Some holiday-themed events and activities around the East Valley:
World of Illumination
A drive-thru show “Where light and sound collide to spark innovation and ignite the human spirit.” This year’s theme is “Cosmic Sleighride,” through Dec. 31 at Tempe Diablo Stadium.
Info: worldofillumination.com
Railroad Lights
Holiday Lights will be twinkling at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park for a bright holiday show at the Scottsdale family-friendly train park, Nov. 24-Jan.7.
Info: therailroadpark.com.
Wonderspaces
Scottsdale Fashion Square hosts “Wonderspaces” – a mind-blowing art show featuring immersive, interactive installations and a full bar – starting Nov. 24.
Info: arizona.wonderspaces.com.
Scottsdazzle
Fresh another successful Canal Convergence, the Old Town Scottsdale Waterfront transforms to Scottsdazzle, a holiday-themed with sing-alongs, a tree lighting ceremony, holiday market, art, music and more. Scottsdazzle begins Nov. 25, through the end of the year.
Info: scottsdazzle.com.
Tumbleweed Tree
Chandler’s Annual Tumbleweed Tree lighting takes place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at Chandler Park in Downtown Chandler. Standing over 50 feet tall, the Tumbleweed Tree has been a Chandler tradition since 1957.
Info: chandleraz.gov/events.
Merry Main Street
Starting with a Christmas tree lighting at 5 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 24, downtown Mesa will be festooned with lights and activities celebrating the holiday season. An ice rink, “the gnome on the roam,” plenty of entertainment at Mesa Arts Center AND a Holiday Sunset Market with over 30 artisans are just some of the many attractions.
Info: merrymainst.com
Mesa Temple Lights
The free event, featuring the nativity story with hundreds of thousands of lights, starts 5-10 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 24, and runs through Dec. 31 at Mesa Arizona Temple, 101 S. LeSueur, in downtown Mesa. Free parking is nearby. A unique display of more than 100 nativities from around the world, is also hosted inside the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center, 455 E. Main Street, across the street from the temple). The event is free and open 5-10 p.m. from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 and 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Info: mesatemple.org
