Saturday, December 3
Some activities cost money, but there are also free activities to enjoy.A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail (Dec 2-23). Holiday musical featuring Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Roo and the gang from the beloved children's stories. 7:30pm Fri, 11am & 1:30pm Sat, 12:30 & 3pm Sun; 10:30am & 1pm Dec 20-23. $20. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 or vyt.com.
Arizona Celebration of Lights (through Jan 1). 1-mile drive-through light display with more than 7 million lights. Park and walk through Santa's Village with activities, pony and train rides, vendors and computerized light show. 5:30-9pm Mon-Thur, 5:30-10pm Fri-Sun. $15/vehicle Mon-Thur; $20/vehicle Fri-Sun; discounts available. Phoenix Event Complex, 5001 N 99th Ave, Glendale. 888-926-7404 or arizonacelebrationoflights.com.
Goodyear Ballpark 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Play in more than 40 tons of snow, visit with Santa
Claus, and shop for holiday gifts at the arts and crafts vendor booths! Listen
to carolers from local elementary schools while enjoying a horse-drawn carriage
ride, or play on the inflatable activities!
Claus, and shop for holiday gifts at the arts and crafts vendor booths! Listen
to carolers from local elementary schools while enjoying a horse-drawn carriage
ride, or play on the inflatable activities!
FREE Parking and Admission! Concessions will be
available for purchase throughout the ballpark. Small fee for some
activities.
Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.available for purchase throughout the ballpark. Small fee for some
activities.
Christkindlmarkt. All ages. Celebrate German and European traditions with entertainment, food, vendors and more. 10am-8pm. Free. Heritage Square, 7th St & Monroe. phoenixoktoberfest.com/christkindlmarkt.
Christmas in Who-Ville Gingerbread Village (through Jan 1). The Dr Seuss themed village is made with 800 pounds of gingerbread cookie dough and 500 pounds of chocolate and candies. Free. Lobby of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E Marriott Dr. 480-293-5000 or jwdesertridgeresort.com.
Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting (Sat Dec 3). Celebrate the season with a festive parade around downtown and then the plaza will come to life in lights. 1pm parade starts; 6pm lighting. Free. Courthouse Plaza, 120 S Cortez St, Prescott. 800-266-7534 or visit-prescott.com.
CityScape Ice Rink (through Jan 11). All ages. Frozen rink, holiday lights, music and hot chocolate for sale. Through Dec 18 & Jan 2-11: 5-11pm Mon-Fri, 3-11pm Sat-Sun; Dec 19-Jan 1: 3-11pm daily. $10/person (includes skate rental). CityScape, Patriots Square, between Central & 1st Aves. cityscapephoenix.com.
Danish Christmas House (Sat-Sun Dec 3-18). The Petersen House Museum is filled with Danish Christmas decorations for the holiday season. This year's festivities will feature fairly tales by Hans Christian Andersen. 10am-3pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Free. 1414 W Southern Ave, Tempe. tempe.gov/petersenhouse.
Fiesta of Light Electric Light Parade. All ages. Lighted floats, marching bands and performance groups. Parade begins at 7pm. Free. Parade travels south on Central Ave from Montebello to Camelback Rd where it will head east to 7th St, then south to Indian School Rd. 602-262-6862 or phoenix.gov.
First Saturday for Families. All ages. Hands-on activities and take-home art projects. 11am-3pm. Free. ASU Art Museum, inside Nelson Fine Arts Center on the campus of ASU, 10th St & Mill Ave, Tempe. 480-965-2787 or asuartmuseum.asu.edu.
Frontier Christmas (Sat Dec 3). Music, refreshments, shopping and historical re-enactments of holiday celebrations during Arizona's territorial days. 6-9pm. $5 ($3 members), ages 17 & under free. Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W Gurley St, Prescott. 928-445-3122 or sharlot.org.
Get Fit Youth Night. All ages. Basketball pre-game tailgate festivities include inflatables, games, face painting, music and more. 4:30pm women; 6:30pm men. Grand Canyon University vs Notre Dame De Namur. Game tickets $8.75 & up. Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 W Camelback Rd. 602-639-8999 or gcuarena.com.
Glendale Glitters Events (Fri-Sat Dec 2-17). Live entertainment, craft vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and more. Spirit of Giving Weekend Dec 2-3; Winter Wonderland Weekend Dec 9-10; Jingle Bell Rockin' Nights Dec 16-17. 6-10pm; Glendale Glitters Holiday Light Display will be lit 5-10pm nightly through Jan 14. Free. Historic Downtown Glendale, 58th & Glendale Aves, Glendale. 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com/events.
