10 Best Holiday Light Displays in Phoenix and Scottsdale
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And nothing captures the spirit of the season like glittering holiday lights. We’ve found the 10 best places in the Valley of the Sun with the best holiday light displays to soak in the holiday magic.
10. Light Up Ahwatukee Holiday Lights
Location: Ahwatukee Desert Foothills Park.
What: More than 1 million lights illuminating Chandler Boulevard.
Admission: Free.
9. Glendale Glitters
Location: Downtown Glendale
What: 1.5 million lights decorating more than 16 blocks of downtown Glendale.
Admission: Free.
8. McCormick- Stillman Railroad Park
Location: 7301 E Indian Bend Road.
What: A unique train ride through a festive park.
Admission: Tickets are $15, with $10 tickets available on select dates.
7. Mesa Temple Garden Lights
Location: 525 E Main Street. Mesa, AZ.
What: A nativity scene recreated with thousands of Christmas lights.
Admission: Free.
6. Anthem Christmas Tree
Location: The Anthem Outlets. 4250 W Anthem Way.
What: Arizona’s tallest Christmas tree decked out with lights and ornaments.
Admission: Free.
5. CitySkate in Downtown Phoenix
Location: 1 Washington St, Phoenix.
What: A real ice skating rink, 36-foot Christmas tree, and Christmas themed movie nights.
Admission: $12 for general admission, $6 for seniors and kids under 4; includes skate rental.
4. Scottsdale Quarter Holiday Lights
Location: Scottsdale Road and Greenway Hayden Loop.
What: 30-foot tree decked out with 20,000 LED lights and illuminated fountain and palm trees, plus daytime entertainment with characters, carolers, and Santa photos on the weekends.
Admission: Free.
3. Christmas at the Princess
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess. 7575 E Princess Drive.
What: An enchanted plaza with a four- story musically animated tree, nativity garden, and ice skating rink.
Admission: $40 for general admission; $40 for an ice skating pass; + $40 for self parking.
2. Phoenix Zoo Lights
Location: 455 N Galvin Parkway, Phoenix.
What: Beautiful holiday lights and a new attraction: Music in Motion featuring "Wizards in Winter" by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra synchronized to 15,000 lights.
Admission: $30 when purchased online; $35 when purchased at the gate.
1. Las Noches de Las Luminarias
Location: Desert Botanical Garden. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix.
What you'll see: More than 8,000 luminarias as you walk among cacti under the desert night.
Admission: $30 for general admission. $10 for ages 3-12. Free for children under 3. $25 for members.