10 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Dec. 19-21)

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By Jessica Swarner

December 19, 2025

This events list was first published in The Copper Courier’s daily newsletter. Sign up here.

Before we get into today’s newsletter, I wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who donated to our end-of-the-year fundraising campaign.

We didn’t quite hit our goal of $4,500—we only got to about 70%—but we still majorly appreciate every dollar that came in, especially during this busy (and financially demanding!) time of year.

One of our readers gave us a nice compliment that specifically shouted out the newsletter’s weekend events section.

So, without further ado, here it is for the week:

Million Dollar Breakaway in Scottsdale, through Sunday
AmericaFest in Phoenix, through Sunday
Beatbox PBR Tucson, Friday
Mercado Holiday Bazaar in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Sanalandia in Phoenix, Saturday
Winter Wanderland in Phoenix, Saturday
Glendale Glitters Concert, Saturday
Last Call Holiday Market in Flagstaff, Saturday
SV Glowride in Sierra Vista, Saturday
Pre-Christmas Wellness Market in Tucson, Saturday

If that list is looking a little small to you, there are lots of ongoing Christmas events, light displays, Santa meet-and-greets, and more happening around the state, so check for them in your area.

MORE: Shop, sip, and stroll through Arizona’s holiday markets

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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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