Arizona Holidays
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Jan 1 - 12 2025ZooLights - Phoenix
6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more » -
Dec 27 - 26 2025Annual Holiday of Lights Festival - Flagstaff
2 million+ lights illuminating trees & creating a true winter wonderland 6 p.m. Thanksgiving through January. -
Feb 11 2025Valentine's Day, BOGO Admission - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - Prescott
Share your love of the zoo with Buy One, Get One Admission on Valentine's Day! Park is open from 10am-4pm. -
Mar 15 2025St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Fountain Hills
Festivities begin with traditional Irish music at the lake. Our famous fountain will turn emerald green at high noon. An appearance will be made by th ... more » -
Sep 27 2025Haunted Tours - Yuma
Nighttime tours of the infamous Yuma Prison, with unexpected surprises. -
Oct 3 2025Halloween Bash - Show Low
On this evening, the Show Low Family Aquatic Center turns into the spookiest place for Ghouls and Goblins. Participants enjoy a night of Spooky Splash ... more » -
Oct 3 2025Annual Mill Avenue Masquerade Adventure - Tempe
Costume contest, parade, live entertainment, 6 pm - midnight. -
Oct 3 2025Annual Family Halloween Carnival - Tempe
Ghoulish goodies for the goblins, entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets, 5:30-9 pm. -
Oct 6 2025Halloween Carnival - Coolidge
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Oct 7 2025Halloween Carnival & Awareness Fair - Willcox
Children under 12. -
Oct 17 2025Annual Holiday Enchantment - Chandler
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Oct 24 - 22 2025Annual Arizona's Largest Gingerbread Village - Prescott
100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, cookie decorating for the kids. -
Oct 30 - 14 2025Red Rock Fantasy - Sedona
Nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona, Red Rock Fantasy is a festival of more than a million lights providing a man-made marvel within ... more » -
Nov 8 2025Annual APS Fantasy of Lights Kick-off - Tempe
Enjoy the winter season by attending this annual celebration kickoff complete with a parade, a visit from Santa Claus, a Holiday Tree lighting, kids' ... more » -
Nov 8 - 12 2025Annual Santas Theme Park - Chandler
Two million glittering lights, 50 amusement park rides, workshops, live entertainment, petting zoo, exotic lion and tiger show, elephant show & rides, ... more » -
Nov 14 - 20 2025Annual Festival of Lights - Lake Havasu City
More than one million lights on display, Friday after Thanksgiving through December, 6-10 pm. -
Nov 15 2025Annual Holiday Pageant & Friendship Tower Lighting - Yuma
Head over to Desert Sun Stadium for this Yuma holiday tradition! Each year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, the Caballeros usher in the holiday ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Christmas Open House & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Yuma
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Nov 15 - 19 2025Valley of Lights - Prescott Valley
Spectacular drive through hundreds of thousands of lighted and animated displays. Saturday after Thanksgiving through December. -
Nov 15 - 25 2025Annual Holiday of Lights Festival - Flagstaff
2 million+ lights illuminating trees & creating a true winter wonderland 6 p.m. Thanksgiving through January. -
Nov 21 - 26 2025Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights - Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more » -
Nov 21 - 22 2025WildLights & Animal Sights - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - Prescott
Join us this holiday season for our annual "WildLights and Animal Sights" event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! The holiday light display ... more » -
Nov 22 - 29 2025ZooLights - Phoenix
6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more » -
Nov 26 - 29 2025Las Noches de las Luminarias - Phoenix
Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more » -
Electrical Light Parade - Coolidge
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Dec 31 2024Morton's the Steakhouse Ring in The New Year - Scottsdale
Ring out the old and ring in the new with a Morton's four course celebration that's certain to be the toast of the town. Watch the ball drop while ... more » -
Nov 7 2025Annual Mesa's Merry Main Street - Mesa
Annual family celebration including a light display, music, food, and children's activities. 5 to 9:30 p.m. -
Nov 8 2025Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Wellton
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting sponsored by the Wellton Parks and Recreation Commission. Santa visits with goodies for all the kids, cookies and hot c ... more » -
Nov 12 2025Live Holiday Call-in Show - Tempe
