Arizona Christmas 2026

Top Events Across Arizona

Find the best Christmas events across Arizona this year!

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   Phoenix Holiday Pops Phoenix

   Annual festive concert featuring seasonal carols, hymns, and choral music.

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   Downtown Parade of Lights Tucson

   Holiday parade and entertainment in downtown Tucson's El Presidio Neighborhood.

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   The Mesa Christmas Market Mesa

   European-inspired outdoor holiday market featuring local artisans and live performances.

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   Theatre Kids: Ballet Etudes presents The Nutcracker Act II Chandler

   A 60-minute holiday performance designed for second grade and up.

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   Phoenix Christmas Lights Tour Tempe

   Guided bus tour of Phoenix Christmas lights

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   Gilbert Water Tower Holiday Lighting Gilbert

   Features sledding on real man-made snow, live music, and Santa visits.

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   Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade Glendale

   Downtown Glendale holiday parade featuring floats and a marching band competition.

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   Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Scottsdale

   Magical train ride through dazzling holiday lights

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   Peoria Holiday Festival Peoria

   Downtown Peoria celebration with twinkling lights, stage entertainment, vendors, and Santa.

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    Desert Farm Lights Surprise

    Holiday festival featuring a candy cane maze, tubing hills, and lights.

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    Christmas at Schnepf Farms Queen Creek

    Holiday wonderland featuring the Illumination Express train, ice skating, and bonfires.

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    Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade Yuma

    Illuminated floats and performances celebrate 250 years of American history.

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    WinterFest Avondale

    Holiday celebration featuring an annual tree lighting, light show, and Santa visits.

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    Deer Valley Breakfast with Santa Litchfield Park

    Breakfast with Santa at a historic resort

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    Holidays on the Square Goodyear

    Themed holiday evenings featuring Western festivities and sing-along dance parties.