More Phoenix Holiday Activities 2009
Holiday Art & Music Festival
December 12 & 13, 2009. Mesa Arts Center. The annual event features original works of art by nearly 75 local and national artists for sale, live entertainment showcasing local talent on two stages, artist demonstrations in glass blowing, metals and ceramics, children's activities, and a variety of beverages and food from featured local restaurants. Free admission, free parking.
Gingerbread House Decorating for Teens
Monday, December 14, 2009 at 7 p.m. Teens pair up to decorate gingerbread houses. Registration is required and begins on Nov. 23. Call 623-930-3837, and press "6". Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Free.
Holiday Gathering
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Traditional Holiday dinner for the neighborhood. Free. Longview Neighborhood Recreation Center, 4040 N. 14th St., Phoenix. 602-534-6570.
Miracle on 34th Street
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Watching this classic movie and enjoy some seasonal treats. 18 and over, please. Hamilton Library. Register online, or call 480-782-2828.
Holiday Letters for Children
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. Children, ages 5-9, will be paired with teen volunteers to make holiday cards and write letters to Santa Claus. Registration begins on Dec. 1; call 623-930-3837, and press "6". Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale. Free.
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 7 p.m. A special storytime and quick craft celebrating Hanukkah. No reservations necessary. Glendale Main Library. Free.
GiftCraft: Make a Purse Out of a Book
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Looking for a special gift for that hard-to-shop-for person? Come transform a book into a unique bag, just in time for the holidays! Ages 9 to 18. Register online, or call 480-782-2807. Downtown Library.
Great Gifts
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 7 p.m. Teens make cool handmade presents for family or friends. Registration begins Dec. 2. Call 623-930-3537 and press "6." Glendale Main Library. Free.
Once Upon a Midnight Clear
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. A special Nativity storytime. No RSVP needed. Glendale Main Library. Free.
The Best of the Jam
Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 7 p.m. An annual Acoustic Jam Session holiday favorite. Call 623-930-3573 for more info. Glendale Main Library. Free.
Devonshire Holiday Party
Friday, December 18, 2009 from 12:30 – 2 p.m. Holiday spirit with entertainment, refreshments, and Santa with his bag of gifts. Free. Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave., Phoenix. 602-256-3130.
Home for the Holidays
Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 5 – 9 p.m. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in north Phoenix welcomes the public to holiday festivities. Photos with Santa and SpongeBob SquarePants, a luminary walk with the Dickens Carolers and s'mores, Lazy River duck race, children's holiday movies. See the resort's renowned gingerbread village, created by the resort's National Pastry Team champions. Complimentary gift wrapping, writing and mailing letters to Santa, holiday crafts, Revive Spa chair massages, a putting contest at the Wildfire Golf Club, and holiday food tastings from the resort's restaurants. Free.
Teddy Bear Tea in the Grand Ballroom at the Ritz
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, December 20, 21 and 22, 2009. This holiday tradition features story time with Mrs. Claus, a visit from the Teddy Bear, a puppet show, balloons and greetings from Santa Claus. Served at noon and at 3 p.m. $35 per adult/$25 per child ages 1 to 12.
A Storytime for the Season
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7 p.m. Christmas stories with a very special visitor. Parents may want to bring cameras. No reservations necessary. Glendale Main Library. Free.
Swimming with Santa at Kiwanis Wave Pool
The heated wave pool at Kiwanis Park in Tempe will open on December 26 & 27, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be the guests of honor. Free prize raffle, holiday music and games, milk and cookies. Admission to the wave pool is $6: 13 years and older; $3: 2-12 years old. Discounted tickets may be purchased at the Kiwanis Recreation Center front desk beginning November 30. Swimmers may continue swimming until the pool closes at 5 p.m. Children under the age of 8 must have an adult with them at all times while in the water. In addition to the special event, Kiwanis Wave Pool will be open for Winter Waves December 26-30 from 1-5 p.m.
Holidays at the Heard
December 26-31, 2009 & January 2-3, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Music and dance performances, artist demonstrations and special holiday programming. Free with museum admission.
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