Tempe's Annual Santa Show, a special call-in program where children can talk directly to Santa Claus! Call-in phone number is 480-350-8900 and will ru ... more » -
Nov 13 - 13 2025Annual Santas Theme Park - Chandler
Two million glittering lights, 50 amusement park rides, workshops, live entertainment, petting zoo, exotic lion and tiger show, elephant show & rides, ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Annual Holiday Open House - Ajo
Park Rangers and guest speakers present programs on various topics, displays by the local artist guild, musical entertainment and refreshments, free, ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Mountain Village Holiday - Williams
Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in the mountains. Enjoy our Parade of Lights, Christmas craft sale, lighting contests, live entertainme ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Tempe's Snow Day - Tempe
Come join in the fun with 20 tons of snow, interactive games and carnival rides, train rides for kids, pictures with Santa Claus, and entertainment fe ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Holiday Electric Light Parade - Eagar
Beginning in Eagar, the parade is held the first Saturday evening in December, and celebrates the joy of the season, culminating in a visit from Santa ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Nogales Christmas Parade & Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Nogales
An all-day festival featuring Santa Claus and his reindeer, a children's parade and the lighting of a 30-foot Christmas tree. -
Nov 15 2025Holiday Glo on Monroe - Buckeye
Electric Light Parade. -
Nov 15 - 15 2025Red Rock Fantasy - Sedona
Nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona, Red Rock Fantasy is a festival of more than a million lights providing a man-made marvel within ... more » -
Nov 16 2025GFWC Winslow Woman's Club Christmas Tour of Homes - Winslow
Club members and friends open their homes to tours to see their homes decorated for Christmas. 1 pm to 5 pm. -
Nov 16 2025Annual Sedona Holiday Bed & Breakfast Tour - Sedona
Benefit Verde Valley Caregiver's Coalition 1-5 p.m. Call for information -
Nov 20 - 20 2025Valley of Lights - Prescott Valley
Spectacular drive through hundreds of thousands of lighted and animated displays. Saturday after Thanksgiving through December. -
Nov 21 2025Old Town Avondale Tree Lighting Celebration - Avondale
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Nov 21 - 21 2025Annual Festival of Lights - Lake Havasu City
More than one million lights on display, Saturday after Thanksgiving through December, 6-10 pm. -
Nov 21 2025Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa's Visit - Sedona
Watch the annual tree-lighting ceremony, listen to holiday music and visit with Santa in uptown Sedona. Sponsored by the City of Sedona, Sedona Main S ... more » -
Nov 22 2025Christmas Parade of Lights - Camp Verde
Come enjoy a chilly night filled with holiday cheer as the annual Christmas Parade of Lights will once again light up our main street. Don't miss Sant ... more » -
Nov 22 2025Breakfast with Santa - Casa Grande
Casa Grande Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor this morning of holiday fun. Parents may register their child(ren) ages 4-10 for a fee of $10. ... more » -
Nov 22 2025Holiday Festival of Lights - Prescott Valley
Spectacular parade of lights around Prescott Valley. 6 PM. -
Nov 22 2025Festival of Lights - Sedona
"Festival of Lights" with six thousand luminaria. 3-8 p.m. Events include performances by carolers, musicians and dancers. Call for information ... more » -
Nov 23 - 11 2025Annual Arizona's Largest Gingerbread Village - Prescott
100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, cookie decorating for the kids. -
Nov 26 - 26 2025Annual Holiday of Lights Festival - Flagstaff
2 million+ lights illuminating trees & creating a true winter wonderland 6 p.m. Thanksgiving through January. -
Nov 27 2025Annual Snowflake Town Lighting - Snowflake
Snowflake kicks off the holiday season with a traditional Town Lighting Ceremony, arrival of Santa, entertainment and free cocoa to be enjoyed by all. ... more » -
Nov 27 - 27 2025Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights - Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more » -
Nov 28 - 29 2025Tubac Luminaria Nights - Tubac
The village of Tubac will be filled with beautiful holiday lights and music, and galleries and shops and restaurants will be open, Friday and Saturday ... more » -
Nov 28 - 27 2025WildLights & Animal Sights - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - Prescott
Join us this holiday season for our annual "WildLights and Animal Sights" event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! The holiday light display ... more » -
Nov 28 - 26 2025ZOOlights - Tucson
