Things to Do in Arizona throughout the state during December 2019 and all year round. The link provided here is dynamic and updated daily through the year providing activities of all types. Check in often for the latest updates from the best sources in Arizona. Check out the various Christmas light shows and festivals in the Phoenix metro and around the state. Professional and College Football seasons come to a close including local Bowl Games. Get outside for some hiking, scenic drives, art shows, golf, hiking. December and Christmas events abound.
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Christmas Light Shows Around Phoenix Metro
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Holiday Lights McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park:
Scottsdale Holiday Lights November 29 – January 5 6:30pm – 9:00pm https://www.therailroadpark.com/event/holiday-lights/ The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the best park in the country after winning the ELGLKnope Best Park & Open Space competition. The Railroad Park held off Georgia’s Amerson River Park in a very close head-to-head contest to take home the hardware as the nation’s best park.
Sedona Women’s Healing Immersion: Sedona December 04 to December 08 (928) 204-3391 https://sedonamagoretreat.org/womens-healing-immersion/(link is external) 3500 E Bill Gray Rd Sedona, AZ 86336 The Sedona Women’s Healing Immersion will address the underlying causes of chronic debilitating conditions and empower attendees to create lasting change in their health. Instructors will offer guidance from different medical, psychological,...
MCC Red Mountain Annual Holiday Boutique and Car Show: Mesa December 06 (480) 654-7766 http://www.mesacc.edu(link is external) 7110 E. McKellips Rd. Mesa, AZ 85207 MCC Red Mountain will be holding its annual Holiday Boutique and Car Show. The event will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Saguaro Building and mall areas. Come out and do your holiday shopping at the over 30 boutique vendors that attend every...
Phoenix Boys Choir's Halle Holiday Concert Series: Mesa December 06 (602) 264-5328 http://boyschoir.org/holiday(link is external) 807 N Stapley Dr Mesa, AZ 85203 Ring in the holiday season with a spectacular musical celebration of many of our favorite well-known carols featuring new invigorating choral arrangements and incredible instrumental forces. Our audiences will have several unique experiences...
A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail: Phoenix December 06 to December 23 (602) 253-8188 http://www.vyt.com(link is external) 525 North First St Phoenix, AZ 85004 A very special Friend-and-Relation tells Christopher Robin a story of a Christmas Eve very long ago (about last year) when Eeyore, the old gray donkey who lives by himself in the thistle corner of Hundred-Acre Wood, was absolutely miserable.
31st Annual Cowboy Christmas Poetry Gathering: Wickenburg December 06 to December 07 (928) 684-5479 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/31st-annual-cowboy-christmas-poetry-gathering-ticke...(link is external) 160 N. Valentine Street Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Join Wickenburg for this Western heritage event. Dive into the ranching lifestyle through poems, stories and songs from our featured cowboy poets. Our featured poets include Mary Kaye, Leon Autrey, Trinity Seely and Jay Snider. Tickets are...
Victorian Christmas: Camp Verde December 06 to January 04 (928) 567-3275 http://azstateparks.com/fort-verde/(link is external) 125 E. Hollamon St. Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Decorations will be on display from December 6 until January 4, 2020.
51st Annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts:
Tempe December 06 to December 08 (480) 355-6062 http://www.tempefestivalofthearts.com(link is external) Mill Avenue between 3rd st and University Dr Tempe, AZ 85281 The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a well-loved community event that showcases art, live entertainment, food and beverage. More than 350 artist booths will fill the streets of Downtown Tempe over a course of a three-day weekend. Hundreds of...
International Off-Road and UTV Expo: Scottsdale December 06 to December 08 (480) 899-6458 http://offroadutvexpo.com(link is external) WestWorld in Scottsdale 16601 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Rugged Radios Presents AZ's Original and Largest Off-Road and UTV Expo. Over 200 exhibitors, seminars, demos, competitions and more. The largest variety of Toy Haulers, Campers and trailers will be on display, as well as our new...
Candlelight tours: Camp Verde December 06 to December 14 (928) 567-3275 http://azstateparks.com/fort-verde/(link is external) 125 E. Hollamon St. Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Join us as we host candlelight tours through the historic homes along Officer’s Row from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tours are December 6, 7, 13 and 14.
Montesa 18th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair: Gold Canyon December 07 (480) 747-2561 Montesa Hall 7373 E US Highway 60 Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 Over 35 vendors showcasing one-of-a-kind handcrafted items: woodcraft, art, photos, jewelry, gourds and much more! Free admission. Door prizes. Shop early for the best selection.
World Bazaar PHX: Phoenix December 07 (602) 433-2440 https://www.facebook.com/events/490927315050494/(link is external) 1813 W. Camelback Rd Phoenix, AZ 85015 #WorldBazaarPHX returns with more culture, cuisine, and community than ever! Experience over 60 different vendors selling food, art, and handmade goods from around the world at this free event! Join us for a one-of-a-kind experience you can’t...
Phoenix Boys Choir's Halle Holiday Concert Series: Fountain Hills December 08 (602) 264-5328 http://boyschoir.org/holiday(link is external) 13001 N Fountain Hills Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Ring in the holiday season with a spectacular musical celebration of many of our favorite well-known carols featuring new invigorating choral arrangements and incredible instrumental forces. Our audiences will have several unique experiences...
