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Holiday Lights & Events

2022 Holiday Light Sightings in and around the Valley

By Veronica Leon, Editor Publisher Macaroni KID Scottsdale November 11, 2022

THE BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN THE VALLEY 

We rounded up some places in the Valley where Holiday Lights will absolutely be seen. Keep reading so you can plan your evenings of Holiday Light sightings. 



Childsplay Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

November 19 - December 24, 2022

The holiday classic soars off the screen in this musical adaptation of the beloved television special. Filled with holiday hits like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Holly Jolly Christmas," Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer™ features all of your favorite characters including Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and, of course, Rudolph.

More info: Childsplayaz


Christmas at Schnepf Farms 

November 25 - December 24, 2022

Experience a winter wonderland like no other with seasonal food, fun and festivities for the whole family. Catch a ride on the World of Illumination Express, hop on a hayride to visit Rudolph or journey through Santa’s magic workshop. Whatever you choose, it’s all happening right here at Schnepf Farms.

More info: https://schnepfchristmas.com/


Christmas at the Princess 

November 18- January 2, 2023

A holiday tradition for Scottsdale families for the past 13 years! Every winter, the resort transforms into an enchanting holiday wonderland with festive decorations and over 6.5 million sparkling LED lights during Christmas at the Princess.

Go ice skating and watch colorful light shows in the Enchanted Plaza. Roast marshmallows and make s'mores together. Get your picture taken with Santa Claus and meet their cute holiday characters. With safe kid-friendly activities and entertainment all season long, it's the perfect destination to make magical memories before the year comes to a close. 

More info: Christmas at the Princess (scottsdaleprincess.com)


Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park

November 25- December 30, 2022

The Railroad Park is excited to continue the annual tradition of Holiday Lights. Hop on board the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and experience a winter wonderland of holiday lights and displays. 

More info: Railroad Park (therailroadpark.com)


Enchant Scottsdale

November 25- January 1, 2023

Explore the spectacular story-themed Maze - The Great Search. Guests will stroll through over 4 million dazzling lights using a Maze Passport on a quest to help find 9 missing reindeer in time for Santa to lead his sleigh on Christmas day. Wander through lighted tunnels, larger-than-life displays, and take some photos at the 100 foot tall Christmas tree. Finish your search and you may have a chance to win a trip to the set of a Hallmark Channel movie.

More info: Enchant Scottsdale at Slat River Fields


Las Noches De Las Luminarias

December 1- December 31, 2022

Experience a magical, Southwestern holiday tradition at the Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches de Las Luminarias. Each evening features more than 8,000 hand-lit luminarias, thousands of white twinkle lights and live entertainment.

More info: Las Noches de las Luminarias Desert Botanical Garden


Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular!

November 18 -January 1, 2023

A premier holiday spectacle of six million lights, live entertainment, a Christmas town, and activities galore for the whole family is coming to Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Nov. 18 through Jan. 1, 2022, delivering an immersive, walk-through, yuletide experience in an imaginative and sizable display unprecedented in Arizona.

More info: Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular! | Macaroni KID North Scottsdale-PV


Scottsdazzle

November 26- December 30, 2022

The inaugural “Scottsdazzle Stroll” officially kicks off this year’s Scottsdazzle event. Throughout the evening, holiday revelers can usher in the season with a safe and socially distanced stroll along the canal banks in Old Town Scottsdale to  admire and enjoy special holiday vignettes, seasonal lighting, the impressive Scottsdazzle tree, live entertainment, holiday characters and more. Before or after the stroll, attendees are encouraged to drink and dine, or start their holiday shopping, at one of the many unique boutiques and stores in the neighborhood. 

More info: Scottsdazzle ✶ Home


The Phoenix Zoolights

November 23- January 15, 2023

The Valley’s most cherished holiday tradition is back with millions of twinkling lights, dazzling animal sculptures and our Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring 66 creatures — polar bears, mammoths, peacocks and more, all aglow.

More info: ZooLights - Phoenix Zoo


Vertuccio Farms Lights At The Farm

November 23 through December 30

Make plans to stroll through Vertuccio Farms as part of your Christmas Holiday festivities to experience the must-see Lights at the Farm Holiday Lights Celebration. Vertuccio Farm’s tradition of wholesome family fun continues this holiday season as we present over 5 million dazzling lights all of which are synchronized to a variety of Christmas classic songs. “We have a holiday light show that’s simply unsurpassed in the Southwestern part of the United States and Santa makes a number of appearances at the farm for family photos prior to his big day.

More info: https://www.vertucciofarms.com/


World of Illumination

November 16- January 1, 2023

World of Illumination’s all-new Christmas theme parks are open! Reserve your ticket online now and head to Glendale for their Enchanted Safari theme, Tempe Diablo Stadium for their Candy Rush or N Phoenix for their Rockin Christmas. You’ll witness an incredible symphony of sight and sound, where all your favorite tunes come to life! 

More info: World's Largest Drive-Through Animated Light Show (worldofillumination.com)


Holiday Lights & Events will be updated regularly, so check back often for new additions!  Are we missing something? Please email us at  Veronical@macaronikid.com with details, we’d love to add more!

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