Feel the excitement of the holiday season in Tempe! Our guide is your ticket to all the festive events and activities happening around the city. For those who call Tempe home and those just visiting, this guide showcases the city's festive charm.
Popular events abound during this joyful time of year. The Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting brings together the community with dazzling floats and a grand tree lighting ceremony. In addition, the Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade at Tempe Town Lake offers a unique waterfront display featuring illuminated boats sailing across the lake. And the World of Illumination presents Cosmic Sleighride is something you definitely don't want to miss, inviting families to experience an enchanting drive-through light show. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Tempe Events Events
Nightly Snowfall at Tempe Marketplace (Tempe) • 1.2 miles
Magical nightly snowfall and festive art installations
Cookies N' Cocoa at Grace Community Church (Tempe) • 1.6 miles
Free cookies, cocoa, and Santa photos
More events near Tempe
Events Around Tempe Junction
ZooLights (Phoenix)
Enchanting holiday light displays and immersive experiences.
World of Illumination presents Cosmic Sleighride (TEMPE)
Drive-through light show with synchronized music
Events Around Mesa
Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display (Mesa)
Dazzling Christmas lights and international nativity displays
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Merry Main St (Mesa)
Expansive 6,000 sq. ft. real ice rink
Events Around Scottsdale
Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (Scottsdale)
Enchanting holiday light displays aboard a vintage train
Enchant at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale)
Vast panoramic views of iconic mountain ranges
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