Christmas in Color - Goodyear Arizona Holiday drive-thru light show

Load up your family and friends into the vehicle and experience Christmas with a drive through of more than 1.5 million lights synchronized to holiday music you’ll listen to on your radio. Drive by giant candy canes, snowmen and through arched pathways. You’ll want to take your time driving through this Winter Wonderland, enjoying all it has to offer.

This is sure to become a staple of your family's Arizona Christmas tradition.

Christmas in Color
Goodyear Ballpark
1933 S Ballpark Way
Goodyear, AZ 85338

November 24 to December 31
Open Monday through Thursday, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. - $25
Open Friday & Saturday, 6:00 to 10:30 p.m. - $30

After you buy your ticket online, you will get a confirmation email with a bar code and QR code in the email. They will scan the code when you arrive. Time slots are sold for 30 minute increments.  You can arrive anytime within the purchased 30 minute time period. They will not guarantee your admission if you arrive outside of your purchased time slot.

At less busy times drive up tickets can be purchased at the event. But during busy times they can only accommodate tickets purchased in advance. Also, Admission at the gate is more expensive and the wait to enter will be longer.

All you need is a normal passenger car, truck, or van with a functional radio. They cannot allow vehicles taller than 10’, buses or limos.

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Glendale Glitters Holiday Weekends in Historic Downtown Glendale

Glendale Glitters Spectacular and the Holiday  weekends

Visitors of all ages will find enchantment in holiday entertainment, food, shopping and holiday gifts, the children’s snow field and petting zoo and visits with Santa Clause at Glendale Glitters.

The holiday magic in downtown Glendale runs Friday and Saturday evenings from December 1st through the 16th from 6 – 10 p.m.

Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale avenues.

Sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale will be illuminated with a display of 1.6 million lights, making it the largest free holiday light display in Arizona. The glittering of Glendale with the holiday light displays, remains lit nightly through Jan. 6, 2018, from 5 – 11 p.m..

PARKING for Glendale Glitters Holiday  weekends is available throughout the downtown area with the option and convenience of paying for preferred parking.

Here's a summary of the details of these weekends:

The festivities run the first three Friday and Saturday evenings in December (Dec. 1-2; Dec. 8-9; and Dec. 15-16) between 6 and 10 p.m., with free admission and family-friendly activities, entertainment, food and shopping in and around downtown Glendale.

Highlights for the weekends include:

• Dec. 1-2: Local bands will perform; Peppermint James Friday and Zimis Saturday.
• Dec. 8-9: Snowfield! Just $2 to play in the snow, make a snowman or throw a snowball.
• Dec. 15-16: Glendale Firefighters will be onsite to raise money for their holiday toy/food drive, running a 50/50 raffle both Friday and Saturday evenings.

Available Event & Non-Event Nights in Downtown Glendale

Looking for a festive holiday experience without the large crowds? Downtown Glendale offers select vendor nights and non-event evenings, making it a great spot to enjoy holiday lights, shopping, and dining at a relaxed pace.

📍 Location: Downtown Glendale, AZ
📅 Event & Non-Event Nights: Sunday – Wednesday evenings, 6 PM – 10 PM

Holiday Attractions & Shopping

• 🏬 Unique Holiday Shopping – Explore local boutiques, antique shops, and specialty stores offering everything from handmade jewelry to comic books and collectibles.

• 🎄 30-Foot Christmas Tree & 16 Blocks of Holiday Lights – Perfect for family photos and Instagram-worthy moments.

• 🍽️ Restaurants & Cafés – Enjoy cozy coffee shops, delicious bakeries, and local eateries for a holiday meal or treat.

• 🎠 Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides – Available Sunday – Thursday evenings from Nov. 26 – Jan. 6, offering a magical tour through the historic Catlin Court District (fee required).

Special Holiday Displays

🎁 Many shops participate in festive holiday window displays!

• 🏡 Bears & More – Transformed into a life-sized gingerbread house.

