Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Festival
Visitors can gather for the holiday lights countdown and enjoy live entertainment from local performers throughout the day. The grounds feature an artisan marketplace with dozens of local vendors, as well as Santa's Village and character meet-and-greets for children. Attendees can also sample dishes from a rotating lineup of food trucks or visit the evening beer tavern and cocktail garden.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free to attend.
Hours
10 AM to 11 PM.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Ahwatukee
Food & Drink
A rotating lineup of Valley food trucks serves food, and the Beer Tavern and Cocktail Garden are available to guests aged 21 and older once the sun goes down.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring a chair and stay into the evening for the countdown, because the moment the lights come on is the reason people come.
- Do some holiday shopping at the Artisan Marketplace, where more than thirty Ahwatukee artisans and small businesses set up along Marketplace Street and Santa's Village.
- Plan to have dinner at the festival, since a rotating lineup of Valley food trucks is there all day with plenty of room to eat and wander.
- Adults 21 and over can head to the Beer Tavern and Cocktail Garden, which open for the 21+ crowd once the sun goes down.
- Sign up for a volunteer shift if you'd like to help, because a couple of hours is all it takes and the festival is run by neighbors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids?
Little ones can visit Santa's Village and meet characters, and local performers provide live entertainment through the day.
What is there to eat and drink?
A rotating lineup of Valley food trucks is there all day, with plenty of room to eat. Once the sun goes down, a Beer Tavern and Cocktail Garden open for the 21+ crowd.
Can I do some holiday shopping?
Yes. More than thirty Ahwatukee artisans and small businesses set up in the Artisan Marketplace along Marketplace Street and Santa's Village.
What should I bring?
Bring a chair and the kids, and stay for the countdown when the lights come on.
How can I get involved?
Artisans, makers and local service businesses can apply for marketplace booths, and food trucks can apply too. Businesses can sponsor the festival, and anyone can volunteer for a shift of a couple of hours.
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