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Holiday Happenings - Events Around AZ
2022-12-06 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-07 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-08 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-09 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-10 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2022-12-13 00:00 - 23:59 UTC and 19 more dates
Find Arizona Parenting’s Guide To Holiday Happenings Here:
azparenting.com/2022-holiday-events
We will be adding events and activities throughout the season so be sure to check back often!

Desert Farm Lights
2023-01-01 17:30 - 22:00, 2023-01-02 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Phoenix) | Desert Farm Lights, 14629 W. Peoria Ave.,, Waddell, AZ, United States
Now until Jan 8: One million lights will twinkle in Surprise for the West Valley’s first-ever walk-thru holiday celebration – Desert Farm Lights. The inaugural celebration located at Justice Brothers Ranch, will immerse families in a bright winter wonderland. Sip on hot cocoa and stroll through the half-acre colorful Christmas maze, take a ride on a giant gingerbread slide, meet Santa for a free photoshoot and more! The fun doesn’t stop at the lights – children will enjoy activities like inflatable bounce houses and supersized yard games!
Tickets are $17 for adults and ages 13 or older, and $13 for kids ages 2-12. Military/veteran & senior are discounts available. Tickets include unlimited access to all the illuminated experiences, free pictures with Santa every Thursday- Sunday evening, Christmas bounce houses, and access to half a dozen food trucks nightly! Hours are. 5:30pm until 10pm.
Desert Farm Lights: 14629 W. Peoria Ave., Waddell

Zoolights at Phoenix Zoo
2023-01-01 17:30 - 22:30 (America/Phoenix) | Phoenix Zoo, 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ, 85008
Now until Jan 15: You’ll find adventure everywhere at the Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! This season promises to be bigger and brighter than ever before, with all new animal lanterns and light displays, an enhanced Santa experience and a brand-new music and light show that will take you around the world!
PLUS, guest entry to ZooLights includes admission to Dinosaurs in the Desert, the not-to-be-missed dino-mite experience!
Please see website for daily schedule. $30 per person for members and $35 per person for general admission, discounts available if you buy your ticket online ahead of your visit. Children two and under are free. 5:30-10:30pm.
