November 9 , 2012 – January 5, 2013
Experience the magic of The Polar Express, the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. The Polar Express comes to life when the train departs the Williams Depot on its journey for a special visit to the “North Pole” where Santa and his reindeer are waiting!
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November 27 – December 31, 2012
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess comes alive with its Christmas wonderland featuring an array of holiday festivities and spectacular lighting displays including a 40-foot Christmas tree in Princess Plaza that boasts 65,000 LED lights that “twinkle and dance” to 10 different holiday songs, a new 5,400 square foot ice rink, and more!
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November 30 – December 30, 2102
The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life at the Garden with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 musical groups performing nightly. Luminaria offers guests a choice of 21 nights in December.
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November 22, 2012 – January 6, 2013
When the sun goes down and the animals go to sleep, the Phoenix Zoo magically transforms into one of the largest holiday lighting events in the Southwest with 3.5 million lights and more than 600 glimmering animal sculptures.
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December 26 – 31, 2012
A Southwestern tradition, Holidays at the Heard is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Exciting cultural performances and artist demonstrations introduce you to traditional and contemporary American Indian music, dance and art throughout the week.
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November 27 – December 2, 2012
With a dash of Christmas spirit and their trademark show-stopping production numbers, DONNY AND MARIE — CHRISTMAS IN ARIZONA features your favorite holiday hits mixed with their irresistible chemistry that made them international stars leading into “Osmond- Mania” topping the charts.
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Friday, December 7, 8 p.m.
Known as “The Royal Family of the Guitar,” the Romeros celebrate the holidays with acclaimed Spanish chamber ensemble Concerto Málaga performing selections from Handel’s The Messiah, Ave Maria and classic Christmas carols.
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December 7 – 24, 2012
This holiday classic tells the story of Clara and her magical Nutcracker Prince as they embark on a thrilling adventure. Each year Ballet Arizona rings in the season with Ib Andersen’s The Nutcracker, creating memories to cherish forever.
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Dates vary from November 22 – December 31, 2012
Volunteers will host hikes like the Mistletoe and Holly Hike and Silver Bells at Bell Pass in the Preserve for a little holiday-oriented fun. Holiday hikes are perfect for the whole family so join these fun-filled adventures and learn what makes the Sonoran Desert unique.
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December 18 – 23, 2012
Someone’s snatched the gold that the three wise men gave to the Baby Jesus, and it’s up to Sister and her audience to solve this hilarious holiday mystery. Join Sister for an evening of interactive fun as she takes you behind the scenes of the Nativity to recreate the scene of the crime.
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December 14, 2012 – January 5, 2013 (closed Dec. 24, 25 & 31)
Arizona’s most unique holiday event – take a train ride through more than 100,000 lights and featuring a variety of holiday displays turning the Railroad Park into a winter wonderland. Opening night festivities will begin at 6:30 P.M. and includes a tree lighting ceremony, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Santa will be at the park through December 23rd.
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December 27, 28 & 30, 2012
Experience the genius of world renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright during a Holiday Night Lights tour of his beloved desert home, Taliesin West. This two-hour tour walks visitors through Wright’s Southwestern living and working quarters, still home to an accredited architecture school, and shows off the property’s holiday lights and Christmas tree.
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