CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN GOODYEAR, ARIZONA

• Goodyear Pop-Up Holiday Market

Date: November 23

Time: 5-9pm

Location: Goodyear Civic Square

What better gift than a local, handmade gift that you know was created with love?! Make Christmas super special this year with a one-of-a-kind gift from a local maker at a local Market! See our full list of West Valley AZ Markets, which are certain to have Holiday markets this time of year, too!

• Holidays on the Square

Date: December 6, 13, 20, 2024

Time: 5-8 pm

Location: Goodyear Civic Square

New themes and new fun each week during the month of December PLUS an ice staking rink!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN AVONDALE, ARIZONA

• WinterFest

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2023

Time: 5-9 pm

Location: Avondale Civic Center Complex

Santa is coming to Avondale… and so is the snow! Visit Mr and Mrs Clause, enjoy a Christmas light show and crafts, write a letter to Santa, and be entertained by local talent!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN GLENDALE, ARIZONA

• Glendale Glitters

Date: November 29, 2023-January 1, 2024

Time: 5-10 pm

Location: Glendale Civic Center | Downtown Glendale

Read about a previous year’s visit!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN LITCHFIELD PARK

• Christmas in the Park

Date: December 14, 2024

Time: 9 am- 5 pm

Location: Center of Town

Is a small-town atmosphere what you are after? Look no further with Christmas in the Park which hosts a parade, kid-friendly adventures, holiday shopping, live music and plenty of food vendors! The event is free and offers holiday-themed inflatables, Santa’s workshop and pictures with Santa!

• Wigwam’s Annual Tree Lighting

Date: November 29th

Time: 4-6:30pm

Location: Wigwam Resort

Wigwam Resort may be one of the most festive hotels in Arizona. Plan a visit to watch their tree lighting then grab a delicious bite to eat at the W Bar & Grill or Litchfield’s. See what we mean in a previous year’s Instagram reel during a Girl’s Night Out dinner! Christmas staycation goals, for real!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS IN WADDELL, ARIZONA

• Desert Farm Lights

Date: November 22 – December 29

Time: 5-10pm

Location: 14629 W. Peoria Ave, Waddell, AZ, 85355

We went to Desert Farm Lights first event two years ago (watch our Instagram reel) and it was AMAZING!! We continue to be so grateful that one of the OG Mama Influencers took the leap to offer something festive and awesome for our West Valley AZ Community. Bravo Shanelle.WestValley! Meet the Grinch, say hello to Santa, enjoy horse carriage rides, train rides, a massive candy cane maze, s’mores roasting pits, and so much more!

CHRISTMAS EVENTS VALLEY WIDE,

(a little ways off Loop 303, but worth the drive!)

• Vertuccio Farms Christmas Fest 

Date: December 4-23

Location: 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85212

• Phoenix Zoo Lights

Date: November 27 – January 12

Time: 5:30-10:30pm

Location: Phoenix Zoo 455 N Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008

A few animals and lots of lights. Phoenix Zoo Lights brings it during this time of year – watch our 2022 highlights!

• Christmas at the Princess in Scottsdale

Date: November 22 – January 4th

• Monday – Thursday | 5 – 10 PM
• Friday – Sunday | 4 – 11 PM

Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess | 7575 E Princess Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255

For the ULTIMATE AND FANCIEST southwestern Christmas experience, Scottsdale brings it. With over 6 million lights, igloos & firepit experiences, a ferris wheel, real Christmas trail, outdoor skating rink with real ice, Santa and character experiences, and so much more. It does come with a hefty price but if you are looking for a over the top experience, Christmas at the Princess is it!

• Prescott’s 27th Annual Holiday Light Parade and Bonfire 

Date: November 30 at 6pm

Location: Downtown Prescott

This darling parade is led by Santa and followed by 40 lit up floats and music from local bands! Enjoy music, meet and greets with Santa, cozy bonfire with plenty of games for the littles! But wait there’s more… make plans to come back the following Saturday for….

Location: Prescott Courthouse

Enjoy Christmas jingles at the Christmas City Parade and Courthouse Lighting where over 80 trees and the famous courthouse twinkles under fireworks for all to enJOY!

• The Polar Express Train

Location: 233 North Grand Canyon Boulevard Williams, AZ 86046

All aboard on the Polar Express to Santa’s Village in Williams, Arizona. This magical real-life experience is just like the movie and offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most littles!

• North Pole Express

Location: Little America Hotel Flagstaff 2515 E Butler Ave Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Take a magic trolley ride through a portal to Santa’s Workshop. Once inside, you wil tour Santa’s Toy Hall of Fame, Elf University, eat some yummy cookies inside Ms. Claus’s bakery and enjoy 1:1 time with the Big Guy himself!