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Phoenix Things To Do: 17 events you do not want to miss this week, Dec. 3-9, 2018

Posted at 10:27 AM, Dec 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-04 12:27:29-05

Looking for something to do this week?

Here are the top events, festivals, concerts and shows happening around Phoenix.

Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings (Dec. 4)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $6

Phoenix Festival of the Arts(Dec. 7-9)
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
Time: Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

El Mirage Christmas tree lighting ceremony (Dec. 7)
Where: Gentry Park, 14010 North El Mirage Road, El Mirage 85335
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission: Free

Phoenix Suns vs. Miami Heat (Dec. 7)
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
Admission: $6+

Tempe Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade (Dec. 8)
Where: Tempe Town Lake/Tempe Beach Park:
Time: Entertain starts at 4 p.m., parade starts at 7 p.m.
Admission: Free

Hometown Christmas Parade (Dec. 8)
Where: Downtown Glendale. View parking options.
Time: 11 a.m. 
Admission: Free

12K's of Christmas run (Dec. 8)
Where: Freestone Park, 1045 E Juniper Ave, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Time: First race starts at 9 a.m. 
Admission: $20-$55

World Bazaar PHX (Dec. 8)
Where: 19th Ave and Camelback Park and Ride, 1813 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85015
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: Free

Jim Gaffigan (Dec. 8)
Where: Stand Up Live
Time: 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $39+

Grapes on the Grotto Wine Festival (Dec. 8-9)
Where: Arizona Center, 
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door (6 tasting tickets)

Mesa Arts Festival(Dec. 8-9)
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission: Free

Arizona Cardinals vs. Detroit Lions (Dec. 9)
Where: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305
Time: 2:25 p.m. MST
Admission: $44+

Illumination Symphony of Light - North Phoenix (through Jan. 5, 2019)
Where: Interstate 17 and Jomax Road; 27701 Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix AZ 85085
Time: Monday - Friday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; weekends, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $29-$35 per car (taxes, processing fees additional)

Illumination Symphony of Light - Tempe (through Dec. 31, 2018)
Where: Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 W. Alameda Drive, Tempe AZ 85282
Time: Monday - Friday, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; weekends, 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Admission: $29-$35 per car (taxes, processing fees additional)

Christmas At The Princess (through Dec. 31, 2018)
Where: Scottsdale Fairmont Princess,
Time: Nightly, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $55 (self park, includes six wristbands), $85 (valet, includes six wristbands).

ZooLights (through Jan. 13, 2019)
Where: Phoenix Zoo
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Admission: $11-$22

CitySkate ice rink (through Jan. 6, 2019)
Where: First and Washington streets in downtown Phoenix
Time: Skate sessions vary by day. View schedule.
Admission: $10-$15