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
Chandler Fire Department
Annual Toy Drive
Nov. 8 - Dec. 14
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. 6) and Chandler Fashion Center (Dec. 7) will be available to special elves wanting to donate toys.
Chandler Library
Community Cares Trees
Nov. 17 - Dec. 12 | 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. 12.
Small Business Saturday
Nov. 29 | Downtown Chandler
Discover the charm of more than 75 locally-owned businesses this Small Business Saturday. Enjoy live music from 1–4 p.m. and shop unique finds from boutiques, specialty stores, and more.
Pick up your FREE stocking and shopping guide at the Crust Lawn from 11 a.m.–6 p.m., while supplies last.
Downtown Chandler Holiday Magic featuring Sugarland
Nov. 29 - Dec. 30
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 Dec. 30.
Museum Store Sunday
Nov. 30 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Chandler Museum
By shopping at our Museum Store, you are directly supporting the educational programs, exhibits, and outreaches of the Chandler Museum. Not only that, but you are also supporting your local community of artists and small businesses who have created the unique pieces you find here.
Museum will be open and exhibitions are available for visiting throughout the day.
Nightly Lit Tumbleweed Tree
Dec. 7 - Jan. 4, 2026 | Sunset
The tumbleweed tree is lit nightly for visitors to admire and take family pictures in front of.