Holiday Wine & Dine at The Shops Gainey Village – Thursday, December 6th
Kick off the holiday season with the SHOPS Gainey Village! Guests will enjoy acoustic music by Melanie Yarger, Miguel Rodriguez, the He Said She Said band and Marty & Natalie performing festive tunes, horse and carriage rides by Scottsdale Horse and Carriage around the shopping center, cookies, baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, wine tastings at Pomo Pizzeria, Soi 4 Bangkok Eatery and The Living Room. Other event offerings include wine and hors d'oeuvres at Kreiss; charcuterie and wine at Babylux, and champagne at White Sun.
Phoenix Festival of the Arts – Friday, December 7th – 9th
Phoenix Center for the Arts is proud to present the seventh annual event, featuring more than 150 art and food vendors.
Live entertainment takes place on three stages and includes local bands, solo artists, dancers, choral groups, spoken word artists, comedians, art demonstrations, and more!
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade – Saturday, December 8th
Everyone loves a parade, right? A parade that floats…even better! We invite the community to take part in our holiday tradition at Tempe Town Lake by joining us for the 20th Annual Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade.
Watch as 50+ festively-decorated boats float on the lake. Enjoy food from our on-site food trucks, get your holiday shopping done at the Holiday Market, and enjoy a glass of beer or wine while watching live entertainment on the main stage. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and the parade kicks off at 7 p.m.
Grapes on The Grotto Holiday Wine Festival – Saturday, December 8th – 9th
Arizona Center and the Willcox Wine Country have teamed up to bring a new holiday wine festival to the heart of downtown Phoenix. Guests can sample award-winning Willcox and other Arizona wines; find unique holiday gifts at over 40 art, craft and specialty vendors; enjoy live music from local musicians; and dine at our festival bistro or one of the outstanding Arizona Center restaurants.
Mesa Arts Festival – Saturday, December 8th – 9th
The annual festival will feature original works of art for sale from local, regional and national artists in various mediums; live entertainment showcasing local and national talent on two stages; live artist demonstrations; Family Activity Area and an array of culinary delights.
Arizona Gift Fair at The Farm At South Mountain – Saturday, December 8th
This event will provide the perfect opportunity for shoppers to find the best Arizona holiday gifts from a variety of local artisans and food purveyors.
Some of the vendors include Megessentials, Regardent Hare Leather, Mama’s Place and Marie Lang. These vendors will provide plenty of one-of-a-kind gift options including lava bead diffuser bracelets and necklaces, leather accessories, dreamcatchers and paintings made from locally sourced beeswax.
Along with shopping opportunities, there will also be live music, crafts and plenty of delicious food at The Farm’s restaurants.