Pros & Cons of Visiting Downtown Glendale for the Holidays

✅ Pros:

• 🎇 Less crowded compared to larger holiday events

• ✨ Spectacular holiday lights – no paid entry required!

• 💰 Many year-round stores offer holiday discounts

❌ Cons:

• 🎪 Fewer holiday vendors compared to previous years

• 🎁 Limited options for purchasing unique Christmas gifts outside of existing shops

🎟️ Plan Your Visit to Downtown Glendale! For a charming, small-town holiday feel, Downtown Glendale is a hidden gem. Whether you're strolling under twinkling lights, sipping hot cocoa, or enjoying a cozy carriage ride, it's a wonderful way to experience the holidays in Arizona.

📅 Visit Sunday – Wednesday evenings for a relaxed, holiday atmosphere!

Winter WonderFest at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ

Winter WonderFest

Bring the entire family to Winter WonderFest and experience Chandler, AZ's own North Pole at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park.

You and your children can write a letter to Santa, create ornaments for your tree in Santa's Workshop and relax by a campfire and roast marshmallows while enjoying a s'more.

Shop holiday vendors at Front Porch Pickens Vintage & Handmade market.

2PM-10PM Every FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY from November 24th to December 24th 

Admission: Ages 3+  $20
Children under 2 are free

Purchase Tickets 

Parking is not included in the ticket price and is $5 per car.

Admission price includes a visit with Santa in his house, a visit with the Queen in her Ice Castle, a ride on Santa's sleigh, writing a letter to Santa, and a light display. There are also various free backyard games like giant Jenga, giant Connect Four and Corn Hole Bean Bag Toss.

Southwest Digital Photography will be onsite to capture your memories with Santa and the Ice Queen at an additional cost. There is no obligation to buy, your child is free to see Santa or visit with the Ice Queen without purchase. No photos with personal devices are allowed.

S'mores: for $10 dollars get  a s'mores kit that makes 4 s'mores while sitting at a fire.

Participation Tickets for additional attractions not included in the above admission can be purchased; 25 tickets for $20. Extra attractions are 1-9 tickets.

• Including a 45 foot high inflatable slide and 185 foot long inflatable obstacle course.
• Zip Line: $9 (9 tickets) - Use the spiral staircase to get to the top of a 34 foot zip-line tower and then zip-line 300 feet.

Consider a VIP ticket ($49) to cut costs. VIP package includes a commemorative lanyard, grants you access to private area with tents, private portable toilets, tables, and seating.

• Private fire pits and s'mores for everyone (save $10) 
• The VIP area will also have its own Santa.
• 1 drink ticket good for soda, water, coffee, or hot chocolate (save $3 -$5)
• 1 ticket for food at one of the food vendors (save approx $11)
• Kids get access to all five craft tables (save $10) 
• write a letter to santa
• roll out clay and stamp out and customize a gingerbread man
• create a snowflake glitter ornament
• create a custom chalkboard ornament
• make your very own Christmas stocking
• 1 ride on both the Ferris Wheel and carousel (save $7)
• 10 tickets for inflatable attractions (save $10)

Winter WonderFest
WILD HORSE PASS MOTORSPORTS PARK
20000 S Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226

My two Cents

First I want to say, we did have fun and it was the first day of the event, but in the end price VS value was lacking compared to Lights of the World 2017 or Illumination - Holiday drive-thru light show.

Pros

It is spread out and so when it gets crowded it does not feel like you will lack personal space. We also did not have an issue finding a place to sit and eat. Overall both the kids (tweens) and adults enjoyed themselves.

Cons

Overall the website in my opinion oversells the event and what is available as well as what you get for basic admission and I was underwhelmed when we arrived. Most pictures on the website are not of the actual event.

"Walk down Candy Cane lane and explore a life size Gingerbread House light display unlike anything you've ever seen. Candy Cane fences will tempt you to take a bite at each turn in this magical land. Become a Princess for the day when you enter the Ice Castle where you can visit and get your picture taken with the beautiful Ice Queen who has created an enchanting manor for all to experience. "

Be prepared to spend: parking, rides, food, drink, crafts,s'mores and gifts all cost extra. Food ranges from $7-$15 and drinks from $3 to $6, so for a kid to eat and drink will be about $10 and an adult up to $21. Rides are $1 to $9. We spent about $250 for a family of 5 for the kids to ride and us all to eat and would have got slightly more for the same $250 with 5 VIP tickets.

