Sun City Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Sun City and surrounding areas
Sun City ushers in the Christmas season with twinkling Holiday lights and a lineup of holiday activities across community centers and plazas, creating welcoming spaces for seasonal fun. Offerings like Photos with Santa at Arrowhead Towne Center and local performances add holiday attractions and festive tours that invite neighbors to gather and celebrate. Enjoy lights displays, market shopping, and family-friendly activities that highlight the area’s warm seasonal spirit and community traditions.
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Christmas Lights
29 eventsValley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
Christmas Shows
13 eventsLive theatrical adaptation of the classic holiday film 'A Christmas Story'.
Christmas Markets
13 eventsMonth-long holiday celebration in Old Town Scottsdale
Christmas Activities
27 eventsCandy Land themed light walkthrough and electric light parade.
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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Christmas in the Park 2025
(Surprise)
Free immersive Christmas Story reenactment with snow.
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World of Illumination Presents Cosmic Sleighride
Intergalactic drive-through holiday light show.
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Rockin' Christmas Drive-Through Light Show
(Glendale)
World's largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience
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Christmas Parties Near Sun City
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Sun City.
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Bar Blitzen, the popular holiday pop-up, returns to Gilbert and Tempe from November...
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See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Sun City Christmas FAQ
Sun City’s biggest annual Christmas events include the Holiday Boutique and Expo at La Loma Village, Christmas in the Park at Beardsley Park, and several community concerts and markets throughout December.
Sun City is known for its community-driven holiday events, including neighborhood light displays, festive concerts, and seasonal markets that bring residents together each year.
Popular neighborhoods for Christmas lights in Sun City include areas around La Loma Village and Sundial Recreation Center, where residents often decorate their homes and streets for the season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at La Loma Village, community centers, and seasonal events throughout Sun City, especially during December.
Free or budget-friendly holiday activities in Sun City include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending Christmas in the Park, and exploring local holiday markets and concerts.
Families with kids enjoy events like Christmas in the Park, holiday pet photoshoots, and community concerts, which offer fun, festive activities for all ages.