Phoenix Boys Choir Open House - Cookies, Carrots and Carols: Phoenix December 10 (602) 264-5328 1131 E Missouri Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85014 Join us for a cookie or a carrot. You may see a reindeer or Santa! Free! All are welcome.
Phoenix Festival of the Arts: Phoenix December 13 to December 15 (602) 254-3100 https://phoenixfestivalofthearts.org/about-the-festival/(link is external) 1202 N. 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 The weekend-long celebration of arts, music, and culinary delights takes place December 13-15 in Margaret T. Hance Park. With over 150 art vendors and a full lineup of live music and entertainment taking place on three stages, it’s the perfect...
25th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights "Out Wickenburg Way!": Wickenburg December 13 (928) 684-5479 http://www.wickenburgchamber.com/annual-events(link is external) Wickenburg, AZ 85390 Help us celebrate the holiday season by joining us for our 25th annual parade of lights! Grab a cup of cocoa, bring your lawn chairs, and watch as the parade lights up historic downtown Wickenburg. The parade will start at 6:30 p.m. on Yavapai...
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade:
Tempe December 14 (480) 355-6062 https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/boat-parade(link is external) Tempe Beach Park Tempe, AZ 85281 Everyone loves a parade, right? A parade that floats … even better! We invite the community to take part in our holiday tradition at Tempe Town Lake by joining us for the 20th Annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade. Watch as more than festively...
Winter Faire: Phoenix December 14 http://www.dmswinterfaire.org(link is external) 6210 S 28th St Phoenix, AZ 85042 Celebrating over 20 years of magic sure to enchant children and adults alike! Roam the beautiful grounds of Desert Marigold among knights, jesters, and fairies. Enjoy holiday shopping, craft-making, entertainment, food, games, puppet shows, silk...
It's Feline a Lot Like Christmas: Mesa December 14 to December 15 (623) 328-8769 https://www.facebook.com/events/472363986700517/(link is external) 263 N Center St Mesa, AZ 85201 Arizona's largest cat show is just around the corner! All About Animals Rescue will have over 40 cats for adoption. The show is extremely popular with professional exhibitors, vendors and cat-loving spectators in the greater Phoenix area and...
Phoenix Boys Choir's Halle Holiday Concert Series: Paradise Valley December 14 (602) 264-5328 http://boyschoir.org/holiday(link is external) 3900 E Stanford Dr Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Bring in the holiday season with a spectacular musical celebration of many of our favorite well-known carols featuring new invigorating choral arrangements and incredible instrumental forces. Our audiences will have several unique experiences...
One Glorious Night Concert: Scottsdale December 15, 6pm Free
http://www.fsbcs.org First Southern Bapist Church Scottsdale, 5230 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale (Just north of Chapparal Road on Scottsdale Road).
Arizona Fried Chicken and Beer - Chimac festival: Phoenix December 15 https://www.facebook.com/events/1401260936705116/(link is external) 441 W. Madison Street Phoenix, AZ 85003 Chimac is a Korean word for the pairing of fried chicken and beer. We will have over 12 local fried chicken businesses at this Asian-inspired food festival. Enjoy this delicious combo. SHARE Arizona Fried Chicken & Beer Chimac Festival : Phoenix December 15 (623) 363-7168 http://www.facebook.com/azchimac(link is external) 441 W Madison St. Phoenix, AZ 85003 Gather your friends and do your best chicken dance all the way to The Pressroom for the Arizona Fried Chicken & Beer Chimac Festival from noon to 4 p.m. The festival will bring a wide array of local food purveyors together for one day of...
Broadway Christmas Carol: Peoria December 16 to December 24 (623) 776-8400 https://azbroadway.org/event/a-broadway-christmas-carol/(link is external) 7701 W Paradise Lane Peoria, AZ 85382 A little song, a little dance, a little eggnog down your pants. Tired of the same ol’ Christmas Carol? A Broadway Christmas Carol is a delicious cross between the classic Dickens’ tale and uproarious song parodies of 33 of your favorite Broadway...
Million Dollar Quartet: Phoenix December 18 to February 16 (602) 254-2151 https://www.phoenixtheatre.com/the-season/million-dollar-quartet(link is external) 1825 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85004 Go behind the music to that December day in 1956 when Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis cut a record together. Million Dollar Quartet puts you right where the action is, as these four legends clash, jockey, and...
Holidays at the Heard: Phoenix December 26 to December 29 (602) 252-8840 https://heard.org/event/holidays/(link is external) 2301 N Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85004 A Phoenix tradition, Holidays at the Heard is a must-see for your family, friends and out-of-town guests. Visitors can experience American Indian music and dance performances daily, as well as artist demonstrations and hands-on art activities...
Gin & Jazz Preservation Party: Phoenix December 31 (602) 261-8063 http://heritagesquarephx.org/jazz/(link is external) 113 N. Sixth St. Phoenix, AZ 85004 The Prohibition era lives on at Heritage Square on New Year’s Eve! Our gala fundraiser is here, featuring live music, delectable hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, a Roaring '20s photo booth, a champagne toast at midnight, casino games, and...
Take a Desert Hike enjoy some scenic Views
Hike or Drive to the top of South Mountain at Dobbins Point and see the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix)
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