Enjoy the Warmth of the Holidays

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Family Events
There's fun for the whole family in Scottsdale. Check out our calendar of family friendly events in our Kids Event Calendar. Be sure to search for in the time period you'll be in Scottsdale.

Eat, Drink and Be Merry
Nothing completes a night of holiday sight seeing like sharing a dinner with your loved ones. Check out our Scottsdale dining section to find a restaurant that's just your style.

Scottsdale is a winter wonderland distinguished by warm sunny days and crisp clear nights that glow with the spirit of the holiday season. And with a host of fun and festive events happening throughout the city, there's something for everyone! Listen to live music and stroll the candlelit trails of the Desert Botanical Garden during Las Noches de Las Luminarisas. Take a ride on "The Polar Express" with Grand Canyon Railway. Or spend a hilarious evening with "Sister's Christmas Catechism" at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts as the city's favorite "nun" solves the mystery of the Magi's missing gold. Join us in Scottsdale for a holiday season the entire family will enjoy!

Holiday Attractions
Packages

Polar Express
Nov. 12, 2010 - Jan. 08, 2011
Times: departure times vary. Please visit website for departure times
Location: Grand Canyon Railway
Admission: please visit www.thetrain.com for pricing

Zoolights
Nov. 25, 2009 - Jan. 09, 2011
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Phoenix Zoo
Admission: See Web Site for Details

Las Noches de Las Luminarias
Dec. 2-30, 2010
Times: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Admission: General Public: $25 / Children: $12.50 / Under 3: Free

Palavela Home Brings Icy Fun to the Valley of the Sun
Dec. 2-31, 2010
Times: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Location: 4222 N. Marshall Way
Admission: $15.00

Holiday Small Works Show hosted by over 30 galleries
Dec. 2-31, 2010
Times: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Arts District
Admission: Free

Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Dec. 10, 2010 - Jan. 1, 2011
Times: 6:30 – 9:00pm
Location: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
Admission: Train rides: $2.00 / Carousel rides: $1.00 each

"Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold"
Dec. 21-24, 2010
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Admission: $38

Holidays at the Heard Museum
Dec. 26, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
Times: 9:30am - 5:00pm except Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Heard Museum
Admission: Free with Museum Admission

22nd Annual Insight Bowl
Dec. 28, 2010
Times: 8:00 pm
Location: ASU Sun Devil Stadium Tempe, AZ
Admission: See Web site for details/tickets

Fiesta Bowl
Jan. 1, 2011
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Universtiy of Phoenix Stadium
Admission: See Web site for details/tickets

The $2 Tailgate Party
Jan. 3-6, 2011
Times: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday and Tuesday; 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday
Location: Scottsdale SouthBridge
Admission: Free

The Fiesta
Jan. 6-9, 2011
Times: 4:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday and 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday through Sunday
Location: Scottsdale Waterfront
Admission: Free

BCS National Championship Bowl
Jan. 10, 2011
Times: 6:30 pm
Location: Universtiy of Phoenix Stadium
Admission: Sold Out

Take advantage of one of these packages offered by Scottsdale businesses:

Holiday
Sunshine On Sale
12/8 - 12/31 Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch
Extend your vacation this year with our Sunshine on Sale package, and the last night of your stay is FREE! You will find so many reasons to spend one more night at this fabulous resort, relaxing at Spa Avania, swimming at the resort’s water playground, or finding time for one more round of golf at Gainey Ranch Golf Club. The Sunshine on Sale offer is the perfect option to make your getaway complete!

Stay 2 nights, and get the 3rd night free, valid:
December 1 - December 31, 2011

Stay 3 nights, get the 4th night free, valid:
January 1 - January 31, 2012
April 24 - December 31, 2012

Stay 4 nights, get the 5th night free, valid:
February 12 - March 15, 2012

Stay 6 nights, get the 6th night free, valid:
March 16 - April 23, 2012

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