Last updated: November 11, 2024
Create your holiday schedule with our guide for Anthem. Discover all the best festive events and activities. Whether you're rediscovering your city or visiting for the first time, our guide brings you the best of Anthem's festive season.
This year, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour captivates audiences with its electrifying blend of rock and classical music, perfectly complementing the spirit of the season. Another highlight is the beloved Glendale Glitters, where the charm of twinkling lights transforms the downtown area into a winter wonderland. And the Mannheim Steamroller performance promises an enchanting evening filled with holiday classics, bringing a touch of nostalgia to your celebrations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular holiday light display with local performances and events.
Glendale Glitters is a spectacular holiday light display illuminating 16 blocks of downtown Glendale with over 1.7 million lights. The event includes various performances, the Hometown Christmas Parade, Movies by Moonlight, and additional festivities.
Where: Glendale | More Info: Glendale Glitters
Synchronized light and sound show on a 10-acre farm.
Lights at the Farm features a 10-acre walk-through synchronized Christmas light show with RGB and LED displays, set to popular holiday songs. Enjoy a holiday farm environment with delicious food, music, skating, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Lights at the Farm
Immersive holiday light maze with interactive elements and seasonal activities.
Enchant Christmas at Salt River Fields features a stunning, custom-designed light maze, unique ice skating experiences, and festive attractions. Explore the maze, glide along the ice skating trail, savor seasonal food and drink, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, and take in the dazzling lights from the Ferris Wheel.
Where: Scottsdale | More Info: Enchant at Salt River Fields
Life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and pyrotechnics.
Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide features over 7 million lights, a dazzling light show, a magical train ride, and a nightly parade. Enjoy holiday shopping, live entertainment, and western cowboy Christmas shows. Explore a life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and pyrotechnics.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
Immersive light tunnel and synchronized light show.
The Phoenix ZooLights transforms the zoo into a dazzling spectacle with millions of twinkling lights, vibrant visuals, and mesmerizing music. Visitors can stroll through illuminated pathways, enjoy a brand-new light show, and warm up with delicious treats by the fire. The event features interactive glow experiences, animal lanterns, and a stunning 50 ft. LED tree with synchronized imagery.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Zoolights
Synchronized light and sound show with exotic animal themes.
World of Illumination: Cosmic Sleighride is a drive-through light show featuring millions of colorful lights and enchanting holiday music. The event takes you on a mystical holiday journey with Toukie Toucan as your host, exploring exotic animals, soaring with reindeer, and outrunning a T-Rex. The journey ends at Santa's Bazaar, where all new animal friends are decking the halls.
Where: Tempe | More Info: World of Illumination: Cosmic Sleighride
Unique display of over 100 international nativities.
The Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display features thousands of twinkling lights and over 100 nativities from around the world, telling the story of Christ's birth through various Biblical vignettes.
Where: Mesa | More Info: Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display
Geometric light installations illuminate the desert landscape.
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 LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO, showcasing stunning geometric light displays that merge nature and light.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Las Noches de las Luminarias
All-new, dazzling spectacle with pyrotechnics and lasers.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings an all-new version of "The Lost Christmas Eve," the final chapter of their Christmas trilogy, to cities across the nation. This spectacular show features pyrotechnics, lasers, and incredible storytelling, celebrating 20 years of their beloved rock opera.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas Eve Tour
Dazzling multimedia effects and distinctive Mannheim sound.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis features Mannheim Steamroller classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound, with 15 musicians playing over 20 instruments against a backdrop of dazzling multimedia effects, capturing the spirit of the season in an immersive yet intimate setting.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Mannheim Steamroller
Heartwarming story of self-discovery and family.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Raised as an elf, he discovers his true identity and embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Where: Gilbert | More Info: Elf: The Musical
Traditional carols and memorable characters enrich the holiday season.
A heartwarming production of Charles Dickens' classic tale, featuring stunning costumes and memorable characters, celebrating its 21st year in Gilbert.
Where: Gilbert | More Info: A Christmas Carol
Seasonal music performance with diverse carols and hymns.
The Phoenix Symphony's Holiday Pops features carols and hymns from various traditions, conducted by Lawrence Loh, with Katherine Whyte and Reginald Smith, Jr., as soloists. The event includes the Phoenix Symphony Chorus and SRP Preludes activities.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Holiday Pops
Iconic singer performing her famous holiday hits in a lively concert setting
A vibrant concert featuring Mariah Carey, known for her powerful vocals and holiday classics. Audiences gather to celebrate the season through a captivating performance that showcases beloved songs and heartfelt moments, creating a joyful atmosphere. This event draws fans from all around, promising an unforgettable night filled with music and cheer.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Mariah Carey's Christmas Time