Celebrate the best of the season in Florence with our holiday event guide. Whether you're deeply connected to Florence or just making connections, this guide illuminates your holiday path.
Popular events this season include the enchanting World of Illumination Rockin' Christmas & Enchanted Safari, where dazzling light displays and whimsical wildlife come to life in an unforgettable festive experience. The World of Illumination Cosmic Sleighride features a spectacular journey through vibrant scenes sure to captivate visitors of all ages. And the World of Illumination Reindeer Road is something you definitely don't want to miss as it invites you to stroll among brilliant displays of beloved holiday characters. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Florence
- World of Illumination Reindeer Road (Glendale)
- World of Illumination Cosmic Sleighride (Tempe)
- World of Illumination Rockin' Christmas & Enchanted Safari (Glendale)
- Enchant at Salt River Fields (Scottsdale)
- Glendale Glitters (Glendale)
- Lights at The Farm (Queen Creek)
- Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display (Mesa)
- Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide (Chandler)
- Las Noches de las Luminarias (Phoenix)
- Zoolights (Phoenix)
See these and even more events listed below!
Florence Holiday Light Displays
World of Illumination Rockin' Christmas & Enchanted Safari
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with life-sized musical notes and retro Santa.
Description:
World of Illumination's Rockin' Christmas & Enchanted Safari features a mile-long drive-through light show with millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays. Hosted by MC Mic, the event includes life-sized musical notes and retro Santa, all synchronized to festive music. The journey takes you through various themed displays, from land to sea and air, with exotic animals and holiday cheer.
Where: Glendale | More Info: World of Illumination Rockin' Christmas & Enchanted Safari
World of Illumination Cosmic Sleighride
What to Expect:
Synchronized holiday lights and music in a jungle-themed adventure.
Description:
World of Illumination Cosmic Sleighride features a one-mile drive-through light show with millions of colorful lights and holiday music, hosted by Shiny the Star, creating an immersive and memorable experience for the whole family.
Where: Tempe | More Info: World of Illumination Cosmic Sleighride
World of Illumination Reindeer Road
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show with over two million lights.
Description:
World of Illumination Reindeer Road is a spectacular drive-through light forest featuring over two million synchronized lights, life-sized musical notes, and retro Santa. Whiz through mountainous terrain, traverse glacial peaks, and explore northern ice caves to reach Santa’s Workshop, the world's largest animated toy shop.
Where: Glendale | More Info: World of Illumination Reindeer Road
Lights at The Farm
What to Expect:
Synchronized light and sound show on a festive farm setting.
Description:
Explore Schnepf Farms' vibrant holiday event featuring an Illumination Express train ride, ice skating, Santa's reindeer hayride, and the world's largest inflatable obstacle course.
Where: Queen Creek | More Info: Lights at The Farm
Glendale Glitters
What to Expect:
Extensive holiday light display with live performances and local vendors.
Description:
Glendale Glitters is a spectacular holiday light display illuminating 16 blocks of downtown Glendale with 1.7 million lights, featuring musical performances, local vendors, and festive events.
Where: Glendale | More Info: Glendale Glitters
Enchant at Salt River Fields
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday light maze with original story and unique ice skating experience.
Description:
Enchant Christmas at T-Mobile Park in Seattle features a World's Largest Christmas Light Maze, an ice skating trail, seasonal food and drink, Santa and Mrs. Claus visits, and a Ferris wheel offering a bird's-eye view of the dazzling lights.
Where: Scottsdale | More Info: Enchant at Salt River Fields
Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
What to Expect:
Dazzling light show on a life-sized gingerbread house.
Description:
Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide features over 7 million lights, a life-sized gingerbread house with synchronized lights and pyrotechnics, a magical train ride, nightly parade, and live entertainment. It also includes holiday shopping, western cowboy Christmas shows, and a Very Merry Christmas Parade.
Where: Chandler | More Info: Pratt Brothers Christmas at Rawhide
Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display
What to Expect:
Largest Christmas lighting display in the Southwest with over 100 international nativities.
Description:
The Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display features thousands of twinkling lights and over 100 nativities from around the world. The event includes large outdoor nativity scenes, Biblical vignettes, and a unique display of handmade nativities at the Mesa Temple Visitors Center.
Where: Mesa | More Info: Mesa Temple Christmas Lights and International Nativity Display
Zoolights
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
Transform the Phoenix Zoo into a dazzling spectacle with millions of twinkling lights, vibrant visuals, and mesmerizing music. Stroll through illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and enjoy festive treats like s'mores and hot cocoa.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Zoolights
Las Noches de las Luminarias
What to Expect:
Geometric light installations illuminate the desert landscape.
Description:
Las Noches de las Luminarias at the Desert Botanical Garden features 8,000 flickering luminarias and twinkling holiday lights, along with musical performances and festive food and drinks. This year, the event includes LIGHT BLOOM by HYBYCOZO, a stunning geometric light display that merges nature and light.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Las Noches de las Luminarias
Fantasy of Lights Street Parade + Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday event with a street parade and tree lighting.
Description:
The Fantasy of Lights Street Parade + Tree Lighting is a holiday tradition featuring a street parade, tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and Santa photos.
Where: Tempe | More Info: Fantasy of Lights Street Parade + Tree Lighting
Holiday Lights - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
What to Expect:
Holiday lights display with train and carousel rides.
Description:
Join us at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for a holiday lights display featuring dazzling lights and captivating seasonal displays. Step aboard the Paradise & Pacific Railroad for a journey through this captivating spectacle. Enjoy train and carousel rides, and explore Hartley's General Store for food and drinks.
Where: Scottsdale | More Info: Holiday Lights - McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Snowland Snow Globe Holiday Light Experience
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light show with hot cocoa and games.
Description:
Immerse your family in a 30-minute glittering light show featuring dancing holiday lights choreographed to seasonal music, accompanied by a hot cocoa bar and festive holiday games.
Where: Phoenix | More Info: Snowland Snow Globe Holiday Light Experience
Holiday Program & Light Parade
What to Expect:
Family-friendly activities and a festive tree lighting ceremony.
Description:
The Holiday Program & Light Parade in Apache Junction features Santa, vendor booths, arts and crafts, games, music, inflatables, food, and a tree lighting ceremony at the Focal Point. The event concludes with the Annual Holiday Light Parade.
Where: Apache Junction | More Info: Holiday Program & Light Parade
Florence Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Bricktacular
What to Expect:
Interactive holiday activities with LEGO-themed fun.
Description:
Join LEGOLAND Discovery Center Arizona for Holiday Bricktacular, featuring ornament building, MINILAND winter wonderland, sleigh building and racing, LEGO Santa meet and greets, and more festive activities.
Where: Tempe | More Info: Holiday Bricktacular
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- San Tan Valley (14 miles)
- Queen Creek (21 miles)
- Apache Junction (28 miles)
- Gilbert (32 miles)
- Chandler (32 miles)
- Mesa (37 miles)
- Maricopa (38 miles)
- Tempe (40 miles)
- Ahwatukee Foothills (41 miles)
- Tempe Junction (42 miles)
- Marana (42 miles)
- Scottsdale (44 miles)
- Fountain Hills (44 miles)