Free things to do this weekend in and around Phoenix

Greater Phoenix's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, December 12, 2025 to Sunday, December 14, 2025.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Sparkling Surprise - City of Surprise, AZ - Surprise Community Park, North Bullard Avenue, December 12-14, 2025, 5:30 pm - 10 pm
• Arizona National Horse Show - Arizona National Livestock Show, 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007, December 12-14, 2025, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• 3rd Annual Art at Anthem - Outlets North Phoenix, December 12-14, 2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Family Free Evenings at the i.d.e.a. Museum - 150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201, December 12, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• 10th Annual Merriment in Melrose - North 7th Avenue & West Montecito Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, December 13, 2025, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Cookies N' Cocoa 2025 at Grace Community Church - Grace Community Church, East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ, December 13, 2025, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
• Storytime Saturdays @ Sunrise Mountain Library - 8463 West Monroe Street, Peoria, AZ, December 13, 2025, 11:15 am - 11:45 am
• Christmas in the Park - Litchfield Park Recreation Center - Litchfield Square Park, North La Loma Avenue, Litchfield Park, AZ, December 13, 2025, See website for time
• Visit Santa - Main Street Mercantile, 62 N Main St, Fairport, NY 14450, December 14, 2025, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
• Free mini photo session with Shoott! - Phoenix Area - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, December 12-14, 2025, See link for times