With the holiday season— and holiday shopping— in full swing, it’s the perfect time of year to give extra support to local businesses. Check out this list of 17 enticing Phoenix local shops, fairs for unique holiday gifts from AZCentral, and you’re sure to find something special for everyone. Happy shopping!

As families all around gather to celebrate the holidays, Phoenicians often find themselves to be the family’s most popular members, with visitors flocking from afar to escape the harsh winters of distant lands. Luckily for us, the season is jam-packed with holiday entertainment fit for the whole bunch. Find your favorites on this list of Free Family Thanksgiving Events from AXS.

The J.O. Combs Holiday Adopt-a-Family program is a now underway. The families range in size to include from one to five children. We are asking that an inexpensive set of clothing and two small gifts be purchased for each child. If you like, you can partner up with a neighbor, friend, or small group to adopt one of the families. Please join us in helping to bring a little holiday joy to a local San Tan Valley family in need, some of whom have suffered a tragedy or loss this past year. Thank you in advance for your wonderful generosity.
If you are interested in participating, please contact the homeowner, Sandie Betts at sandrabetts55@gmail.com or 925-519-9458.