2016 Holiday Event Guide

Las Noches de la Luminarias 2016
November 25, 2016 – December 31, 2016
“Eight thousand hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of white twinkle lights will set the Garden aglow this winter for 21 magical evenings. Join us for this Southwest holiday tradition that features the sights and sounds of nine entertainment ensembles, including the return of Simply Three. Enjoy dinner at the Garden with family and friends and stroll the paths with a warm cup of cider or cocoa, as you celebrate the season at this year’s very special Las Noches de las Luminaries.” Visit the Desert Botanical Garden’s website for more info. 

Mesa Temple Gardens Christmas Lights
November 25, 2016 – December 31, 2016
“Join us in a celebration of the birth of Christ at the Mesa Arizona Temple Gardens this Christmas Season. As you thrill to the sights and sounds of the holidays, we hope that you, your family and friends will enjoy: hundreds of thousands of colorful lights; uniquely illuminated palm trees and flower gardens; an inspiring nativity scene; a display of Mary and Joseph on their way to Bethlehem; recorded messages in English and Spanish and a modern Visitors’ Center open to all. This spectacular annual display, provided by volunteers, is free of charge each evening of the holiday season.” Visit the event’s website for more info. 

Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade
November 26, 2016 | 6-9pm
“The Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade and Boat Parade have become family traditions in Downtown Tempe. For over 20 years the Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade kicks off the holiday season in downtown Tempe. This festive event brings over 35,000 people to downtown to enjoy the parade, tree lighting ceremony, and a visit with Santa.” Visit Downtown Tempe’s website for more info. 

CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink
November 25, 2016 – January 8, 2017
“Phoenix’s only real outdoor ice rink returns to CityScape in the heart of downtown Phoenix.” Visit the event’s website for more info. 

ZooLights
November 23, 2016 – January 8, 2017
“Join the Phoenix Zoo at the Valley’s brightest holiday tradition: ZooLights presented by SRP! Celebrating 25 years, ZooLights shines with millions of lights, a three-story-high holiday tree, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside music-in-motion shows.” Visit the Phoenix Zoo’s website for more info.