2023 Holiday Events & Activities
If you love the holidays as much as we do, you are starting to plan all the activities and events you want to take your family to in the upcoming months. We have put together some of our favorites here in one spot to help you sprinkle a little extra holiday magic into your season this year!
We hope this holiday season one to remember.
Phoenix Zoolights
You’ll find adventure EVERYWHERE at the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! This season promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with all new animal lanterns and light displays, an enhanced Santa experience and our brand-new music and light show that will take you around the world! PLUS, guest entry to ZooLights includes admission to Dinosaurs in the Desert, the not-to-be-missed dino-mite experience!
Mesa Temple Lights & Nativity Displays
Come and enjoy a wonderful night of peace and Christmas enchantment at the Mesa Temple & Visitors’ Center (just west of the temple grounds on the corner of LeSueur and Main Street). See the Christmas lights, and feel the spirit of Christmas at the Nativity Displays. Celebrate the original Christmas story by visiting the Mesa Temple International Nativity Display — with more than 100 nativities from around the world. We invite you to explore the Christmas story as you witness inspiring works of art depicting Christ’s birth.
Light the World Giving Machine
Visit the Giving Machine located near the Gilbert Water Tower. You won’t find candy bars or soda and water for you, but a sheep for a family in a third-world country. Or a polio vaccine. Or a pair of shoes. Or 100 meals for your local food bank. The Giving Machines provide a way for people to help those in need and make the Christmas season a little more meaningful for themselves and for countless others.
A Christmas Carol – Hale Theater
A Hale Holiday Classic! Our spectacular, heart-warming version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is magically brought to life. This production is rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters that are guaranteed to enrich the holiday season for you and your family. Now celebrating its 20th year in Gilbert!
Christmas at the Princess
Transforming Scottsdale’s most celebrated AAA Five Diamond Resort into The North Pole’s sister city, Christmas at the Princess is where moments become memories. Where twinkling lights illuminate the Sonoran and an array of captivating attractions and activities set the stage for an abundance of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer.
Christmas on Comstock
Drive down Comstock and you will see why they won ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight"! This one is a must see! Go earlier in the month for less wait times.
The Nutcracker 2023
Ballet Arizona returns to Symphony Hall in grand fashion with this holiday classic. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker as Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is masterfully performed by The Phoenix Symphony. Follow Clara’s wintry adventures as she battles mischievous mice and charms the Sugar Plum Fairy. Whether this is your first Nutcracker or your 101st, this heartwarming tradition never fails to enchant and draw smiles from all!
Enchant Christmas Scottsdale
Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i
Combining signature favorites with a vibrant catalog of holiday classics, Jake Shimabukuro – Christmas in Hawai’i is a warm welcome of merriment and wonder for the season.