Holiday Events Near Chandler, AZ

The Liv Avenida Blog welcomes you to the month of December! The holidays bring a variety of festivities like seasonal foods, time spent with loved ones, and annual events. If you’re looking for something to do near your Chandler, AZ apartment to bring on the holiday cheer this year, you’re in luck, because today we are bringing you a couple of events you won’t want to miss. Keep reading to find out about a holiday-themed activity near you!

12k’s of Christmas Annual Run

For those who enjoy running for fun or competitively, you won’t want to miss this run! It’s an annual 12k held nearby in Gilbert that has been held for the past ten years. A portion of the proceeds goes to help local animals through organizations like Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and The Arizona Pet Project. This fun run is a way to join with others in a spirit of the holidays, and to help out your community at the same time. You can even dress up in a holiday-themed costume to do it if you want!  

Christkindlmarket

Holiday markets have been an annual tradition in Germany since as early as 1384. Luckily, you won’t have to travel across the world to experience one because the Arizona Center for Germanic Culture is hosting one less than an hour away in Cave Creek! Spend the afternoon browsing through this open-air market with vendors who sell handicrafts and holiday decorations, as well as traditional holiday market foods like bratwurst and hot cider. Don’t miss this year’s market on December 8th and 9th!

A Christmas Carol

Watch Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday tale come to life on stage at the Hale Centre Theater! Follow the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the king of all misers, as he is taken on an unexpected journey on the night of Christmas Eve through seasons past, present, and future to learn about love, kindness, and the true magic of the holidays. Catch this production through December 24th this season!

Thanks for reading our post today! May your holiday season be filled with excitement and exciting events.