Surprise Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Surprise and surrounding areas
Surprise kicks off the festive season near Surprise Stadium and Old Town with neighborhood Christmas lights, Christmas markets, and parades that welcome families and visitors. Events like Christmas in the Park 2025 and Sparkling Surprise showcase illuminated displays and seasonal entertainment. Enjoy lighted walks, browse holiday markets, and take part in family activities that make Surprise a joyful and accessible spot for holiday celebrations this season.
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Christmas Lights
29 eventsValley's favorite holiday tradition with new lights and lanterns.
Christmas Markets
13 eventsMonth-long holiday celebration in Old Town Scottsdale
Christmas Shows
13 eventsLive theatrical adaptation of the classic holiday film 'A Christmas Story'.
Christmas Activities
26 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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Christmas in the Park 2025
Free immersive Christmas Story reenactment with snow.
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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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Rockin' Christmas Drive-Through Light Show
(Glendale)
World's largest animated drive-through audio-visual experience
Events Happening Soon (6)
Christmas Parties Near Surprise
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Surprise.
Sippin' Santas Pub Crawl
Get ready to sleigh the holiday season at the Sippin' Santas Pub Crawl...
View full details →Bar Blitzen Holiday Pop-Up
Bar Blitzen, the popular holiday pop-up, returns to Gilbert and Tempe from November...
View full details →Surprise Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Surprise Christmas FAQ
Desert Farm Lights and Christmas in the Park are two of the largest annual holiday events, drawing families and visitors with lights, activities, and festive entertainment.
Surprise blends desert-themed decorations with classic holiday traditions, including light displays that reflect the Sonoran landscape and community events at local parks.
Many neighborhoods throughout Surprise feature festive light displays, especially around Reems Road and Hatcher Road, where residents go all out for the season.
Holiday markets and local makers can be found at community parks, event centers, and pop-up locations throughout Surprise during the holiday season.
Free activities include holiday light displays at Surprise Community Park, Christmas in the Park, and neighborhood walking trails with festive decorations.
Families enjoy Desert Farm Lights, Christmas in the Park, and local holiday markets, all offering activities, entertainment, and photo opportunities for children.