b"December 2023 EventSCHRISTMAS AT RAWHIDEcelebration, food truck court, and live music. Dec 8th - Photos with Santa, ballet performance, and a holiday gift market featuring 40+ artisan vendors. Dec 15th - WESTERN TOWNGrinch Day, photo ops, food truck court, and a live theatre performance. 5 to 8 pm. Through December 24 Free. GoodyearAZ.govAttendees will enjoy a truly magical holiday experience across 15 acres featuring 6 million lights, a holiday express train ride,41ANNUAL PRESCOTT STa nightly parade, jaw-dropping stunt shows, holiday shopping, a dazzling gingerbread house, light show, live entertainment,CHRISTMAS PARADEone-on-one time with Santa Claus himself, and much more. Open every WednesdayDecember 2through Sunday from 6 - 10 pm, there is something for everyone in the family toOver 80 holiday floats, marching bands, community enjoy. Tickets range from $29 - $75 per person (free for children ages 2 and under).groups, and more will begin at 1 pm in historic downtown PrattBrothersChristmas.com Prescott and will be followed by a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Holiday music at 5 pm before the Annual Courthouse Lighting CeremonyCITY OF SCOTTSDALESat 6 pm. Free. ArizonaChristmasCity.comSCOTTSDAZZLE HOLIDAY35TH ANNUALEXTRAVAGANZA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSThrough December 31Scottsdales beloved farmers market at 1st St. and Brown AveDecember 2comes to life with holiday spirit thanks to the guest of honorThis years festival will feature 4,000 real candle luminarias illuminating theSanta! Visits and photos with Santa are free. From 6 to 9 pm wander through Oldarchaeological parks partly reconstructed 800-year-old Salado culture ruins.Town Scottsdales own winter wonderland while strolling along the canal banksPresentations by the internationally renowned Yellow Bird Productions and the of the Scottsdale Waterfront, which is illuminated with holiday lights and dcor.ChiChino Spirit OOdham Dance Group will run periodically throughout the night Stop by the stunning 40-foot Scottsdazzle Tree for a selfie or a family photo, enjoyuntil the festival concludes at 9 p.m. Admission has always been free, although musical entertainment and warm up with hot cocoa, coffee, and sweet seasonalnon-perishable food donations are encouraged in support of the Gila Community treats from local food vendors. From 9 am to 1:30 pm, the Scottsdale Civic CenterFood Bank. Parking for the event fills up fast, so a free shuttle service is available. The will have a free, winter-themed play date featuring interactive art, science, sports,shuttle will run every 15 minutes from 4 p.m. until last call at 9 p.m. Shuttle parking and fun activities followed by a family-friendly concert for all ages. The Sugar Plumis located at the Historic Train Depot located in downtown Globe. 230 S. Broad St. Tea Party takes place from 10 am to 11 am and from 1 pm to 2 pm, where guests canGlobeAZ.gov/besh-ba-gowah-archaeological-park-and-museumsip and snack on holiday-themed treats while enjoying heaps of whimsical winter-themed fun and entertainmentregistration is required. The Sparkle & Spin Bicycle25TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Scavenger Hunt will be held on December 10 and 17, and invites guests to hop onPARADE OF LIGHTS their bikes and spin around Old Town for a seasonal scavenger huntregistration is required. As events and activities are finalized, complete details will be available atDecember 8 Scottsdazzle.com. Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season amid the glittering lights as more than 30 floats fill the streets of downtown SEDONAS TREE LIGHTINGWickenburg starting at 6:30 pm. The parade will start on Yavapai Street in front of the Wickenburg Christian School, traveling to historic Frontier Street near the AND SANTA VISIT ATChamber of Commerce Office and continuing down Frontier. The parade will TLAQUEPAQUE NORTH continue by turning left onto Apache Street and ending at the Community Center December 1 on Valentine Street. OutWickenburgWay.comEnjoy traditional tree lighting, refreshments, local holidayTHentertainment, and Santa visits with children. 5 to 7 pm. Free. Tlaq.com 46ANNUAL SEDAV VAAKI MUSEUM INDIAN FROSTY FESTMARKET AND YOUNG December 1 ARTISTS MARKETDuring the event, guests can enjoy two realDecember 910snow play areas, an inner tube snow slide, a liveShowcasing some of Arizonas and the regions finest Native American artists at performance by the Jingle Belles, photo ops withthis curated event. In addition to over 100 artisan booths, the market will feature Santa Claus, reindeer rides and train rides. Taketraditional Native American performances, ancestral demonstrations, and Native part in a seasonal scavenger hunt to collect believe bells at participating stores andfoods. The entire museum and park are open to the public during this event with restaurants, which can be redeemed for a free light-up Santa hat! 6 to 8 p.m. Free.the price of admission. The event is family-friendly featuring the Ki:Hiim (Oodham ShopParkWest.com word for village) where visitors can engage in many hands-on activities. Cost is $5 (entrance to the museum included) and the market is free to Indigenous peoples, LUMINARIA NIGHTS military personnel (active and retired), S'edav Va'aki Museum Foundation members, DE TUBAC children twelve and under, and police and fire. (Formerly Pueblo Grande Museum December 12 Indian Market.)Phoenix.gov/sedav-vaakiThe historic village is lit up with luminaries and lights. Meet Mrs. Claus at the Tubac Center of the Arts and don't forget toWEST VALLEY write your letters. Mrs. Claus will be taking them back to Santa at the North Pole!WONDERLANDEnjoy treats, shopping, music, and more from 5 to 9 pm. Free. TubacAZ.com December 910Explore a variety of vendors offering unique crafts, HOLIDAYS ON perfect for finding that special holiday gift. Feel the thrill of exhilarating rides that THE SQUARE will make your heart race. Engage in friendly competition with exciting games that challenge your skills and offer fantastic prizes. Indulge in delicious food and beverage December 115 options, satisfying your taste buds with seasonal delights, and enjoy captivating Create new family memories and traditions at Goodyear Civicperformances by talented local groups, showcasing their holiday cheer and spreading Square Park. Dec 1st - Ice Skating RinQ opens, Tree lightingjoy through music, dance, and more. $15. 10 am to 6 pm, State Farm Stadium.ArizonaRealCountry.com December 2023 81"