Scottsdazzle is underway for the 2025 season and is packed with fun events! Stunning light displays and decorations blanket the Scottsdale Waterfront as Scottsdazzle kicks off the holiday season. It is pretty tough not to feel the holiday spirit when you experience it in person.
Scottsdazzle has been delighting locals and visitors since 2015 and is a centerpiece of Scottsdale’s holiday celebrations. There is a packed calendar of events and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Some of the events are free and some require payment, so be sure to check the calendar.
Here are some highlights of this year’s Scottsdazzle:
- Meet Santa at the Farmers’ Market – December 6th, 13th and 20th – Come meet Santa and get your photo taken while you shop for delicious local produce and goods.
- Holiday Entertainment – December 6th, 7th and 21st – Catch the Jingle Belles Dancing Trio and Carolers as they perform along the Scottsdale Waterfront and Old Town. Check the link for times and locations.
- Scottsdazzle Stroll & Shop – December 6th, 13th and 20th – Stroll the Scottsdale Waterfront and take in all of the holiday lights and décor. Take photos at the 36-foot-tall Scottsdazzle tree, drink hot cocoa or coffee, and support local vendors selling treats. This year, the Merchantile of Scottsdale will be hosting pop-up shopping experiences so you can treat yourself or buy gifts for friends and family.
- Gold Palette ArtWalk – December 11th – This is a special holiday-themed ArtWalk include. Stroll through Old Town sipping hot cocoa and explore the Scottsdale Arts District and its many galleries.
- Sparkle & Spin Scavenger Hunts – December 14th and 20th – Grab your bike and explore downtown Scottsdale while you are on the hunt. The winner gets a special holiday keepsake. Be sure to get your tickets in advance!
- Public Menorah Lighting – December 17th and 21st- This event from 5:30PM – 7PM on Soleri Plaza will feature music, singing and crafts .The candle lighting will start at 6:30PM.
- Live Nativity and Choir Concert – December 20th – The Old Adobe Mission will be hosting a live nativity and concert celebrating the birth of Christ starting at 6PM.
- Scottsdazzle Toyland – December 21st – Decorate Christmas and Hanukkah crafts, write letters to Santa and settle in for storytime and live music.
- Mariachi Sol de Mexico – December 21st – Head over to the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts and spend an evening enjoying classic mariachi hits as well as holiday tunes. Make sure to get your tickets in advance.
These are just a few of the events being offered at Scottsdazzle 2025, so be sure to check out this year’s calendar. You can find the full list of events and details on the official Scottsdazzle website. Enjoy your holiday season!
