Desert Ridge Marketplace

FULL LIST OF HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
2022-11-20 - 2022-12-29
FA LA LA… FREE FESTIVE FUN
GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH FREE EVENTS, FESTIVE ART IN VIBRANT SHADES, NIGHTLY SNOWFALL, GIVEAWAYS & MORE!
From our Annual Tree Lighting to Nightly Snowfall to festive photo ops in vibrant shades, Desert Ridge Marketplace is decked out with holiday cheer. Wander through a whimsical wonderland, where you can snap dazzling shots, catch festive feels and check off your holiday shopping list.

Nightly Snowfall
NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 31*
NEAR COPPER BLUES LIVE, 7PM & 8PM
Watch as snow magically falls from the sky, turning Desert Ridge Marketplace into a living snow globe. Experience snowfall every evening at 7pm and 8pm near Copper Blues Live! Plus, enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11am-8pm on Christmas Eve.
For more details visit HERE.
*Excludes Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Christmas In Color
NOVEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 31
THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT
Featuring:

Nutcracker Nights – 6 massive Nutcrackers stand 4’-10’ tall near H&M
Starry & Bright – Our 20’ long star tunnel is back near Dave & Buster’s
Illuminated Spheres – Over 100 light spheres create an illuminated canopy of color near H&M and Victoria’s Secret PINK
Holiday Tree – Our 40’ tall holiday tree lights up our main entrance and makes for the perfect seasonal shot

*Recommended viewing time at sunset or after dark once lights are illuminated

It’s Snowing Every Hour!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24
NEAR AMC THEATRES, 11AM-8PM
Enjoy magical snow all day long! On Christmas Eve, it will snow every hour on the hour starting at 11am until 8pm near AMC Theatres inside The District.

Salvation Army Christmas Angel Tree
NOVEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 22
NEAR DAVE & BUSTER’S
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday & Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Help fulfill the Christmas wishes of more than 50,000 children in Arizona. Stop by the Christmas Angel Tree located by The District Stage, pick a tag, shop and donate a gift for a child in need. See a Salvation Army volunteer near Dave & Buster’s or visit salvationarmyphoenix.org to learn more.
EVENTS THAT HAVE PASSED

Free Photos with Santa
FIRST 3 FRIDAYS IN DECEMBER – 12/2, 12/9 & 12/16
NEAR AMC THEATRES, 6PM-7:30PM
Santa is making a special appearance in The District on the first three Fridays in December. Snap a free digital holiday photo for the season.
*Photos are available on a first come, first serve basis. Funergy will be managing the photo capture and distribution. Guests are able to snap their own photo as well.
Strolling Holiday Entertainment in The District
Check off items on your Christmas gift list and enjoy pop-up holiday entertainment in The District this December.
Saturday, December 10 from 5:30pm-7:30pm – Frozen Sisters
Sunday, December 11 from 12pm-2pm – The Grinch
Saturday, December 17 from 1pm-3pm – Frosty the Snowman and Elf Handler
Sunday, December 18 from 1pm-3pm – Festive & Friendly Elf
Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22
THROUGHOUT THE DISTRICT, 6PM-8PM
The District lights up for the first time this season as Desert Ridge Marketplace hosts the ultimate holiday celebration and unveils, Christmas in Color, a collection of festive photo ops in vibrant shades.

Live Entertainment by Funergy at The District Stage
LED Drum Line Performance and a Holiday Show by Scottsdale Conservatory
First Snowfall of The Season in The Courtyard at 7PM + 8PM
Photos with Santa and Favorite Holiday Characters Including The Grinch and Mrs. Claus
Make Your Own Holiday Ornament
Reindeer Games
& More

For more details and a map click HERE.
*Activities available while supplies last
*Tree will be lit at 6:15PM
