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Markets, festivals, and gatherings around the Valley, with the date, place, and source for each one.

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Holiday

See event site for times · Nov 18 – Jan 3, 2027

Jingle at JW: ice! featuring Elf

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 17 mi
Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Nov 20 – Dec 27

The Desert Lights Festival

Desert Farm Lights · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 20 mi
Holiday

See event site for times · Nov 20 – Jan 2, 2027

Christmas at the Princess

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess · Scottsdale

From Phoenix center · about 16 mi
Holiday

5:30 pm – 10:30 pm · Nov 25 – Jan 15, 2027

Phoenix ZooLights

Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 7 mi
Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Nov 27 – Jan 1, 2027

33rd Glendale Glitters

Murphy Park · Glendale

From Phoenix center · about 9 mi
Free
Holiday

See event site for times · Nov 28 – Dec 31

Scottsdazzle

Old Town Scottsdale / Scottsdale Waterfront · Scottsdale

From Phoenix center · about 9 mi
Free
Holiday

5:30 pm – 9 pm · Dec 11 – Dec 22

Riparian After Dark

Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch · Gilbert

From Phoenix center · about 19 mi
Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Dec 17 – Dec 24

Christmas at Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms · Queen Creek

From Phoenix center · about 32 mi

Wednesday, Nov 11

Community

Starts at 11 am

Phoenix Veterans Day Parade

Third Street, McDowell Rd to Indian School Rd · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 1 mi
Free

Thursday, Nov 12

Arts & Culture

Hours vary · Nov 12 – Nov 15

The Other Art Fair Phoenix

On Jackson · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · less than 1 mi

Friday, Nov 13

Community

See event site for times · Nov 13 – Nov 15

Hondo Rodeo Fest Street Fest

Chase Field · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · less than 1 mi
Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Outdoors

Starts at 9 am

Nature Fest PHX 2026

Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area, Northeast 7th Avenue Trailhead · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 2 mi
Free
Arts & Culture

Starts at 6 pm

Tempe Jam

Tempe Sports Complex · Tempe

From Phoenix center · about 10 mi
Free
Arts & Culture

See event site for times

Cirque Mechanics: Tilt!

Chandler Center for the Arts · Chandler

From Phoenix center · about 17 mi

Sunday, Nov 15

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Thursday, Nov 19

Friday, Nov 20

Saturday, Nov 21

Arts & Culture

Starts at 5 pm

WayneFest

Coronado Park · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 2 mi

Sunday, Nov 22

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Wednesday, Nov 25

Thursday, Nov 26

Sports & Recreation

See event site for times

Phoenix Turkey Trot

Wesley Bolin Plaza · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · about 1 mi

Friday, Nov 27

Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Nov 27 – Nov 29

Christmas at Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms · Queen Creek

From Phoenix center · about 32 mi

Saturday, Nov 28

Maker Market

Starts at 9 am

Once Upon a Market

WestWorld of Scottsdale · Scottsdale

From Phoenix center · about 17 mi

Sunday, Nov 29

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Thursday, Dec 3

Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Dec 3 – Dec 6

Christmas at Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms · Queen Creek

From Phoenix center · about 32 mi

Friday, Dec 4

Arts & Culture

Hours vary · Dec 4 – Dec 6

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Mill Avenue (Downtown Tempe) · Tempe

From Phoenix center · about 8 mi
Free
Food & Drink

Starts at 6 pm

Vineyards in the Valley

Hotel Valley Ho (Fri); Scottsdale Stadium (Sat) · Scottsdale

From Phoenix center · about 9 mi

Saturday, Dec 5

Food & Drink

Starts at 4 pm

Vineyards in the Valley

Hotel Valley Ho (Fri); Scottsdale Stadium (Sat) · Scottsdale

From Phoenix center · about 9 mi

Sunday, Dec 6

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Thursday, Dec 10

Holiday

5 pm – 10 pm · Dec 10 – Dec 13

Christmas at Schnepf Farms

Schnepf Farms · Queen Creek

From Phoenix center · about 32 mi

Friday, Dec 11

Maker Market

Starts at 4 pm

Phoestivus

Arizona Center · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · less than 1 mi
Free

Sunday, Dec 13

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Friday, Dec 18

Maker Market

Starts at 4 pm

Phoestivus

Arizona Center · Phoenix

From Phoenix center · less than 1 mi
Free

Sunday, Dec 20

Farmers Market

Starts at 9 am

The Sunday Market on Elm

Elm Street Farmers Market · Surprise

From Phoenix center · about 22 mi
Free

Saturday, Dec 26

Sunday, Dec 27