Winter in Arizona means beautiful days, much cooler weather and lots of outdoor time. Greater Phoenix enjoys blue skies and highs in the 60s and 70s during the winter months. Winter nights in the desert are often chilly, though the temperature rarely dips below freezing. Explore the many seasonal things and events Arizona has to offer on your next visit!
Hot Air Balloon Rides: Up, up and away! Check one off the bucket list as you soar over the Sonoran Desert in the basket of a hot air balloon with Hot Air Expeditions or Rainbow Ryders. This gentle ride offers a bird’s-eye view of coyote and jackrabbit paths, and looks out over the mountains that surround the city from breathtaking heights.
Hours: Sunrise flights available year-round; sunset flights available November through February/March. Locations vary by operator.
The Arizona Balloon Classic: February 3-5
The sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons to participate in thrilling “Hare & Hound” races from the grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular sight of mass and color.
Surprise Fine Arts & Wine Festival: January 13-15
Back by popular demand, the City of Surprise and Thunderbird Artists are once again partnering for another spectacular Surprise Fine Art Festival. Surprise warrants a weekend stay for the whole family.
January 21-29
Widely regarded as a barometer of the collector car industry, the auctions have evolved over the years into world-class automotive lifestyle events where thousands of the world’s most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience — in person and on live national and international television.
February 4-April 2
Don't miss raucous revelry at the annual Arizona Renaissance Festival. The Arizona Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 16-stage theater, a 50-acre circus, an arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament and a feast — all rolled into one non-stop, day-long family adventure.
WM Phoenix Open: February 9-12
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA Tour, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. If you are visiting for the first time, hole 16 is a must-see. With stadium seating and lively crowds, the fan experience at this hole more comparable to a Phoenix Suns game than a traditional PGA Tournament. Get all the info you need with our handy guide on the WM Phoenix Open.
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