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1 Valley Metro Rail Holiday Fun Guide MERRY MAIN STREET 11/25 1/1 There is so much to see and do at Mesa s Merry Main Street. Enjoy the sparkling lights of a four-story Christmas tree, take a spin on a 4,000 square foot ice skating rink, do some holiday shopping at Santa s Marketplace, grab a bite to eat at one of the many foodie options at the Food Truck Forest and enjoy special events at the Mesa Arts Center. YOUR SLEIGH RIDE TO HOLIDAY EVENTS Downtown Mesa Activities take place along Main Street, from Country Club to just east of Mesa Drive. merrymainst.com Sleigh rides To holiday events. All season long. The holidays are here! Let Valley Metro Rail 13 MESA DR/MAIN ST take you to holiday events throughout the Valley. Just jump on board our sleigh and CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON THE MESA ARIZONA TEMPLE GROUNDS 11/25 12/ p.m. have yourself a very merry holiday season. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, flower gardens and an inspiring nativity scene. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 525 E. Main St., Mesa mesachristmaslights.com from Valley Metro valleymetro.org/destinations

2 1 CENTRAL AVE/CAMELBACK 3 MCDOWELL/CENTRAL AVE 30TH ANNUAL APS ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE 12/3 7 p.m. Parade Start: Central Ave. & Montebello Ave. Parade End: 7th St. & Indian School Rd. (Parade run-time varies) FIFTH ANNUAL PHOENIX FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 12/9 12/11 If you re trying to find the perfect, unique gift, come enjoy this free event featuring more than 100 artists, local food trucks and music performances. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this special Phoenix holiday tradition. Join thousands of other parade spectators celebrating the beauty of holiday lights and kicking off the holiday season. Margaret T. Hance Park 67 W. Culver St., Phoenix phoenixfestivalofthearts.org 2 phoenix.gov/parks/special-events/ electric-light-parade ENCANTO/CENTRAL AVE HOLIDAYS AT THE HEARD 12/26 12/30 11a.m. 3 p.m. Plan a visit to the museum during these holiday celebrations to enjoy art exhibits, food, live music and traditional dance performances. PHOENIX THEATRE 11/16 12/24 Billy Elliot featuring music by Elton John. 11/30 12/24 Twist Your Dickens An adult comedy packed with interactive, seasonal satire. Enjoy a great play this holiday season and get $5 off any ticket by using promo code LIGHTRAIL. Offer expires 12/15/16. Heard Museum 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix heard.org 100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix phoenixtheatre.com WEST Dunlap/19th Ave 19th Ave/Northern 19th Ave/Glendale 19th Ave/Montebello 19th Ave/Camelback 7th Ave/Camelback Central Ave/Camelback 1 Indian School/Central Ave Campbell/Central Ave Osborn/Central Ave Roosevelt/Central Ave McDowell/Central Ave Thomas/Central Ave Encanto/Central Ave Van Buren/Central Ave 5 Washington/Central A 3rd St/Washi 12th Transit Center Park-and-Ride location Valley Metro Rail station PHOENIX DOWNTOWN PHOENIX 5 6 Van Buren/1st Ave Jefferson/1st Ave 7 3rd St/Jefferson 12th St/Jefferson 24th St/Jeffe

