Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Nov 30 – Nov 30, -0001
Electrical Light Parade
Coolidge
The Valley of the Sun
Holidays in The Valley of the Sun
27 events found
Dec 31 – Dec 31, 2025
Morton’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…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Mar 14 – Mar 14, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fountain Hills
Festivities begin with traditional Irish music at the lake. Our famous fountain will turn emerald…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Sep 26 – Sep 26, 2026
Halloween Carnival
Coolidge
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Oct 2 – Oct 2, 2026
Annual Mill Avenue Masquerade Adventure
Tempe
Costume contest, parade, live entertainment, 6 pm - midnight.
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Oct 2 – Oct 2, 2026
Annual Family Halloween Carnival
Tempe
Ghoulish goodies for the goblins, entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets,…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Oct 16 – Oct 16, 2026
Annual Holiday Enchantment
Chandler
Time: 6:00 PM
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Nov 6 – Nov 6, 2026
Annual Mesa’s Merry Main Street
Mesa
Annual family celebration including a light display, music, food, and children's activities. 5 to 9:30…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Nov 7 – Nov 11, 2026
Annual Santas Theme Park
Chandler
Two million glittering lights, 50 amusement park rides, workshops, live entertainment, petting zoo, exotic lion…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Nov 7 – Nov 7, 2026
Annual APS Fantasy of Lights Kick-off
Tempe
Enjoy the winter season by attending this annual celebration kickoff complete with a parade, a…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Nov 11 – Nov 11, 2026
Live Holiday Call-in Show
Tempe
Tempe's Annual Santa Show, a special call-in program where children can talk directly to Santa…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Holiday Glo on Monroe
Buckeye
Electric Light Parade.
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Tempe’s Snow Day
Tempe
Come join in the fun with 20 tons of snow, interactive games and carnival rides,…
Take less, experience more.
What you carry matters less than what you notice.
Nov 20 – Nov 20, 2026
Old Town Avondale Tree Lighting Celebration
Avondale
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Nov 21 – Nov 21, 2026
Breakfast with Santa
Casa Grande
Casa Grande Parks & Recreation Department will sponsor this morning of holiday fun. Parents may…
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Nov 25 – Nov 29, 2026
ZooLights
Phoenix
5:30-10:30 pm nightly. Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests…
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Nov 25 – Nov 29, 2026
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Phoenix
Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria,…
Nov 26 – Dec 26, 2026
Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights
Glendale
Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one…
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
Nov 28 – Nov 28, 2026
Annual Christmas Parade of Lights
Wickenburg
This hometown pre-Christmas Parade of Lights features luminated entries in a variety of categories from…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Nov 30 – Dec 30, 2026
ZooLights
Phoenix
5:30-10:30 pm nightly. Come celebrate your holidays at ZooLights. Experience a tropical jungle in Rainforests…
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2026
Las Noches de la Luminarias
Phoenix
Experience a unique Southwest holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias. Each night of Luminaria,…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Nov 30 – Dec 29, 2026
Railroad 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…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Dec 3 – Dec 5, 2026
Holiday Luminarias
Fountain Hills
For three nights before Christmas, the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce hosts the lighting of…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026
Christmas In The Park
Litchfield Park
This fun packed family event, the second Saturday in December each year, starts at 9…