Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, November 24
7PM – 9PM
Activities throughout The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace

Experience the magic of the season as the Holiday Tree lights up for the first time this year! Join us for an unforgettable evening of festive fun featuring live entertainment, free holiday activities, strolling characters, and photos with Santa – all set in a sparkling Winter Wonderland. See below for event details.

NEW THIS YEAR: VIP EXPERIENCE BENEFITING PHOENIX CHILDREN’S
Make your night even more magical while giving back! Purchase a VIP ticket for an elevated, personalized, early access experience that includes:

• Exclusive Photos with Santa from 6PM-7PM
• Complimentary Drink Ticket and S’more Station Access
• Exclusive Entertainment
• Personalized Holiday Swag Bag
• Reserved Area for the Tree Lighting (Lawn Near Barnes & Noble and Copper Blues)

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

*100% of Proceeds Benefit Phoenix Children’s

Learn More Information About VIP Here

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Near Jin Jia Chinese Cuisine and Barnes & Noble 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will help light the holiday tree at 7:15PM

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
The District Stage
Enjoy games, giveaways, and holiday performances by:

• Holiday DJ Spinning Your Favorite Hits
• Winter Wonderland Dancers Inspired by the Radio City Rockettes
• Santa’s Helpers Dance Performance
• Phoenix Children’s Charity Moment with Miela
  • See Miela’s Story Here
• Snowfall Finale

FREE SANTA PHTOS
Near AMC Theatres
7:30PM-9:00PM – Santa will head over to the photo area following the tree lighting ceremony

FREE CRAFT
Near The Splash Pad

PARKING
Guests are encouraged to enter and exit the property from Deer Valley Rd and E City N Dr to avoid congestion on Tatum Blvd. Event activities are positioned all throughout The District any parking location will get you access to entertainment.

Sip & Stroll during the event! Guests aged 21+ can pop into any participating restaurant*, order a cocktail, beer, or wine, and enjoy it in designated outdoor areas in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Participants include: Marino’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Copper Blues Desert Ridge, Fat Tuesday, Whining Pig Beer & Wine Bar, Yard House, and Islands.
Learn more about the program HERE.

*This Event is free and open to the public, VIP early access experience available for purchase.
*The Tree Lighting Ceremony will occur at 7:15PM
*Activities, crafts and photo ops are available on a first come, first serve basis and while supplies last.