Scottsdazzle is underway and is packed with fun events and gorgeous lights! If you want to get into the holiday spirit, be sure to head over to the Scottsdale Waterfront.
Stunning light displays and decorations currently blanket the Scottsdale Waterfront this season as Scottsdazzle celebrates the holiday season.
Launched in 2015, Scottsdazzle has been a centerpiece of Scottsdale’s holiday celebrations. There is a packed calendar of events and experiences for everyone to enjoy. Some of the events are free and some require payment, so be sure to check the calendar.
Here are some highlights of this year’s Scottsdazzle:
- Peppermint Plaza Giveaway – Throughout December, local bars and restaurants will have drink specials for the 21+ crowd.
- Gold Palette ArtWalk – December 12th – This is a special holiday-themed ArtWalk include. Stroll through Old Town sipping hot cocoa and explore the Scottsdale Arts District and its many galleries.
- Scottsdazzle Stroll – December 14th and 21st – Stroll the Scottsdale Waterfront and take in all of the holiday lights and décor. Take photos at the 36-foot-tall Scottsdazzle tree, drink hot cocoa or coffee, and support local vendors selling treats. If you cannot make it on these nights, the lights and decorations will be up through December 31st.
- Pancakes and Pajamas with Santa – December 14th – Put on your best holiday PJs and have a Santa breakfast. There will also be dance performances and arts and crafts.
- Meet Santa at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market – December 14th and 21st – Santa will be out and about at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers’ Market near 1st Street and Brown Avenue. Shop for fresh produce and local goods and get a photo with Santa!
- Live Nativity and Choir Concert – December 21st – The Old Adobe Mission will be hosting a live nativity and concert celebrating the birth of Christ starting at 7PM.
- Public Menorah Lighting – December 29th – From 4:30 to 6PM, the menorah on the Marshall Way Bridge will be lit.
These are just a small number of the events being offered at Scottsdazzle 2024, so be sure to check out te calendar. For instance, there are lots of festive DYI classes, magic shows, scavenger hunts, performances and more. You can find the full list of events and details on the official Scottsdazzle website. Enjoy your holiday season!