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Chandler Tumbleweed Tree Lighting
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Downtown Chandler
Saturday - December 6, 2025 4:30 - 9 p.m.
Holiday traditions abound, but make plans to visit the most iconic tree in all of the Southwest - the Chandler Tumbleweed Tree. It is proudly displayed in the historic park square in Downtown Chandler and is hard to miss at more than 30 feet tall.
It's about as Arizona as it gets, and this uniquely Chandler tradition makes the perfect backdrop for your holiday photos. The official tree lighting takes place on the first Saturday in December and has been a tradition since 1956. The tree is officially lit on the first Saturday evening in December, immediately following Chandler's Parade of Lights, at approximately 8 p.m. The Tumbleweed Tree will be on display through January 4, 2026.
Downtown Chandler Sugarland
November 29, 2025 - December 30, 2025
Are you a fan of the Candyland board game? Well, you're in luck! Experience a life-sized sugar-filled experience. Snap a selfie in the candy sleigh, slide down the fruit roll-up slide, climb over giant marshmallows spilling out a life-size cup of hot chocolate, and dance through the candy canes any time of the day or night-- the perfect backdrop for family holiday photos.
Insider Tip: Make your way to Sugarland's Canal of Lights over the Commonwealth Canal on Commonwealth Avenue to see more than 500 colorful lights timed to dance holiday music.
Chandler Community Menorah
December 14 - 22, 2025
In partnership with the City of Chandler and The Chabad of the East Valley, a Community Menorah is located in Downtown Chandler and will be lit every night in Hanukkah.
ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo
November 26, 2025 - January 16, 2026, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Each year, the Phoenix Zoo celebrates the holidays with ZooLights, a bright Arizona holiday tradition perfect for a family outing or a romantic stroll.
Fun for all ages, ZooLights is a dazzling display featuring millions of lights and more than 700 dazzling light displays, 50 animal lanterns, a 200-foot-long immersive light tunnel, as well as several music and light shows synchronized to 15,000 lights. The Phoenix Zoo is also offering an exceptional, Sensory Friendly ZooLights experience on Monday, December 15, 2025, which will feature quieter music, reduced flashing lights, smaller crowds, and more.
While dates and hours are subject to change, ZooLights is open nightly to the public from November 26, 2025 - January 16, 2025 from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. General admission tickets start at $35 for individuals aged three and above and can be purchased online or at the door.
Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden
- November 28-30, 2025, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- December 5-6, 2025, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- December 12-14, 2025, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- December 18-23, 2025, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- December 26-30, 2025, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
While visiting Chandler, be sure to plan to attend this amazing Arizona holiday celebration at the Desert Botanical Garden. This Arizona attraction features the popular southwestern holiday tradition, Las Noches de las Luminarias, where visitors make their way through the 140-acre garden, guided by 8,000 hand-lit luminarias, while enjoying live entertainment. The garden comes alive with art and live music played by local musicians staged throughout the garden trails for an event you won’t want to miss.
The 2025 Las Noches de las Luminarias will be held on select days, November 28th through December 30th. The garden will close at 4:00 p.m. on each day of Luminaria. Advance reservations are required and have a specific entry time for a limited capacity. The last guest admission is 8 p.m. Adult admission tickets start at $40.95, and children's tickets start at $19.95.
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Chandler’s Holiday Gift Guide: Fresh Finds, Community Gems, & New Ways to Shop
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The season of festive giving is here, and Chandler makes it easy to check off every name on your list. From Chandler Fashion Center to independent makers throughout town, you’ll find memorable gift ideas along with new ways to browse…
Experience the Magic of Chandler’s 2025 Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights
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The most wonderful time of the year is almost here—and there’s no better way to kick off the season than by joining us for a Chandler tradition dating back to 1957: the 2025 Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. This…