Apache Junction Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Apache Junction and surrounding areas
Apache Junction celebrates Christmas 2025 with bright Holiday lights along Main Street and festive holiday activities near the Superstition Mountains, offering community charm and scenic views. The Apache Junction Holiday Program & Light Parade highlights Santa visits, lights displays, and seasonal entertainment that gather families and neighbors for fun. Explore holiday attractions, enjoy lights tours, and join in family activities and festive events that showcase local traditions and warm community spirit.
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Christmas Lights
29 eventsValley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
Christmas Markets
14 eventsMonth-long holiday celebration in Old Town Scottsdale
Christmas Shows
13 eventsGrammy-nominated mariachi ensemble performing holiday favorites.
Christmas Activities
28 eventsYear-end baseball tournament with New Year's celebrations
Editor's Picks (6)
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ZooLights
(Phoenix)
Valley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
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Valor Christmas Holiday Light Show
(Gilbert)
Spectacular walk-through synchronized LED light show.
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Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
(Tempe)
Boats decorated with holiday lights on Tempe Town Lake.
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World of Illumination Presents Cosmic Sleighride
Intergalactic drive-through holiday light show.
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Christmas in the Park 2025
(Surprise)
Free immersive Christmas Story reenactment with snow.
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Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
(Chandler)
Over 7 million lights and a gingerbread house light show.
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Christmas Parties Near Apache Junction
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Apache Junction.
Bar Blitzen Holiday Pop-Up
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Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Apache Junction
- Valor Christmas Light Show Moves to New Gilbert Location Published: Sat, Nov 29, 2025
- Arizona Christmas Light Display Regulations Published: Sat, Nov 29, 2025
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Apache Junction Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Apache Junction is the Holiday Program & Light Parade, featuring a tree lighting, vendor markets, family activities, and a festive parade through downtown.
Apache Junction’s Holiday Light Parade and the community’s emphasis on neighborhood light displays create a distinctive, hometown holiday atmosphere. The Jingle in the Junction contest also celebrates local businesses that go all out with their decorations, adding to the city’s festive spirit.
While specific neighborhood names aren’t widely publicized, many residential areas throughout Apache Junction participate in friendly decorating competitions, so driving or walking through local streets is the best way to discover the brightest displays.
Christmas markets and local makers are most active during the Holiday Program & Light Parade at Flatiron Community Park, where vendor booths and craft stalls are set up for the season.
The Holiday Program & Light Parade, neighborhood light displays, and visits to decorated local businesses are all free and budget-friendly ways to enjoy the season in Apache Junction.
Families with kids will enjoy the Holiday Program & Light Parade for its photos with Santa, games, inflatables, and the light parade itself—all designed to be fun and accessible for children.