The country’s largest animated drive-thru holiday light show is back and better than ever with two Arizona locations: Enchanted Safari at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe and Rockin’ Christmas at Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale.
This month-long event in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale features more than 45 signature events, including meet-and-greets with Santa, Starlight movie night showing How the Grinch Stole Christmas, toy drives, public art installations and an illuminated Christmas tree at the Scottsdale Waterfront. Don’t miss the Nov. 30 kickoff with a holiday-themed sing-along and tree-lighting ceremony.
Head to Justice Brothers Ranch for the ultimate holiday light experience. The immersive Candy Cane light maze boasts an easy route for casual, family-friendly strolling and a more advanced route for those seeking thrills. Don’t miss out on photo ops with Santa, a fabulous ice skating rink, train rides and plenty of live entertainment.
Christmas at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has been a Scottsdale tradition for 15 years. This year’s iteration features plenty of treats, including more than 10 million Lagoon Lights, a 6,000-square-foot ice skating rink, a 200-foot Snow Mountain and a 120-foot-tall Ferris wheel. New this year? Starlights: An Electric Symphony promises to be a smash hit.
ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo is the ultimate family-friendly experience. Wander through a dazzling 200-foot-long light tunnel while visiting the animals, then stop by the Lake Lights Show and Glow Garden before ending your trip with a photo with Santa.
Catch a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad as it journeys through a glittering maze of twinkling lights. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at Hartley’s General Store, while mini golf games and tours of the Model Railroad building round out the themed offerings.
Visit the Desert Botanical Garden on select dates to explore over 8,000 hand-lit luminarias and thousands of white twinkle lights, plus access to the exciting LIGHT BLOOM exhibition presented by HYBYCOZO. Purchase your own luminaria and personalize it with a heartwarming message before displaying in in the Ottosen Entry Garden Terrace.