The holiday season in the West Valley showcases twinkling lights in every direction. Explore our list below and make this a season your family will never forget. These beautiful displays make for fabulous family outings, of course, but some also make nice "Date Night" possibilities!
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Must-See Holiday Lights
Updated on 12/14
Local light displays that shine. Plus, there are a couple drive throughs that are a great option if you've got elderly relatives you'd like to include.
- Desert Farm Lights festival Surprise
- World of Illumination Drive Through Desert Diamond Casino, Glendale
- Glendale Glitters Celebrates its 32nd Anniversary in Downtown Glendale! Light Display runs through Jan 1st
- Sparkling Surprise
- Tianyu Lights Festival Camelback Ranch, Glendale (They have a special pet night! Twinkle Tail Night @Tianyu Lights Festival)
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Phoenix & Beyond Lights
Pack the family into the sleigh (or car), sing holiday songs as you drive, and make your way to one of these holiday destinations. Memories made make it worth the extra effort.
Menorah Lighting Ceremonies
Light Displays
- ZOOLIGHTS at the Phoenix Zoo. Runs through Jan. 16th.
- LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix on select dates through Dec. 30th. Special smaller events & activities are incorporated into the Luminarias experience.
We do our best to verify event details, but always double-check before heading out as organizers may change plans without notifying us.
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Neighborhood Light Displays to Enjoy
These are listed in Zip Code order
- 18639 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027 - Deer Valley - House - Will be on ABC's (15.1) “The Great Christmas Light Fight" on Dec 4th
- 2801 E. Pinchot Ave. Phoenix 85016 - Neighborhood between Encanto & Camelback East - Can walk through
- 7734 N. 41st Ave Phoenix 85051 - two city blocks east of Caitlin District. Southpark theme
- 4237 W. State Ave. Phoenix 85051 - two city blocks east of Caitlin District Indoor and Outdoors phoenixwinterwonderland.com
- 2901 W Palmaire Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 - four city blocks east of Caitlin close to 17 Sunday Mr & Mrs Santa hand out free hot choc and candy canes
- 3829 W Sandra Terrace, Phoenix, AZ 85053 - 5 city blocks south of Adobe Dam. 100K lights, castle facade, artificial snow. Will be on “The Great Christmas Light Fight” 12/11
- "Silent Night, Holy Night" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" are the themes at this home at 5410 N. 80th Lane in Glendale, 85303. The family also has a mailbox to mail Santa a letter and is collecting cases of bottled water and canned and dry goods for St. Mary’s Food Bank.
- This house at 6007 W. Marconi Ave. in Glendale 85306, was "decorated by a working mom and her 12-year-old son," Nicole Lansing says, adding, "the 2 are a good team when it comes to lighting up the Christmas night!"
- 7625 W Bluefield Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308 - Just north of Arrowhead Mall. 150k lights, Disney figurines, snow machine, Ferris wheel, carousel
- 4431 W Escuda Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308 - near Adobe Dam https://scarychristmashouse.com/
- 6988 W Firebird Dr, Glendale, AZ 85308 - Arrowhead Ranch. Santa's Factory, elves, gingerbread people, small fireworks, Santa on Fri and Sat
- The whole street is in on this so enjoy the displays as you drive down the entire block. In El Mirage at 12517 Sunnyside Dr., 85335.
- Brightly colored holiday lights display at 13204 S. 176th Ave., in Goodyear, 85338, Arizona.
- 8211 S. 63rd Ave., Laveen, 85339 - along 10 route to bypass downtown you use to take to Tucson 300k lights. Apparently the one of the largest private displays in Arizona.
- Gilmore Holiday Lights Show at 27912 N. 93rd Lane in Peoria, 85383, is back with 28,000 lights this year and a brand-new set of interactive angel wings that make the cutest holiday photos. "If you're ready to get into the holiday spirit, come on down and see us!" Gate code is #1004 to enter.
- 8252 W. Camino De Oro, Peoria 85383 - North of 101 off 83rd. Three house display with 155k lights https://www.facebook.com/AMolarChristmas
More Holiday and Winter Fun Can Be Found Here:
Great Christmas Destinations in Arizona
Holiday Fun in the West Valley: Your 2025 Family Guide
Classic Holiday Shows, Performances, and Parades
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