We have sought out some of the best Christmas light displays in the Phoenix and surrounding areas! Many adventures of fun and festivities await you!
Glendale Glitters
Lights: 1,500,000
Dates: November 27-January 9
Time: 5pm-11pm
Price: Admission is free for all ages
"Glendale’s award-winning holiday lighting event has become a family tradition across the Valley and Arizona.
The stunning display of 1.5 million lights will illuminate sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale, making it the largest free holiday light display in Arizona. Horse Drawn carriage rides available for $25. More Info"
Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo
Lights: 2,500,000
Dates: November 23 - January 10
Time: 5:30pm to 10:30pm
Price: Click the link to get $2 OFF when you purchase online! Children 2 and under are free!
"Check out more than 500 custom made displays of lights at the Phoenix Zoo! Great fun for the whole family! Visit the Phoenix Zoo Website for a complete event schedule and information about special discount days."
The Festival of Lights
Lights: 1 million
Dates: November 28-January 8
Time: 11am-11pm
Price: Admission is free for all ages
"A charity, started and ran by local residents in 1995, is now in its 20th year! The Million White Lights that famously illuminate Chandler Boulevard (from 24th Street to Desert Foothills Parkway) for the Festive Season." More Info
Jingle Bell Rockin' Nights
Dates: Dec. 4-5
Time: 6 pm to 10 pm
Where: Downtown Glendale’s Murphy Park
"Music, lights and excitement, entertainment will include performances of both holiday music and oldies you can dance to, as well as dance troupe performances. On the music stage Friday night will feature the classic rock of Zimis and on Saturday Come Back Buddy will perform 50s rock and roll favorites. The event will also feature holiday arts and crafts; inflatable rides and visits with Santa Claus. Bring your camera, or have Santa’s helper snap one for a small fee." More Info
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Dates: December 11-January 2 (Closed Dec 24-25 & 31)
Time: 6:30-9:30
Admission: Tickets starts at $2 each for children under three
"The unique train ride offers a festive journey through the railroad park to admire a lighted Christmas tree and an array of lights throughout the park. Santa will also be attending this event for further entertainment." More Info
Mesa Temple Garden Lights
Dates: November 27- December 31
Time: 5pm-9pm
Admission: Free
"Mesa Temple Garden recreates the nativity scene in Christmas lights. Enjoy thousands of illuminated lights as they decorate palm trees and adorn Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. A recorded message will be playing as well for the full effect of what Christmas spirit is all about. This event is free of charge for all ages, religious practices, and families."
Las Noches De Las Luminarias
Dates: November 27- December 31
Time: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Admission: Free
"The exhibition at the Botanical Gardens showcase eight large-scale light-based installations using an inventive array of materials, and hundreds of miles of glowing fiber optics. Located throughout the Garden, Munro's site-specific exhibition reflects his unique interpretation the Sonoran Desert."More Info
Christmas at the Princess
Dates: November 19- January 3
Time: 6pm-9pm
Admission: $15+ per person
Events:
- S’mores Land & Christmas Carousel
- Breakfast with Santa & Friends
- Desert Ice Skating Rink
- Lagoon Lights
- Enchanted Plaza: Musical Tree & Animated Holiday Light Show
- Nativity Garden Light Show
- Photos with Santa in Santa's Workshop
- Christmas Petting Zoo
- Princess Holiday Character Appearances
"It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the splendor of the season at the AAA/CAA Five-Diamond award-winning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. Witness the resort transform into an enchanting winter wonderland during our sixth annual Christmas at the Princess festival November 19, 2015 through January 3, 2016. The Princess is the perfect destination to create holiday traditions and make holiday memories your family will cherish for years to come." More Info
Private Christmas Light Displays
Want to avoid the crowds this year, and watch the brilliant displays from the comfort of your vehicle? Check out the Christmas Light Maps published by The Arizona Republic. They have maps of the best private displays in the whole valley.
We love the Home at 1711 E. Rose Garden Lane, Phoenix
Lights: 30,000
Details: Mollick Magic Christmas is a high-tech show with music synced to lights from 5:30-10 nightly. Tune to 106.7 FM. Accepts donations for local food bank.
AhwatukeeHolidays.com offers a list of phoenix residents who have beautiful light displays!
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