10 things to do this holiday weekend in Arizona

The holiday season is officially in full swing!

 

Want to walk off some of that Thanksgiving dinner? How about taking a stroll around the grounds of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum? During the 'Foliage Finale Festival', you can do just this while sipping hot cider, listening to live music and just soaking in the gorgeous natural scenery.

 

In the mood for some holiday lights? ZooLights kicks off at the Phoenix Zoo. The trails of the zoo are lined with over 3.6 million lights and 700 lighted displays. The always popular dancing tree show is also back. And this year marks the introduction of ‘Music in Motion’. The musical light show will be held around the lake, with music set to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Should be a great time!

 

And Glendale Glitters opens this weekend.  The display includes over 1.5 million multi-colored lights that cover over 16 blocks in Downtown Glendale. You can take a horse-drawn carriage through downtown, pick up some hand-crafted gifts or just enjoy the great free entertainment.  

 

Head up to gorgeous Sedona and enjoy the Festival of Tree’s. What can you expect? It’s more than 45 Christmas trees and Gingerbread houses that are decorated in unique, artistic themes.  Always a fabulous and free way to start your holiday season.!

 

And who doesn’t love a parade? The Electric Light Parade is this Saturday night in downtown Tempe. Along with the parade, you can see a tree-lighting ceremony and Santa Claus taking special gift requests from children.  

 

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Where: Mesa Arts Center

When: Sat, Nov 24, 7:30p.m.

Cost: Start at $33.50

 

Southwest Shakespeare Company presents this popular tale, two years running. 

 

 

FALL FOLIAGE FESTIVAL

Where: Superior, Boyce Thompson Arboretum

When: Fri, Nov 23, 8a.m. – 5p.m.

Cost: $9

 

Live music, hot cider and lots of great opportunities to take some photo’s in Arizona’s oldest arboretum.

 

 

ZOO LIGHTS!

Where: The Phoenix Zoo

When: Nov 22 through Jan 6

Cost: $14

 

Enjoy 3.6 million lights and 700 lighted displays. Always a Valley favorite.

 

 

FESTIVAL OF TREES

Where: Sedona

When: Nov 23 – 31

Cost: Free Event

 

Over 45 Christmas trees and Gingerbread houses fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways. The trees all have different themes and incorporate different materials - some are indoor and others are outdoor trees.

 

 

THE NUTCRACKER

Where: Chandler Center for the Arts

When: Frid, Nov 23 through Dec 3

Cost: Start at $20

 

Ballet Etudes presents this magical Christmas show, a must-see for generations of families.

 

 

18 ^th ANNUAL GLENDALE GLITTERS

Where: Downtown Glendale

When:  Nov 23  - Jan 12

Cost: Free Events

More Info: 623-930-2299

 

Holiday entertainment, delicious food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter wonderland, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and a visit from Mr and Mrs Claus

 

 

CITY SKATE

Where: Phoenix, CityScape

When: Nov 23 – Jan 5

Cost: $12 (includes skate rental)

 

Take a whirl around the ice rink then enjoy beer, wine and hot chocolate.  Celebrate the season at CityScape Phoenix!

 

FANTASY OF LIGHTS

Where: Downtown Tempe

When: Sat, Nov 24, 6p.m.

Cost:  Free Event

 

The Tempe Fantasy of Lights kicks off with the Opening Night Parade, when Santa Claus arrives as the parade’s finale to take his seat and listen to children’s special gift requests.  

 

4 ^th FRIDAY ART WALK

Where: Downtown Prescott

When: Frid, Nov 23

Cost: Free Event

 

Mingle with artist and enjoy some wonderful art, yummy food and live music.

 

 

RUSH

Where: Phoenix - US Airways Center

When: Sun, Nov 25, 7:30 PM

Cost: Start at $59

 

The rockers rock on for one night only in Phoenix.