Dec 1, 2024 - News

11 things to do in Phoenix this December

Jessica Boehm

A musician on stage wearing a Christmas suit. — Alice Cooper at last year's Christmas Pudding concert. Photo: Daniel Knighton/Getty Images

December in the Valley means holiday lights, Christmas music and a few non-festive events that even a Scrooge could enjoy.

Parades, festivals and events

🎨 Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts

Peruse displays from 350 artists from across the country while enjoying local music and eclectic food.

Dec. 6-8; 10am-5:30pm Friday and Saturday and 10am-4:30pm Sunday; Mill Avenue; Free!

🎁 Made With Love Holiday Street Fair

Check off your holiday shopping list with more than 70 small business vendors.

Dec. 6-8, 13-15 and 20-22; 10am-5pm; SanTan Village; Free!

💡 Stroll in the Glow

Head to Fountain Hills for the annual "lighting of the Avenue," which features the illumination of thousands of lights and the town's Christmas tree.

Dec. 7; 5-8pm; Avenue of the Fountains; Free!

🚶🏻‍♀️ DTPHX Winter Wanderland

Enjoy a day of progressive holiday fun, with stops all over downtown Phoenix featuring performances, snacks, lights displays and more.

Dec. 7; 11am-4pm; Various locations; Free!

⚡ APS Electric Light Parade

An assortment of illuminated floats will make their way through uptown and midtown Phoenix for this 37th annual classic Phoenix parade.

Dec. 7; 7pm; See route; Free!

🛍️ S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market

Watch traditional Native American performances and ancestral demonstrations after browsing the 100 artisan booths.

Dec. 14-15; 9am-4pm; S'edav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum); $10

Concerts and performances

🎸 Trans-Siberian Orchestra: "The Lost Christmas Eve"

TSO is bringing its Christmas trilogy to the Valley.

Dec. 1 at 3pm and 7:30pm; Footprint Center; Buy tickets

🧑‍🎤 Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding

Everyone's favorite Valley rock star once again hosts his Christmas benefit concert. Cooper, Jimmy Eat World, Gretchen Wilson and others will perform.