Friday:

Illumination: Symphony of Light

Illumination: Symphony of Light will debut in Tempe this year. The 25-minute spectacular drive-through attraction will showcase unforgettable holiday icons and a 500-ft. tunnel deemed “Santa’s Portal." The stunning portal will display vibrant lighting effects that will swirl around cars in sync with catchy holiday favorites piped in through cars FM dials. Plus, North Phoenix’s location, where the 2017 Illumination kicked off in 2017, will introduce a new 100-ft.-wide nativity scene, along with an expanded Holiday Boulevard Marketplace. Purchase tickets here.

Cosmic Playground at Arizona Science Center

Arizona Science Center inspires and delights creators, climbers and space-lovers of all ages with its limited-time Cosmic Playground experience through Jan. 13. Guests can climb, slide and explore the galaxy in a unique all-ages play space made almost entirely of household packing tape, and participate in an array of space-themed activities while immersed in cosmic light, sound and motion. Cosmic Playground is a shoe-free environment. Guests must wear clean socks or purchase a pair at the center for $1 (while supplies last). The experience is ADA accessible.

Make-A-Mega-Mess with FOAM at Children's Museum of Phoenix

It's your last chance to enjoy a PopX experience at Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Make-A-Mega-Mess with FOAM! Let loose and get as messy as you'd like; the folks at the museum will take care of clean-up (pack an extra set of clothes for the little ones). All guests must purchase general admission tickets to enter. #GetMessy through Nov. 18. Click here for tickets.