There is no shortage of festive holiday events in Chandler this season. From the beloved Tumbleweed Tree Lighting to holiday shopping to free library events, you’ll find your favorite way to celebrate. Check out why the holidays are best spent in Chandler and mark your calendar for these fun-filled events.
Advance tickets are necessary for some attractions and times and dates vary for select events.
Chandler for the Holidays Calendar
Featured Events
Tumbleweed Tree:
A Chandler Tradition
Oct. 29, 2024 - Jan. 19, 2025
Chandler Museum
Explore the 60+ year history of Chandler’s Tumbleweed Tree in this festive exhibition. In the late 1950s, Chandler resident Earle Barnum spearheaded the construction of a tree made from tumbleweeds to decorate downtown Chandler during the Christmas season. Since then, the Tumbleweed Tree has become a unique holiday season tradition.
Chandler Fire Department
Annual Toy Drive
Nov. 16 - Dec. 15
Chandler Fire Stations and Fire Administration Building
The Chandler Fire Department is collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards for families in need this holiday season. Donations will be accepted at all Chandler Fire Stations and the Fire Administration Building.
Two special donation locations: Tumbleweed Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights (Dec. 7) and Chandler Fashion Center (Dec. 8) will be available to special elves wanting to donate toys.
Art Quilts: Breaking Rules, Honoring Tradition
Nov. 18, 2023 - Jan. 12, 2024
Vision Gallery
For our 28th annual Art Quilts exhibition, rule breakers and traditionalists alike explore the tension between convention and innovation. Fiber artists from across the country and abroad will participate in this annual exhibition of contemporary art quilts, showcasing some of the finest textile art on display in the Southwestern United States.
Chandler Library Community Cares Tree
Nov. 18 - Dec. 16
All Chandler Library Branches
This holiday season, the Chandler Library is working with Neighborhood Resources to show our community members experiencing homelessness we are thinking about them. Visit any Chandler Library branch, find the tree, take a tag, purchase the item(s), and return it to any Chandler Library information desk by Dec. 16, 2024.
Downtown Chandler Holiday Magic featuring Sugarland
Nov. 30 - Jan. 5
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown Chandler with "Holiday Magic featuring Sugarland, an interactive display of holiday decorations for downtown visitors to enjoy all day, every day thru Jan. 5.
Nightly Lit Tumbleweed Tree
Dec. 8 - Jan. 5 | Sunset
The tumbleweed tree is lit nightly for visitors to see and take pictures in front of.