Sunday

Winter Fairy Festival

The Irish Cultural Center invites you to feel the winter magic this holiday season at the Winter Fairy Festival. From 1 to 5 p.m., attendees can participate in face painting, boutique shopping, and Christmas crafts. Delight in this winter wonderland with family and friends at this free event.

Santa Hustle Arizona

Your favorite community run is back for the holidays! The Santa Hustle 5K, half marathon and kids run will take place at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. Walk or run alongside your Santa-dressed friends. It is $10 to $20 for kids to take part; $34.75 to $80 for adults. 

Winter Wonderland Express

All aboard the Winter Wonderland Express at Enchanted Island Amusement Park. Ride sleds, take photos with Santa, or sip on some hot cocoa. There is no shortage of festive things to do from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; ride tickets cost $1.25. 

Christmas at Schnepf Farms, a World of Illumination

Now through Jan. 4, Schnepf Farms invites locals and their guests to a new holiday tradition: Christmas at Schnepf Farms, a World of Illumination. The Queen Creek destination will transform into a winter wonderland with the Illumination Express, ice skating, a 4-D movie, marshmallow roasting over Christmas campfires, a vintage carousel, Santa’s toy shop, endless sweets and treats and so much more. Oh course, no holiday happening is complete without a visit with Santa, and Christmas at Schnepf Farms offers meet-and-greets with the Jolly Old St. Nick himself. This holiday experience operates nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $35 per person with a portion of all ticket sales benefiting A New Leaf Foundation.