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.
Twinkling Lights
November 14-January 5 Illumination Symphony of Light @ Phoenix & Tempe
November 21-January 13 Phoenix Zoo Lights @ The Phoenix Zoo
November 23-January 12 Glendale Glitters @ Downtown Glendale
November 30-January 6 Holiday Lights @ McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
December 1-31 Birkett Winter Wonderland @ E Valley Vista Dr.
Fun Festivals
November 20-December 31 Christmas at the Princess @ Fairmont Princess Resort
November 21-January 6 City Skate @ CityScape
November 23-December 28 Christmas in the Rainforest @ Butterfly Wonderland
November 30 & December 2-9 Carefree Christmas Festival & Chanukah Menorah Lighting @ Downtown Carefree
December 1 Stroll in the Glow @ Downtown Fountain Hills
December 2 Chanukah Carnival @ Chanen Preschool
December 25 Chanukah Character Breakfast @ Valley of the Sun JCC
Merry Performances
November 30, December 1, 2, 7, 8, & 9 Winter Wonder @ Scottsdale Bible Church
December 6-9 & 13-19 Celebration of Christmas @ Dream City Church
Holiday Parades
December 1 APS Electric Lights Parade @ Downtown Phoenix
November 23 Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade @ Downtown Tempe
December 8 Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade @ Tempe Town Lake
December 8 Carefree Christmas Electric Light Parade @ Downtown Carefree
Visit with Santa
November 10-December 24 Santa’s Wonderland @ Bass Pro Shop
November 23-December 24 Santa Photos @ Kierland Commons
November 25-December 2 (Saturdays) Photos with Santa @ The Promenade Scottsdale
December 1 & 8 Breakfast with Santa @ Children’s Museum of Phoenix
December 14 Crusin with Santa @ Shops at Norterra
Fun Runs & Races
December 2 Hot Chocolate 15K/5K @Salt River Fields
December 8 AZ Santa Run @ Victory Lane Sports Park
December 8 12K’s of Christmas @ Freestone Park
December 16 Santa Hustle 5K/Half Marathon @ Glendale
December 15 Jingle Bell Run @ Rose Mofford Park
Giving Back
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
