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Holidays in the Desert: 2025 Arizona Holiday Events
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items You might not think it, but the best place to celebrate the holidays is actually in the AZ desert! Without freezing temperatures, we are able to throw all sorts of holiday celebrations. With so many events going on, I’ve rounded up the best ones to s...
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Ticketed Events
Free Events
Holiday Pop Up Bars 21+
Restaurants
Ticketed Events
The Phoenix valley is full of fun holiday experiences. Make sure to snag a ticket to one of these events!
This is one of the best Christmas events in the valley! Head on over to the luxury resort the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and have an evening in a Christmas wonderland! I’ve never been to this, but it looks so epic and I have heard amazing things ab...
2025 CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESS
This huge drive through holiday lights is on display in Glendale, AZ. From now until Jan 4th, you can see this massive light display out in Glendale. Fun for everyone! There is another display by the group that puts this on our in Tempe, check out th...
World of Illumination -Glendale
This huge drive through holiday lights is on display in Tempe, AZ. From now until Jan 4th, you can see this massive light display out in Tempe. Fun for everyone! There is another display by the group that puts this on out in Glendale, check out the o...
World of Illumination - Tempe
Taken from the websites description: “Nightly from November 21 - December 28, the desert transforms into a dazzling 18-acre wonderland featuring millions of twinkling lights, an immersive candy cane maze, one-of-a-kind train ride, dazzling horse-draw...
Desert Farm Lights
Head on over to this beloved train park to take in their holiday lights display! This year you can ride the train, meet Santa, and roast s’mores. Tickets to ride the train are $15/person aged 3 and up.
Holiday Lights - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
This is basically holiday lights on steroids omg! This massive light display has 7 million lights, a light show, train rides, a nightly parade, stunt shows, holiday shopping, live entertainment and more! This is out in Chandler and goes on until Dec ...
Pratt Brother's Christmas at Rawhide Tickets, Events and More!
**Presale happening until Dec 3 - get $10 off using code PreSaleValor25 **
This is a huge walk through light show and light display out in Gilbert. In addition, they have other events like a jump zone for kids, Christmas Movies, letters to Santa, ...
Valor Christmas Light Show
Experience a holiday light event at the Phoenix Zoo! The Phoenix Zoo decks itself out in lights for the holiday season and also has a number of vendors and activities. This event is really fun for people of all ages!
Phoenix ZooLights
Head over to the JW Marriott for holiday fun! This holiday season you can get a Jingle Experience Pass which will include ice skating, snow tubing, virtual ski simulator, photo opportunities, ski gondola, lazy river holiday light stroll, and a light ...
Jingle at JW Marriott
Free Events
Free events around the valley to celebrate the holidays
**FREE EVENT**
Scottsdazzle is a month long holiday celebration in Old Town Scottsdale. They set up a free lights display along the canal, and have events all month long (until Dec 31) to celebrate the holiday season. Some of the events are free, a...
Scottsdazzle
**FREE EVENT**
Can you believe that this is someone’s house?! This house here in Scottsdale goes all out with its Christmas light display and opens itself to the public starting Dec 5 nightly from 6-10 pm. The address of the house is 8414 E. Valley ...
Winter Wonderland AZ
**FREE EVENT**
Head on over to Mesa’s Main Street for holiday fun! Main Street in downtown Mesa will be be lit up for the holidays and will have events all month long to celebrate! Highlights include free visits with Santa on Fridays and Saturdays f...
Merry Main Street
**FREE EVENT**
Free ice skating in Glendale from now until Dec 28th! You can go ice skating for 30 mins for free with no reservation required. All you need to do is bring a pair of socks and sign a waiver.
The Rinq at Holidays on the Square - Goodyear Parks & Recreation Special Events
**FREE EVENT DEC 5 & 6 ONLY**
Experience this free event at the ASU Glendale campus! Enjoy lights, entertainment and performances, holiday crafts, and festive treats. Family fun for all!
Winter Wonderland | ASU Events
**FREE EVENT**
Enjoy Christmas displays at the Mesa Temple every night from 5 pm - 10 pm through Dec 30th. The Mesa Temple will have Christmas lights, Nativity displays, and murals available to the public for free.
Christmas Lights at Mesa Temple
Holiday Pop Up Bars 21+
Holiday themed bars around the valley! Please enjoy responsibly!
This bar has set up for their holiday pop up! All month long the bar will have festive holiday drinks and holiday decorations up. And every Tuesday they have a make your own snow globe event from 6 pm - 8pm
50 Shades of Rosé - Scottsdale
Check out this fully immersive bar that has transformed itself into a christmas in NY scene! This bar is known for being fully immersive (themed drinks, fully themed bar and decorations) and is a year round must do, but especially now for their Chris...
36 Below - Phoenix
This popular Old Town Scottsdale bar goes all out for the holidays! Every holiday season, this bar transform itself and decks itself head to toe on holiday decorations. Even if you aren’t a big drinker, it’s fun to go just to see the decorations.
Porters Western Saloon - Scottsdale, AZ
Head over to Bitter and Twisted in downtown Phoenix to enjoy a Christmas themed tiki bar! This event goes on until Dec 28th, and you can use the link here to make a reservation. They have a ton of holiday drinks that look really good.
Bitter & Twisted Cocktail Parlour - Sippin’ Santa Experience
From now until Dec 30th, check out this pop up rooftop bar! This bar does this every year, and this year they’re having a ski lodge theme. In addition to the decorations, they will also have themed drinks and appearances from the Grinch!
Miracle Bar - Live - Floor 13 Rooftop Bar
This downtown Phoenix bar is having its holiday bar from now until Dec 31! The theme is Gingerbread Dreams and they will have season cocktails and holiday decor. Looks like a ton of fun!
Trophy Room Holiday Bar
This cocktail bar that features live music has transformed itself into a Holiday Hideaway for the holidays. Enjoy stunning decorations while you sip on holiday beverages.
Tell Your Friends - Scottsdale's Premier Speakeasy Experience - Holiday Hideaway
Restaurants
Restaurants that are decorated or have seasonal specials for the holidays season
Culinary Drop Out is a classic AZ restaurant (srsly, you need to go even if it’s not the holidays), and this year they are having a holiday themed menu and decorations at their Tempe and Gilbert locations. I don’t believe you need to be 21 to do this...
Bar Blitzen | Culinary Dropout
Did you miss out on the Starbucks Bearista cup? Well never fear, Casita Coffee has even cuter snowmen cups available for the holiday season! In addition to the snowmen cups, they have other holiday drinks like a gingerbread latte and a peppermint Spa...
Casita Coffee
Hit up this delicious Italian restaurant for their cocktails and candy canes event! In addition to the festive drinks, they will have their restaurant decorated for the holidays. Definitely check this one out!
Cocktails and Candy Canes - Pubblico Italian Eatery
What’s better than Mexican food? Mexican food and holiday beverages, that’s what! This place is known for its insane brunch specials, so expect the most for their fun holiday drinks.
Taco Night & Tequila
Salt and Lime is offering a full holiday menu, food and drinks, at their Scottsdale location on Shea Blvd. And they’re decorating the place! This looks so fun!
Feliz Navidad Cantina - Salt and Lime Modern Mexican Grill - Scottsdale Location