STATEWIDE – Salvation Army Christmas Angel program
AZTo help make the holidays brighter for the less fortunate, the Salvation Army has partnered with Arizona’s Family to provide Christmas gifts to families in need throughout the Valley and […]
LITCHFIELD PARK – Breakfast with Santa at The Wigwam
The Wigwam 300 E. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield ParkHave a merry morning at The Wigwam! Enjoy a holiday breakfast buffet in Litchfield's restaurant, plus crafts for the kids to enjoy at the table or take home. Santa himself […]
PHOENIX – Congo Masks and Music at the MIM
Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., PhoenixThe Musical Instrument Museum's exhibition, Congo Masks and Music: Masterpieces from Central Africa, has been extended until September 2021. It offers a glimpse into the dramatic and lively masquerade traditions […]
SCOTTSDALE – Christkindlmarkt
Treffpunkt 14325 N. 79th St., Suite A, ScottsdaleThe Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures presents Christkindlmarkt, its 12th annual traditional German Christmas market. Enjoy family activities and entertainment, visit with St. Nikolaus (Saturday only), sample German and Polish […]
SAN TAN VILLAGE – Visit with Santa Claus
San Tan Village 2218 E. Williams Field Road, GilbertSanta Claus visits San Tan Village 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday (always with a break from 3-4 p.m.) through Dec. 24. Christmas […]
SCOTTSDALE – SeaTREK Santa at OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium 9500 Via de Ventura, ScottsdaleJolly old helmet-diving SeaTREK Santa is making a splash at OdySea Aquarium this holiday season. Interact with this fun-loving underwater Santa through the Deep Ocean exhibit, where he will make […]
GLENDALE – Santa Saturdays
Westgate Entertainment District 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., GlendaleMr. Kringle is making his rounds during Santa Saturdays at Westgate Entertainment District. Every weekend through Dec. 19, guests can catch Santa cruising in a flashy, red firetruck from noon […]
MESA – Merry Main Street Winter Wonderland Ice Rink
City Plaza 20 E. Main St., MesaGrab your skates and head over to the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at City Plaza at the City of Mesa's Merry Main Street celebration. All skaters are welcome. $10, including skates and an hour of skate time.
TEMPE – Photos with Santa at Arizona Mills
Arizona Mills Mall 5000 S. Arizona Mills Circle, TempeMake your Santa Photo reservation now through Christmas Eve at Arizona Mills mall in Tempe. Hours are 1-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, and 1-4 p.m. on Christmas […]
PHOENIX – “The Elves & The Shoemaker” drive-in puppet show
Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W. Latham St., PhoenixJoin the Great Arizona Puppet Theater for a drive-in presentation of "The Elves & The Shoemaker," a whimsical story about kindness and giving.
SCOTTSDALE – A Christmas Story the Play at Desert Stages Theatre
Desert Stages Theatre 4720 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 0586, ScottsdaleScottsdale Desert Stages Theatre presents “A Christmas Story the Play” Nov. 27-Dec. 20 at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows […]
SCOTTSDALE – Christmas at the Princess
Scottsdale Fairmont Princess 7575 E. Princess Drive, ScottsdaleThe Fairmont Scottsdale Princess transforms into a glistening winter wonderland with a four-story musical tree, ice skating, Lagoon Lights, Princess Express Trains and Santa’s Secret Headquarters.
GLENDALE – Glendale Glitters
Murphy Park - Glendale 58th and Glendale avenues, GlendaleGlendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend celebrates its 26th anniversary season when 16 blocks of downtown Glendale light up with 1.6 million twinkling lights.
QUEEN CREEK – Christmas at Schnepf Farms
Schnepf Farms 24810 Rittenhouse Road, Queen CreekSchnepf Farms offers 25 acres of family holiday entertainment nightly, including a Santa’s workshop letter-writing station, pine-cone decorating, a Christmas carousel and snow-globe mini golf. Take a hayride to feed […]
PEORIA – Old Town Holiday Lights
Johnny E. Osuna Memorial Park 10510 N. 83rd Ave., PeoriaFor Old Town Holiday Lights, the City of Peoria will adorn Johnny E. Osuna Park in lights, oversized decorations, and a large Christmas tree with lights synced to a music […]
MESA – Lights at the Farm
Vertuccio Farms 4011 S. Power Road, MesaMesa's Vertuccio Farms hosts Lights at the Farm, featuring light displays synchronized to Christmas music, ice skating and more.
PHOENIX – ZooLights Walk-Thru Nights
Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Parkway, PhoenixMillions of lights shine throughout the Phoenix Zoo during the annual Zoolights. Plus: a holiday tree, carousel and camel rides, lakeside music-in-motion shows, and photos with Santa Claus.
WILLIAMS – Grand Canyon Railway: The Polar Express
Grand Canyon Railway 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., WilliamsExperience storybook magic when you ride the Polar Express in Williams this holiday season.
SCOTTSDALE – Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields
Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N. Pima Road, ScottsdaleThe Spring Training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks hosts Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields, a 1.2 mile drive-through holiday light show. Enjoy more than 5 million lights while holiday […]
SCOTTSDALE – Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, ScottsdaleRide the Paradise & Pacific Railroad through a winter wonderland of lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale.
PHOENIX – Childsplay’s “A Christmas Carol”
Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., PhoenixChildsplay stages a one-woman production of “A Christmas Carol” at the Herberger Theater Center’s new outdoor stage. Actress Katie McFadzen presents the Charles Dickens classic using vivid narration and in-character […]
PHOENIX – Unwrapped: An Original Christmas Revue
Phoenix Theatre 1825 N. Central Ave., PhoenixThe Phoenix Theatre Company brings rock 'n' roll muscle to “Unwrapped: An Original Christmas Revue,” featuring songs from Pentatonix, NSYNC, Hanson and more. 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. […]