Arizona Lights

This year, the Garden will be aglow for 21 magical evenings and will feature more than 8,000 hand lit luminaria bags, thousands of white twinkle lights and the sights and sounds of 10 unique entertainment ensembles, including local favorite, Simply Three. Experience the bold, monumental sculptures of Japanese American artist Jun Kaneko throughout Garden trails. Enjoy dinner at the Garden with family and friends, and stroll each path with a warm cup of cider or cocoa.

Over 60,000 twinkling lights and ornaments adorn the trees and median of Avenue of the Fountains in downtown Fountain Hills for Stroll in the Glow.

​It was 1985 and a little boy laid in his bed, gazing out the window at the sparkling C9 bulbs, listening to the filament turn on and off...fascinated by electricity, lighting and entertaining people unbeknownst to those around his, a Winter Wonderland was born.

Celebrate Christmas, "Carefree" style! This event is for the community and by the community! We are extending the season, allowing for more visitors to enjoy the activities over 3 weekends! Don't miss the holiday magic!

The Holiday Lights experience was just too much fun and excitement to pack into three weeks. So this year there will be five-weeks of holiday railroad magic. Opening night will be held on Friday, Dec. 1 and Holiday Lights will run nightly (with the exception of a few dates) through Sunday, Jan. 7. The event’s centerpiece is a train ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad through a winter wonderland of lights and displays. Take a ride on the historic Charros Carousel and visit the park’s one-of-a-kind Model Railroad Building. Opening night festivities on Friday, Dec. 1 include live music, a tree lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa.