It’s that time of year again! A time for family and friends who are all looking for fun and festive things to do. There are so many fantastic options valley wide. In a effort to make your holidays a little easier, but just as memorable, we have once again rounded up a comprehensive list of all things holiday events in Phoenix.
Christmas Festivals:
- Holidays at Desert Ridge – Desert Ridge Marketplace – November 9th – December 31st
- Christmas at the Princess – Fairmont Scottsdale Princess – November 22nd – December 31st
- Winter Wonderfest – Chandler – November 24th – December 24th
- Christmas at the Biltmore – Arizona Biltmore – November 24th – December 31st
- Miracle on Main Street – Kierland Commons – November 25th
- Hot Cocoa Stroll and Tree Lighting – DC Ranch – November 30th
- Carefree Christmas Festival – Downtown Carefree – December 1st – 23rd
- Cruising’ with Santa Holiday Car Show – The Shops at Norterra – December 8th
Chanukah Celebrations:
- Kids Night Out: Chanukah Holiday Hurrah! – Jewish Community Center – December 9th
- Chanukah Lighting Ceremony – Downtown Carefree – December 12th – 20th
- Chanukah Character Breakfast – Jewish Community Center – December 25th
Holiday Fun:
- Las Noches de Luminarias – Desert Botanical Garden – November 24th – December 30th
- CitySkate Ice Skating – CityScape – November 24th – January 7th
- Holiday Crafting Bazaar – Changing Hands Bookstore Phoenix – December 3rd
- ‘Tis the Season: Holiday at the MIM – Musical Instrument Museum – December 16th + 17th
- Holidays at Heard – Heard Museum – December 15th + 16th
All The Lights:
- ZooLights – Phoenix Zoo – November 22rd – January 14th
- Fantasy of Lights Parade – Downtown Tempe – November 24th
- APS Electric Light Parade – Downtown Phoenix – December 2nd
- Holiday Lights – McCormick Stillman Railroad Park – December 1st – January 7th
- Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade – Tempe Town Lake – December 9th
- Glendale Glitters – Downtown Glendale – November 24th – January 6th
For the Littles:
- A Christmas Carol with Katie McFadzen – Tempe Center for the Arts – December 1st – 24th
- American Girl Christmas Events – Scottsdale Quarter – November 26th + December 3rd
- A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail – Valley Youth Theater – December 1st – 23rd
- Holiday Story Times – Barnes and Noble Desert Ridge – December 1st-23rd
- Princess Holiday Tea – Coupes De Tartes – December 3rd + 17th
- The Night Before Christmas – Arizona Puppet Theater – December 6th-24th
- The Nutcracker – Ballet Arizona – December 8th-24th
- Snow Much Fun Day – Phoenix Children’s Museum – December 9th
For the Adults:
- Holiday Concerts – The Phoenix Symphony – December 1st-24th
- Jingles’ Holly Jolly Puppet Slam – Arizona Puppet Theater – December 1st + 2nd
- The 12 Bars of Christmas – Old Town Scottsdale – December 2nd
- Holiday Happenings – The Omni Scottsdale – December 2nd – 18th
- ‘Twas a Girls Night Before Christmas – Scottsdale Center for the Arts – December 9th
- Merry Montelucia HO HO HO Hike – The Omni Scottsdale— December 9th
- The Forgotten Carols – ASU Gammage – December 16th
- Holiday Masquerade Ball – Sheraton Airport Hotel – December 16th + 17th
All About Santa:
- Santa Social – Scottsdale Quarter – November 25th
- Santa Saturdays – Elevate Coffee at The Shops at Norterra – November 25th – December 23rd
- Breakfast With Santa – The Children’s Museum of Phoenix – December 9rd
- Festive Family Fun – Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North – December 16th – 30th
- Breakfast Buffet With Santa – Venue at the Grove – December 17th
Out of Town Fun:
- The Polar Express – Williams – November 10th – January 6th
- World’s Largest Gingerbread Village – The Prescott Resort – November 25th – January 2nd
- North Pole Experience – Flagstaff – November 17th – December 28th
- Boat Parade of Lights – Lake Havasu – December 1st + 2nd
- Courthouse Lighting + Christmas Parade– Downtown Prescott – Dec 2nd
- Festival of Lights – Sedona – December 9th
Let us know which holiday events you and your family go to! We want to see your cute kiddos in all of those festive Instagram posts – use #nphxmoms when posting. We hope you and your families have a happy and healthy holiday season!
