# Peoria Old Town Holiday Festival > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Johnny E. Osuna Memorial Park, 10510 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345 - Ages: All ages (free family holiday community festival; stroller friendly) - Price: Free admission and free parking; nominal fee for select food vendors and carnival wristbands. - Organizer: City of Peoria Arts and Culture - Official page: https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/special-events/old-town-holiday-festival - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/peoria-old-town-holiday-festival--listing-bf8dadfc39e24d8aca1d551d ## About The City of Peoria hosts its annual Old Town Holiday Festival in and around Johnny E. Osuna Memorial Park. Families flock to this beloved West Valley gathering to experience a real snow play area with sledding hills, stroll through a community gingerbread house contest display, and watch the official lighting of the city's grand Christmas tree. Children can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus for free photos, participate in hands-on holiday craft workshops, and enjoy carnival games and trackless train rides. Live performances by Peoria youth choirs and bands take place across multiple stages throughout the evening. 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