The Holiday Festival returns to the Foothills
Desert Foothills Park
1010 E. Marketplace Way, Phoenix, AZ 85048
Times announced soon. Free to attend, and everything raised stays in Ahwatukee.
One night, the whole neighborhood turns out, and the desert gets a little brighter.
The lights
The moment the strands come on is still the reason people come. Bring a chair, bring the kids, and stay for the countdown.
Artisan Marketplace
Thirty-plus Ahwatukee artisans and small businesses along Marketplace Street and Santa's Village — the right place to knock out a good chunk of your holiday shopping without getting on the freeway.
Food trucks
Dinner is handled. A rotating lineup of Valley food trucks parks up for the day, with plenty of room to eat and wander.
Music, Santa & family fun
Live entertainment and local performers through the day, Santa's Village and character meet-and-greets for the little ones, and a Beer Tavern and Cocktail Garden for the 21+ crowd once the sun goes down.
The festival runs on neighbors
Every booth, every sponsor and every volunteer shift is someone who lives here. If you want a hand in it, pick a door.
Sell at the marketplace
Booth space for artisans, makers, and local service businesses.
Bring your food truck
Feed several thousand hungry neighbors.
Sponsor the festival
Tiers from $1,500 to $50,000+, across all three LUA events. Contributions are tax-deductible.
Volunteer for a shift
A couple of hours is all it takes.
Light Up Ahwatukee is run by volunteers, for Ahwatukee.
We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proceeds from the Holiday Festival, the Spring Gala, and the Million Light Display go to local charitable causes. See our charity partners.