PHOENIX — Tell 2022 goodbye with some FUN! From the Fiesta Bowl to Sesame Street and holiday displays coming to an end, here’s 30 events to check out with the family!
ARIZONA STATE SUN DEVILS HOCKEY VS. BOSTON COLLEGE HOCKEY
- When: Friday, December 30
- Cost: tickets start at $35
- Location: Mullett Arena [411 S. Packard Dr.] in Tempe
SESAME STREET LIVE! MAKE YOUR MAGIC
- When: Friday, December 30, at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $23
- Where: Desert Diamond Arena [9400 West Maryland] in Glendale
- When: Saturday, December 31, at 1 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $149
- Where: State Farm Stadium [1 Cardinals Drive] in Glendale
BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS WITH MUSICAL DIRECTOR JR MCALEXANDER
- When: Saturday, December 31, at 8 p.m.
- Cost: tickets start at $28
- Where: Chandler Center for the Arts [250 North Arizona Avenue]
FOUR PEAKS 8TH STREET BREWERY TOUR
- The tour takes place in the original Four Peaks location that is over 100 years old and holds a lot of history. All guests must be at least 21 years old and flat, closed-toe shoes are required.
- When: Saturday, December 31, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Cost: $8
- Where: 1340 East 8th Street in Tempe
- Cost: Tickets range from $30 to $100.
- When: There’s shows on December 29, 30, 31st and on January 1, 2023, show time varies.
- Where: Bell Bank Park [6321 South Ellsworth Road] in Mesa
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT MCCORMICK-STILLMAN RAILROAD PARK
- When: November 25 – December 30 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: tickets are $15 per person.
- Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park [7301 E Indian Bend Rd] in Scottsdale
- When: Runs from November 25 through December 30, 2022
- Cost: Adults $27. 95 and children (ages 2-12) $19.95
- Where: Butterfly Wonderland [9500 E. Via de Ventura] in Scottsdale
- When: Now until January 16, 2023
- Cost: Adults/children - $20, and toddlers - $16
- Where: The Fountain Park at Westgate Entertainment District [6770 N Sunset Blvd] in Glendale
- What to expect: The Desert Botanical Garden welcomes the holiday season with its iconic tradition of Las Noches de las Luminarias. “This tradition started to share with people here at the garden the beauty of the holidays,” said Marisol Peláez, digital marketing manager at the Desert Botanical Garden. “People can walk through the trails and they’re going to be able to follow this path full of luminaria lights.”
- When: Las Noches de Luminarias are lit on selected dates, which include December 26-31 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Costs: $39.95 for adults, $16.95 for children [ages 3-17] and children 2 and younger enter for FREE. [Member prices differ]
- Location: Desert Botanical Garden [1201 N Galvin Pkwy] in Phoenix.
MESA ARIZONA TEMPLE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
- What to expect: After a five-year hiatus for renovations, the Christmas Light display at the Mesa Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is back! Guests that come to the Christmas lights have free access to nine acres of dazzling lights.
- When: The Christmas lights will be up until December 31st. The lights are on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Cost: Free.
- Location: Mesa Temple [101 S Lesueur]
- When: November 28, 2022 – January 1, 2023.
- Cost: General Admission [$20], Children 8 and under [$13], Children 3 & under [Free], and Military/Seniors [$13].
Ticket information
- Tickets are purchased at the door for each skate session that run for 90 minutes.
- There are four sessions:
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 6 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
- 8 p.m. -9:30 p.m.
- 10 p.m. -11:30 p.m.
- Where: Located inside CityScape [11 W. Washington Street] in Phoenix
RELATED: 2022 Holiday light displays
- When: Hours: Monday - Friday [5 p.m. – 10 p.m.] and Saturday/Sunday [12 p.m. – 10 p.m.]
- Cost: $10 ticket includes a one-hour skating session and skate rental.
- Where: Located at the Plaza at Mesa City Center [56 E. Main St.]
- When: November 25 to January 1, 2023.
- Cost: adults $34, children (ages 3–17) $20, Military $31, seniors (65+) $31 and children 2 and under are free.
- Where: Salt River Fields at Talking Stick [7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale]
‘PRATT BROTHERS CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR’
- When: The holiday spectacular runs from November 22 to January 1, 2023.
- Hours of operation: Open every day from 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
- Cost: General admission $14.99, Pratt Pass VIP $75 and Free General Admission for Children ages 2 & under.
- Where: Bell Bank Park [6321 South Ellsworth Road, Mesa]
- What to expect: A ‘sweet’ pop-up art installation in the City of Chandler where you’ll find a 14-foot star gazer box, a ‘candy’ sleigh, a fruit roll up’ slide, giant marshmallows, huge candy canes and lollipops that you can walk-thru and more!
- When: Now until Monday, January 2.
- Cost: Free
- Where: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West [3 S Arizona Ave]
- When: Open daily [5:30 pm - 10 p.m.] from November 25 to January 8, 2023
- Cost: $17 for adults and $13 for children ages 2-12.
