Upcoming Events

Holiday Luminaries at Fountain Hills Park and Fountain:
Thousands of luminaries line the shores of Fountain Lake and the streets of downtown Fountain Hills.
Cost: FREE
Time: Sunset
Dates: Tuesday, Dec. 22nd - Thursday Dec. 24th
Fountain Park 12925 N. Saguaro Boulevard
Fountain Hills, AZ
For information call 480.837.1654 or visit their website: http://www.fountainhillschamber.com/

Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop:
Kids can explore the magic of the season at Bass Pro Shops, which hosts free photo opportunities with Santa, holiday crafts each weekend, model train displays, the remote-control car track, and all kinds of games and activities. Complete information and schedules are available online.
Visit Bass Pro Shop's Website for hours
1133 North Dobson
Mesa, AZ
602.606.5600

Holiday Story time and Activities at Desert Ridge Marketplace's District Stage:
A children's storybook character is on hand as kids enjoy hot chocolate and Paradise Bakery cookies while listening to readings of holiday classics at the District Stage. Special guests and activities are presented by PBS.
Price: FREE
Time: 5 - 7 pm
Ages: 0 - 8 years
Visit Desert Ridge's Website for more info
21001 N. Tatum Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ
480.513.7586

If you haven't seen the lights in Downtown Glendale, it's a must! It is the largest show of Christmas lights in Arizona, that's free! There are over 1.5 million lights of all kinds and sizes.

Zoppè Italian Family Circus
250 N. Arizona Ave.
Saturday, December 26, 2009 12 P.M.
West Lawn, Chandler Center for the Arts
The Zoppè Italian Family Circus welcomes guests into the intimate 500 seat tent for a one-ring circus that honors the best history of the Old-World Italian tradition!
The Chandler Center for the Arts brings the Circus to Chandler December 26 - January 3, including a special performance on New Year’s Eve at 7 p.m.
Starring Nino the clown, the circus is propelled by a central story (as opposed to individual acts) that feature acrobatic feats, equestrian showmanship, canine capers, clowning and plenty of audience participation. Giovanni Zoppè, the sixth-generation circus performer who plays Nino, says the show aims higher than what passes for circuses these days. "We try to touch every emotion during the show," he says. "They'll laugh, they'll cry, and they'll feel for the characters. It's more of an event than a show."
Come experience the history of Zoppé - An Italian Family Circus! For more information and to PURCHASE TICKETS ON-LINE visit www.ChandlerCenter.org.
It’s SIMPLE, FAST and NO PER TICKET FEES!

Holidays at the Heard Museum
12.26.09 –01.03.10 Phoenix
HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARD Southwest Tradition Offers Perfect Experience to Close Out Holiday Season with Family, Out-of-town Guests
Holidays at the Heard Experience Southwestern and American Indian culture with artist demonstrations, entertaining music, dance performances, book signings and hands-on activities offered at the Heard Museum in downtown Phoenix. Holidays at the Heard is a must-see for your family, friends and out-of-town guests, starting Friday, December 26 and continuing through Sunday, January 3. Visitors can enjoy frybread and hot cocoa or apple cider as they experience American Indian music and dance performances including Navajo and Hopi dancers as well as crowd favorites like hoop dancing and fancy dancing. In addition to performances twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visitors can also enjoy 10 exhibit galleries including HOME: Native People in the Southwest as well as two exhibits that feature hands-on craft activities and artwork that are perfect for families. Also, American Indian artists will demonstrate their work, and the Shop will have book signings nearly every day. Visitors can also browse items in the Shop or have lunch at The Café at the Heard Museum during Holidays at the Heard. Holidays at the Heard is presented by Boeing.
When: December 26, 2009, through January 3, 2010 (Closed January 1, 2010)9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Heard Museum, 2301 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Ariz.Cost: Holidays at the Heard is included with general museum admission.
Admission: $12 adults, $11 seniors (65+), $5 students, $3 children 6-12.Free for children under 6, Heard Museum members and American Indians.
INFO: Call 602.252.8848 or visit heard.org.
HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARD SCHEDULE: Performances are held twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Steele Auditorium.
Book signings are held in the Heard Museum Shop from noon to 2:30 p.m. Artist demonstrations are held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.•
Saturday, December 26: o
Performance by Yellowhouse Indian Dancers, led by Lane Jensen, Navajo/Maricopao
Book signing by Sylvia Long, illustrator of Because You Are My Baby and Ten Little Rabbits• Sunday, December 27: o
Performance by Yellowhouse Indian Dancers, led by Lane Jensen, Navajo/Maricopao
Book signing by Sylvester Allred, author of Rascal the Tassel Eared Squirrel and Desert Alphabet•
Monday, December 28: o
Performance by Yellowbird Indian Dancers (the Duncan Family)o Book signing by Susan Lowell, author of many books including Three Little Javelinas•
Tuesday, December 29:o
Performance by Yellowbird Indian Dancers (the Duncan Family)o
Book signing by Michelle Parker-Rock, author of Joseph Bruchac: An Author Kids Love• Wednesday, December 30: o
Performance by Hopi Dance Group, led by Dwight Maseo
Book signing by Susan Lamb, author of Arizona Scenic Seasons and other books•
Thursday, December 31:

18th Annual Zoo Lights
11.26.09 –01.10.10 Phoenix
Over 2.5 million lights and more than 500 custom-made animal and nature light sculptures. To celebrate the opening of the Zoo's new Komodo Dragon exhibit, a new life-sized lighted Komodo display will debut this year, 600,000+ lights, music of the season, lighted animal exhibits, live animals are not on exhibit. $9-10 admission 602-273-1341
http://www.phoenixzoo.org