2023 Holiday Activities Guide
It's the most magical time of the year! Gather your loved ones and don't miss out on these local events that are perfect for getting in the holiday spirit!
Holiday Photos with Santa in Moon Valley:
Join us with your family, friends and beloved pets for our 3rd Annual Photos with Santa! This year's event offers TWO festive backdrops, a jolly Santa Claus and complimentary treats. This is a great opportunity to take family photos for holiday cards! After your photoshoot, enjoy a warm cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
We will have collection bins for Moon Valley Neighborhood Association's Holiday Food Drive, if you would like to donate non-perishable food items.
Please RSVP to reserve your spot, so we have enough donuts, coffee and hot cocoa for everyone 🎄 Sign up at www.moonvalleysanta.com.
Hosted by your Local Neighborhood Sponsors: Jackie Briggs of Locality Homes, Jaime Kinman of Guaranteed Rate, and Katherine and David Iacuone of Desert Valley Chiropractic
The APS Electric Light Parade in Downtown Phoenix
The theme of this year’s parade is "It's Electric!" and it’s all about neon! Enjoy a fun night downtown while watching this colorfully festive holiday parade! For more than 3 decades, the APS Electric Light Parade has been an event where families, neighborhood groups and businesses from across the city come together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. The parade is a rain or shine event. Make sure to arrive early to secure your viewing spot.
Visit www.phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/electric-light-parade for more information!
Visit Moon Valley's Candy Cane Lane
Stop by the iconic Candy Cane Lane for candy canes and family photos, then take a drive around the neighborhood to enjoy all of the dazzling lights that Moon Valley has to offer! Winners of the prestigious “12 Homes of Christmas” awards will be determined after December 10th and announced at www.moonvalley.org where you can download an app to view a route of those homes.
Moon Valley Holiday Lights Parade
Decorated vehicles are invited to light up the community with the joy of the holiday season! All manner of decorated vehicles are invited: golf carts, electric vehicles, classic cars, exotic models, side-by-sides, and trailers. Cozy up with your friends and family and enjoy a local parade that is sure to shine through the night!
Dream City Church’s Celebration of Christmas Show
Enjoy a Broadway-style performance featuring live animals, a full orchestra, and awe-inspiring stunts. Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and experience the joy and wonder that only the Celebration of Christmas can deliver. Bring your loved ones, embrace the spirit of Christmas, and be part of Arizona’s Grand Christmas Spectacular. Tickets sell out fast to this must-see Christmas spectacular.
Ticket purchase required. Visit www.dreamcitychurch.us to purchase tickets.
Enchant Christmas at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale
Enchant Christmas is an immersive Christmas village experience, fun for the whole family. Experience the World’s Largest Christmas Lights Maze, Village of Boutiques, Ice Skating Trail, Santa’s Landing and more to explore!
Ticket purchase required. Visit www.enchantchristmas.com to purchase tickets.
ZooLights at The Phoenix Zoo
One of the Valley’s favorite holiday traditions, shining bigger and brighter than ever before with nearly four million lights and hundreds of dazzling displays! The adventure doesn’t stop there – visit the enhanced s’mores station, swing into the season in their interactive Glow Garden and wind your way through the immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel! And of course, Santa will make his way to the Zoo for photo ops as well!
Ticket purchase required. Visit www.phoenixzoo.org to purchase tickets.
The Nutcracker Ballet at Phoenix Symphony Hall
Ballet Arizona returns to Phoenix Symphony Hall in grand fashion with its holiday classic. Celebrate the joy and wonder of the season with this heartwarming tradition.
Ticket purchase required. Visit www.balletaz.org to purchase tickets.
Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden
Enjoy an evening filled with sparkling luminaria-lit trails and twinkling holiday lights. Musical performances, entertainment and festive food and drinks available for a picture-perfect night.
Ticket purchase required. Visit www.dbg.org to purchase tickets.