Grandmother's Smile Science. All ages. Learn how we acquire our traits. 10am. Included with admission, but you must preregister: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Holiday Art. Ages 6-13. Make centerpieces using candy canes and pinecones. 10:30am. $12 ($10 members). Preregister. Arizona Museum for Youth in Artville, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-4449 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
Holiday Celebration (Sat Dec 3). The Phoenix Symphony shares holiday favorites selected for audience participation. 2:30pm. $11-$19. Symphony Hall, 75 N 2nd St. 602-495-1999 or phoenixsymphony.org.
Holiday Pet Festival. All ages. Activities, demonstrations, exhibitions, veterinarians and animal care professionals on hand to answer pet-related questions and pets for adoption. 10am-5pm. Free. WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. holidaypetfestival.com.
Kids World! All ages. Travel around the world and learn how different cultures celebrate the holidays. 1-2pm. Free. Metrocenter, Dillard's Court, Peoria Ave & I-17 Fwy. 602-997-8991 or metrocentermall.com.
Kidtoons. All ages. Showing of "Olivia: Wintertime Cheer" (G). 11am. $2. Studio Movie Grill, 15515 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/scottsdale.
Kid's Activity. All ages. Fun crafts. 11am-1pm. Free. IKEA Tempe, 2110 W IKEA Way, Tempe. 480-496-5658 or ikea-usa.com.
Luminaria Nights (Fri-Sun Dec 2-4). Stroll garden paths lit with luminaries, holiday music, food and tasty treats. 5:30-8pm. $9 adults, $5 ages 12 & under. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson. 520-326-9686 or tucsonbotanical.org.
MACFest - Holiday Fest. All ages. Festival with local artists, vendors, food and activities. 10am-4pm. Free. Downtown Mesa, Main & Macdonald Sts. 480-644-6500 or macfestmesa.com.
Pictures with the Grinch! All ages. Join in picture-taking fun and free treats. Bring your camera. 10-11am & 6-7pm. Free. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. 480-730-0205 or changinghands.com.
Pirate Science Day Camp. Ages 6-9. Learn how pirates used science to navigate the seas, discover marine archaeology and tour the "Real Pirates" exhibit. 9am-4pm. $45 ($40 members). Preregister. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Poinsettia Festival (Fri-Sun through Dec 2-11). More than 20,000 poinsettias on display, self-guided greenhouse tour, wagon rides, food and a Christmas Boutique. 5% of festival poinsettia sales benefit the Salvation Army Christmas dinner. 10am-5pm. Free. Gardener's World, 3401 E Baseline Rd. 602-437-0700 or gardenpro.net.
Real Pirates (Oct 2-Jan 15). More than 200 artifacts explore the perils and privileges of pirate life, recovered from the wreck of the Whydah. The first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters. 10am-5pm. $23 adults, $21 seniors, $18 ages 3-17; includes admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Red Rock Fantasy (through Dec 31). More than a million lights, kids activities, concerts, carriage rides and special events. Proceeds benefit local charities. 5-9pm Sun-Thur, 5-10pm Fri-Sat (weather permitting). $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 5-12, 4 & under free. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Sedona. 877-444-8044 or redrockfantasy.org.
Saguaro Classic All Arabian Horse Show. All ages. Riders and trainers exhibiting more than 450 Arabian horses. 8am-6pm. Fee to participate; free for spectators. WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. saguaroclassic.com.
Santa Claus Express (Wed, Sat-Sun Dec 3-21). Santa and Mrs Claus, cookies, candy canes and hot chocolate. Train departs at 1pm. $49.95-$79.95 adults, $34.95 ages 2-12, under 2 free (when riding on an adult's lap). Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N Broadway, Clarkdale. 800-293-7245 or verdecanyonrr.com.
Saving Santa Puppet Show (Sat Dec 3-24). Holiday adventure involving quirky elves, Santa, a Dad who loves Christmas and other adorable characters. 10:30am or noon. $5. Theater Works, 8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria. 623-815-7930 or theaterworkd.org.
Snow What Fun Nightly Snow Falls. Out of thin air, fluffy white flakes will float down from the sky. 7 & 8pm every night until Dec 24 (except for Thanksgiving). Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace, AMC Fountain, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. shopdesertridge.com/snow.
Stroll in the Glow. All ages. More than 60,000 lights, Santa, carolers and shopping. 5pm. Free. Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills. 480-837-1654 or fountainhillschamber.com.
Tempe Festival of the Arts. All ages. More than 400 fine artists, live entertainment, street performers, children's activities, food and beverage vendors. 10am-dusk. Free. Mill Ave, Tempe. 602-997-2581 or tempefestivalofthearts.com.
