Christmas Activities in Phoenix
Winter Holiday Events in Phoenix and Mesa
Christmas Events and Traditions in Phoenix, Arizona

The Birth of Christ in Lights and Music: located in Mesa; this celebration is also known as the Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Lights and Concert Series. Concerts take place every evening for more than a month and are free of charge. The celebration also includes a nativity exhibit and visitors may receive a free 5x7 lithographic print entiltled "Jesus the Christ," just for the asking.

Arizona Festival of Lights: located in the Ahwatukee Foothills of Phoenix. The festival features craft booths, concerts, performances, rides, inflatables and the flip of a switch to illuminate over one million lights.

Desert Botanical Garden Lumi: located in Phoenix; also known as "Las Noches de las Luminarias." The 2008 event features innovative glass sculptures by artist Dale Chihuly among thousands of hand-lit luminarias, musical entertainment, and "cheerful decorations."

Chandler's Tumbleweed Tree Lighting Ceremony: the event is preceded by a Parade of Lights with floats, vehicles and community groups. Between 1,500 and 2000 tumbleweeds from the outskirts of town make up the unique tree.

Ballet Etudes Presentation of The Nutcracker: performances in Chandler and in Mesa.