8 best Christmas light displays in Phoenix
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The new ZooLights lake feature. Photo: Courtesy of Phoenix Zoo
You have a few weeks left to take in the holiday light displays across the Valley.
- Grab the fam and enjoy these festive spots.
🐒 ZooLights
Details: Visit the Phoenix Zoo after dark to see animal lanterns, a new musical light show on the lake, an artificial snowfall and more.
Price: $30 in advance, $35 at the gate
When: 5:30-10:30pm through Jan. 15.
🌵 Las Noches de las Luminarias
Details: After dark, the Desert Botanical Garden transforms into a wonderland of luminarias and lights.
Price: $39.95 for adults, $16.95 for kids
When: Dec. 9-11, 15-18, 20-23, 26-31 from 5:30 to 9:30 pm.
⛪ Mesa Temple Christmas Lights
Details: The grounds of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple near downtown Mesa brought back its extensive light display for the first time since 2017. It's free.
Where: 101 S. LeSueur from 5-10pm until Dec. 31.
🔆 World of Illumination
Details: There are three Valley locations to see this drive-thru light display this year.
Price: Starts at $39.99 per vehicle.
Where: Nightly through Jan. 1 at Desert Diamond Casino in Glendale, Tempe Diablo Stadium and Hurricane Harbor in north Phoenix
✨ Glendale Glitters
Details: Take a free stroll through downtown Glendale to see the dazzling decor. Most nights will feature musical performances from local groups.
Where: Murphy Park from 5 to 10pm through Jan. 7.
🛻 Lights at the Farm
Details: Walk through this 10-acre Mesa farm adorned with 5 million synchronized lights.
Price: Sundays-Thursdays: $15, Saturdays-Sundays: $18
Where: 4011 S. Power Road, Sundays-Thursdays 5:30-9:30pm, Fridays-Saturdays 5:30-10pm through Dec. 30.
🌜 Riparian After Dark
Details: Gilbert has decorated the 4.5 miles of trails and walkways at its Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch with holiday lights and displays.
Price: $5 purchased in advance.
🏜️ Desert Farm Lights
Details: This is the West Valley's largest walk-through holiday event, with tons of lights and free photos with Santa at a farm near Surprise.
Price: $17 for adults, $13 for kids under 13
Where: 14629 W. Peoria Ave. in Waddell, nightly from 5:30 to 10:30pm until Jan. 8.