Thursday December 3:
Holiday Nights of Lights (Dec 3-Jan 3). 28-foot tree, ground displays, live entertainment, treats and Santa. 6pm. Free. Gilbert Civic Center North Campus, 50 E Civic Center Dr, Gilbert. 480-503-6200 or ci.gilbert.az.us.
Friday, December 4:
Free First Friday Nights. Ages 10 & under. Hands-on, interactive exhibits. 6-10pm. Free. Children's Museum of Phoenix, 215 N 7th St. 602-253-0501 or childrensmuseumofphoenix.org..
Hometown Christmas. All ages. Visits with Santa, crafts, live entertainment and vendors. 5-9pm. Free. Queen Creek Branch Library, 21802 S Ellsworth Rd, Queen Creek. 602-652-3000 or mcldaz.org.
Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts. All ages. More than 400 fine artists, live entertainment, street performers, Kids Innovation Station, food and beverage vendors. 10am-dusk. Free. Mill Ave, Tempe. 480-355-6068 or tempefestivalofthearts.com.
Saturday, December 5:
Stroll in the Glow. 6-8pm Down Town Fountain Hills. Tree lighting, Santa & much more!
Chocolate Lover's Walk (Sat Dec 5). Holiday lights, carolers, choir and band performers and chocolate samples from participating merchants. 4-8pm. Free. Along Main St on Historic 89A. 928-639-0676 or oldtown.org.
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa. All ages. Cookies, cocoa crafts, storytelling and tours of the Rosson House. 10am-3pm. Fees for some activities. Rosson House at Heritage Square, 115 N 6th St. 602-261-8063 or phoenix.gov/parks.
Electric Light Parade (Sat Dec 5). Lighted motorized floats, performance groups and marching bands. 7pm. Free. Parade travels south on Central Ave from Montebello to Camelback Rd, where it will head east to 7th St, then south to Indian School Rd. 602-262-4627 or phoenix.gov/parks.
Holiday Harmony Snow & Glow. All ages. Live entertainment, interactive booths, Santa and snow. 3:30-6:30pm. Free. Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale. 480-312-0217 or scottsdaleaz.gov.
MACFest. All ages. Festival with local artists, food and activities. 10am-4pm. Free. Downtown Mesa, Main & Center Sts. 480-644-6500 or macfestmesa.com.
Snow Day. All ages. Tons of snow, holiday displays, music and activities. 4-10pm. $2 at the door; $1 in advance. Golfland/Sunsplash, 155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa. 480-834-8319 or golfland.com.
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade of Lights. All ages. Holiday music, entertainment, arts & crafts, visit from Santa, parade and tree lighting. 4:30-9pm. Free; nominal fee for some activities. Parade travels north on Arizona Ave from Chicago to Buffalo Sts; tree lighting at AJ Chandler Park, 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler. 480-782-2735 or chandleraz.gov.
Sunday, December 6:
Night of 100 Stars. All ages. Magician, face painting, wellness programs for kids, raffles, fashion show and more. Proceeds benefit Room for Joy. 3-5:30pm activities, 5:30-6pm fashion show. Free. Urban Kidz, 8787 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale. 623-261-7005.
Target Presents 3 For Free. All ages. Interactive exhibits, special engagements and outdoor concerts at MAC's Shadow Walk. Super Nanny casting call at the Museum of Natural History. Noon-5pm. Free. Mesa Contemporary Arts, 1 E Main St; Arizona Museum of Natural History, 53 N Macdonald St; Arizona Museum for Youth, 35 N Robson, Mesa. 480-644-6500 or mesaartscenter.com.
Friday, December 11:
Holiday Lights (Dec 11-Jan 2; excluding Dec 24, 25 & 31). Train ride through more than 100,000 lights and holiday displays plus visits with Santa (Dec 11-23). 6:30-9pm. $2 train ride, $1 carousel ride, under 3 free (with paying adult). McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale. 480-312-2312 or therailroadpark.com.
Saturday, December 12:
Picture With Santa. Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. Hospital Lobby. Come meet Santa from 9 am to 12 pm.
APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade (Sat Dec 12). Decorated and lighted boats, live entertainment, "Town Lake Turns 10" activities and a special light display on the Tempe Town Lake Bridge. 3-9pm; 7pm boat parade. Free. Tempe Beach Park, Mill Ave & Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe. 480-921-2300 or downtowntempe.com.
Holiday Art & Music Festival. All ages. Original works of art for sale, music, live entertainment and food. 10am. Free. Mesa Arts Center, 1 E Main St, Mesa. 480-644-6627 or mesaartscenter.com.
Saturday, December 19:
Gingerbread People Decorating. All ages. Decorate and take home treats. Noon. Free. Bookmans, 8034 N 19th Ave (602-433-0255) and 1056 S Country Club Dr, Mesa (480-835-0505). bookmans.com.
Swimming with Santa. All ages. Swimming, photos, holiday treats and music. 1-2pm. Free. Aqua-Tots Swim School, 21505 N 78th Ave #B115, Peoria. 623-376-6554 or aqua-tots.com.
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