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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Celebrate the charm of the holidays in Alhambra with our detailed guide. Whether you're a familiar face in Alhambra or a new visitor, our guide leads you to the holiday highlights.

One of the notable events this season is the mesmerizing Las Noches de las Luminarias, where thousands of glowing lanterns illuminate the desert nights. Alongside this enchanting display, you can experience the Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide, featuring festive activities and classic holiday attractions for the whole family. And the Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing beautifully crafted nativity scenes and brilliant light displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Alhambra Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Largest volunteer-driven Christmas lighting display in the Southwest.

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The Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display features thousands of twinkling lights and various Biblical vignettes, including a large outdoor Nativity scene underneath a lighted star. This beloved holiday tradition, which began in 1979, showcases over 100 international Nativities and is a favorite among visitors from across the Southwest.

Where: Mesa | More Info: Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display

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Geometric light displays combining nature and light.

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Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden features over 8,000 flickering luminarias and twinkling lights along its trails, accompanied by musical performances and festive food and drinks. This year, the event includes the LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO, merging nature and light into stunning geometric displays.

Where: Phoenix | More Info: Las Noches de las Luminarias

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Life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and special effects.

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Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide features over 6 million lights, a dazzling light show, a magical train ride, nightly parades, stunt shows, holiday shopping, and live entertainment. The event includes a life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and special effects, as well as a western cowboy Christmas show and the Very Merry Christmas Parade.

Where: Chandler | More Info: Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide

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Arizona's largest synchronized Christmas light show with interactive displays.

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At Lights at The Farm, immerse yourself in a spectacular walk-through synchronized light show featuring over 5 million dazzling lights, interactive displays, and festive activities. Enjoy ice skating, meet Santa, and explore holiday-themed areas with delicious treats and family-friendly entertainment.

Where: Gilbert | More Info: Lights at The Farm

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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The Phoenix Zoo transforms into a dazzling spectacle with millions of twinkling lights, featuring a brand-new light show, immersive light tunnels, and vibrant visuals that captivate visitors of all ages. Enjoy warm treats by cozy s'mores pits and sip hot cocoa in the festive atmosphere. Explore interactive glow gardens, take photos with Santa, and experience the Wildlife Lantern Safari.

Where: Phoenix | More Info: Zoolights

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Exquisite light arrangements and interactive features.

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Glendale Glitters is a spectacular holiday light display featuring 1.7 million lights illuminating 16 blocks of downtown Glendale. The event includes local vendors, visits from Santa, carolers, and a tree lighting ceremony at the Glendale Civic Center.

Where: Glendale | More Info: Glendale Glitters

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Jungle-themed drive-through light show with exotic animals and synchronized music.

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Embark on a cosmic holiday adventure with Toukie Toucan as your host. Explore a jungle-themed drive-through light show featuring millions of lights, exotic animals, and synchronized festive music.

Where: Tempe | More Info: Cosmic Sleighride

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Holiday light displays along nature trails.

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The Riparian Preserve transforms into a holiday spectacle with thousands of lights and displays along 1.5 miles of trails and walkways, offering a rare opportunity to experience nature at night.

Where: Gilbert | More Info: Riparian After Dark

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Dazzling light display with Santa visits and festive activities.

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Avondale transforms into a holiday destination with Santa visits, festive activities, and a dazzling light display featuring the City Christmas Tree.

Where: Avondale | More Info: WinterFest

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Alhambra Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Historic water tower with interactive water features.

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Gilbert’s Water Tower Plaza is a 0.7-acre park in Downtown Gilbert's Heritage District, featuring a historic water tower, splash pad, grassy areas, and various water features. It hosts a variety of events and offers amenities like benches, tables, bike racks, and restrooms.

Where: Gilbert | More Info: Gilbert’s Water Tower Plaza

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Family-friendly holiday event with diverse activities and a festive light parade.

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The Holiday Program & Light Parade in Apache Junction features Santa, vendor booths, arts and crafts, games, music, inflatables, food, and a Tree Lighting ceremony at the Focal Point, culminating in the Annual Holiday Light Parade.

Where: Apache Junction | More Info: Holiday Program & Light Parade

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