17 Dec Holiday Events And Activities Around The Valley
We may not have snow to build snowmen and go on sleigh rides, but there are plenty of valley holiday events that will get you in the Christmas spirit and a few even have some snow! Kids are on winter break or you may have family and friends in town. Here are some fun holiday events to check out around the valley :
Glendale Glitters
November 23rd-January12th
Glendale’s award-winning holiday lighting event has become a tradition for families across the valley. Visitors of all ages will delight in Glendale Glitter’s holiday entertainment, delectable food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s snow field and
petting zoo, shopping and visits from Santa! It is the largest free holiday light display in Arizona. The stunning display of over 1.6 million LED lights illuminate sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale.
Christmas At The Princess
November 20th-December 31st
This AAA Five Diamond award-winning North Scottsdale Resort goes all out for locals and hotel guests offering and enchanting winter wonderland for all ages. Activities include open door ice skating rink, train rides, nativity garden, Santa’s Secret Headquarters and more! Special packages are offered with room bookings and restaurant dining.
Las Noches de las Luminarias
December 1-23rd & 26-31st
The Las Noches de las Luminaria has over 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags each year at the Desert Botanical Garden. In addition, there are thousands of white twinkling lights. Everyone is welcome to join in this holiday tradition, a treasure of the Southwest, with nine entertainment ensembles that offer holiday feel, sights, and sounds for your enjoyment.
CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink
November 23rd-January 6th
Surprise, even in the valley of Phoenix, we have real ice rinks! If your holiday spirit can’t get started without ice skating, head to Central Avenue, the center of downtown. A massive tree is loaded with twinkling lights and other decorations.
Christmas in the Rainforest at Butterfly Wonderland
Select dates November 23rd-December 28th
Families have come here to kick off holiday celebration in a “Rainforest-style” for a few years now. The inside temperature is warm, the environment is enchanting, and the beautiful rainforest is filled with 3,000 colorful butterflies that flutter freely inside a glass atrium.
This is why I love living here. With our mild winter temperatures, we can almost always plan our outdoor activities without having to worry about winter snow storms. Do you know of someone who is planning to relocate to the Valley of the Sun? I’m a local area expert and I can help find new residents a home that meets their needs and lifestyle.
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