EVENTS
MERRY MAIN STREET
Merry Main Street Various times through January 2 Downtown Mesa, merrymainst.com This special holiday event features a variety of holiday activities such as Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, Jack Frost’s Food Truck Forest, “The Nutcracker,” Mesa Santa Express and a visit with Santa. Visit the website for detailed event information. Holiday Lights at Salt River Fields 6 to 9 p.m. through January 1 7555 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale, 480.656.9940, holidaylightexperience.com/srf Guests drive for 1.2 miles to see more than 5 million lights from 6 to 9 p.m. Want a closer look? Purchase a trip on an electric carriage instead. The last stop will be at Santa’s Village, where there will be hot chocolate, handcrafted gifts, Santa and a Holiday Light Theatre featuring festive lights showcased on a big screen. Visit the website for more information and to purchase tickets. Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Various times through January 1 7301 E. Indian Bend Road, Scottsdale, 480.312.2312, therailroadpark.com/ holidaylights/ Holiday lights, a Charros carousel, hot chocolate and Santa. Does it get any better than that? Santa will be there through
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2021 COLLEGE BOWL GUIDE
December 23. Visit the website to purchase tickets. Skate Westgate Various times through January 2 Fountain Park, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, 480.387.5678, westgateaz.com Through January 2, Westgate has an outdoor ice rink on which all levels are welcome. Pricing is $19 for adults and children ($15 for those who bring their own skates) and $15 for toddlers. Visit the website to book a date. Million Dollar Quartet Christmas Various times through January 2 The Phoenix Theatre Company, 1825 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, 602.254.2151, phoenixtheatre.com Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley come together again to celebrate the holidays. Sun Records, now festively decorated with a Christmas tree, garland and mistletoe, rings with sounds of the season and the chart toppers that made the “Million Dollar Quartet” famous. Santa Photos 10 a.m. to noon December 20 to December 24 Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Boulevard, Glendale, 480.387.5678, westgateaz.com From December 20 to December 24, Santa
is visiting the Westgate Entertainment District at the AMC roundabout. He won’t be hard to spot, as he will be cruising on a firetruck. Check him out from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s Snowing Every Hour 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. December 24 Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, 480.966.9338, tempemarketplace.com Enjoy the magical snow all throughout the day. On Christmas Eve, it will snow every hour on the hour starting from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. near The District Stage at Tempe Marketplace. The Westgate Circulator Noon to 10 p.m. December 24 9410 W. Hanna Drive, Glendale, 480.387.5678, westgateaz.com Want to get the full Westgate experience? Check out the circulator from noon to 10 p.m. for free. The shuttle service takes guests throughout the sports and entertainment district. Stops include the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District, Desert Diamond Casino West Valley and Tanger Outlets. Visit the website for shuttle times, a map and stops. Phoenix Suns vs. Golden State Warriors 3 p.m. December 25
