27 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 5-7)

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By Jessica Swarner

December 5, 2025

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Arizona is packed with events this weekend, especially holiday parades, festivals, and markets.

I’m feeling so tired this week, but I hope I can make it out to at least one festive gathering. I always feel such an urgency to spend time outside this time of the year since we know the cool temperatures only last so long!

Here are some of the events going on starting today:

Nikon Tour in Phoenix and Tempe, through Dec. 8
First Friday in Phoenix, Friday
Four Peaks Krampusnachtmarket in Tempe, Friday
Luminaria Nights de Tubac, Friday-Saturday
Dirt Expo in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
A Very Vintage Christmas in Chandler, Friday-Sunday
Tempe Festival of the Arts, Friday-Sunday
Wigwam Holiday Festival of Arts in Litchfield Park, Friday-Sunday
Stroll in the Glow in Fountain Hills, Saturday
Jerry Colangelo Classic in Phoenix, Saturday
Holiday PJ Party in the Park in Peoria, Saturday
Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival, Saturday
Big Cold Moon Music Festival and Holiday Market in Tucson, Saturday
APS Electric Light Parade in Phoenix, Saturday
Festival of Lights in Globe, Saturday
Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Faire @ The Square in Phoenix, Saturday
Goodyear Christmas Village, Saturday
F.Q. Story Home Tour in Phoenix, Saturday
FuelFest in Chandler, Saturday
Winter Festival & Art Market in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Sleigh Holiday Market in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Turkish Festival in Chandler, Saturday-Sunday
Pastry Garage Sale in Phoenix, Sunday
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in Scottsdale, Sunday
AZ Brunch Fest in Scottsdale, Sunday
La Doña Fest in Laveen, Sunday

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Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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