Read their FAQS page for more information: http://www.winterwonderfestaz.com/faq/

"With holiday music and local performances" Could not hear music except over by the adult beverages and no live performance.

"light display unlike anything you've ever seen" Display was about what most people have in their yards during December.

More like 30 vendors (including food trucks), not 50 and I counted 11 inflatable rides, not 20.

Again, this was opening night and there may be more to come.

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Winter Wonderfest posted an apology to guests who participated in opening night.

Christmas at the Westgate Entertainment District - Glendale, AZ

Festive Holiday Events at Westgate Entertainment District – Glendale, AZ

Step inside Westgate’s Magical Winter Wonderland and experience exciting holiday events in Glendale, Arizona! Located at 6751 N Sunset Blvd, Glendale, AZ 85305, Westgate Entertainment District is the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season with family-friendly festivities, Santa visits, holiday shopping, and more.

Westgate Holiday Events & Activities

🎄 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & FIRST SNOWFALL
📅 Tuesday, November 21, 2017
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 6:30 PM
Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Glendale with the official Christmas tree lighting at Westgate’s Fountain Park! Watch as the area transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with the first snowfall of the season. Plus, don’t miss a special visit from Santa Claus!

🎅 VISIT SANTA AT WESTGATE
📅 November 21 – December 24, 2017
📍 Fountain Park
Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus, share their Christmas wish list, and take holiday photos. All guests will receive one (1) free downloadable photo, and photo packages are available for purchase. Plus, Santa has FREE gifts for visitors (while supplies last).

🎟️ Visit westgateaz.com/santa for hours and details.

❄️ NIGHTLY SNOWFALL AT WESTGATE
📅 November 21 – December 31, 2017 (Excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas)
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 7 PM & 8 PM
Step into a real-life snow globe with magical snowfall every night at 7 PM & 8 PM! On Christmas Eve, enjoy snowfalls every hour from 11 AM to 8 PM.

🐴 FREE HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES
📅 Fridays & Saturdays (November 24 – December 23, 2017)
📍 WaterDance Plaza ⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM
Experience a memorable horse-drawn carriage ride through the Westgate Entertainment District. Rides are free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🚨 Pick-up & Drop-off Locations:

• WaterDance Plaza (across from Gila River Arena)

• AMC Theatres (on Arizona Coyotes home game nights)

⛸️ SKATE WESTGATE – HOLIDAY ICE SKATING RINK
📅 November 21 – January 7, 2017
📍 Fountain Park
Enjoy real ice skating in Glendale! Skate Westgate welcomes kids and adults of all skill levels to create magical winter memories on the ice.

🎟️ Visit westgateaz.com/skate for pricing and hours.

🎶 LIVE HOLIDAY MUSIC
📅 Every Friday & Saturday Night
📍 Fountain Park ⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Enjoy live performances by talented musicians as you explore Westgate’s festive atmosphere.

🎁 Why Visit Westgate Entertainment District This Holiday Season?

• 🌟 Exciting Holiday Events – Tree lighting, snowfall, Santa visits, and more!

• 🎅 Meet Santa Claus – Get free holiday photos and share your Christmas list.

• ⛸️ Ice Skating & Carriage Rides – Unique winter fun in Glendale.

• 🎶 Live Music & Festive Atmosphere – Enjoy holiday cheer with family and friends.

📍 Location: Westgate Entertainment District, Glendale, AZ
📅 Holiday Events: November 21 – December 31, 2017
🎟️ Admission: Most events are FREE!

Make your holidays in Glendale, Arizona unforgettable at Westgate Entertainment District! Plan your visit today and experience the best Christmas events in the Phoenix area. 🎄❄️🎅