3 4 ROOSEVELT/CENTRAL AVE GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATER Our local puppeteers are bringing holiday fun to the stage. 12/7 12/24 (Wed-Fri only) The Elves & the Shoemaker Santa s elves come to help a poor shoemaker and his wife in this musical holiday favorite. Ages 5 and up. 12/27 1/22 (Wed-Fri only) Cinderella The girl, the prince, the glass slipper! Lots of laughs and special effects make Cinderella an audience favorite. 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix azpuppets.org WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION 12/21 5 p.m. Come celebrate the shortest day of the year with a historical presentation, music, food, fun and a traditional Irish Druid ceremony. Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library 1106 N. Central Ave., Phoenix azirish.org 5 A SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS FOR CHRISTMASTIDE 12/18 5:30 p.m. Enjoy this free event featuring beautiful music and a celebration of the arrival of Christmastide. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral 100 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix trinitymusicaz.org VAN BUREN/CENTRAL AVE (WESTBOUND) VAN BUREN/1ST AVE (EASTBOUND) A WINNIE-THE-POOH CHRISTMAS TAIL 12/2 12/23 Join the fun and excitement in the winter wonderland. Sing along with the delightful songs and follow this enchanting musical along its holiday adventure of sharing, caring, friendship and joy. Valley Youth Theater 525 N. 1st St., Phoenix vyt.com ve 6 ington 7 St/Washington 24th St/Washington 38th St/Washington 44th St/Washington 8 Priest Dr/Washington 9 10 Center Pkwy/Washington Mill Ave/3rd St University Dr/Rural Veterans Way/College Ave Dorsey/Apache Blvd McClintock/Apache Blvd Smith-Martin/Apache Blvd Price-101 Fwy/Apache Blvd EAST Sycamore/Main St Alma School/Main St Country Club/Main St 11 Center/Main St 12 Mesa Dr/Main St 13 rson DOWNTOWN TEMPE TEMPE DOWNTOWN MESA MESA

4 6 WASHINGTON/CENTRAL AVE (WESTBOUND) JEFFERSON/1ST AVE (EASTBOUND) CITYSKATE HOLIDAY ICE RINK 11/26 1/8 Phoenix s only real outdoor ice rink returns to CityScape in the heart of downtown Phoenix. CityScape 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix phxicerink.com MOSCOW BALLET S GREAT RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 12/22 7 p.m. Enchant the whole family with larger than life magical props, a 60 Christmas tree and spectacular Russian-made costumes and sets. CITY LIGHTS MOVIE NIGHTS featuring Home Alone 2 and Elf 12/9 6:30 p.m. Join us for City Lights Movie Nights with a double feature of classic holiday movies featuring Home Alone 2 and Elf. Viewers are invited to bring their picnic blankets and chairs for a night of FREE fun under the city lights. CityScape 1 E. Washington St., Phoenix cityscapephoenix.com/events CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE S HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/16 12/18 Popular holiday music is performed live by The Phoenix Symphony while hula hoops, strong men, contortionists, aerialists and jugglers perform on stage and 40 feet above it! Orpheum Theatre 203 W. Adams St., Phoenix phoenixsymphony.org 7 Comerica Theatre 400 W. Washington St., Phoenix comericatheatre.com 3RD ST/WASHINGTON (WESTBOUND) 3RD ST/JEFFERSON (EASTBOUND) PHOENIX SYMPHONY HALL 12/2 12/4 Holiday Pops Join The Phoenix Symphony and The Phoenix Symphony Chorus to experience this festive concert of seasonal favorites and the ever-popular Holiday Sing- Along, guaranteed to put you and your family in the holiday spirit. 12/31 New Year s Eve Celebration Enjoy famous Strauss waltzes, seasonal classics and Broadway and contemporary favorites all with a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate the New Year. Symphony Hall Phoenix 75 N. 2nd St., Phoenix phoenixsymphony.org

5 7 3RD ST/WASHINGTON (WESTBOUND) 3RD ST/JEFFERSON (EASTBOUND) SNOW MUCH FUN DAY 12/10 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Spend the day enjoying 20 tons of snow and all the snow activities! Gingerbread workshops and breakfast with Santa events are also available at an additional cost. Children s Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix childrensmuseumofphoenix.org HERBERGER THEATER CENTER 12/3 12/18 Frances Smith Cohen s Snow Queen The classic story by Hans Christian Andersen set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. SANTA S NORTH POLE CHRISTMAS SHOW 12/16 12/18 The perfect place to do all your last minute holiday shopping from over 100 exhibitors providing unique gifts, handmade clothing, deserts and stocking-stuffers of all kinds. Phoenix Convention Center 100 N. 3rd St., Phoenix phoenixconventioncenter.com/events CIRQUE MUSICA HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 12/16 7:30 p.m. High flying adventure with acrobats, aerialists and hilarious hijinks performed with a live symphony orchestra. Talking Stick Resort Arena 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix talkingstickresortarena.com 12/9 12/18 Give Me Christmas! (itheatre s Holiday Cabaret) A tune-filled celebration of the season. 12/10 12/24 A Christmas Carol Capture the holiday spirit through the joy and merriment of Charles Dickens enduring tale of hope and redemption. Herberger Theater Center 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix herbergertheater.org 8 44TH ST/WASHINGTON 39TH ANNUAL INDIAN MARKET 12/10 12/11 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Find unique holiday gifts at over 100 top Native American booths, eat delicious foods, enjoy live entertainment and experience museum tours. Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix pueblogrande.com/indian-market

