Whether you’re in need of a unique gift or some local love this holiday season, Downtown Phoenix has free events for you.
From free movie nights and trivia to visits with Santa and live holiday performances, we have a comprehensive list of DTPHX’s holiday events.
Jazz in the Park @ CityScape
From Monday, Dec. 4 to Friday, Dec. 8, swing by Patriots Park at Cityscape in downtown Phoenix and enjoy jazz from a variety of local musicians. Live performances will take place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Enjoy lunch on Cityscape’s brand new patio, renovated by Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s Clean & Green team, and enjoy the sounds of local musicians.
Performance lineup:
detail: Cityscape, 1 E Washington St.
Hanukkah Celebration @ Crescent Ballroom
This free event will feature special Hanukkah music performed by Rick Naimark on piano and vocals. Doors and music will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, followed by the lighting of the menorah and Jewish trivia at approximately 6:15 p.m. The first place trivia team will win a $100 gift card from Little Pickle Deli. You can also enjoy jelly donuts, latkes, and brisket tacos, and top it all off with a Brooklyn Lager.
detail: Crescent Ballroom, 308 N 2nd Ave.
Movie Night & Holiday Market @ GenuWine
GenuWine will have wine on tap and two free events. First up is the screening of “Home Alone” on Friday, December 8th at 7pm.
Then, pick up unique gifts from local merchants at GenuWine’s free Holiday Market on Sunday, December 10th from 1pm to 4pm.
detail: GenuWine Arizona Wine Bar, 888 N 1st Ave, Ste 101.
DTPHX Winter Wonderland and Park Pajamas
Downtown Phoenix will be transformed into a winter wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s Winter Wonderland is a free, walk-through event featuring live music and performances set against the backdrop of iconic downtown locations, including Chase Field, Herberger Theater Center, Arizona Center, and Renaissance Hotel. Follow the festivities from location to location and enjoy a day of holiday entertainment, delicious food, drinks, and fun.
Downtown Phoenix Inc.’s popular event “PJs in the Park” is back. DTPHX Winter Wonderland experience. Wear your comfiest pajamas and enjoy a holiday movie under the stars at Civic Space Park on Saturday, December 9th from 5pm to 7:30pm. A screening of the holiday favorite “Merry Madagascar” will be followed by a special presentation of “.” fairy. “Be sure to bring your camera or cell phone so you can take a free photo with Santa and enjoy tamales, hot her chocolates, and yard her games before the show.” Food trucks from Urban Grounds Coffee Company and Soul Farmsea will also be on site.
detail: Downtown Phoenix Inc., 1 E. Washington St.
Hanukkah Celebration @ Arizona Center
Enjoy lively music, latkes, donuts, entertainment, crafts for kids, and the lighting of a giant menorah on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Arizona Center. This is a great event for all ages.
detail: Arizona Center, 455 N 3rd St.
foestibus
Downtown Phoenix’s largest holiday market is back for all your holiday shopping needs. Festivus will be held during the Downtown Phoenix Farmers Market on Thursday, December 14th and Friday, December 15th from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Saturday, December 16th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Masu. It will be held on the south side of Wexford Science. Central, 850 PBC. This holiday season, support locals with over 200 small business vendors, food, beverages, music, live art, and more. If you see a DTPHX Ambassador, please say hello.
detail: Foestibus, 720 N 5th cent
Fostivus Ugly Sweater Ride
It’s a fun time to put on your favorite sweater, join the Phoenix Spokes People, and join us for a community-paced bike ride. Depart at 7pm on Friday, December 15th and enjoy a 7-9 mile ride starting and ending at Fostibus. Charge your lights and join the fun.
detail: Wexford Science + Technology, 850 N 5th St.
Indigenous Holiday Pop-up Market @ Chaokia PHX
This curated event features the finest Indigenous gifts, merchandise and products for your loved ones. Hosted by Chaokia PHX on Sunday, December 17th from 4pm to 9pm, you can shop with and support local indigenous communities by visiting vending booths and shopping. Masu.
detail: CahokiaPhx SocialTech + ArtSpace, 707 N 3rd St.