Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Festival

Desert Foothills Park transforms into a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and festive wonder. The free family-friendly festival is a great way to kick off the holiday season and get into the Christmas spirit. The festival has become a cornerstone for the holiday season in Ahwatukee, inviting guests of all ages to experience live music, highlight local food and businesses, community performances, holiday-themed activities, and of course Santa

Set against the backdrop of the Ahwatukee Foothills skyline, one of the festival's latest renovations over the past few years has been the Holiday Marketplace, transformed into a delicate focus on local artisans, providing a holiday arts and crafts shopping experience with local businesses, gifts, homemade goods, handmade ornaments, candles and more. The vibrant outdoor market brings local flair and festive cheer to the park with rows of marketplace stalls lining Marketplace Street and scattered throughout the park.

Over 75 local marketplace and service vendors have signed up to offer unique gifts, locally sourced handmade crafts, and delicious treats this year for our open-air market festival the community has come to love. Whether you are shopping for the perfect gift, local goods or simply soaking in the festive holiday vibes, you can sip and snack on specialty food truck fare while you shop this is the must-attend event.”

Click here to check out all the vendors signed up including local artwork, woodworking home decor, artisan crafts, vintage goods, pet clothing and treats, jewelry, candles, boutique clothing, sand art, toys, plushie gifts, culinary treats, and live experiences. Pair that with live entertainment, holiday-themed activities, and a strong community spirit, it is the perfect way to celebrate the season while supporting local.

Inside LUA’s popular Santa’s Village, guests enjoy personal one-on-one time with Santa for complimentary family photos from 12pm-5:30pm. Candycane Lane will operate inflatables and bounce houses from 10am-8pm. An Arizona Humane Society dog adoption will take place from 11am-3pm.

LUA is still seeking community volunteers and Motorcycle Parade participants.