22 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 12-14)

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By Jessica Swarner

December 12, 2025

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We’re in the thick of holiday season now! As you can see below, there are lots of festive events going on this weekend, from markets and street fairs to parades and festivals.

I’m headed to a Christmas concert tonight that I’m excited about. I have fond memories of going to the Maryland Symphony Orchestra’s holiday show as a kid, so I hope this puts me in a jolly spirit.

Here’s where to find some cheer this weekend:

Phoestivus in Phoenix, Friday
Art at Anthem, Friday-Sunday
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Tombstone Light Parade, Saturday
101.1 The Bounce Holiday Jam in Phoenix, Saturday
Alt AZ 93.3 Ugly Sweater Holiday Party in Phoenix, Saturday
Merriment in Melrose in Phoenix, Saturday
Jingle Jam in Phoenix, Saturday
Phoenix Marathon, Saturday
8 Second Saturday Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
Winter Wonderland & Boat Parade in Mesa, Saturday
Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade in Tempe, Saturday
Sonoita Small Town Christmas, Saturday
S’edav Va’aki Museum Indian Market in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Phoenix Festival of the Arts, Saturday-Sunday
Olivepalooza in Queen Creek, Saturday-Sunday
Scraps Market in Phoenix, Sunday
Tamale Festival in Phoenix, Sunday
La Fiesta de Guadalupe in Tucson, Sunday
Chanukah Lighting Ceremony in Tucson, Sunday
Tucson Marathon, Sunday
The Great Surprise Chanukah Festival, 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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