Phoenix may be a desert city but there is nothing dry or wanting in the area. It is, in fact, one of the most desirable places to be for the holiday season to enjoy a vacation with your family that is enjoyable and fun and not replete with chaos, crowds and mayhem. Some activities that you can enjoy with your family in the city along with some planned key events this year have been mentioned below for you to refer to and plan your vacation.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Arizona Temple Visitors’ Center
Free admission at this center makes it an attractive one as do the presentations planned at Christmas time. There are 750,000 sparkling and twinkling lights that are lit up in the landscaping along the citrus trees, the cacti and the palms and this makes for a beautiful and sometimes even romantic evening.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Concerts
Some great concerts have been organized as part of the holiday season in Phoenix. These include the Late Nite Catechism at the Scottsdale Center for performing, Sugar at the Broadway palm Dinner Theater, The Happiest Millionaire at the Hale Center Theater.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Theater
# Theater League presents Cirque Dreams Illumination at the Mesa Arts Center, Hairspray at the Phoenix Theater, Gamelan Çudamani: “Bamboo to Bronze” at the MM Music Theater, Annie at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater, World Symphony at the Symphony Hall and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Jobing.com Arena.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Dining out
If you really do not think you want to cook up that elaborate Christmas dinner, there are various options for you to choose from and dine out in Phoenix. Choose from Bistro 24, Bourbon Steak, Compass Arizona Grill, Il Terrazzo, Ko’Sin, Lantana Grill, Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn, Red’s Steakhouse at the Wigwam, Ristorante Tuscany, Top of the Rock and many more that you can find. Some great restaurants that are not part of resorts include Rustler’s Rooste, Verona Chophouse and Bobby’s.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Free options for Kids
Outlets at Anthem’s Tree Lighting Ceremony is a free extravaganza that has live performances and lighting of the tallest tree. In addition to that there is theatrical and laser lighting, special effects and more at the Phoenix First Assembly’s annual Star of Wonder shows. If you purchase a ticket, you will be ensured a seat. Otherwise you can always stand and watch the show for free.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Getaway
For those who would like to get out of the city for a few days during the vacations Glendale is a good place where there are many events planned for the holiday season. The horse Carriage Rides run from November 26th till January 1st, and the Downtown Glendale Lights Up With Spectacular Kickoff To Its Holiday Tradition will happen on November 26th and 27th.
Holiday Events in Phoenix: Phoenix Zoo
While in Phoenix, do not miss the Phoenix Zoo that is known for the wide variety of animals that have their homes among the tranquilizing environment of the Phoenix Zoo. Some of the species are endangered ones. Kids can also enjoy organized petting of animals.
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