Event Summary

Have FA LA LA….FUN at Tempe Marketplace, November 23 through December 31. Grab your family and friends this holiday season for the most magical time of the year! From Nightly Snowfall to Holiday Skating and more—Tempe Marketplace is the place to be to bring your holiday dreams to light!

Festivities Include:

November 23 | Holiday Tree Lighting and First Snowfall
Get in the spirit of the holiday season with a professional ice-skating performance, followed by the official lighting of their 60-foot holiday tree and the first magical snowfall of the season. Plus, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be there for free pictures! The event is from 6-8 p.m.

November 25-27, 2022 | Holiday Skating
Enjoy free holiday skating near Dave & Buster’s for children 5 and older. Skates are provided, just bring socks!

November 23-December 31, 2022 | Nightly Snowfall 
Watch as snow magically falls from the sky, transforming Tempe Marketplace into a winter wonderland – Every night at 7 & 8 p.m. near the District Stage. Enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on Christmas Eve (December 24th). Each show runs for about 10 minutes and is set to fun holiday music, perfect for the entire family to enjoy a touch of magical winter weather in the desert! 

December 3 & December 10, 2022 | Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Bring the kiddos for story time with Mrs. Claus outside Barnes & Nobel (near the fireplace) from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

December 3 & 10, 2022 | Photos with Santa
Strike a pose with Santa… as long as you’re on the nice list. Feel the holiday spirit and let Santa make all your dreams come true! Photos with Santa will take place on December 3^rd & 10^th at the fireplace near Barnes & Noble from 12-2 p.m.  

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