Every year Arizona Center transforms into a holiday-themed experience and this year is no different. Starting today, Nov. 21, through Monday, Jan. 3, the Arizona Center in downtown Phoenix will become every kid’s dream with the Downtown Toy Town.
In addition, the center will host a series of free events for the holidays. The Grotto will also come alive each night with a holiday light and music symphony where the lights will dance to a variety of holiday songs every hour on the hour from 6 to 10 p.m.
Since the holidays are a time of giving, Arizona Center is also hosting a Gifts of Hope Toy Drive through Dec. 18 benefitting Arizona’s Children Association. They are asking the public to bring new, unwrapped toys and drop them off in the boxes located at various places around the center. The goal is to donate a minimum of 500 toys.
Dickens Carolers 2021 Holiday Kick-Off Concert - Sunday, Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting - Saturday, Nov. 27, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Holiday Kite Decorating: Kids, family and friends can stop by and receive a free kite decorating kit to design their own holiday-themed kite. They can take their masterpiece home or leave it to display in Downtown Toy Town.
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Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Saturday, Dec. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Holiday Concert Series: Throughout December guests can enjoy live music by local bands performing some holiday music and some of their own songs. Performances will be in the Grotto.
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Friday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. - Vinyl Station.
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Friday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Brian Chartrand.
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Special double performance: Saturday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to noon Palo Brea and Camille Sledge from 6 to 7 p.m.
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Friday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Nolaz.
Winter Wanderland – Saturday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Downtown Phoenix will be transformed into the first-ever Winter Wanderland, a full day of free progressive holiday performances, over-the-top holiday lights and décor, delicious food, drinks and merriment. Featuring outdoor performances at Arizona Center, CityScape Phoenix, Herberger Theater Center and more. Winter Wanderland is a family-friendly celebration of downtown’s rich performing arts, history and culture.
