Surprise Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can take a holiday stroll through the park and campus surrounded by twinkling lights. The display features festive photo opportunities and lights that circle nearly the entire lake.

Visitors can enjoy a live Christmas concert, stroll through holiday light displays, and walk through an immersive journey of the Christmas story from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Family activities include pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, ornament making, a scavenger...

Guests can explore an immersive frozen attraction featuring over two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and two-story ice slides depicting scenes from Elf. The resort grounds shine with more than three million Christmas lights, an illuminated Christmas tree trail,...

Visitors can take in dazzling lights and watch a holiday light show projected on the City Christmas Tree. Guests can bring blankets or chairs and pack their own treats to enjoy the outdoor show in front of City Hall.

Goodyear Civic Square Park hosts a community holiday celebration featuring a distinct theme each week. Visitors can enjoy country-inspired entertainment and holiday traditions with Western flair during the Yule Y'all gathering. Another evening features Jingle Jam, an interactive sing-and-dance-along party...

Families can explore a public map of participating local homes and businesses to drive around town and view festive outdoor decorations. Displays feature categories such as musical light shows, over-the-top light arrangements, and classic holiday decor.

Guests explore a desert winter wonderland featuring millions of holiday lights, outdoor ice skating on real ice, and rides such as a 120-foot traveling Ferris wheel and the Princess Express train. Attractions include the Starlights lagoon light show, video and...

Tempe Town Lake comes alive with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in glowing holiday lights, inflatable characters, and creative themes. Visitors can browse a holiday market featuring local vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, and purchase food and...

Experience America's Desert Christmas at Desert Farm Lights, a spectacular holiday event featuring dazzling light displays, immersive attractions like the Candy Cane Maze, and thrilling rides. Enjoy ice skating, bungee trampolines, and nightly photos with Santa. Private Igloo and Snow...

Embark on an out-of-this-world holiday adventure with Cosmic Sleighride, produced by World of Illumination. This drive-through light show takes you on a supersonic journey past the sun and through Kris Kringle's celestial portal, featuring astro elves and Santa City. Experience...

Step into an enchanting world of light at the Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix. This spectacular event features breathtaking luminous art installations, including themed zones like 'Bugs Aglow,' 'Rainforest,' and 'Prehistoric Animals.' Discover unique handcrafted treasures at the marketplace and...

Experience the magic of outdoor ice skating at Fountain Park's Skate Westgate. Glide across a real ice rink in a festive winter wonderland, perfect for creating cherished holiday memories. All ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy this timeless...

Las Noches de las Luminarias transforms the Desert Botanical Garden into a dazzling holiday escape with thousands of glowing luminarias and radiant light displays. This beloved Arizona tradition offers expanded live entertainment, immersive art installations like 'Super Bloom,' and festive...

Scottsdale's holiday season begins with the Jingle & Jazz Tree Lighting Spectacular at the Scottsdale Waterfront Canal Bank, featuring jazz music, kids' activities, pop-up boutiques, and the lighting of a 36-foot tree.

Step into a mesmerizing winter wonderland at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park's Holiday Lights. Embark on a magical journey aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad, winding through enchanting displays illuminated by thousands of holiday lights. This limited-capacity event offers a captivating experience...

Experience the Enchanted Safari, a dazzling drive-through light show at Tempe Diablo Stadium. This mile-long spectacle features millions of lights and hundreds of animated displays, set to a festive soundtrack. Journey through a wild holiday adventure with exotic animals and...