Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Monday, November 23
6PM – 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 filled with festive fun, live entertainment, free holiday activities, strolling characters, photos with Santa and plenty of cheerful surprises along the way. Step into the sparkling world of Cheerville and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the whole family. See below for full event details.
VIP/VVIP EXPERIENCE BENEFITING PHOENIX CHILDREN’S – 5PM-6PM
Make your night in Cheerville even more magical while giving back! Choose from two exclusive ticketed experiences — VIP or VVIP — featuring early access, festive perks and special holiday experiences before the main event begins. See tiers below:
VIP
Adults – $40 | Kids 4-12 – $5 | Ages 3 & Under – Free
- S’mores kit
- Hot cocoa bar
- Complimentary 4×6 framed photo with Santa
- Sip & Stroll champagne cup
- 1 complimentary drink ticket
- Light bites and appetizers
- Light-up holiday toy for child tickets guests
- Exclusive VIP area giveaways
- Exclusive photo ops
- Private entertainment
- Dedicated VIP viewing area/walkway for Tree Lighting
VIP Seating: Regular VIP is primarily standing room. Seating is not guaranteed. A limited amount of open seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. VVIP is the only experience with Guaranteed seating.
VVIP
$300 per reservation up to 6 guests- Guaranteed Seating ***
- Reserved hut seating and seating lounges in VIP lounge for up to 6 guests
- Includes all of the above
- 2 complimentary drink tickets
- Tableside s’mores & accessories
- Early access to premium beverage add-ons
Moët Chandon Experience:
A select DRM Sip & Stroll partner will serve Moët champagne by the glass and bottle for purchase throughout the evening within the VIP experience. Please note that Moët is not included with the complimentary drink ticket.
MOËT BOTTLE ADD-ON AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
- VVIP guests receive early access to purchase the bottle add-on. See Eventbrite link for details.
- Any remaining bottle packages will be available for regular VIP guests to purchase day-of, while supplies last.
*100% of Proceeds Benefit Phoenix Children’s
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, and many more surprises!
FREE SANTA PHTOS
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, Kajiken Ramen, 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/VVIP 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.