{"id":391,"date":"2015-12-04T20:29:55","date_gmt":"2015-12-04T20:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sundevilgarageblog.com\/?p=391"},"modified":"2015-12-04T20:29:55","modified_gmt":"2015-12-04T20:29:55","slug":"holiday-events-in-and-around-tempe-az","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sundevilgaragedoorsaz.com\/blog\/holiday-events-in-and-around-tempe-az\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Events In and Around Tempe, AZ"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"holiday<\/p>\n

Every year, as the holidays approach, families around the world gather together to celebrate the festive decorations, feasts of all flavors and varieties, and an exchange of gifts. What’s very easy to forget during these times of joy and happiness, however, is the true meaning of the holiday, which is not in the presents, but in the presence of your family and friends.<\/p>\n

Holiday events, hosted by various communities throughout Arizona, create a sense of togetherness among individuals, children, and families. They also allow community members to get their fill of Arizona’s amazing winter weather! Here is a sampling of Sun Devil<\/a> approved holiday events taking place in the coming days and weeks all throughout the Grand Canyon State.<\/p>\n

Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights<\/a><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> December 5, 2015<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Downtown Chandler<\/p>\n

3 South Arizona Avenue<\/p>\n

Chandler, AZ 85225<\/p>\n

What:<\/strong> Join the community of Chandler as they light the city! The event also features dancing, performing arts groups, an ugly sweater content, and the Parade of Lights. Following the parade is the tree lighting ceremony. Santa’s house will offer free pictures with Santa.<\/p>\n

History:<\/strong> In its 58th year, this unique Chandler tradition began when Earl Barnum raised the idea of a tumbleweed tree after he saw a similar one in Indiana, built solely out of cone-shaped chicken wire with pine boughs stuck in the holes. Community members helped to create the city’s first tree using tumbleweeds gathered from around town. Today, the city features a 25-foot-tall wire frame covered in nearly 1,000 tumbleweeds, which have been painted white, dusted with glitter, and decked with more than 1,200 lights. Chandler is the only city in the southwestern United States to feature a tree made from tumbleweeds.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

A Christmas Carol<\/a><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> December 3-24, 2015<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Hale Centre Theatre<\/p>\n

50 West Page Avenue<\/p>\n

Gilbert, AZ 85233<\/p>\n

What: <\/strong>Hale Centre Theatre continues its holiday tradition with its 13th annual production of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” which runs through December 24, with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters all guaranteed to enrich the holiday season for you and your family.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Ticket pricing for adults is $28; groups of 10+ $22; students with valid identification $22; children (5-12) $18.<\/p>\n

Glendale Glitters<\/a><\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> November 27, 2015 – January 9, 2016<\/p>\n