(FORTUNE Small Business) – --Dec. 6-15: WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO Bright lights and bucking broncs are on the schedule as one of pro rodeo's biggest events comes back to Las Vegas. See returning champions like Rope Myers and Blue Stone (their actual names) defend their titles in steer wrestling and bull riding. The competition is held indoors, which may seem strange, but that's Vegas for you. If you're not a horse person, there's always the Miss Rodeo pageant. 888-NFR-RODEO; prorodeo.com/NFR

--Dec. 26-Jan. 1: COEUR D'ALENE EAGLE WATCH WEEK Bald eagles don't care if you were naughty or nice, but they do love to eat dying fish. That's why dozens of them stop by this lake in western Idaho each December on their way south, as kokanee salmon spawn and then float to the surface. Organizer Scott Robinson promises lots of close encounters. "They like to sit up in the trees real close, look back at us, then go out and grab 'em a fish." Maybe you'll make a friend for life--eagles live as long as 40 years. 208-769-5000; id.blm.gov/eagle_watch/

--Jan. 31-Feb. 2: MIAMI BEACH INTL. WORLD OF BEER FESTIVAL Expect can castles in the sand (a competitive event) as 20,000 discerning brew guzzlers convene to sample rare lambics and pilsners. Seminars offer tips on beer appreciation for novices and aficionados alike. Check out Beer Art ranging from old coasters to Heineken can sculptures. If you get tired of the exhibits, just grab a Japanese rice beer and listen to the reggae. 305-754-5886;worldofbeerfestival.com --Brian O'Keefe