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High Street next to Desert Ridge Marketplace 5415 E High Street, Phoenix 480-454-4354
ZOOLIGHTS WHEN: Daily through January 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, 455 N. Galvin Parkway Papago Park in Phoenix WHAT: See millions of twinkling and dancing lights, a three-story-high holiday tree, live reindeer, a 200-foot long polar slide, photos with Santa, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside music-in-motion shows. New this year to the holiday display is the Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring more than 60 creatures – all aglow. Tickets start at $14.95.
CHRISTMAS AT THE PRINCESS WHEN: Daily through December 31 WHERE: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Drive in Scottsdale WHAT: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate the splendor of the season at the AAA Five Diamond award-winning Fairmont Scottsdale Princess with entertainment including a desert ice-skating rink made with real ice, recognized as one of the “Top Ten Holiday Ice Rinks in the World” by the Vancouver Sun; A Build-A-Bear Workshop where fans can find the brand’s one-of-a-kind holiday experience; Enchanted plaza shows; an opportunity to join Santa inside his secret headquarters, where the young and young-at-heart can have family photos taken with Kris Kringle himself while meeting a few of his favorite friends along the way; S’Mores Land, Lagoon Lights and the Princess Express Trains, holiday character appearances and much more! $55 general admission per car. Ride/attraction wristbands additional.
HOLIDAY WINE AND DINE EVENT AT THE SHOPS GAINEY VILLAGE WHEN: December 5, 4-7 p.m. WHERE: 8777 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Kick off the holiday season with the SHOPS Gainey Village on Thursday, December 5th from 4:00pm-7:00pm during their fourth annual Holiday Wine and Dine Christmas event! Guests will enjoy live music by The Sahnas Brothers, Spanish Guitarist, Miguel de Maria, the steel drums duo as well as electric violinist, Natasha Ratz. To put guests in the spirit, festive horse and carriage rides by Scottsdale Horse and Carriage will be available around the shopping center in addition to baked goods, coffee and hot chocolate by Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. For those 21 years and older, complimentary wine tastings will be available at selected restaurants. The event is free to attend.
5TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MOVIES AT THE QUARTER WHEN: December 6, 13 and 20 WHERE: Scottsdale Quarter, 15059 N. Scottsdale Rd. in Scottsdale WHAT: At the Quad near the fountain, enjoy free holiday movies including Elf, How the Grinch Stole Christmas and A Christmas Story during these free holiday events. Enjoy shopping and dining before or after these special holiday viewings.
SANTA AT THE PROMENADE WHEN: December 7 and 14, 11: a.m. -3 p.m. WHERE: The Promenade, 16243 N. Scottsdale Road WHAT: Shoppers, neighbors, friends, and family (even four-legged ones!) are invited to celebrate the holidays with a fun event including Selfies with Santa, complementary hot cocoa bar, and a “Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater” station (bring your own sweater, supplies to decorate are provided). Each event is free and takes place near Nordstrom Rack. Guests may register via www.eventbrite.com/e/selfies-with-santa-tickets-79079517967.
SCOTTSDALE FOOD STREET WHEN: December 13, December 20, and December 27, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Commons on Shea, 6451 E. Shea Blvd. in Scottsdale WHAT: Scottsdale Food Street is a new food market for people to explore and eat. It is a free, weekly community event on most Fridays to bring people together
through food and highlight local, small business owners and their creativity. The Scottsdale Food Street will highlight the diversity of cuisine and cultures and create a unique experience for all ages and cultures to enjoy unique foods.
SNOW MUCH FUN DAY AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX WHEN: December 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St. in Phoenix WHAT: Guests are encouraged to build snowmen, enjoy a snowball fight or make angels in the 40 tons of snow. Other activities include gingerbread house workshops for the whole family and the chance to meet and take photos with the official Santa Claus of Arizona. As part of the Children’s Museum’s Winter Festival the first-of-its-kind Sock Skating exhibit includes a full-size rink with slick plastic floor, similar to ice, where kids can take off their shoes and skate along the slippery surface in their socks.
2ND ANNUAL FAMILY FUN HOLIDAY FAIR AND MARKETPLACE WHEN: December 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. WHERE: Odysea in the Desert, 9500 East Via De Ventura in Scottsdale WHAT: Take professional photo with SANTA CLAUSE, play in REAL SNOW, enjoy Live Entertainment on center stage, bounce in Bounce Houses/Slides, get free Face Painting, enter the Coloring Contest and win Prize Giveaways in the Family Fun AZ Drawings!! The parents can enjoy HOLIDAY SHOPPING with our various local vendors and eating yummy food from a variety of restaurants on property too! Let’s celebrate all that the holidays have to offer!
HOLIDAYS TO REMEMBER WHEN: December 14, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Hayden Peak Crossing, 20511 N Hayden Rd.in Scottsdale WHAT: Event features the Giving Tree where $2,500 in gift cards will be given away to shoppers, including a $250 shopping spree. Attendees can purchase beautifully designed note cards (100% of the proceeds going to Phoenix Cancer Support Network) and enjoy gingerbread cookie decorating with a top local chef, complimentary caricatures, caroling, pet photos with Santa and more.
HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING PARTY AT GIRLY GIRLZ WHEN: December 15, Noon-1 p.m. WHERE: Girly Girlz, 15425 N. Scottsdale Rd. #240 in Scottsdale WHAT: Rich Berra, nationally syndicated morning radio co-host of the Johnjay and Rich Show hosts a meet the author and book signing event for the first 30 customers to order one of his holiday books. Proceeds from the sale of both books directly benefit the #LoveUp Foundation (loveupfoundation.org) helping foster children and families in need. Plus, every book purchased at Girly Girlz will be matched with a second book to be donated to enrich the lives of children everywhere.
RUSCONI’S CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER WHEN: December 24, 5 p.m. WHERE: Rusconi’s American Kitchen, 10637 N. Tatum Blvd., Phoenix 85028 WHAT: Rusconi’s American Kitchen offers special three-course meals for both children and adults with multiple options for each course in celebration of the holidays. Cost is $55.00 per adult $24 per child (available for children 12 and younger), plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made by calling (480) 483-0009 or online at www.rusconiskitchen.com.
ROGER CLYNE AND THE PEACEMAKERS WHEN: December 27 and 28, 8 p.m. WHERE: Talking Stick Resort, 9800 E. Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale WHAT: With two shows at Talking Stick Resort popular local performers Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers take the stage Friday and Saturday night beginning at 8:00 p.m. Both performances are 21 and over, and all seating in general admission. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com
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13637 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 12 Phoenix, 85032 (SE Corner of Tatum & Thunderbird) We also have studios in Old Town Scottsdale & Tempe-Mesa.
