Local destinations are gearing up for holiday season—and Scottsdale Quarter is no exception. The popular locale announced its holiday events, which range from tree lightings and pet-friendly festivities to toy drives, live music, and holiday movies. Here’s what to expect for the season.
Black Friday Weekend Entertainment – Nov. 29-Dec. 1
Kick offf the holiday season with festive music and character appearances all weekend long.
- Friday, Nov. 29 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Dicken’s carolers
Holiday character appearances - Saturday, Nov. 30 (2-8 p.m.)
Santa Social, tree lighting, and Elf screening - Sunday, Dec. 1 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Pete Pancrazi
Holiday character appearances
Santa Social – Nov. 30, from 2-8 p.m.
This family-friendly event features live DJ music, caricature artists, face painting, puppy adoptions with Arizona Animal Welfare League, and special appearances from holiday characters (2-5:45 p.m.). The evening culminates with the annual tree lighting ceremony (5:45 p.m.) and a screening of the holiday classic Elf presented under the stars (6-8 p.m.).
Paws & Claus – Mon., Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m.
Bring your furry friends for a dose of holiday cuteness at Paws & Claus. The festive gathering includes a photo with Santa and treats for your pets. Reservations are ot required.
Shop With Your Pet – Sat., Dec. 7, from noon-3 p.m.
Enjoy shopping at pet-friendly retailers and enjoy some doggone fun. Get a complimentary photo with the meanest and greenest grouch in Santa City. Dress pups to impress for the ugly sweater contest. For those without a furry friend, Scottsdale Quarter’s adoption partner will be out with loveable pups who are looking for a new home.
Fill Santa’s Sleigh Community Concert & Toy Drive – Sat., Dec. 7, from 5-7 p.m.
Fill Santa’s Sleigh Toy Drive is a festive evening of giving back. This event partners Scottsdale Quarter with The Foster Alliance and McDowell Mountain Music Festival and is largest toy drive in the Valley. Bring a toy to donate and enjoy live music, holiday treats, and photos with Santa.
Visits with Santa – Through Tues., Dec. 24, times vary
Capture the holiday spirit with photos alongside Santa. A link to reservations is here.
Holiday Weekend Entertainment
Each weekend through December, enjoy live music and festive fun at Scottsdale Quarter from noon-3 p.m.
- Sat., Dec. 7: Dicken’s Carolers
- Sun., Dec.8: Pete Pancrazi
- Sat., Dec. 14: Dicken’s Carolers
- Sun., Dec. 15: Pete Pancrazi
- Sat., Dec. 21: Dicken’s Carolers
- Sun., Dec. 22: Pete Pancrazi
“We’re excited to celebrate the season with a variety of holiday activities that bring the Scottsdale community together,” says
Zach Buckhardt, general manager at Scottsdale Quarter. “From the Santa Social to festive light displays and family and pet-friendly experiences, Scottsdale Quarter is proud to be a place where memories are made and traditions are created.”
