The tree lighting ceremony kicks off the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ toy drive for Toys for Tots. The Scottsdale Fire Department will be on-hand with a fire truck to accept unwrapped toys that evening. The resort will also be a drop-off location for Toys for Tots through Dec. 20.  Local residents can pull right up to the Toys for Tots box at the front drive/porte-cochere, where a bellman is happy to assist with their donation.

The “Christmas at the Princess” festival runs through Jan. 4.

Save the date: Dec. 7 is AZ Foothills Friends and Family Night at "Christmas at the Princess"! Event-goers can receive 50 percent off admission and parking by mentioning AZ Foothills at gate.