ZOOlights at Reid Park Zoo is guaranteed to put you in the winter spirit with jingle bells, twinkling lights, falling snow and Santa. Light displays, ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Annual Dorothy Young Memorial Electric Light Parade - Yuma
Yuma's favorite holiday tradition celebrates "Your Favorite Christmas Movie! This free to watch family event features marching bands, floats and vehic ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Annual Christmas Parade of Lights - Wickenburg
This hometown pre-Christmas Parade of Lights features luminated entries in a variety of categories from stagecoaches to floats and individuals draped ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Christmas Light Parade - Springerville
Beginning in Eagar, the parade is held the first Saturday evening in December, and celebrates the joy of the season, culminating in a visit from Santa ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Christmas Parade & Courthouse Lighting - Prescott
Santa visits Arizona's Christmas City in this festive and elaborate parade through downtown Prescott. Then continue the celebration with carols and fe ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Frontier Christmas Open House - Prescott
Sharlot Hall Museum will help Arizona's Christmas City welcome in the holiday season when it presents its annual Frontier Christmas Open House immedia ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Christmas Light Parade - St. Johns
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, lighted floats travel down main street in the early part of December in this annual event. A Christmas tree deco ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Annual Parade of Lights Festival - Holbrook
Celebrating Arizona's oldest Electric Light Parade. 60+ lighted floats, includes arts & crafts fair, food, entertainment, Santa, parade. FREE PICTURES ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Christmas In The Park - Sedona
The event extends free admission to the museum as a holiday gift to residents and guests. During the day visitors will be treated to hot apple cider, ... more » -
Nov 29 2025Santa's Layover - Page
Join the fun as decorated floats take to the streets full of Christmas spirit and lights! 11 a.m. -
Nov 30 2025Festival of Lights - Globe
Besh-ba-Gowah Archeological Park, a Salado Indian ruin in Globe, Arizona, celebrates the holiday with 1,400 luminarias illuminating the walls of this ... more » -
Nov 30 - 30 2025ZooLights - Phoenix
6:00-10:00 pm nightly (closed December 25th) Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests of the World, sta ... more » -
Nov 30 - 29 2025Railroad Park to Shine With Holiday Lights - Scottsdale
More than 100,000 lights will adorn trees and displays during McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park's Holiday Lights program. Festivities kick off at 6:30 ... more » -
Nov 30 - 30 2025Las Noches de la Luminarias - Phoenix
Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more » -
Nov 30 2025Santa with the Animals - Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - Prescott
Join Santa as he brings presents to the animal residents here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! Santa will visit us on Sunday, December 4th from ... more » -
Dec 1 - 3 2025Taylor's Christmas Live Nativity - Taylor
Live nativity performances and hot cocoa served. -
Dec 4 - 6 2025Holiday Luminarias - Fountain Hills
For three nights before Christmas, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts the lighting of the luminarias, with hundreds of volunteers making thi ... more » -
Dec 5 - 13 2025Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park - Tucson
On four special evenings Tohono Chul takes on an air of holiday magic. Each night, the Park is transformed into a winter wonderland complete with over ... more » -
Dec 6 2025Annual Festival of Lights - Clifton
Clifton's Festival of Lights is Greenlee County's unique celebration, ringing in the beginning of the holiday season for residents and visitors alike. ... more » -
Dec 6 - 7 2025Christmas In The Park - Litchfield Park
This fun packed family event, the second Saturday in December each year, starts at 9 a.m. with arts and craft booths display and at 10:00 a. m. our an ... more » -
Dec 7 2025Holiday Light Parade - Apache Junction
Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children. -
Dec 12 - 15 2025Las Noches de la Luminarias - Phoenix
Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria, the Garden is transformed into a place of ench ... more » -
Dec 13 - 27 2025Winterhaven Festival of Lights - Tucson
Neighborhoods decked out in holiday decorations offer walk-through nights every night. All nights start around 6 p.m. and end promptly at 10 p.m. Tour ... more » -
Dec 28 - 5 2025Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights - Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more »