We will be updating this event list as the holiday season progresses.
Open until Jan. 10, the Phoenix Zoo, in partnership with SRP, has created a magnificent holiday display through a colorful arrangement of lights and music. Families can enjoy this year’s newest edition with the Komodo dragons and their new exhibit, Land of the Dragons; music in motion; horse-drawn wagon rides; carousel rides; and camel rides. www.phoenixzoo.org.
All aboard! The Scottsdale-based family-owned rail park has strung thousands of little twinkle lights and holiday displays to create a magical winter wonderland for child This annual event is a hit among many families and their out-of-town guests. In addition the park’s main train attraction, kids enjoy rides on the carousal, sweet-tasting drinks like hot cocoa and perusing the shelves for toys at the gift shop. The park is open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Dec. 11 to Jan. 2, excluding holidays. www.therailroadpark.com.
Grab a blanket and a Santa sack full of tummy-filling snacks for this movie night in the park. Biltmore Fashion Park is showing “Scrooged,” the hilarious Christmas comedy starring Bill Murray as an cynically selfish TV executive gets haunted by three spirits bearing lessons on Christmas Eve., on Friday, Dec. 17. Rated P-13.
The Food City Tamale Festival is a two-day cultural event which showcases rich Hispanic traditions, through food, musical
entertainment, dancing, and fun activities for the kids make this event an experience for the entire family to enjoy.Saturday,December 8 Sunday, December 911:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. 11:00a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 
November 17-November 21, 2010
Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas," The Grinch discovers there's more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small", decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. Celebrate the holidays with this heart-warming holiday classic.
At last, the 23rd annual Fiesta of Light, Electric Light Parade is marching into town on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. This year’s “Going Green for the Holiday’s” theme will entertain thousands with floats, bands and performing groups. The parade route will start on Central Avenue and move from Montebello Avenue to Camelback Road, go east on Camelback Road to 7th Street and take 7th Street south to Indian School. Remember curbside seating in on a first come first served basis, so come early.
Candlelight Messiah
December 12, 2010
Enjoy Handel's Messiah performed in an intimate candlelit style setting, evoking the sprit and mood of the first European performance in 1742. This will be a holiday experience to remember as a magnificent choir and the glorious Phoenix Symphony Baroque Ensemble bring the impassioned music of the Messiah for these majestic performances.
Harlem Gospel Choir
January 13, 2011
The most famous gospel choir in America today will touch your soul, lift your spirit, and take your breath away.
Scottsdale’s annual Holiday Harmony celebration kicks off the Christmas season with the mayor’s annual tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 5 at 6:15 p.m. Located at the Scottsdale’s Civic Center Mall, the festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. and include live bands, interactive booths, real snow trucked in and an appearance by Santa himself