Patricia's expert tip: Ticket prices are $20.00 for adults and children, plus a processing fee. The play's message of love and friendship is ideal for families. Recommended for Things to Do in December because: This production of the Winnie the Pooh classic has become an annual Phoenix tradition. Tickets sell out fast for weekend performances, so be sure to reserve your seats early. The show is presented throughout the month of December. Kids will love seeing stage incarnations of Christopher Robin, Piglet, Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Owl, Kanga and Roo and other woodland creatures as they search for Eeyore's lost tail. The play is a thoughtful exploration of friendship and loyalty, starring everyone's favorite creatures form the 100 Acre Wood. The play, a production of the Valley Youth Theatre, has been presented annually for nearly 20 years. "A Winnie the Pooh Christmas Tail" has become a favorite annual holiday tradition for many Phoenix families. Read more about Handel's Messiah at The Phoenix Symphony → Check their website for a complete list of this year's venues.
Patricia's expert tip: Please note that the Phoenix Symphony performs Handel's Messiah at various venues throughout the Valley. Recommended for Things to Do in December because: The Phoenix Symphony, along with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, puts on one of the Southwest's best renditions of this Christmas classic.
Be sure to check for specific times and performance venues, as the schedule changes every year. Conductor Tito Muñoz leads the Phoenix Symphony and Phoenix Symphony Chorus for a beautiful production of this spiritual classic. The top-notch symphony, one of the best in the Southwest, puts on the holiday concert every December at venues and churches located across the Valley. The Phoenix Symphony, along with the Phoenix Symphony Chorus, puts on a rousing rendition of the classic every December. Handel Messiah's is an annual Christmas tradition around the world, bringing the popular "Hallelujah" chorus to lovers of classical Christmas music. The event starts the day after Christmas and continues for a week, giving visitors a chance to explore American Indian culture, including live music and dance. The annual Southwestern tradition celebrates the spirit of the holidays and native cultures at the Heard Museum in central Phoenix. The annual culminates with a post-Christmas all-weekend bash featuring hot air balloons on the streets and live music on every corner.įor a uniquely Phoenix holiday event, check out Holidays at the Heard. Every weekend in December, the downtown quarter turns into a pedestrian-only area with street vendors, live music, and holiday shopping in the city's antique shops. One of the biggest block parties in Arizona happens every holiday season in historic downtown Glendale during Glendale Glitters. Strap on your ice skates and take a spin on the smooth ice rink, then enjoy holidays cookies and listen to holiday carolers. Strolling musicians, hot apple cider, and gourmet bites only add to the wonder of it all.įor another winter wonderland in the desert, head to downtown Phoenix for the annual CitySkate Ice Rink at the CityScape shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. Thousands of glowing lights are set out along the garden pathways, turning the grounds into an wonderland of light and shadow. One of the most unique holiday events in the Valley happens at the Desert Botanical Garden at the annual Las Noches de las Luminarias festival. When the holiday season arrives, Phoenix comes alive with Southwestern warmth.