We’re here to bring you a lit weekend, literally. Perhaps you want to full-moon someone or jazz it up with soft sounds and softer lights. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Phoenix is your place for active living. Note: Some descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

12.8

Jingle Jams at Kids.Play.Music
Singing, dancing and making beautiful holiday music with your child!  Music Together in Phoenix is offering a “Jingle Jam” class for families with children age birth to 5 years.  This fun-filled class is designed for infants to age 5 and each child participates at his or her own developmental level: singing, moving, chanting, listening, observing and exploring musical instruments. RSVP to Music Together In Phoenix – Drop-In Scheduler to save your spot or call (602) 363-8202. $20. 10-11 a.m. 3241 E Shea Blvd. Phoenix, AZ; musictogetherinphx.com

Full Moon Festival at Sutra Studios
December’s Full Moon is a time to focus on how you may stay grounded. The energetic merry-go-round of the month promises to be anything but dull. Maintain a positive mindset of optimism and surround yourself with our supportive community to successfully ride this wave that will propel you in your future. Plant your feet, fasten your seatbelt, and move forward consciously. Gentle Vinyasa, Soul Meditation, and Moon Ritual. $15. 7-8:30 p.m. 1029 N 1st Street Phoenix, AZ

12.9

Candlelight: Holiday Jazz & Soul Classics at Crescent Ballroom
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Phoenix. Get your tickets now to enjoy Holiday Jazz & Soul Classics at Crescent Ballroom under the gentle glow of candlelight. $40. 9:00 p.m. 308 N 2nd Ave. Phoenix, AZ; crescentphx.com // @crescentPHX 

Sip & Bowl – Ugly Christmas Sweater Edition at Let It Roll Bowl
Ugly Christmas Sweaters and beautiful games abound. $10. 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. 8925 N 12th St. Phoenix, AZ; letitrollbowl.com/ // @letitrollbowl

12.10

Holiday Lights Run at Tortoise & Hare Sports
Join us for a fun running/walking tour of Glendale Holiday Lights. It is a 2-3ish mile course. We will have hot cocoa and cookies at the finish. Bring your reflective vest and blinky lights to make sure you are visible and safe! Wear your ugliest sweater to be entered into our big boffo raffle! Proceeds from the Holiday Lights Run go to providing good shoes to AZ kids in Title 1 Schools. $14; 6-8 p.m. 17570 N 75th Ave. #605, Glendale, AZ; tortoiseandharesports.com/ // @tortoiseandharesports

SantaCon Crawl at Boondocks Patio & Grill + Various Venues
Come dressed in your best Santa outfits, ugly sweaters, reindeer costume or even a Christmas tree. Let’s get lit! $19.99; 12-6 p.m. 4341 N 75th St. Scottsdale, AZ; boondocksaz.com/ // @boondockspatio

12.11

Dance Cardio + Barre in the Garden at Greenwood Brewing
Upward Spiral | Dance Inspired Fitness uses dance as a tool to foster a loving relationship with your body and empower you to fall in love with movement. No dance experience needed. Bring a friend, water bottle, and a yoga mat. See you on the dance floor. $10; 10-11 a.m. 922 N 5th St. Phoenix, AZ; greenwoodbrews.com // @greenwoodbrewing

DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia at Club Silverado
Heck of a way to end a weekend! Tix start at $25; 8-11:30 p.m. 6108 N 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ

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