The Art of Warner Bros Cartoons (Sept 30-Jan 22, 2012). Traces the development of Warner's cartoon stars and gives a step-by-step breakdown of how animated films are made. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
The Elves and the Shoemaker (Wed-Sun through Dec 24). Holiday-themed version of the traditional tale with Santa sending his elves to help the hard-working shoemaker. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
The North Pole Experience (Nov 18-Dec 27). Take the Candy Cane Express to Santa's Workshop where you can assist the elves in toy making, tour the factory, get treats from the bakery and take photos with Santa. Candy Cane Express departs every half-hour starting at 4pm. $55 adults, $49 for 18 months-17 years; packages also available for meals and cabin stay. The North Pole Experience and Molly Butler Lodge, Greer. 888-NPX-SANTA (679-7268) or northpoleexperience.com.
The Nutcracker (Fri-Sun Nov 25-Dec 4). The Tchaikovsky classic performed by Ballet Etudes. 7pm Fri, 2 & 7pm Sat, 3pm Sun. $16 & $22. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave, Chandler. 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org or balletetudes.net.
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights. All ages. Holiday music, entertainment, arts & crafts, visit from Santa, parade and tree lighting. 4:30pm activities begin; 7pm parade; 8pm tree lighting. Free; nominal fee for some activities. Tree lighting at Dr. AJ Chandler Park, 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler. 480-782-2735 or chandleraz.gov.
ZooLights (through Jan 8). Light sculptures, more than 3.5 million lights, Jengo the talking giraffe, "Music in Motion" dancing tree show and more. 6-10pm nightly through Jan 8. $10-$13 ($9-$13 members), ages 2 & under free. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org.
Sunday, December 4
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail (Dec 2-23). Holiday musical featuring Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Roo and the gang from the beloved children's stories. 7:30pm Fri, 11am & 1:30pm Sat, 12:30 & 3pm Sun; 10:30am & 1pm Dec 20-23. $20. Valley Youth Theatre, 525 N 1st St. 602-253-8188 or vyt.com.Arizona Celebration of Lights (through Jan 1). 1-mile drive-through light display with more than 7 million lights. Park and walk through Santa's Village with activities, pony and train rides, vendors and computerized light show. 5:30-9pm Mon-Thur, 5:30-10pm Fri-Sun. $15/vehicle Mon-Thur; $20/vehicle Fri-Sun; discounts available. Phoenix Event Complex, 5001 N 99th Ave, Glendale. 888-926-7404 or arizonacelebrationoflights.com.
Body Depot Workshops. Ages 6 & up. Three different workshops to choose from: Monster Manual, Venom or Busy Bones. 11:30am Monster Manual or Venom, 1pm Busy Bones. Included with admission: $14 adults, $11 ages 3-17. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2028 or azscience.org.
Christmas in Who-Ville Gingerbread Village (through Jan 1). The Dr Seuss themed village is made with 800 pounds of gingerbread cookie dough and 500 pounds of chocolate and candies. Free. Lobby of the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, 5350 E Marriott Dr. 480-293-5000 or jwdesertridgeresort.com.
CityScape Ice Rink (through Jan 11). All ages. Frozen rink, holiday lights, music and hot chocolate for sale. Through Dec 18 & Jan 2-11: 5-11pm Mon-Fri, 3-11pm Sat-Sun; Dec 19-Jan 1: 3-11pm daily. $10/person (includes skate rental). CityScape, Patriots Square, between Central & 1st Aves. cityscapephoenix.com.
Cowboy Christmas. All ages. Western-themed crafts, horseshoes, hobby horse obstacle races and more. 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 Skyline Dr, Cave Creek. 480-488-2764 or cavecreekmuseum.org.
Danish Christmas House (Sat-Sun Dec 3-18). The Petersen House Museum is filled with Danish Christmas decorations for the holiday season. This year's festivities will feature fairly tales by Hans Christian Andersen. 10am-3pm Sat, 1-4pm Sun. Free. 1414 W Southern Ave, Tempe. tempe.gov/petersenhouse.
Glories of the Holidays (Sun Dec 4). Arizona Winds Concert Band performs band favorites and holiday sing-along. 2:30pm. Free. Midwestern University, Ocotillo Hall, 19555 N 59th Ave, Glendale. 602-572-3298 or azwinds.com.
Hasbro Family Game Night. All ages. Play video game versions of the classic board games like Sorry, Yahtzee, Life and Scrabble, prizes, face painting, balloon artist and more. Noon-4pm. Free. Best Buy, 1949 E Camelback Rd. 602-266-3400.
Holiday Harmony Snow & Glow. All ages. Live entertainment, interactive booths, Santa and snow. 3:30-6:30pm. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale. 480-312-0217 or scottsdaleaz.gov.
Kidtoons. All ages. Showing of "Olivia: Wintertime Cheer" (G). 11am. $2. Studio Movie Grill, 15515 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. studiomoviegrill.com/theaters/scottsdale.
