Saturday

ZooLights

The holiday season in Arizona just isn’t complete without a visit to ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo. The annual event celebrates the holiday season with jaw-dropping light displays, unique glimpses of some of the zoo’s most popular animal encounters, festive food and drink options and a nightly snowfall. Admission prices start at $19.95. For more information on this delightful event, click here.

Scottsdazzle Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-Along

The festive holiday celebration, Scottsdazzle, begins on Saturday. This magical event is slated to officially welcome the holiday season with a unique and spirited sing-along with 99.9 KEZ host Marty Manning, as well as the lighting of the iconic and vibrant tree. For more information on this event, click here.

Christmas at the Princess

Kicking off Nov. 20 with its beloved public tree lighting is the annual holiday celebration of Christmas at the Princess. Through New Year’s Eve, revelers are invited to step into the holiday splendor with Fairmont Scottsdale Princess’ four-story musical tree, the Desert Ice Skating Rink (made of real ice), S’mores Land with the Polar Ice Glide and a Build-A-Bear Workshop, 4 million dazzling Lagoon Lights, Santa’s Secret Headquarters and festive friends like Peppermint Penguin, Princess Noel, Graham the S’more, Shivers the Yeti and Selfie Elfie. The resort also offers special holiday vacation packages with added extras and exclusive character meet and greets, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Cox Charities and the #LoveUp Foundation for foster children. For more information on this festive event, click here. 

Christmas in the Rainforest at Butterfly Wonderland

Even if you’re not heading somewhere tropical this holiday season, you can still enjoy the warm and enchanting vibes of the Rainforest at Butterfly Wonderland. This season, the venue will feature butterflies from around the world, and they will transform their space into a holiday home for these sweet and delicate creatures. The experience will include a glowing Noble Fir Christmas tree draped with ornaments. For more information on this magical event, click here.