Sunday:

ZooLights

This annual event is a family and Valley tradition that happens to be one of the largest light shows in the Southwest. Millions of lights are showcased throughout Phoenix Zoo as visitors admire the sights while savoring hot chocolate and kettle corn under the stars. (Don’t miss the scene-stealing musical trees!) A couple new additions this year include live reindeer and a 200-ft.-long Polar Slide. This holiday classic is running from Nov. 21 to Jan. 13, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., every night. 

Breakfast with Santa at Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort

Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort's annual Breakfast with Santa series will be offered Dec. 15 to 16 and Dec. 22 to 24 with seating times at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at Rico’s American Grill. This year, Santa will be joined by Mrs. Claus, Santa’s elves and Yote-the-Coyote for a fun-filled breakfast, photos opps, cookie decorating, story time with Mrs. Claus and more. The breakfast buffet will feature made-to-order omelets, homemade biscuits and gravy, eggs Benedict a French toast bar and more.  Reservations for Breakfast with Santa are required. Pricing is $35.95 for adults and $21.95 for children ages 10 and under, inclusive of a complimentary photo with Santa.

Christmas at the Princess 

Enjoy 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.