Back in the spotlight for November 2023 is Ahwatukee’s biggest community celebration, Light Up Ahwatukee's Holiday Festival. The family-friendly festival is a great way to kick-off the holiday season and get into the Christmas spirit. The event on November 18th will begin at 10am and will continue until 11pm.

For 2023, the free, family-friendly event will continue to have all-day entertainment. The festival will also bring back the popular Marketplace Street with a continued focus on local artisans, providing a holiday arts and crafts shopping experience in the vendor Marketplace. Kick-off party attendees can kick off their holiday shopping with shopping local this season at the festivals Marketplace with over 40+ local businesses showcasing their crafts, arts and gift items. Also back is the popular Tavern/Beer Garden, sponsored by local restaurant and brewery. The larger beer garden will showcase craft food and beer and a variety of wines from different regions curated by a local sommelier, champagne and seltzers. 

“Candy Cane Lane” which will house the inflatables and Santa’s Village will host Santa for complimentary family photos and time with the big man himself from 12pm-5pm.

In addition to the Tavern, food can be found along Food Truck Trail and throughout Candy Cane Lane.

The entertainment stage will also be a main focus this year including quality headlining live music from local bands. Community performances will be from 10AM-1PM, and live music until 10PM with DJ and local bands.

Based upon past attendance, we anticipate at least 10,000 people will attend the event at some point during the day. The best way our community can support is to come out and enjoy the day with family, friends and co-workers and support local.

Light Up Ahwatukee is currently seeking community volunteers, event sponsors, marketplace vendors, food vendors and more.

Date: November 18, 2023

Time: 10am - 11pm

Location:

Desert Foothills Park -

1010 E Marketplace SE

Phoenix, AZ 85048

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