While we may not experience a ‘White Christmas’ here in Arizona, there’s still plenty of ways to embrace the holiday season. From ugly sweater contests to toy drives, here’s all the ways you can get into the festive spirit right here in the Valley.
Toy Drives:
- Diego Pops – The modern taco spot in Old Town Scottsdale, Diego Pops, will be hosting a Holiday Toy Drive now through December 15 to benefit the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. Guests are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to help make the holidays brighter for children and families impacted by cancer. https://www.diegopops.com
Seasonal Items:
- The Montauk – This holiday season, The Montauk is inviting guests to “ski” into an east coast-inspired winter wonderland! Now through the end of December, the Old Town Scottsdale lounge has transformed into a picture-perfect ski lounge, complete with twinkling lights, seasonal sips and plenty of photo ops including a ski lift chair for the ultimate festive shot!Whether you’re in the mood to chill with a holiday cocktail or warm up with a festive latte, The Montauk has the perfect drink to suit your mood. https://www.themontaukaz.com/
- Wine Girl – This holiday season, Wine Girl in Scottsdale is turning up the sparkle, spice, and everything nice with festive drinks that’ll fill your glass with cheer (and maybe a little bit of buzz)! Now through December, guests can sip on these merry cocktails that are sure to make their season extra bright and extra bubbly! https://winegirl.com/
Events:
- Hash Kitchen – Get ready for some festive fun at Hash Kitchen’s Ugly Sweater Weekend from December 20th to 22nd! Guests are invited to wear their “ugliest” holiday sweater for a chance to win Brunch for a Year! Guests who show up to brunch at any of their seven Valley locations rocking their holiday gear will be entered to win two brunches per month for an entire year—a $600 value! In addition, there will be live entertainment all weekend by local DJs spinning holiday tunes, giveaways and festive group activities. https://hashkitchen.com
- The Ravenscroft VJC Alumni Band+: Christmas Concert – On Saturday, December 21st at 7pm, don’t miss the chance to experience a magical Christmas concert at The Ravenscroft. This special performance brings together talented Valley Jazz Cooperative program alums and top Phoenix jazz artists for a festive evening of big band arrangements of your favorite holiday classics, infusing Ravenscroft Hall with the Spirit of Christmas. TheRavenscroft.com.
- Arizona Party Bike’s Holiday Lights Bar Crawl – Can you hear those sleigh bells ringing? Now through the end of the year, pedal through the festive streets of Old Town Scottsdale on a fully decked out Christmas-themed party bike complete with a premium sound system, so you can sing-along to all your favorite holiday hits. Soak in the dazzling holiday display of Scottsdazzle as you hop from the best holiday-themed bars offering exclusive holiday-themed drink specials. https://www.arizonapartybike.com/.