Holidays around the Valley of the Sun bring unique and festive experiences to the desert:
Christmas at the Princess: ice skating, Santa's Sleigh Ride, Santa's Train, Ice Jet, Snowman Bounce House, Rudolph's Carousel, Ferris Wheel, Ice Slide and more
Holiday Snowfest at Salt River Fields: 350 tons of real snow within a holiday light display and a 6 lane snow run
Phoenix Zoo Lights: Every evening immerse yourself in the holiday spirit throughout the animal habitats and paths of the Phoenix Zoo with a dazzling light show, Santa, and smores
Old Town Scottsdale Art Walk: Every Thursday evening the Arts District comes alive with live artist demos, music, and performances. Catch a special Gold Palette Artwalk December 12th
Scottsdazzle: A month-long calendar of holiday happenings, primarily around Old Town Scottsdale, including entertainment, Santa meet-and-greets, and other activities
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park: Nightly through the month of December (closed Christmas Eve & Day) immerse yourself in the holiday tradition aboard a lit-up through the park’s two acre desert
Las Noches de las Luminarias: Select evenings through December walk trails of the Desert Botanical Gardens lit by luminarias with enchanting musical performances, entertainment, and festive food and drinks
Pioneer Wonderland: Select evenings through January 5th where you can experience a cowboy village within the North Pole
Festivals & Markets
6 First Fridays Downtown Phoenix with free performances at The Herberger and free General Admission 5-8 at Phoenix Art Museum
7 Winter Wanderland performances throughout Downtown Phoenix
7 FQ STory Historic Home Tour & Market
8 International Tea Exhibit @ Japanese Friendship Gardens
14 Festival of Lights Boat Parade @ Tempe
14-15 Holiday Market at MIM
14-15 Festival of the Arts @ Hance Park Phoenix
Concerts & Comedians
1 Trans Siberian Orchestra @ Footprint Center
1 Holiday Pops @ Symphony Hall
1 The Commodores @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
5 Andrea Bocelli @ Footprint Center
5 Gladys Knight @ Celebrity Theatre
6 Luke Grimes @ The Van Buren
6 Jazzbird Nights @ The Ravenscroft with Holly Pyle & Dimitri Matheny
6 Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Christmas @ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
7 Adam Carolla & Craig Shoemaker @ Hilton Tapatio Cliffs
9 Sarah Brightman @ Arizona Financial Theatre
13 Dane Cook @ Arizona Financial Theatre
13 Billie Eilish @ Desert Diamond
13 Sixpence None the Richer @ Crescent Ballroom
13 Jose Feliciano: A Festive Evening of Feliz Navidad & his Classic Hits @ Celebrity Theatre
14 Patti Labelle, Brian Culbertson, & Leela James @ The Celebrity Theatre
14 Ari Hoenig Trio @ The Ravenscroft
15 REO Speedwagon at Talking Stick Resort Grand Ballroom
15 Jazz for the Soul: Joe Garcia & Friends @ Jazzbird
19 Matisyahu @ The Van Buren
20 Jazzbird Nights: Jake Hart & John Hart Trio
21 Valley Jazz Cooperative Alumni Band Christmas Concert @ The Ravenscroft
23 Fishbone @ Crescent Ballroom
28 Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers @ The Celebrity Theatre
Theatre
1-28 Miracle on 34th St: A Live Musical Radio Show @ Phoenix Theatre
3- 8 Kimberly Akimbo @ ASU Gammage
6-23 A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail @ Valley Youth Theatre
Family-Friendly
1-22 Thursdays through Sundays The Elves & the Shoemaker @ Great Arizona Puppet Theatre
6-8 Cirque Holiday @ The Orpheum
7 & 14 Storytime with Mrs. Claus @ Kierland Commons
14 The Nutcracker Tea @ The Arizona Biltmore
14-15 A Holiday Spectacular: The Nutcracker @ Arizona Financial Theatre
18- January 26 Seussical the Musical @ The Phoenix Theatre
Sports
3 Suns vs San Antonio
8 Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks
14 Hall of Fame : Arizona vs. UCLA @ Footprint Center
15 Cardinals vs New England Patriots
19 Suns vs. Indiana Pacers
21 Suns vs Pistons
25 Suns vs. Denver Nuggets
27 Suns vs. Mavericks
31 Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies
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