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13 November 2023
Yes, we know it’s still November, but it never hurts to prepare your calendars for the most magical December you can experience in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Mark your calendars and get ready for some holiday magic this December!
November 10 – January 27
Times vary
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Candlelight concerts transport you to enchanting venues in Phoenix, where you can experience the wonder of live, multi-sensory musical performances like never before. From Vivaldi to Queen, immerse yourself in the music beneath candlelight’s soft, radiant embrace.
November 17th – December 31
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Experience the magic of Desert Farm Lights, the premier Christmas attraction in Phoenix’s West Valley. Explore an expanded Candy Cane Maze that immerses you in the delightful scent of real candy canes. Enjoy a thrilling 90-foot fun slide, bounce to your heart’s content on bungee trampolines, and take a real train tour. Desert Farm Lights offers all this and more for an unforgettable holiday experience!
November 15 – December 31
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Embark on a cosmic adventure as you hop aboard your own cosmic sleigh, guided by the charismatic Shiny the Star. Prepare for a mystical holiday invasion that will transport you beyond the confines of this world, all courtesy of the incredible Cosmic Sleighride.
November 18 – December 31
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Prepare for an exhilarating adventure by grabbing your sled and teaming up with Ranger Reno for an unforgettable journey along Reindeer Road, a magical creation by World of Illumination. Zoom through rugged mountainous terrain, conquer glacial peaks, explore the enchanting northern ice caves, and meander through the pristine northern forests, leading you to the heart of Santa’s Workshop.
November 22nd – January 14th
5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
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Experience the Valley’s most beloved holiday tradition: ZooLights! This year, it shines brighter and more spectacularly than ever, boasting nearly four million dazzling lights, many captivating displays, the introduction of enchanting Wildlife Lanterns, and the highly anticipated return of North America’s tallest floating tree.
November 24, 25 | December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 19-23, 26-30
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
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Take advantage of the essential holiday experience this season at Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches de las Luminarias. Immerse yourself in the enchanting Garden lights on winter nights, where luminaria-lit pathways and festive holiday lights create a magical atmosphere. Indulge in a night filled with musical performances, captivating entertainment, and a delightful selection of holiday food and beverages, making it the perfect setting for a picture-perfect evening.
December 2 – December 3
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Create a day filled with enchantment at the Museum! Share your holiday wishes with Santa, engage in playful experiments with colossal, vibrant ice blocks and salt, and enjoy frolicking beneath the whimsical snow flurries inside the Museum’s Atrium.
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