The holiday season is here and the is SO MUCH to do in the Scottsdale/Phoenix Valley! Parades, festivals, Santa and so many lights! All of these events are family friendly and many of them are free to attend. Browse through our list to start making plans and click on the links for more information.
Are you looking for some holiday shopping? Take a look at our Guide to Local Holiday Markets.
November 22-January 22 Phoenix Zoo Lights @ The Phoenix Zoo
November 24-January 6 Glendale Glitters @ Downtown Glendale
December 1-31 Birkett Winter Wonderland @ E Valley Vista Dr.
December 1-January 7 Holiday Lights @ McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
November 22-January 1 Christmas at the Princess @ Fairmont Princess Resort
November 25-January 7 City Skate @ CityScape
November 24-December 29 Winter Wonderland @ Butterfly Wonderland
November 30 Hot Cocoa Stroll & Tree Lighting @DC Ranch Market Street
December 2 Stroll in the Glow @ Downtown Fountain Hills
December 1-23 Carefree Christmas Festival @ Downtown Carefree
December 2-16 Christmas at the Farm @ The Farm at South Mountain
December 9 Christmas Festival @ Arcadia City Church
December 25 Chanukah Character Breakfast @ Valley of the Sun JCC
December 1-3 & 8-10 Winter Wonder @ Scottsdale Bible Church
December 7-10 & 13-19 Celebration of Christmas @ Dream City Church
December 1 APS Electric Lights Parade @ Downtown Phoenix
December 9 Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade @ Tempe Town Lake
December 9 Carefree Christmas Electric Light Parade @ Downtown Carefree
November 29-December 24 Santa’s Wonderland @ Bass Pro Shop
December 1-December 24 Santa Photos @ Kierland Commons
December 2 Photos with Santa @ The Promenade Scottsdale
December 9 Breakfast with Santa @ Children’s Museum of Phoenix
December 8 Crusin with Santa @ Shops at Norterra
December 3 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K @Salt River Fields
December 9 AZ Santa Run @ Victory Lane Sports Park
December 9 12K’s of Christmas @ Freestone Park
December 17 Santa Hustle 5K/Half Marathon @ Glendale
December 17 Jingle Bell Run @ Rose Mofford Park
Many of us are so incredibly blessed, especially during the holiday season. Here are some ways to give back to those who may need some extra love and support this year.
St. Vincent De Paul Adopt a Family – Provide Christmas dinner and a gift for a family in need.
Salvation Army Angel Tree – Buy a gift for children who may not otherwise receive any
Phoenix Rescue Mission – Help with meal delivery or toy drives/wrapping/volunteering at Winter Wonderland Christmas event
