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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Your ultimate resource for the holidays in Avondale is here! Our guide covers all the events and activities you need to enjoy a festive and fun-filled season. From Avondale experts to wide-eyed newcomers, this guide illuminates the path to holiday magic.

Popular Events: Step into a mesmerizing world at Enchant at Salt River Fields, where millions of lights create a stunning holiday display. With whimsical attractions and festive activities, it captures the spirit of the season. Meanwhile, Glendale Glitters showcases a breathtaking light display throughout downtown, featuring local artisans and festive live entertainment. And don't forget Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide, offering a charming blend of holiday-themed entertainment and family-friendly activities. For more details on these and other fun events and activities, check out the rest of the page below!

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Avondale Holiday Light Displays

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Interactive holiday light maze with a story-driven quest to save Christmas.

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Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile Park in Seattle features a world's largest Christmas light maze, unique ice skating experiences, and a charming holiday marketplace with local artisans and vendors. Visitors can explore the maze, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy seasonal food and drink while taking in the dazzling lights from the Ferris Wheel.

Where: Scottsdale | More Info: Enchant at Salt River Fields

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Dazzling light display with live music and community events.

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Glendale Glitters is a six-week holiday celebration featuring a dazzling light display, live music, and various events in downtown Glendale. The event includes a tree-lighting ceremony, performances at the Murphy Park Amphitheatre, and a Hometown Christmas Parade.

Where: Glendale | More Info: Glendale Glitters

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Life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and pyrotechnics.

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Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide is a premier holiday event featuring over 7 million lights, a life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and pyrotechnics, a magical train ride, nightly parade, stunt shows, holiday shopping, and live entertainment. It invites all generations to experience holiday magic and fun.

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

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Spectacular light display with over 100 international nativities.

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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 crèche and more than 100 international nativities. The event is held on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple and is free to the public.

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

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Holiday celebration in a zoo setting

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ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo features millions of twinkling lights, new animal lanterns, and light displays. The event includes a brand-new light show, an immersive 200-foot-long light tunnel, and exclusive performances. Visitors can enjoy warm treats, photos with Santa, and a festive atmosphere.

Where: Phoenix | More Info: ZooLights

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Synchronized lights and music with exotic animal themes.

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World of Illumination's Cosmic Sleighride is a one-mile drive-through light show featuring millions of colorful lights and holiday music, hosted by Toukie Toucan. The journey includes exotic animals, tunnels, and a festive finale at Santa's Bazaar.

Where: Tempe | More Info: Cosmic Sleighride

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Immersive drive-through light and sound experience with life-sized musical notes and retro Santa.

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Reindeer Road is a drive-through light show featuring millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays, set to joyful holiday classics. The event takes you on a trek through mountainous terrain, glacial peaks, and northern ice caves, culminating in Santa's Workshop, the world's largest animated toy shop.

Where: Glendale | More Info: Reindeer Road

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Family-friendly holiday event with diverse activities and a festive tree lighting.

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The Holiday Program & Light Parade at Flatiron Park features Santa, vendor booths, arts and crafts, games, music, inflatables, food, and a Tree Lighting ceremony, concluding with the Annual Holiday Light Parade.

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

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Avondale Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Traditional carols and stunning costumes bring Dickens' classic tale to life.

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A heart-warming production of Charles Dickens' classic tale, rich with traditional carols, stunning costumes, and memorable characters, celebrating its 21st year in Gilbert.

Where: Gilbert | More Info: A Christmas Carol

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Avondale Other Holiday Activities

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Free visits with Santa and a variety of festive activities.

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Merry Main Street is a festive holiday event featuring a variety of activities, including a Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, free visits with Santa, Mesa's official Christmas tree, Jack Frost's Food Truck Forest, and holiday shows at the Mesa Arts Center. The event also includes a Holiday Sunset Market with local vendors and live music.

Where: Mesa | More Info: Merry Main Street

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Free entertainment and diverse family activities.

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Litchfield Park's Christmas in the Park is a family-focused event featuring a hometown parade, arts and crafts vendors, local stage acts, children's activities, and holiday-themed inflatables. The event includes a holiday market with vendors selling gift-giving items and affordable art, as well as food vendors and free entertainment throughout the day.

Where: Litchfield Park | More Info: Christmas in the Park

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