9 Exciting Things to Do in Phoenix for a Lively December

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Phoenix in December is a festive destination with dazzling lights, ice skating, holiday shows, and more. Discover 9 fun ways to enjoy the season.

See over 8,000 luminarias and thousands of lights at Las Noches de las Luminarias

Explore Desert Botanical Garden

#1

Enjoy Zoolights, one of the largest light shows in the country, with over 2.5 million lights

Visit Phoenix Zoo

#2

Experience the thrill of ice skating in the desert at CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink

Go Ice Skating

#3

Hit the slopes at Arizona Snowbowl, just a two-hour drive from Phoenix

Head to a Ski Resort

#4

Witness the world’s largest drive-through animated light show, with over 2 million LED lights

Drive Through World of Illumination

#5

Marvel at the largest lantern festival in North America, with over 65 displays and 10 million lights

Attend Lights of the World

#6

Join the fun at Glendale Glitters, a free event with 1.6 million lights and live entertainment

Get into the Holiday Spirit at Glendale Glitters

#7

Admire the dazzling displays at Winterhaven, a neighborhood tradition since 1949

Watch Winterhaven Festival of Lights

#8

Visit Santa’s workshop, make toys, and meet elves at the North Pole Experience

Check Out the North Pole Experience

#9

Next: 8 places to enjoy with your partner in the Windy City

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