Scottsdazzle in Old Town Scottsdale (pictured)
Scottsdazzle has returned and is prepared to spread Christmas cheer throughout Scottsdale. Old Town Scottsdale will host a month-long series of holiday-themed events beginning with Scottsdazzle’s signature kick off to Christmas, the Sing-Along and Tree Lighting Ceremony. On Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., local celebrities like MusicNova Orchestra will lead guests in a festive sing-along as Old Town’s specially designed Christmas tree is lit with an assortment of breathtaking colors. As the holidays progress, so will the Christmastide with events such as nightly light tours, wine tasting, an enchanting Sugar Plum Avenue, cheer-spreading canal concerts, a Sweet Treat Trail and much more. For a full event calendar, visit scottsdazzle.com.
Santa Social Holiday Extravaganza at the Scottsdale Quarter
Ring in the holidays with Santa at the Scottsdale Quarter on Nov. 30. From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., enjoy holiday shopping, dining and holiday festivities. Guests can expect Santa’s arrival, selfie stations, log cabins selling holiday-themed merchandise, entertainment from Ooh La La Booths, interactive games, face painting, a tree lighting and puppy adoptions from Arizona Welfare League. The event will conclude with the classic holiday film, “Home Alone.” To learn more, visit scottsdalequarter.com.
Christown Cringles’ Workshop at Christown Spectrum Shopping Center
Santa has stationed his workshop at Christown Spectrum Shopping Center. He is inviting locals to visit Mrs. Claus’s kitchen, create Christmas crafts, drop a letter in his mailbox, listen to stories from his joyous elves, meet Frosty the Snowman and much more. Every Saturday, the first 100 visitor will receive a $5 Harkins gift card. Guests are also encouraged to bring nonperishable food items for Mrs. Claus’s shelf and toys for Santa’s sleigh. All items will be donated to a Phoenix food bank and children’s charity. The event is free to attend and will take place from noon to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday from Nov. 30 to Dec. 15.