6 9 PRIEST DR/WASHINGTON LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS /25 12/31 5:30-9:30 p.m. Eight thousand hand-lit luminaria bags and thousands of white twinkle lights will set the Garden aglow this winter for 21 magical evenings. Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix dbg.org ZOOLIGHTS 11/23 1/8 5:30-10:30 p.m. Celebrating 25 years, ZooLights shines with millions of lights, a three-story-high holiday tree, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside music-in-motion shows. Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix phoenixzoo.org FANTASY OF LIGHTS BOAT PARADE 12/ p.m. The 17th Annual Tempe Boat Parade will also feature live music, food, beverages, photos with Santa and a colorful fireworks display! Tempe Town Lake downtowntempe.com/explore/ our-events/fantasy-of-lights LAKESHORE MUSIC SERIES PRESENTS Joe Costello & Nicole Pesce: An American Christmas 12/17 7:30 p.m. A special holiday concert that celebrates the music of an American Christmas. Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe tempe.gov/tca 10 MILL AVE/3RD ST FANTASY OF LIGHTS OPENING NIGHT PARADE 11/ p.m. For over 20 years the Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade kicks off the holiday season in downtown Tempe. This festive event brings over 35,000 people to downtown to enjoy the parade, tree lighting ceremony and a visit with Santa. Downtown Tempe downtowntempe.com/explore/ our-events/fantasy-of-lights ASU GAMMAGE HOLIDAY EVENTS The Forgotten Carols 12/23 7:30 p.m. A wonderful evening filled with the spirit of the holidays! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 12/27 8 p.m. America s favorite holiday tradition for over 30 years! ASU Gammage 1200 S. Forest Ave., Tempe asugammage.com

7 11 COUNTRY CLUB/MAIN ST 12 MULTIGENERATIONAL HOLIDAY TEA PARTY 12/ a.m. Enjoy festive finger sandwiches and candy cane tea while creating gingerbread houses and lasting memories. Register by 12/9. i.d.e.a. Museum 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa ideamuseum.org CENTER/MAIN ST MERRY MAIN STREET 11/25 1/1 There is so much to see and do at Mesa s Merry Main Street. Enjoy the sparkling lights of a four-story Christmas tree, take a spin on a 4,000 square foot ice skating rink, do some holiday shopping at Santa s Marketplace, grab a bite to eat at one of the many foodie options at the Food Truck Forest and enjoy special events at the Mesa Arts Center. Downtown Mesa Activities take place along Main Street, from Country Club to just east of Mesa Drive. merrymainst.com MESA ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY EVENTS 12/4 12/9 12/11 12/9 12/10 12/14 12/17 Christmas with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain The Nutcracker by Ballet Etudes Handel s Messiah Holiday Concert Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2016 Dave Seabaugh s Christmas Concert Spectacular Mesa Arts Center One E. Main St., Mesa mesaartscenter.com 13 MESA DR/MAIN ST CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ON THE MESA ARIZONA TEMPLE GROUNDS 11/25 12/ p.m. Enjoy thousands of colorful lights, flower gardens and an inspiring nativity scene. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 525 E. Main St., Mesa mesachristmaslights.com

Valley Metro. Destinations G uide APRIL 2018

Valley Metro. Destinations G uide APRIL 2018 Valley Metro Destinations G uide APRIL 2018 Family Fun DIVERSIÓN FAMILIAR ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER 600 E. Washington St. BIG SURF 1500 N. McClintock Dr. CASTLES & COASTERS 9445 N. Metro Pkwy. E. CHILDREN