Recreation and City Upcoming Winter Events

Recreation and City Upcoming Winter Events 
 
Nov. 11  
7 - 8 p.m. 
Field of Honor at Veterans Oasis Park 
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 
Chandler, AZ 85249 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/veterans-day 
 
Veterans Day | City of Chandler 
Explore Chandler. Chandler's parks, pools, 
museums, art galleries, hotels, resorts, golf 
courses, restaurants and ample shopping 
opportunities make this one of Arizona's 
great cities to live, play and work. 
www.chandleraz.gov 
 
Nov. 17 
6 - 7:30 p.m. 
Veterans Oasis Park 
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 
Chandler, AZ 85249 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/sonoran-sunset-series-rose-
and-thorns 
 
Sonoran Sunset Series - Rose 
and The Thorns | City of 
Chandler 
Dusk Jockey, anyone? Head over to Veterans 
Oasis Park with your blankets, chairs, and 
coolers to enjoy a free concert under the 
stars. Rose and The Thorns deliver an 
exhilarating live performance of country, 
classic rock, alternative, top 40, and more. 
www.chandleraz.gov

Nov. 18 – 20 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Chandler Tennis Center 
2250 S. McQueen Road 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/chandler-fall-classic-ntrp-  
day-1 
 
Chandler Fall Classic NTRP - 
Day 1 | City of Chandler 
Time to make some racquet! Join us this 
November for Chandler’s Fall Classic NTRP 
Open. We’re serving up some friendly 
completion all weekend long, Nov. 18-20. 
Registration ends Sunday, Nov. 6. Men’s & 
Women’s Singles 3.0–4.5 & Open Men’s & 
Women’s Doubles 6.0–9.0 & Open 
(combined rating) Mixed Doubles 6.0–9.0 & 
Open (combined rating) 
www.chandleraz.gov 
 
Nov. 19 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Tumbleweed Park 
2250 S. McQueen Road 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/woofstock 
 
Woofstock 
Every dog has its day at Woofstock. Very 
Important Pooches (VIP) and well-behaved 
owners can enjoy free a fur-filled day in 
Tumbleweed Park. Explore a variety of pet-
related vendors and activities. Admission into 
the park is free. 
www.chandleraz.gov

Nov. 24 
5:30 - 7:30 a.m. 
Hamilton Aquatic Center 
3838 S. Arizona Ave. 
Chandler, AZ 85248 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/turkey-swim 
 
Turkey Swim | City of Chandler 
Before dipping into the mash potatoes and 
gravy on Thanksgiving Day, consider a dip in 
the pool at Chandler’s annual Turkey Swim. 
Chandler Aquatics is opening Hamilton and 
Desert Oasis Aquatic Centers for lap 
swimming to help people burn some calories 
before plunging into their Thanksgiving 
meals. The water is heated and admission is 
free to participants bringing a canned food 
item to be ... 
www.chandleraz.gov 
 
Dec. 2 
5:30 - 8 p.m. 
Chandler Community Center 
125 E. Commonwealth Ave. 
Chandler, AZ 85225 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/senior-holiday-dinner-
dance 
 
Senior Holiday Dinner Dance 
Get into the holiday spirit and join Chandler’s 
active adult community for our annual 
Holiday Dinner Dance. The evening includes 
catered dinner, live music performed by Gene 
Mann, and merrymaking with Santa himself. 
Pre-registration is required. Registration 
opens on Tuesday, November 1, for residents 
and Friday, November 4, for non-residents. 
www.chandleraz.gov

Dec. 3 
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Tumbleweed Recreation Center 
745 E. Germann Road 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/veterans-town-hall 
Veterans Town Hall 
Presented by the Military and Veterans 
Affairs Commission. Ask questions, share 
your story, and make sure your voice is 
heard! Learn about available resources.  
www.chandleraz.gov 
 
4:30 - 9 p.m. 
Downtown Chandler 
3 S. Arizona Ave. 
Chandler, AZ 85225 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/tumbleweed-tree-lighting-ceremony 
 
Tumbleweed Tree Lighting 
Ceremony | City of Chandler 
Some things are simply synonymous with the 
holidays — pumpkin pie, peppermint 
mochas, gingerbread houses, and of course, 
the City of Chandler’s Annual Tumbleweed 
Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Every 
December, Mayor and City Council invite you 
to celebrate the holidays in Downtown 
Chandler. Behold the iconic Tumbleweed 
Tree, visit with the jolly man himself, Santa, 
and enjoy musical ... 
www.chandleraz.gov

Dec. 9 
6 - 8 p.m. 
Veterans Oasis Park 
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 
Chandler, AZ 85249 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/star-party 
 
Star Party | City of Chandler 
Spend an evening under the starry sky where 
you’ll enjoy galaxies, games, and goodies. 
Star-studded Activities: Telescope Viewing 
hosted by Astronomy Association of Arizona 
Science is Fun Experiments East Valley 
Astronomy Lectures Astronomy Crafts 
www.chandleraz.gov 
 
Dec. 15 
6 - 7:30 p.m. 
Veterans Oasis Park 
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 
Chandler, AZ 85249 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/sonoran-sunset-series-curt-
n-rod 
 
Sonoran Sunset Series - Curt n 
Rod | City of Chandler 
Dusk Jockey, anyone? Head over to Veterans 
Oasis Park with your blankets, chairs, and 
coolers to enjoy a free concert under the 
stars. Curt n Rod delivers an exhilarating live 
performance of harmonious music featuring 
new to old rock and country. 
www.chandleraz.gov

Dec. 17 
12 - 3 p.m. 
Chandler Tennis Center 
2250 S. McQueen Road 
Chandler, AZ 85286 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/ugly-sweater-tennis-
holiday-social 
 
 
 
Jan. 13, 2023 
6 - 9 p.m. 
Chandler Center for the Arts 
250 N. Arizona Ave. 
Chandler, AZ 85225 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/youth-teen-talent-
competition 
 
Youth & Teen Talent 
Competition | City of Chandler 
Chandler, the competition is on! Emerging 
dancers, musicians, singers, comedians, and 
spoken word artists take center stage at 
Chandler’s newest Youth & Teen Talent 
Competition. This entertaining evening 
highlights new acts from around the Valley, 
allowing contestants to showcase their skills 
and compete for a chance to win big. 
www.chandleraz.gov

Jan. 19, 2023 
6 - 7:30 p.m. 
Veterans Oasis Park 
4050 E. Chandler Heights Road 
Chandler, AZ 85249 
 
https://www.chandleraz.gov/explore/special-events/sonoran-sunset-series-
outside-line 
 
Sonoran Sunset Series - 
Outside the Line | City of 
Chandler 
Dusk Jockey, anyone? Head over to Veterans 
Oasis Park with your blankets, chairs, and 
coolers to enjoy a free concert under the 
stars. Outside the Line delivers an 
exhilarating live performance of soulful hits 
from multiple eras. 
www.chandleraz.gov