Tough Mudder
ISM Raceway:
7602 South Avondale Boulevard., Avondale, AZ Date:
December 7-8, 2019
Time: Vary
Price: $65-$189 Note:
Check websites for times Features:
- Endurance event
- Three options: Tough Mudder Classic, Tough Mudder Competitive, and Tough Mudder 5K
Ariana Grande
Talking Stick Resort Arena: 201 East Jefferson Street., Phoenix, AZ
Date: December 12, 2019
Time: 7:30pm
Price: $45-$275+
Features:
- Vocal powerhouse live on stage
- Opening act: Social House
- Clear bag policy
Cheez-It Bowl
Chase Field: 401East Jefferson Street., Phoenix, AZ
Date: December 27, 2019
Time: 8:15pm
Price: $30
Features:
- Formerly known as the Copper Bowl
- Big-12 vs. Pac-12 matchup
Cocktails Under the Cosmos
Mountain Shadows: 5445 East Lincoln Drive., Paradise Valley, AZ
Date: December 10, 2019
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Price: $45
Features:
- Astrology themed event with a chance to admire the galaxy through a telescope
- Bites and cocktails
- Focus on Sagittarius with all other zodiac signs invited
Phoestivas
Phoenix Public Market: 721 North Central Avenue., Phoenix, AZ
Date: December 12-19, 2019
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Price: Free
Features:
- Inspired by Germany’s Weihnachtsmarkt and Seinfield’s Festivus for the Rest of Us
- Holiday market with more than 200 local vendors
- Hipster Santa
Trivia Night at SMoCA
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: 7374 East Second Street., Scottsdale, AZ
Date: December 10, 2019
Time: 7:00pm
Price: $10
Note: Price includes first drink
Features:
- Comedian Anwar Newton hosts
- Pop culture focus
A Christmas Story
Desert Stages Theatre: 7014 East Camelback Road., Scottsdale, AZ
Date: Through December 22, 2019
Time: Vary
Price: $28 for adults, $22 for seniors and students
Note: Tickets and times https://www.desertstages.org/buy-tickets/
Features:
- The Christmas classic comes to life
Bring the Little Ones
Tree Lighting and Movie
Carefree Desert Gardens: 101 Easy Street., Carefree, AZ
Date: December 6, 2019
Time: 5:00pm
Price: Free
Features:
- Santa lights a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree
- Entertainment by the choirs of Carefree Unified School District
- A screening of the holiday film Elf
Tempe Festive of the Arts
Tempe: Mill Avenue District
Date: December 6-8, 2019
Time: 10:00am-5:30pm
Price: Free
Features:
- More than 350 artists from across the country
- Live entertainment, street performers, a chalk mural exhibition, wine and beer tastings
- Children’s activities
A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Tail
Valley Youth Theatre: 525 North First Street., Phoenix, AZ
Date: December 6-23, 2019
Time: Vary
Price: $20
Note: Check website for times
Features:
- All your favorite characters from Hundred Acre Wood help Eeyore find his lost tail
- A focus on friendship, sharing, caring, and joy
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
Tempe Town Lake: 620 North Mill Avenue., Tempe, AZ
Date: December 14, 2019
Time: 4:00pm, parade begins at 7:00pm
Price: Free
Features:
- Dozens of festively decorated boats lit up on the lake
- Street vendors and Santa Claus
- Fireworks finale
Fiesta Bowl Parade
Phoenix: Central Avenue south of Bethany Home Road, south to Camelback Road, east to Seventh Street, south to Minnezona
Date: December 28, 2019
Time: 9:00am
Price: Free, $30 for reserved seating
Features:
- Women in Sports theme featuring Amy Bockerstette, Julie Ertz, Jessica McDonald, Allysa Seely, and Diana Taurasi as grand marshals
- Colorful floats, helium balloons, marching bands, equestrian units
- 2-mile parade route
Las Noches de las Luminarias
Desert Botanical Gardens: 1201 North Galvin Parkway., Phoenix, AZ
Date: Through December 31, 2019
Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Price: General $34.95/$12.95 Members $29.95/$10.95
- Luminaries line the garden trails, buildings, and courtyards
- Wild Rising exhibit: More than 1,000 animal sculptures made from colorful, recyclable plastic
- Carolers, drinks, and food
Holiday Lights
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park: 7301 East Indian Bend Road., Scottsdale, AZ
Date: Through January 5, 2020
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm
Price: Train Rides $5, Free for children 2 and under
- Thousands of lights displayed throughout the park
- Festive Christmas decor
- Food and refreshments available for purchase
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