# Christmas markets and winter wonderlands in Phoenix, 2026

> We found five Christmas markets and winter events in and around Phoenix with 2026 dates posted: three holiday markets and two winter wonderland events. Two are free to get in. They’re spread over four areas, with the most in Phoenix.

- Last checked: 2026-10-30
- 5 markets and winter events with 2026 dates
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## Markets and winter events

- **Glendale Glitters** at Historic Downtown Glendale, Glendale, AZ · about 10 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Jan 1. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. Price: Free. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: 5 to 10 p.m. nightly. Lighting ceremony Nov 27 at 5:45 p.m., with kickoff events Nov 27 and 28. Official page: https://visitdowntownglendale.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Las Noches de las Luminarias** at Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, AZ · about 7 miles away. When: Nov 27 – Jan 3. Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m. on select nights. Type: Winter wonderland. Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. on select nights. Nights: Nov 27 to 29; Dec 4 to 6, 11 to 13, 16 to 23 and 26 to 31; Jan 1 to 3. Official page: https://dbg.org/events/las-noches-de-las-luminarias/2026-11-27/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Mesa Christmas Market** at Downtown Mesa, near Pioneer Park, Mesa, AZ · about 17 miles away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Time: 5 to 9:30 p.m. Type: Holiday market. Hours: 5 to 9:30 p.m. For kids: Kids can ride the Mesa Santa Express. Official page: https://www.themesachristmasmarket.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Phoestivus** at Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ · about 1 mile away. When: Dec 11 – Dec 18. Time: Fri Dec 11 and Fri Dec 18, 4 to 10 p.m. Price: $5 suggested donation. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Fri Dec 11 and Fri Dec 18, 4 to 10 p.m. Official page: https://www.phoestivus.com/ (checked 2026-10-30)
- **Merry Merchantile Market** at Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ · about 12 miles away. When: Dec 12 – Dec 13. Time: Sat Dec 12, 10am–5pm; Sun Dec 13, 10am–4pm. Price: Free admission and parking. Type: Holiday market. Hours: Sat Dec 12, 10am–5pm; Sun Dec 13, 10am–4pm. More than 150 local vendors on the Civic Center lawn. Santa takes photos 10am–2pm both days and the Grinch visits noon–2pm. Kids get free holiday crafts and face painting, and the grounds work for strollers. Official page: https://merchantilemarket.com/upcoming-markets/ (checked 2026-10-30)

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## FAQ

### Are there Christmas markets in Phoenix in 2026?
Glendale Glitters at Historic Downtown Glendale: Nov 27 – Jan 1. Free. Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden: Nov 27 – Jan 3. Mesa Christmas Market at Downtown Mesa, near Pioneer Park: Dec 11 – Dec 13. Phoestivus at Arizona Center, 455 N. 3rd St.: Dec 11 – Dec 18. $5 suggested donation. Plus one more on this page.

### Where is there a winter wonderland for kids near Phoenix?
Glendale Glitters (Glendale, AZ · about 10 miles away): Nov 27 – Jan 1, Free. Las Noches de las Luminarias (Phoenix, AZ · about 7 miles away): Nov 27 – Jan 3.

### How do you check these markets?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 30, 2026, and we recheck them every week through December. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).