-player scramble.

Masik Tas Junior Rodeo starts at 10 p.m. in the Ak-Chin arena west of UltraStar Multi-tainment Center for four age divisions.

A.J. Castillo is in a free concert at Ak- Chin Circle field north of the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at 7 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Maricopa Music Circle performs its Winter Serenade at 7:30 p.m. in the Black Box Theater at Maricopa High School’s Performing Arts Center.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Masik Tas Carnival in the west parking lot at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is Friday 5-10 p.m., Saturday 12-10 p.m., Sunday 12-6 p.m.

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Southwest Pole Fridays and Saturday 6-9 p.m. and Sundays 6-8 p.m. at 44267 W. Cypress Lane through Dec. 20.

SATURDAY

Shop with a Cop, an annual event with Maricopa Police Department and underprivileged children starts at 6 a.m. with a trip to Walmart.

VEX Robotics Competition is a first-ever event for Maricopa High School, with competition starting at 9 a.m.

Stagestop Marketplace Holiday Boutique is from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rustic Rose Barn.

MFD Ride for Toys is 10 .m.-2 p.m. at Pacana Park. Donate toys for a ride on a fire truck and raffle ticket.

Masik Tas Parade is along Farrell Road in the Ak-Chin Indian Community at 10 a.m. (road closures start at 9:30 a.m.)

Masik Tas Rodeo starts at 1 p.m. at the Ak-Chin arena west of UltraStar Multi-tainment Center.

The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed in excerpts by the DSPA Pearls Ballet Company for the Sugar Plum Tea at Saddleback Elementary School.

Living Nativity, an annual Christmas event at Community of Hope Church on Porter Road, is from 5 to 8 p.m.