Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Nov 30 – Nov 30, -0001
Electrical Light Parade
Coolidge
Arizona
Holidays in Arizona
62 events found
Dec 31 – Dec 31, 2025
Morton’s the Steakhouse Ring in The New Year
Scottsdale
Ring out the old and ring in the new with a Morton's four course celebration…
Feb 14 – Feb 14, 2026
Valentine’s Day, BOGO Admission – Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
Prescott
Share your love of the zoo with Buy One, Get One Admission on Valentine's Day!…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Mar 14 – Mar 14, 2026
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fountain Hills
Festivities begin with traditional Irish music at the lake. Our famous fountain will turn emerald…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Sep 26 – Sep 26, 2026
Haunted Tours
Yuma
Nighttime tours of the infamous Yuma Prison, with unexpected surprises.
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Sep 26 – Sep 26, 2026
Halloween Carnival
Coolidge
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Oct 2 – Oct 2, 2026
Annual Mill Avenue Masquerade Adventure
Tempe
Costume contest, parade, live entertainment, 6 pm - midnight.
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Oct 2 – Oct 2, 2026
Annual Family Halloween Carnival
Tempe
Ghoulish goodies for the goblins, entertainment, costume contest, carnival games, food, free, .25 carnival tickets,…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Oct 6 – Oct 6, 2026
Halloween Carnival & Awareness Fair
Willcox
Children under 12.
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Oct 16 – Oct 16, 2026
Annual Holiday Enchantment
Chandler
Time: 6:00 PM
Simple trips are often the best.
You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.
Oct 23 – Nov 21, 2026
Annual Arizona’s Largest Gingerbread Village
Prescott
100+ edible & enchanting castles, estates, houses, cookie decorating for the kids.
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Oct 29 – Nov 13, 2026
Red Rock Fantasy
Sedona
Nestled within the world-renowned red rocks of Sedona, Red Rock Fantasy is a festival of…
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Nov 6 – Nov 6, 2026
Annual Mesa’s Merry Main Street
Mesa
Annual family celebration including a light display, music, food, and children's activities. 5 to 9:30…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Nov 7 – Nov 7, 2026
Annual APS Fantasy of Lights Kick-off
Tempe
Enjoy the winter season by attending this annual celebration kickoff complete with a parade, a…
Let the road decide.
Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.
Nov 7 – Nov 11, 2026
Annual Santas Theme Park
Chandler
Two million glittering lights, 50 amusement park rides, workshops, live entertainment, petting zoo, exotic lion…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Nov 11 – Nov 11, 2026
Live Holiday Call-in Show
Tempe
Tempe's Annual Santa Show, a special call-in program where children can talk directly to Santa…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Nov 13 – Nov 19, 2026
Annual Festival of Lights
Lake Havasu City
More than one million lights on display, Friday after Thanksgiving through December, 6-10 pm.
Somewhere between here and nowhere.
The spaces in between are often the most memorable.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Annual Holiday Open House
Ajo
Park Rangers and guest speakers present programs on various topics, displays by the local artist…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Christmas Open House & Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Yuma
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Mountain Village Holiday
Williams
Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in the mountains. Enjoy our Parade of Lights,…
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Tempe’s Snow Day
Tempe
Come join in the fun with 20 tons of snow, interactive games and carnival rides,…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Holiday Electric Light Parade
Eagar
Beginning in Eagar, the parade is held the first Saturday evening in December, and celebrates…
Pause when it feels right.
Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Nogales Christmas Parade & Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Nogales
An all-day festival featuring Santa Claus and his reindeer, a children's parade and the lighting…
The road is the experience.
Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.
Nov 14 – Nov 14, 2026
Holiday Glo on Monroe
Buckeye
Electric Light Parade.