# Holiday events in Phoenix

> Holiday tree lightings, markets, and winter celebrations across Phoenix metro and suburbs within ~45 min.

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### [Merry Main Street Tree Lighting](https://robo.app/r/7f7b68/merry-main-street-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-11-27 17:00-22:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Main St & Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 (33.4197927, -111.834149)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Free Downtown Mesa holiday kickoff with Christmas tree lighting, market booths, and seasonal programming to open Merry Main Street.
- Source: https://www.visitmesa.com/blog/guide-to-merry-main-street/

### [Fantasy of Lights Street Parade & Tree Lighting](https://robo.app/r/e6x276/fantasy-of-lights-street-parade-tree-lighting)

- When: 2026-11-28 16:00-20:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85281 (33.4372662, -111.9431651)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, outdoor
- About: Downtown Tempe holiday opener with Mill Avenue parade floats at 6pm, then a 36-foot tree lighting at CenterPoint with Santa photos.
- Source: https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/fol-street-parade-tree-lighting

### [DTPHX PJs in the Park](https://robo.app/r/j3gzrw/dtphx-pjs-in-the-park)

- When: 2026-11-28 18:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 11 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (33.4480255, -112.0742908)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: film
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, film, outdoor
- About: Free outdoor holiday movie night at CityScape with Polar Express screening, Santa photos, and hot cocoa for purchase.
- Source: https://dtphx.org/pjs

### [Scottsdazzle Holiday Season](https://robo.app/r/hzsge2/scottsdazzle-holiday-season)

- When: 2026-11-28 all day (America/Phoenix), and 33 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (33.4995267, -111.9116911)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Old Town Scottsdale's month-long holiday celebration with tree lighting, Stroll & Shop Saturdays, lights, and family events.
- Source: https://www.scottsdazzle.com/

### [APS Electric Light Parade](https://robo.app/r/zfkdtj/aps-electric-light-parade)

- When: 2026-12-05 19:00-23:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Central Ave & Montebello Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85013 (33.5193579, -112.073846)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, parade, outdoor
- About: 39th annual free lighted holiday parade from Central & Montebello to 7th St & Indian School; arrive early for curb spots.
- Source: https://www.phoenix.gov/administration/departments/parks/classes-programs/featured-events/aps-electric-light-parade.html

### [Mesa Christmas Market](https://robo.app/r/mwa779/mesa-christmas-market)

- When: 2026-12-11 17:00-21:30 (America/Phoenix), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 420 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85203 (33.4151603, -111.8221957)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: christmas, winter-holidays, market, outdoor
- About: European-style evening market by Pioneer Park with handmade gifts, seasonal food, live music, and the Mesa Santa Express.
- Source: https://www.themesachristmasmarket.com/

### [Phoenix Festival of the Arts](https://robo.app/r/k4hhgx/phoenix-festival-of-the-arts)

- When: 2026-12-12 10:00-21:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1202 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (33.4617051, -112.0699527)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: winter-holidays, art, outdoor, market
- About: Free 15th anniversary arts festival at Phoenix Center for the Arts with vendors, live music, workshops, and a family zone.
- Source: https://www.phoenixcenterforthearts.org/

### [DTPHX Winter Wanderland](https://robo.app/r/tn7dng/dtphx-winter-wanderland)

- When: 2026-12-12 17:30-20:00 (America/Phoenix)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (33.4479451, -112.0731123)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: winter-holidays, christmas, outdoor
- About: Free progressive holiday performances and lights activating stops across downtown Phoenix for a family evening stroll.
- Source: https://dtphx.org/wanderland