8 Phoenix holiday events: Santa-themed bar crawl, "The Nutcracker" and more
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With Christmas and New Year's Eve coming up, there's more than enough happening to keep you busy.
If you're looking for some fun for the holidays, we've got you covered:
Phoestivus
When and where: Friday 5pm–10pm and Saturday 8am–1pm | Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market
Details: Enjoy food, drinks, local artisans, hipster Santa and more at this annual event.
Cost: Free
Chandler SantaCon Bar Crawl
When and where: Saturday, 1pm–8pm | Spirit House
Details: Don your red suit and join your fellow Santas in a downtown Chandler bar crawl.
Cost: $14.99. Ages 21 and older.
"The Nutcracker"
When and where: Thursday through Sunday, this weekend and next | Symphony Hall
Details: Catch the classic Christmastime ballet, which Ballet Arizona is performing through Dec. 24.
Cost: $39 and up.
Music Sounds Like Christmas: LIVE!
When and where: Dec. 23, 8pm | Crescent Ballroom
Details: See a live performance of "Music Sounds Like Christmas," a newly released holiday album featuring a collection of Valley musicians.
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Ages: 16 and older.
Snow Week
When and where: Dec. 26–Jan. 1 | Arizona Science Center
Details: Bring the kids and enjoy the snow hill, snowpal construction zone and "blizzard of activities."
Cost: $15.95 for kids, $21.95 for adults.
Die Hard: A Christmas Story
When and where: Through Dec. 30 | The Phoenix Theater Company
Details: The annual puppet show melding "Die Hard" (yes, it's a Christmas movie) with "A Christmas Carol" returns for its sixth year.
Cost: Tickets start at $60. Ages: 17 and older.
ZooLights
When and where: Through Jan. 14, 5:30pm–10:30pm | Phoenix Zoo
Details: Hundreds of light displays, an interactive Glow Garden, s'mores, Santa and more.
Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members online ($30 and $35, respectively, at the gate).
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil
When and where: Through Dec. 24 | Arizona Financial Theater
Details: Cirque du Soleil reimagines the holiday classic.
Cost: Tickets start at $70.

