Last updated: November 11, 2024
Experience the heart of the holidays in Chandler! Let our guide lead you to all the community events and activities. For Chandler insiders and outsiders alike, this guide is your passport to festive fun.
Popular events this Christmas season include ZooLights, where the Phoenix Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle of colorful light displays and holiday cheer. Another highlight is the Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display, featuring stunning light arrangements and an inspiring nativity experience. And the Chandler Tumbleweed Tree Lighting is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it showcases a unique tree made entirely of tumbleweeds. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Iconic tumbleweed Christmas tree with festive lights and Santa visits.
The Tumbleweed Tree Lighting in Chandler features a unique 35-foot tall tumbleweed structure adorned with thousands of holiday lights, musical performances, and visits with Santa. The event is a cherished community tradition that brings families together for an evening of merriment.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Chandler Tumbleweed Tree Lighting
Interactive holiday decorations with lights and music.
Downtown Chandler Sugarland is an interactive holiday display featuring life-sized candy decorations, a fruit roll slide, and over 500 colorful lights timed to holiday music. Visitors can snap selfies with the famous Tumbleweed Tree and enjoy a beautiful walkway over the Commonwealth Canal.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Downtown Chandler Sugarland
Over 7 million lights and a life-sized gingerbread house with pyrotechnics.
Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide features over 7 million lights, a dazzling light show, a magical train ride, nightly parades, stunt shows, holiday shopping, and live entertainment. The event includes a life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and special effects, as well as a western cowboy Christmas show by the Arizona Roughriders. Guests can also browse through fine gifts, treats, and sweets, and view past-year artifacts and memorable moments.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Pratt Brothers Christmas
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo features millions of twinkling lights, new animal lanterns, and light displays. The event includes a brand-new light show, an immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel, and exclusive performances. Visitors can enjoy warm and delicious treats, photos with Santa, and interactive glowing experiences. The event is perfect for celebrating the holiday season in a unique setting.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: ZooLights
Twinkling lights and community engagement.
Glendale Glitters is a festive holiday event featuring twinkling lights, selfie spots, and new ways to give back, transforming downtown Glendale into a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.
Where: Glendale | More Info: Glendale Glitters
State's largest synchronized Christmas light show with interactive displays.
Lights at The Farm is a spectacular walk-through synchronized Christmas light show featuring over 5 million dazzling lights, larger-than-life displays, and interactive activities. Enjoy festive treats, ice skating, and family-friendly entertainment amidst a holiday-themed environment.
Where: Gilbert | More Info: Lights at The Farm
Immersive holiday light maze with interactive elements.
Enchant Christmas at Salt River Fields features a world's largest Christmas light maze, unique ice skating experiences, and various festive attractions.
Where: Scottsdale | More Info: Enchant at Salt River Fields
Spectacular light display with Biblical scenes and international nativities.
The Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display features thousands of twinkling lights and various Biblical vignettes, including a large outdoor crèche and shepherds' field, on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple. Over 100 international nativities are also showcased inside the Mesa Temple Visitors Center.
Where: Mesa | More Info: Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display
Unique holiday photo opportunity with a new Santa set.
Santa at Chandler Fashion Center offers a delightful photo opportunity with a new Santa set, perfect for capturing cherished holiday memories.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Santa at Chandler Fashion Center
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Ballet Etudes presents "The Nutcracker," a captivating holiday performance featuring colorful costumes and Tchaikovsky's original score. Let Clara's journey surround you as she encounters life-size mice, swirling snowflakes, and the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Ballet Etudes “The Nutcracker”
Traditional carols and stunning costumes bring Dickens' classic to life.
A heart-warming production of Charles Dickens' classic tale, rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters, celebrating its 21st year in Gilbert.
Where: Gilbert | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Self-guided pub crawl with holiday-themed swag and specialty drinks.
Join Downtown Chandler for the Sippin' Santas Pub Crawl, featuring $5 drink specials, food, and fun at the town's jolliest bars and restaurants. Participants can choose from Naughty, Nice, or V.I.P. List tickets, each offering unique perks and experiences.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Sippin’ Santas Pub Crawl
Interactive holiday activities with festive entertainment.
Prancer’s Pajama Party is a family-friendly event featuring reindeer games, letters to Santa, fun crafts, cookie decorating, and hot chocolate. It encourages attendees to wear their favorite PJs and offers entertainment for all ages.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Prancer’s Pajama Party
Holiday-themed tours and events at Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory.
Explore Taliesin West during the holiday season with special tours and events that highlight Frank Lloyd Wright's desert laboratory and winter home. Enjoy unique insights into Wright's work and the desert environment.
Where: Scottsdale | More Info: White Christmas at Taliesin West
Interactive holiday activities with LEGO builds and festive events.
At Holiday Bricktacular, build an ornament in the Creative Workshop, experience snow in MINILAND, and catch the 12 Days of BRICKMAS Parade. Build a sleigh and race it, take ultimate holiday photos, meet LEGO Santa, and decorate gingerbread cookies with Gingy.
Where: Tempe | More Info: Holiday Bricktacular
