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 […]
PEORIA – Character Breakfast and a Movie at Arizona Broadway Theatre
Arizona Broadway Theatre 7701 W. Paradise Lane, PeoriaMeet your favorite holiday characters at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Enjoy live entertainment, a meet-and-greet with familiar faces from your favorite seasonal films, Buddy’s Breakfast Buffet, and a showing of blockbuster […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
PHOENIX – Arizona State Fair Holiday Drive-Thru Fair Food
Arizona State Fairgrounds 1826 W. McDowell Road, PhoenixThe Arizona State Fair has put a decidedly ho-ho-holiday twist on the final Drive-Thru Food Fair event this year. This weekend features a special visit from Santa! Drive in to […]
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 […]
GLENDALE – Spotlight Youth Theatre presents “Wanted: Santa Claus”
Spotlight Youth Theatre 10620 N. 43rd Ave., GlendaleSpotlight Youth Theatre presents “Wanted: Santa Claus” live-streamed and for a limited audience Dec. 18-20. Santa Claus has been framed! Now it’s up to the elves and a special angel […]
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 – Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, PhoenixDuring Noches de las Luminarias, the Desert Botanical Garden comes to life with more than 8,000 luminarias and thousands of twinkling lights.
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.
SCOTTSDALE – Holiday-theme Moonlight Movie Night
Sonora Village Best Buy 15449 N Hayden Rd, ScottsdaleHalloween-theme Moonlight Movie Nights are a social distancing drive-in movie experience where you watch favorite flicks from the comfort of your car.
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. […]