Phoenix Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Phoenix and surrounding areas
Phoenix celebrates the holiday season near Civic Space Park and downtown with warm-theme festive events, lights displays and outdoor performances. Signature offerings like the Phoenix Holiday Pops, A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail and The Snow Queen Ballet bring seasonal performances and community gatherings to life. Visitors will find holiday activities, parades and family-friendly attractions that mix desert nights with sparkling lights and festive cheer.
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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.
Other Christmas Activities
28 eventsCandy Land themed light walkthrough and electric light parade.
Editor's Picks (6)
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ZooLights
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 Phoenix
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Phoenix.
Bar Blitzen Holiday Pop-Up
Festive holiday cocktail pop-up with over-the-top décor
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Also Near Phoenix
Tempe
- Tempe Festival of the Arts - December Edition
- Las Noches de las Luminarias
- Native Holiday Market by OXDX
Tempe Junction
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- Gloria! A Free Community Christmas Concert
- Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra: A Season of Light
- Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Ahwatukee Foothills
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Major events include ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo, Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden, and the Mesa Temple light display.
Phoenix is known for its outdoor light displays, luminaria nights, and holiday events that take advantage of the mild winter weather.
Popular neighborhoods for Christmas lights include Arcadia, North Phoenix, and Scottsdale, where residents often decorate their homes with festive displays.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at Desert Botanical Garden, community centers, and seasonal pop-ups throughout the city.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending community luminaria events, and exploring holiday markets with free admission.
Families enjoy ZooLights, Desert Botanical Garden’s holiday events, and neighborhood light walks, all of which offer fun and festive experiences for children.