Las Noches de las Luminarias at Desert Botanical Garden (pictured)

Gather your friends and family for a meaningful Christmas celebration at Desert Botanical Garden. Beginning Nov. 29, the Garden invites Valley locals and visitors to walk their trails, lined and lit with over 8,000 luminaria bags. The luminarias will be accompanied by live tunes, dining options and the Garden’s newest exhibit, Wild Rising by Cracking Art. Tickets are $34.95 for adults and 12.95 for children 12 or younger. Las Noches de las Luminarias will be open Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, Dec. 6 to Dec. 8, Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, Dec. 17 to Dec. 23 and Dec. 26 to Dec. 31 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Glendale Glitters

This season take advantage of Arizona’s largest free light display. From Nov. 29 to Jan. 11, 16 blocks of Downtown Glendale will be illuminated with over 1.6 million holiday lights. Downtown Glendale’s eminent lights are accompanied by snow, opportunities for holiday shopping, an array of entertainment, food vendors and much more. Glendale Glitters concludes the celebrations on Jan. 11 with Glitter and Glow, a party inclusive of live music and over 20 hot air balloons. The event is free to attend and one of Arizona’s most cherished holiday traditions. For more information visit glendaleaz.com.

“A Christmas Story the Play” at Scottsdale Fashion Square

Join Desert Stages Theater as they recreate Jean Shepherd’s Christmas classic, “A Christmas Story.” The performances will take place from Nov. 29 to Dec. 22 every Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and every Sunday at 2 p.m. For tickets, visit desertstages.org or call 480.483.1664.