This whimsical rink in the heart of downtown Phoenix takes over Central Avenue and features a 36-foot-tall Christmas tree covered with twinkling lights. Details: Ice rink open Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 7. Check website for times. 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $15 general admission; $30 for express pass,$10 for ages 4-8, military members and seniors. Free for age3 and younger. Stakes included. 602-772-3900,phxicerink.com.
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December 2017 kids events
Start the holiday season with the Herberger Theater Fire and Ice Ball. Details: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Herberger Theater, 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Free. 602-254-7399, herbergertheater.org/firstfridaylive.
Herberger Theater
December 2017 kids events
Kick off the holiday season with the SHOPS Gainey Village. Details: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The SHOPS Gainey Village, 8777 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale. Free. theshopsgaineyvillage.com
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December 2017 kids events
Cave Creek Museum kicks off the holiday season with a cowboy-style Christmas! Details: 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Cave Creek Museum, 6140 E Skyline Drive, Cave Creek. Free for members, $5 for non-members at the door. 480-488-2764, register online at cavecreekmuseum.org.
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December 2017 kids events
At this craft fest, kids can create a variety of gifts to give to friends and family with one-on-one help from instructors. Details: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Changing Hands, 300 W. Camelback Road, Phoenix. $10. Register at 602-274-0067, changinghands.com.
Changing Hands Bookstore
December 2017 kids events
This December, Coup Des Tartes will host two Princess Holiday Teas. Details: 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 17. Coup Des Tartes, 1725 E Osborn Road, Phoenix.Tickets are $55 per adult and $35 per child.Advanced purchase is required. 602-212-1082, nicetartes.com.
Coup Des Tartes
December 2017 kids events
At the Tempe Town Lake Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade, the floats float. Watch as 50 boats, ranging from kayaks to power boats, jingle with holiday music and sparkle with thousands of colorful holiday lights. Details: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe. Free, downtowntempe.com.
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December 2017 kids events
12/8-10: Phoenix Festival of the Arts - Art, entertainment and more than 100 vendor booths make up this outdoor, family-friendly event. The free festival includes a hands-on community art project organized by local muralist Hugo Medina. There will also be a kids zone, music performances, a beer and wine garden and local food trucks. | Details:Dec. 8-10. Noon-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix.Free. 602-254-3100, phoenixfestivalofthearts.org.
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December 2017 kids events
Arizona Broadway Theater brings treasured Peanuts characters to life with this holiday classic! Details: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 16. Other dates and times available for field trips and group outings.Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. Call for prices. 623-776-8400, azbroadway.org.
Arizona Broadway Theater
December 2017 kids events
Get ready for the biggest show of the year highlighting the stunning Cornish Rex. All About Animals Rescue will be onsite hoping to beat last year’s number of adoptions, which was 36. Details: Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 9-10. Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa. $9; $7 seniors/military; $5 children 3-12; free for children under 3; $20 family 4 packs (2 adults, 2 children 3-12). 623-328-8769, phxfeline.com.
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December 2017 kids events
Inspired by Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas markets in Germany) and Seinfeld's Festivus, Phoestivus is the premiere all-inclusive December celebration. Details: 5-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 and Thursday, Dec. 21. Phoenix Public Market, 721 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Free. 602-625-6736, openair6.wixsite.com/phoestivus.
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December 2017 kids events
OdySea ChillFest, a premium ice skating area, offers ice skate rentals, daily family fun activities, and an array of special holiday events. Details: Dec. 21 through Jan. 6. Times vary by day. OdySea in the Desert, 9500 E. Via De Ventura, Scottsdale. Included in admission price. odyseainthedesert.com.
OdySea in the Desert
December 2017 kids events
At the Winter Break theater camp young actors can participate in hands-on theatrical experiences in a non-competitive, fun environment. Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, Dec. 26-29 and Jan. 2-5. Desert Stages Theatre, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Scottsdale. $250. 480-483-1664, desertstages.org.
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This whimsical rink in the heart of downtown Phoenix takes over Central Avenue and features a 36-foot-tall Christmas tree covered with twinkling lights. Details: Ice rink open Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 7. Check website for times. 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $15 general admission; $30 for express pass,$10 for ages 4-8, military members and seniors. Free for age3 and younger. Stakes included. 602-772-3900,phxicerink.com.
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Published 11:53 a.m. MT March 19, 2014 | Updated 7:29 a.m. MT Dec. 22, 2017
