CHRISTMAS

Photos: Best Phoenix Christmas events 2019

Arizona Republic
CitySkate at CityScape in downtown Phoenix is an annual holiday tradition, running through Jan. 5.
CitySkate at CityScape in downtown Phoenix is an annual holiday tradition, running through Jan. 5.
NBMA Photography
People watch skaters at the CitySkate ice rink on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 in Phoenix.
People watch skaters at the CitySkate ice rink on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 in Phoenix.
Sean Logan/The Republic
Lights of the World is at the Arizona State Fairgounds in Phoenix.
Lights of the World is at the Arizona State Fairgounds in Phoenix.
Lights Of The World
Colorful and dramatic displays are featured in Lights of the World at the Arizona Exposition and State Fairgounds in Phoenix.
Colorful and dramatic displays are featured in Lights of the World at the Arizona Exposition and State Fairgounds in Phoenix.
Lights Of The World
Shoppers flock to the Phoestivus Open-Air Market at Phoenix Public Market in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. The yearly event drew hundreds of holiday shoppers seeking unique items for holiday gifting. From produce to glass vivarium globes, the scene here is eclectic enough to provide options for everyone.
Shoppers flock to the Phoestivus Open-Air Market at Phoenix Public Market in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. The yearly event drew hundreds of holiday shoppers seeking unique items for holiday gifting. From produce to glass vivarium globes, the scene here is eclectic enough to provide options for everyone.
Jeremiah Toller
Families play in the snow at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix on Dec. 26 2016.
Families play in the snow at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix on Dec. 26 2016.
Thomas Hawthorne/The Republic
ZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.
ZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.
Sean Logan/The Republic
ZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.
ZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.
Sean Logan/The Republic
The Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.
The Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.
Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show
Fireworks accompany the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Fireworks accompany the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.
The Republic/La Voz
Santa gets on his float prior to the Fantasy of Lights boat parade on the Tempe Town Lake on Dec. 9, 2017, in Tempe.
Santa gets on his float prior to the Fantasy of Lights boat parade on the Tempe Town Lake on Dec. 9, 2017, in Tempe.
Patrick Breen/The Republic
Merry Main Street in Mesa pictured.
Merry Main Street in Mesa pictured.
City Of Mesa
Skate Westgate returns for the holiday season at Westgate Entertainment District.
Skate Westgate returns for the holiday season at Westgate Entertainment District.
Tac Coluccio, Tac Coluccio
Visitors walk through a giant holiday ornament Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 as Glendale Glitters kicked off its annual festival of lights, concerts and after-dark shopping.
Visitors walk through a giant holiday ornament Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 as Glendale Glitters kicked off its annual festival of lights, concerts and after-dark shopping.
Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily Plan
Glendale Glitters will run from Nov. 29-Jan. 11 this season.
Glendale Glitters will run from Nov. 29-Jan. 11 this season.
The Republic
Nearly 20 tons of snow and an appearance by Santa Claus were part of Peoria's Old Town Holiday Festival & Gingerbread Competition on Friday, December 6, 2013. A choral competition, cookie decorating, crafts and more also were part of the event.
Nearly 20 tons of snow and an appearance by Santa Claus were part of Peoria's Old Town Holiday Festival & Gingerbread Competition on Friday, December 6, 2013. A choral competition, cookie decorating, crafts and more also were part of the event.
Tyre Davis