The holiday season is pure magic and, while some of the best times will be spent in the comfort of your home, it's also a wonderful time to go see a show or parade. Festive performances and crowd pleasing parades await!
Bookmark this guide and check back often — we’ll keep adding new events and activities all season long! Last Update: 12/14
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Parades have all come and gone but there are plenty of other ways to celebrate the season!
Upcoming Holiday Shows
The Nutcracker Ballet
- The Nutcracker Ballet Arizona at Symphony Hall, Phoenix
- The Nutcracker: A Musical Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
- The Nutcracker Southwest Ballet Theatre at Estrella Mountain Community College Performing Arts Center
- Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker @AMC, 12/21 at many AMC Theatres across town
A Christmas Carol
- A Christmas Carol @Herberger a Childsplay production designed for children, Phoenix, Outdoor stage
- A Christmas Carol a TheatreWorks production, Peoria
More Family Friendly Shows
- Circue du Soleil's Twas the Night Before Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix
- A CHRISTMAS STORY Arizona Broadway Theatre, Peoria
- Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer @Herberger a Childsplay production designed for children, Phoenix
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Musical Performances
- Pop and Holiday Concert Historic Glendale, Live Concert 12/20
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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Special Needs Performances
Nutcracker - Sensory Adapted
- Ballet Arizona production at Symphony Hall in Phoenix
- 12/17 only
A Christmas Carol in ASL
- 12/20 only
- Peoria TheatreWorks production AND Herberger production
More Holiday and Winter Fun
There’s so much happening this winter! Explore even more ways to make the season special:
Holiday Fun in the West Valley: Your 2025 Family Guide
Holiday Light Displays & Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Great Christmas Destinations in Arizona
MacaroniKID Calendar of Events
MacaroniKID Articles
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