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Phoenix Event Calendar - December

December Festivals & Events in the Phoenix Area

By Judy Hedding, About.com

Here are more December Festivals and Events in the Phoenix area, continued from the previous page.

  • Kwanzaa Exposition
    Gospel singing, cultural fashion shows, drummers, dancers, Kwanzaa info and more.
    In 2007: December 1

  • Las Noches de Las Luminarias
    Visitors to the Desert Botanical Garden stroll among the lights while listening to holiday music. Advance tickets required.
    In 2007: November 24 - December 23

  • McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Tree Lighting
    Tree lighting, entertainment' and Santa.
    In 2006: December 14 - January 5, 2008 excluding Dec. 24, 25 & 31

  • Merry Main Street
    Mesa's holiday festivities include a Gingerbread House contest, music, dancing, shopping, Santa--the works!
    In 2007: Cancelled in 2007 due to budget cuts

  • Movies at the Museum
    Phoenix Art Museum. Independent and classic cinema and documentaries relating to art, artists, and works on view in the Museum, usually followed by discussion. Free with paid museum admission. First come, first seated.
    In 2007: Various dates in December

  • New Year's Eve Events
    Here are some ideas for some different things you can do on New Year's Eve in the Greater Phoenix area.
    In 2007: December 31

  • Peoria's Old Town Holiday Festival
    Music, children's snow play area, playland, crafters, haywagon rides, children's crafts, food booths, entertainment.
    In 2007: December 7

  • Phoenix Coyotes Hockey
    Our professional NHL hockey team hopes to howl its way to the Stanley Cup. They play at the Glendale Arena.
    In 2007: Various dates in December

  • Phoenix Suns Basketball
    Our professional basketball team plays hoops at the America West Arena.
    In 2008: Various dates in December

  • Poinsettia Festival
    At Gardener's World. Lots of poinsettias, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and Santa on Baseline Road.
    In 2007: November 30 - December 2, and December 7-9

  • Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market
    The Pueblo Grande Museum sponsors this event with hundreds of Native American artisans representing more than 50 tribes displaying and selling their arts and crafts. Phoenix.
    In 2007: December 8, 9

  • Santa's - A Christmas Theme Park
    Chandler. Christmas village, lights, entertainment, shows, food, fireworks, and more than 50 rides.
    In 2007: November 21 - January 6, 2008

  • Scottsdale ArtWalk
    The Scottsdale Art District invites you to spend a casual evening walking downtown and enjoying fine art. Free.
    In 2007: Every Thursday evening

  • Scottsdale Harmony
    A free family festival featuring live entertainment, children's activities, a tree lighting ceremony, and a visit from Santa.
    In 2007: December 1

  • Sculptures in the Streets
    More than 50 sculptures will decorate the streets of downtown Mesa. Can you find them all?
    In 2007: Every day in December

  • Surprise Party
    City of Surprise's biggest event. Carnival rides and games, party hats, music pictures with Santa, lighting of the City Tree, and a Holiday Fireworks Show.
    In 2007: November 30 - December 1

  • Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts
    If you didn't go in the Spring (or even if you did) you don't want to miss this wonderful street fair in downtown Tempe. The annual arts and crafts festival is held on Mill Avenue. More than 600 artists exhibit wonderful works of wood, pottery, jewelry, oil paintings and more. Live entertainment also fills the street.
    In 2008: December 5 - 7

  • Tempe Town Lake Holiday Boat Parade
    Open the holiday season with these unusual, fun-filled family events in downtown Tempe.
    In 2007: December 8

  • Temple Lights
    Lights, holiday scenes and concerts at the Mesa Temple Garden.
    In 2007: Various dates in December

  • That Thursday Thing!
    Each event night has a theme, food and beverage, and extended shopping hours at 90 antique and specialty shops. Admission and parking are free. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in Historic Downtown Glendale
    In 2007: December 20

  • ZooLights
    Lights, animated displays and carousel rides at the Phoenix Zoo.
    In 2006: November 22 - January 6, 2008

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