One of the best places to visit during the holiday season is Scottsdale, AZ. Not only can you enjoy holiday cheer, tree lighting ceremonies, live holiday music, yummy snacks, and local holiday cheer, but you can find annual events that are sure to put you in the best mood! We love the idea of going somewhere that is great or exploring the nearby nature, spending time in the bustling downtown, and spending time with your family or friends in your cozy home. Scottsdale Rentals offers a wide range of properties that can suit your unique needs, whether you want a large mansion in the forest, a cute condo in the downtown area, or a modern apartment in the suburbs. Let’s check out the best annual Christmas events in Scottsdale that you NEED to go to with your guests if you are going to be here in the December and January holiday season!
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Anthem Outlet
Want to see a huge Christmas tree lighting ceremony AND go shopping? We have the perfect place! Kill two birds with one stone by going to this incredible tree lighting ceremony at the Anthem Outlets shopping center, a large shopping complex filled with dozens of stores that are perfect for getting last-minute gifts or sending souvenirs back home. Plus, you can gaze at the incredible tree and ogle at the 100-foot-tall specimen.
Stroll in the Glow Festival
Do you want to try your luck at ice skating? Maybe you want your kids to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for the first time ever to capture a photo in the photo album! Whatever the reason, the Stroll in the Glow Festival has activities for people of all ages. We love coming here and walking down the Avenue of Fountains, gazing at the incredible lights, listening to live music, eating some holiday popcorn, and trying to do a few steps without falling at the Chill in the Hills ice skating rink.
Winter Wonderland Arizona
Are you in the mood to party? If you come to Scottsdale with some of your adult friends, like your partner, friends, or couples’ getaway, then this is THE place to be! Let’s get ready to have a few holiday drinks, dance the night away, and enjoy the good holiday cheer.
Head here to listen to Chris Birkett, a local DJ and Christmas-time enthusiast, turn on the tunes and get the party started. This Christmas party is one of the best for first-time visitors in Scottsdale to meet some locals, get on their dancing shoes, and see what Arizona is all about. Not only are there over 25,000+ Christmas lights spackled around the town, but you can enjoy gazing at the Old Western Christmas Town, listening to the live music, and going on a “nighttime” tour between 6 pm and 10 pm!
Las Noches de Luminarias
You may have been here during the day time, but the Desert Botanical Garden turns into a winter wonderland and Christmas-themed garden during the month of December. Late in the year, this incredible display of flowers, bushes, and garden architecture are brightly lit up with thousands of Christmas lights, luminaria bags, and brightly lit pathways. The incredible spectacle brings people from all over the country to come and gaze at this once in a lifetime event.
Even if you are not a member of the Desert Botanical Garden, don’t worry – tickets go on sale early in October, so plan ahead and make this one of your go-to spots during your vacation in Scottsdale! We guarantee the live music, light refreshments, and garden restaurant will make this an unforgettable night for you and your friends or family.
Plan Your Christmas in Scottsdale
If you are thinking of going to Scottsdale for the upcoming Christmas season, we are 100% certain you will have a fun-filled time. Not only will you be able to go to annual events, but some of the best activities, like snowshoeing, skiing, and tree lighting, are only available in the wintertime.
Plus, Scottsdale Rentals offers high-end and luxurious homes that are suitable for your needs. We make sure that whatever you want, we can give it to you during your stay in one of our apartments, homes, or condos. Whether you need a 4-bedroom house or a one-bedroom condo, we have a wide variety of homes that can work for your unique situation. It doesn’t matter if you want a house that is right in the center of the downtown area or if you want a cabin in the forest — we have something for everyone! Just speak with us ahead of time and we will put you in touch with one of our knowledgeable and well-versed employees who can help you book the holiday house of your dreams.
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