Event Date

Event Name

Time

Location

Cost

Nov. 27-Dec. 19 (Fri.-Sun. only)

Father Christmas and the Snow Queen

Interactive children’s holiday show performed by Theatre Artists Studio

Fri.: 7 pm, Sat. 2 pm and 7 pm, Sun. 2 pm

Theatre Artists Studio, 4848 E Cactus Rd., Scottsdale

Adults: $18, Children: $10 (ages 12 and younger)

Nov. 15-Dec. 27 (Sat.-Sun. only)

Junie B in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!

Join Junie as her class puts on a holiday program and has a Secret Santa gift exchange.

1 pm and 4 pm

Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe

Adults: $25, Students/Seniors/ Children: $12

Nov. 20-Dec. 20 (Fri.-Sun. only)

The Snow Queen

Journey with two friends, Gerta and Kay, across a fantasy of ice and snow.

Fr.-Sat.: 7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun.: 1 pm and 3 pm

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, 4720 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale

Adults: $15 ($12 in advance), Children: $12

Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 24, 26, 27 and 31.

Jan. 1-3, 2010

Rawhide's Cowboy Christmas

Christmas lights, entertainment, and live music and a picture with Santa. Guests are invited to Enjoy a festive stage performances at the Six Gun Theater and Spirit of the West Theater.

Santa will arrive by horse drawn carriage on Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19 & 24.

5:30 pm - 10 pm

Rawhide Western Town and Steakhouse

5700 West North Loop Rd., Chandler

Free, Fees for some activities

Dec. 4-6

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Local artists, live entertainment, a children’s area and street performers.

10 am-5 pm

Downtown Tempe

Free, fee for food.

Dec. 4-5

Gingerbread Nights

Glendale offers Festival with food, drink and decor all about gingerbread. Holiday performances,bouncy houess arts and crafts  and a rock-climbing wall.

6-10 pm

7017 N. 58th Ave., Glendale

Free

Dec. 5

Holiday Harmony Snow and Glow

Holiday tree lighting event featuring live performances, interactive booths,  a visit from Santa, music, and snow.

3:30-6:30 pm

Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E. Second Street.

Free

Dec. 8-13

Little House on the Prairie

Tues.-Sun.: 7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun.: 2 pm

ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe

$19.75-$62

Dec. 11-Jan. 2

Holiday Lights

Take a train ride through more than 100,000 lights and a variety of holiday displays at the Railroad Park. Opening night festivities include a tree lighting ceremony, entertainment, snow, and a visit from Santa

6:30-9 pm

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., Scottsdale

Free; Fees for rides and concessions

Dec. 12-13

Holiday Art and Music Festival

Local artists, live performances, children’s activities, vendors and restaurants.

10 am-5 pm

Mesa Art Center, 1 East Main St., Mesa

Free

Dec. 12 and 19

The Festival of Lights

Hayrides, carnival rides, Mile of Million Lights, games and bouncy houses.

5:30-8 pm

Ahwatukee Foothills, Chandler Blvd. and Desert Foothills Parkway, Phoenix

$5, Children 3 and under: Free; Fees for food and rides.

Dec. 18-19

Jingle Bell Nights

Dancing, music, lights, clowns, kids’ crafts and dance troupe performances.

6-10 pm

7017 N. 58th Ave., Glendale

Free

Dec. 19-20

5th Annual Winter Wonderland Express free hot cocoa, candy canes and lots of snow to play in

10-7 pm

Enchanted Island Amusement Park, 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

Free, fee for rides and some activities