Luminaria Nights (Fri-Sun Dec 2-4). Stroll garden paths lit with luminaries, holiday music, food and tasty treats. 5:30-8pm. $9 adults, $5 ages 12 & under. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson. 520-326-9686 or tucsonbotanical.org.
Pictures with the Grinch! All ages. Join in picture-taking fun and free treats. Bring your camera. 11am-noon. Free. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr, Tempe. 480-730-0205 or changinghands.com.
Poinsettia Festival (Fri-Sun through Dec 2-11). More than 20,000 poinsettias on display, self-guided greenhouse tour, wagon rides, food and a Christmas Boutique. 5% of festival poinsettia sales benefit the Salvation Army Christmas dinner. 10am-5pm. Free. Gardener's World, 3401 E Baseline Rd. 602-437-0700 or gardenpro.net.
Read and Paint - The Polar Express. Ages 4 & up. Listen to The Polar Express and then paint your own train. 9am. $25 paid in advance (includes pottery). As You Wish (five locations): 21001 N Tatum Blvd (480-585-0041), 4905 E Ray Rd #103 (480-753-9500), 3009 W Agua Fria Fwy (623-587-7700), 1649 S Stapley #101, Mesa (480-539-8400), 2000 E Rio Salado Pky #1141, Tempe (480-557-9100). asyouwishpottery.com.
Real Pirates (Oct 2-Jan 15). More than 200 artifacts explore the perils and privileges of pirate life, recovered from the wreck of the Whydah. The first fully authenticated pirate ship ever to be discovered in U.S. waters. 10am-5pm. $23 adults, $21 seniors, $18 ages 3-17; includes admission to the center. Arizona Science Center, 600 E Washington St. 602-716-2000 or azscience.org.
Red Rock Fantasy (through Dec 31). More than a million lights, kids activities, concerts, carriage rides and special events. Proceeds benefit local charities. 5-9pm Sun-Thur, 5-10pm Fri-Sat (weather permitting). $5 adults, $4 seniors, $2 ages 5-12, 4 & under free. Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Sedona. 877-444-8044 or redrockfantasy.org.
Saguaro Classic All Arabian Horse Show. All ages. Riders and trainers exhibiting more than 450 Arabian horses. 8am-6pm. Fee to participate; free for spectators. WestWorld, 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale. saguaroclassic.com.
Snow What Fun Nightly Snow Falls. Out of thin air, fluffy white flakes will float down from the sky. 7 & 8pm every night until Dec 24 (except for Thanksgiving). Free. Desert Ridge Marketplace, AMC Fountain, 21001 N Tatum Blvd. shopdesertridge.com/snow.
Target Presents 3 For Free. All ages. Interactive exhibits, special engagements and outdoor concerts at MAC's Shadow Walk. Starts at noon. Free. Mesa Contemporary Arts, 1 E Main St; Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald St; Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com.
Tempe Festival of the Arts. All ages. More than 400 fine artists, live entertainment, street performers, children's activities, food and beverage vendors. 10am-dusk. Free. Mill Ave, Tempe. 602-997-2581 or tempefestivalofthearts.com.
The Art of Warner Bros Cartoons (Sept 30-Jan 22, 2012). Traces the development of Warner's cartoon stars and gives a step-by-step breakdown of how animated films are made. 10am-4pm Tues-Sat, noon-4pm Sun, closed Mon. $7, under 1 free. Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson St, Mesa. 480-644-2467 or arizonamuseumforyouth.com.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (Wed-Sun Dec 1-11). Comedy tale of a church Christmas pageant gone awry. Presented by East Valley Children's Theatre. 7pm Thur-Fri, 4 & 7pm Sat, 2pm Sun. $11. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or evct.org.
The Elves and the Shoemaker (Wed-Sun through Dec 24). Holiday-themed version of the traditional tale with Santa sending his elves to help the hard-working shoemaker. 10am Wed-Sat, 2pm Sat-Sun. $8 adults, $6 children, under 2 free. Reservations recommended. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham St. 602-262-2050 or azpuppets.org.
The Nutcracker (Fri-Sun Nov 25-Dec 4). The Tchaikovsky classic performed by Ballet Etudes. 7pm Fri, 2 & 7pm Sat, 3pm Sun. $16 & $22. Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave, Chandler. 480-782-2680, chandlercenter.org or balletetudes.net.
ZooLights (through Jan 8). Light sculptures, more than 3.5 million lights, Jengo the talking giraffe, "Music in Motion" dancing tree show and more. 6-10pm nightly through Jan 8. $10-$13 ($9-$13 members), ages 2 & under free. The Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Pkwy. 602-273-1341 or phoenixzoo.org.
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