Holiday spirit is in the hot Phoenix air. Kick off this festive season by shopping at a vintage holiday market, watching puppets act in Die Hard and glowing at the Electric Light Parade. Note:  All descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

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Junk in the Trunk Holiday Market
Featuring a collection of local shops, handmade goods and vintage curators, The Market by Junk in the Trunk will be open through Dec. 31 and creatively curated with holiday shopping in mind. The Vintage Arcadia is an ideal location for the pop-up storefront as area shoppers can stop and shop, and can also grab a drink or food at the adjacent Chestnut at the Vintage. Free. Various times. The Vintage Arcadia: 4418 E. Osborn Phoenix, AZ; junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com // @junkinthetrunkvintagemarket

Warren Miller’s “Winter Starts Now”
For years Arizona has been kicking off winter in true Warren Miller fashion, and now it’s time for another round. This season, the snow will feel a little deeper, the jumps a little higher and the views from the top will be just a bit more inspiring. Get stoked, be inspired, because “Winter Starts Now.” The 72nd film from Warren Miller Entertainment. 7:30 p.m. $18+. Orpheum Theatre: 100 N 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ; Pccticketing.com // @phoenixconvctr

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Die Hard: A Christmas Story
Yippie Ki-Yay, puppet lovers, All Puppet Players R-rated holiday tradition is back. While most families will deposit their holiday cheer with Scrooge and friends, the All Puppet Players are offering an alternative that includes a puppet Bruce Willis, a battle for Nakatomi Plaza and tons of pop-culture references to hang nice and cozy over your fireplace. John McClane tries to save his wife and several others from master criminal Hans Gruber during a Christmas party.7:30 p.m.  $29+. Playhouse on the Park at Central Arts Plaza: 1850 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ; playhouseonthepark.com // @phxtheatre

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Holiday Concert
During the month of December, Arizona Center will be hosting free concerts by local bands in their Grotto. All bands are family-friendly; they’ll be playing some holiday tunes as well as their own songs. Band: Vinyl Station. 5-7 p.m. Free. Arizona Center: 455 North 3rd St. Phoenix, AZ; .arizonacenter.com // @azcenterphx

Holiday Jam
101.1 The Bounce presents the Holiday Jam. The event will feature the legendary Ice Cube, Too Short, Warren G, Baby Bash, The Luniz and J.J. Fad. 8:00 p.m. $42+. Footprint Center: 201 E Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ; footprintcenter.com // @footprintcntr

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APS Electric Light Parade
For more than three decades, the APS Electric Light Parade has been an event where families, neighborhood groups and businesses from across the city come together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. 7 p.m. Free. Various locations: Central Ave. and Montebello Ave. Phoenix, AZ. phoenix.gov // @cityofphoenixaz

Holiday Market
Find the coolest gifts for everyone on your list at this holiday pop-up market. Local vendors selling unique handmade and vintage items will be there. Stop by each week for different vendors. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free. Bragg’s Vendor Market: 1301 Grand Ave. Phoenix, AZ; facebook.com/BraggsPieFactory

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Holiday Pops – The Phoenix Symphony
Celebrate the Season with The Phoenix Symphony at their annual Holiday Pops concert. Featuring hymns and carols from a variety of traditions and faiths as well as beloved secular songs; you’ll feel merry and bright at our most festive production of the year. 7:30 p.m. $34+. Symphony Hall: 75 N 2nd St. Phoenix, AZ; phoenixsymphony.org // @PhoenixSymphony on Twitter

Letterpress Workshop
Start printing with wood, metal type and images at Hazel & Violet.. Set up your letterpress project on a Reprex; Showcard Long Master or Potter presses. Use  paper, ink and supplies to print your own posters, cards, coasters and more. $60. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.; Hazel & Violet: 1301 NW Grand Ave #2B Phoenix, AZ; hazelandviolet.com // @hazelandviolet