THINGS TO DO ZOOLIGHTS WHEN: Daily through January 19, 2020, 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Phoenix Zoo/Arizona Center for Nature Conservation, 455 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix WHAT: See millions of twinkling and dancing lights, a three-story-high holiday tree, live reindeer, a 200-foot long polar slide, photos with Santa, hundreds of glimmering light displays and lakeside music-in-motion shows. New this year to the holiday display is the Wildlife Lantern Safari, featuring more than 60 creatures – all aglow. Tickets start at $14.95. SKATE WESTGATE WHEN: Daily through January 12, 11 a.m. WHERE: Westgate Entertainment District, 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. in Glendale WHAT: Children and adults are invited to skate into the holiday spirit on the Westgate Entertainment District’s outdoor rink featuring real ice. Attendees of all skill levels can glide over 3,300 square feet of ice in the heart of Westgate at Fountain Park. Registration is not required and skating sessions are on a first-come, firstserved basis. Tickets and skate rentals will be available at the ticket booth located near the ice rink, including single-use and season passes. For more information and a daily schedule of operating hours, visit www.westgateaz.com/skate.
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NORTH PEORIA UTV CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW AND RIDE WHEN: December 7, 5 p.m. WHERE: Wild Horse West, 8415 W. Carefree Hwy. in Peoria WHAT: The first annual North Peoria UTV Christmas Light Ride will be staging will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Wild Horse West Saloon and the ride will begin at 7 p.m. The ride will go through West Wing (around 7:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.), Rock Springs (between 7:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.) and Terramar (7:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.). Neighbors and residents are encouraged to sit out and watch as the riders drive by with their SXS’s a-glow. SNOW MUCH FUN DAY AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX WHEN: December 14, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th St. in Phoenix WHAT: Guests are encouraged to build snowmen, enjoy a snowball fight or make angels in the 40 tons of snow. Other activities include gingerbread house workshops for the whole family and the chance to meet and take photos with the official Santa Claus of Arizona. As part of the Children’s Museum’s Winter Festival the first-of-its-kind Sock Skating exhibit includes a full-size rink with slick plastic floor, similar to ice, where kids can take off their shoes and skate along the slippery surface in their socks. ROOT BEER & A BRUSH KIDS CHRISTMAS PAINT EVENT WHEN: December 14, 1:45 p.m. WHERE: Lakeside Bar and Grill, 9980 W. Happy Valley Pkwy. in Peoria WHAT: Kids can enjoy a fun seasonal painting activity with tutorial led by Master Artist Karen Schuch. Painting is “I’m Ready Santa” and cost is $21.50 including canvas and paint supplies. Parent/guardians must be present during entire painting experience. Each class requires focus at a second-grade level and are not appropriate for children under the age of seven. NW VALLEY BENEFIT NIGHT HONORING TREASURE HOUSE WHEN: December 14, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. WHERE: Private home (around 91st Ave/Pinnacle Peak) *address given on purchased tickets* WHAT: Before the event (6-7pm) sponsors are invited to a Network Hour, from 7-9 p.m. guests can enjoy an emcee-hosted dinner with live music and an after party from 9-11 p.m. with DJ and food trucks. Cost is $40 for single entry ($75 per couple). Sponsors: $1,000 platinum, $500 silver and $250 white. For more, visit: treasurehouse.org yourupperwestsider.com
