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- Street Festivals and Special City Events. With the weather in Phoenix remaining above freezing for most of the month of December, the city's streets come alive with festivals and special events throughout the month.
- Art Festivals, Exhibits, and Discounts. Phoenix is a city of artists, covered in murals, art installations, and special exhibits throughout the year, but December brings a unique set of events to this Arizona metroplex.
- Science, History, and Cultural Exhibits. If art isn't really your style, the Greater Phoenix area also offers many great educational events in the fields of science, history, and cultural appreciation including a number of ethnic festivals, cheap museum exhibits, and special events centered around education.
- Concerts, Performances, and Showcases. If you're a fan of music and entertainment and traveling to the Greater Phoenix area, don't miss out on some of the great concerts, performances, and showcases of talent that this Arizona region offers up to guests.
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Sep 7, 2023 · THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE PLANNING A TRIP TO PHOENIX IN WINTER. Compared to other parts of Arizona, the temperatures in Phoenix in winter are very mild, with mostly pleasant days. However, you can expect sunny days in between, even in December, January and February. The early morning and nights are far cooler.
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at Herberger Theater Center
- A Christmas Carol
- Showstoppers Live! Holiday Spectacular
- Elf The Musical
- Sister's Christmas Catechism
- Jarabe Mexicano: A Bordeño Soul Christmas
- A Drag Queen Christmas
- Alice Cooper's Christmas Pudding
- Scrooge!
- The Nutcracker
Nov. 18 - Dec. 24, Select Dates The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bu...
Nov. 30 - Dec. 23 A Christmas Carol is a spectacular, heart-warming version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption magically brought to life. This production is rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters that are guaranteed to enrich the holiday season for everyone. Now celebrating its 21st year in Gilbert! Hale Centr...
Dec. 1 - Dec. 23 One of Casino Arizona's all-time favorites returns for a Holiday treat that'll have everyone rockin' around the Christmas tree! Go back to the music of yesteryear as America’s greatest tribute performers recreate all the greatest hits of your favorite legends including Natalie Cole, Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Elvis and more! Cas...
Nov. 22 - Dec. 30 When Buddy, a stowaway orphan turned would-be elf, realizes he’s a larger-than-average human, a journey unfolds to find his birth father and true identity. Although New York City and his family unveil some harsh realities, Buddy’s heartfelt determination proves to everyone the real meaning of Christmas. Based on the beloved 2003 f...
Dec. 6 - Dec. 27; Select dates It's "CSI: Bethlehem" in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages - whatever happened to the Magi's gold? ("We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri - they were in a barn a...
Dec. 7 This bilingual holiday program brings together songs from both sides of the border and beyond with the passion that Jarabe Mexicano is known for. From classics by Bing Crosby, Brenda Lee, and Elvis to Jose Alfredo Jimenez, Tony Camargo, and a breathtaking Spanish rendition of Schubert's "Ave Marfa" in honor of Mexico's Lady of Guadalupe, it ...
Dec. 7 Get ready for Host Miz Cracker plus your favorite queens performing live on stage. There will be Winners, Fan Favorites, OGs, Miss Congeniality, plus queens from Season 15 and All Stars 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race. Arizona Financial Theatre
Dec. 9 Renowned as one of Phoenix’s ‘Signature Holiday Events,’ Christmas Pudding will bring together Alice Cooper, Sammy Hagar, Nancy Wilson of Heart, Quiet Riot and Sixwire for the 21st Annual Fundraiser to benefit Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers in Phoenix & Mesa. The Solid Rock teens will be performing, including the 2023 winners of Alic...
Dec. 10 - Dec 30 From the enchanting world of the Oscar-nominated film “Scrooge” emerges ATC’s Christmas musical extravaganza, crafted by none other than the illustrious Oscar-, Grammy-, and Tony-nominated composer Leslie Bricusse. Prepare to be mesmerized by songs that rival the brilliance of Bricusse’s compositions for “Willy Wonka and the Chocol...
Dec. 8-24, Select Dates Ballet Arizona returns to Symphony Hall in grand fashion with this holiday classic. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcrackeras Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is masterfully performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Follow Clara’s wintry adventures as she battles mischievous mice and charms the Sug...
- Phoenix Zoo ZooLights. The Phoenix Zoo is transformed with a nightly display of millions of twinkling lights, colorful animal sculptures and Music-in-Motion light shows on the main lake.
- Noches de las Luminarias. Las Noches de las Luminarias will light up the trails of the Desert Botanical Garden with thousands of candles and lights with a backdrop of live music.
- Skate Westgate. Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District features an outdoor skating rink with real ice. All skill levels are welcome to enjoy this fun holiday tradition.
- World of Illumination. An attraction calling itself “the world's largest drive-through animated light show” is back this holiday season. World of Illumination involves millions of lights flickering in time with holiday tunes during a mile-long driving route.
Dec. 1-3. Artists from all over the country will descend to downtown Tempe for this year’s fall Tempe Festival of the Arts. This festival keeps it simple and will only feature its 300 artists and a wide array of food vendors.
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