- Event officials highly advise you to buy your tickets online. You can purchase tickets on-site, but keep in mind that there is an occupancy limit at the event venue.
- Where: Justice Brothers Ranch [14629 W. Peoria Ave] in Waddell
‘ZOOLIGHTS’ AT THE PHOENIX ZOO
- When: November 23 to January 15, 2023.
- Hours of operation: 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Cost:
- Where: Phoenix Zoo [455 N Galvin Pkwy]
- If you purchase your ticket online, it's $30 or it's $25 if you’re a Phoenix Zoo member.
- Price of a ticket if you purchase at the gate are $35 or it's $30 if you’re a Phoenix Zoo member.
- According to event officials, children ages 2 and under get in for free.
- What to expect: A walk-thru holiday display experience that features a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, a 20-foot-tall snowman, giant candy canes, Santa’s sleigh, a large gingerbread man and more.
- Cost: Free
- When: Nightly from 5:30 p.m. to dawn, now through January 3, 2023
- Where: Surprise Recreation Campus [15960 N. Bullard Ave.] Click here to view map with the event’s activities.
- What to expect: According to event officials, this family-friendly event will have a dance floor and a ‘festive balloon drop.’ It’s $26 per person and $10 per person for members, you can purchase the tickets online.
- When: Saturday, December 31 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
- Where: Children’s Museum of Phoenix [ 215 N. 7th Street] in Phoenix
CELEBRATIONS AT DAVE AND BUSTER’S
- What to expect: There are two distinct events that’ll be hosted at the Dave and Buster’s locations across the Valley on Saturday, December 31.
- ‘Celebrate the New Year EARLY’ is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is family-friendly.
- ‘Ring Ring Ring in 2023’ starts at 9 p.m. and is a 21 and over event.
- Cost: Admission prices vary, check online for ticket location availability.
- Where:
- 9460 W Hanna Ln in Glendale.
- 21001 N. Tatum Blvd in Phoenix.
- 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy Suite 1100 in Tempe.
- 1390 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd. in Tucson.
MEDIEVAL TIMES | DINNER AND TOURNAMENT
- When: December 31 at 2 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There’s two shows on January 1 at 3 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.
- Where: 9051 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale
‘COME ON BARBIE LET’S GO PARTY’ NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
- What to expect: According to event officials, the Barbie-themed party will have selfie stations, DJs, a bounce castle, a pool deck that’ll be transformed into “Barbie’s Beach Club,” and there will be snacks available to purchase from “Barbie’s Food Truck.” Tickets for this experience start at $50.
- Where: FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel [1100 North Central Avenue]
- When: Saturday, December 31, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
‘NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE’ IN GLENDALE
- What to expect: This West Valley event is a ‘block party’ with 6 bars that include Fat Tuesday, Bodega, Salt Tacos y Tequila, Carousel Arcade Bar, The Lola & M Social House. Live entertainment and a fireworks display will take place.
- Cost: Ticket pricesas of now range from $50 to $150.
- Where: Westgate Entertainment District [6751 North Sunset Boulevard] in Glendale
- When: Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT ‘THE HOT CHICK’
- What to expect: There will be a live DJ lineup starting at 12 p.m. Guests can call ahead for table reservations [480-255-7733].
- Where: The Hot Chick [4363 N 75th St] in Scottsdale
- When: Saturday, December 31, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
- What to expect: The restaurant is saying goodbye to 2022 with 1-cent champagne toasts for dine-in guests. Plus, live DJ entertainment will be available from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Where: The Montauk [4360 N Scottsdale Rd] in Scottsdale
- When: Saturday, December 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.
‘BAR BLITZEN’ HOLIDAY POP-UP PARTY
- What to expect: This is a 21+ event. $50 per person or $60 at the door; you can purchase tickets online.
- Where: Culinary Dropout Tempe location [149 S. FARMER]
- When: Saturday, December 31, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
ROOFTOP DISCO BASH at Pedal Haus Brewery
- First ticket option is $20 and includes: Disco DJ from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. and a food buffet from 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
- There’s also ticket options for tables that seats 4 to 6 people and includes all amenities.
- When: Saturday, December 31
- Where: 214 E. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix
- What to expect: This is a 21+ event and there’s a $10 cover. Table reservations are available online.
- When: Saturday, December 31- starts at 8 p.m.
- Where: Luckys [817 N. 2nd Street] in Phoenix
DECADENCE ARIZONA ANCIENT FUTURE
- What to expect: Single-day passes start at $109 and two-day passes start at $199. This event is 18 +, and Platinum and Table Reservations are for 21+. Some of the talent lineups include Black V Neck, Cosmic Gate, DJ Pauly D, Kayzo, and more.
- When: December 30 - January 1, 2023.
- Where: Phoenix Raceway [7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr] in Avondale.