Holiday lights · AZ
Arizona's holidays are a desert affair, with lights strung across saguaros and paper-bag luminarias glowing under clear, cool December skies.
Zoo light show Phoenix, AZ
One of the Southwest's biggest holiday light events, ZooLights fills the Phoenix Zoo's tree-lined paths with millions of lights, glowing animal lanterns and a light tunnel. Most animals are not on view during the evening event, so the focus is on the displays themselves.
Visiting: Runs nightly from late November into mid-January; timed tickets are usually required — check the zoo's official site.
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Botanical garden lights Phoenix, AZ
Thousands of hand-lit luminaria bags line the garden's desert trails, mixed with string lights wrapped around cacti and live music stations. The event blends the Southwest's luminaria tradition with a classic holiday stroll.
Visiting: Held on select evenings from late November through December; tickets often sell out early, so book ahead.Official site →
Seasons, hours, tickets and prices change every year — always check the official site before you go.
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