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Rockette dancers who will autograph your playbill. The Polar Express train ride
EV Car Show’s Cruisin’ with Santa
Then settle into premier orchestra seats for a night Call for times: Dec. 1-3, 5-10, 12-22; Jan. 4-6 and 11-12,
6 to 9 p.m. Fri., Dec. 7
of high kicks and glitz before retreating to your room 2008
Fulton Ranch Towne Center
where a Limited Edition Rockettes Barbie awaits with Grand Canyon Railway
Southwest corner of Arizona Avenue and
milk and cookies in a commemorative mug. Valid 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams
Ocotillo Road
Friday and Saturday nights through Dec. 9, exclusive 800-THE-TRAIN,
www.thetrain.com
www.fultonranchshopping.com,
of tax and gratuity. Reservations must be made seven The classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg
www.eastvalleycarshow.com.
days in advance, are based on occupancy and salon comes to life with a journey to the “North Pole.”
Santa Claus arrives at 6:30 p.m. to distribute
appointments are limited. To book, be certain to Children in their PJs and their families who board
small gifts and pose for photos with children and
specify the DOLLEDUP promotional code. The Polar Express enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and a
car enthusiasts with their favorite “toys.” Activities
reading of the magical story as they chug along. Once
include music, prize drawings, food samplings from
Holiday Concert at the North Pole, Santa boards the train and hands
Marco’s Pizza and others, kids’ attractions, giveaways
6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 13 each child a special gift. Preregistration required.
from Fulton Ranch Towne Center merchants, along
Freestone Park Special packages with overnight stays available.
with the East Valley’s “coolest” vehicles on display.
1015 S. Juniper, Gilbert Ages 2-16. $14 children, $26 adults.
Additionally, CUPZ offers 12-ounce cups of hot
480-503-6200.
chocolate for 50 cents. Nonperishable food is collected
Enjoy an outdoor holiday concert by the Dickens’ Power Ranch Holiday Lights Display
for needy families through Chandler’s Salvation Army
Carolers and Sherry Petta, and the Gilbert Girls Choir. Through Jan. 7, 2008.
branch during the event.
The evening includes a visit from Santa. Take U.S. 60 or Santan Loop 202 east to Power
Free.
Free. Road, exit and head south. Turn right at Queen Creek
Road, and take another right at the entrance.
Cowboy Christmas on Main Street
“Wine Down” Shopping Weekend
www.powerranch.com.
5-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sun. through
Dec. 21-23 All three of the community’s signature 30-foot-
Dec. 13; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Dec. 14-31.
Bistro@Kokopelli Winery tall windmills, Ranch House, Clubhouse and Barn
Rawhide at Wild Horse Pass
35 W. Boston St., Chandler Clubhouse are adorned with thousands of sparkling
5700 W. N. Loop Rd., Phoenix
480-792-6927 lights. Holiday lights are accessible from three
480-502-5600,
www.rawhide.com
The ladies from “Sentimental Journey” join the entrances: Queen Creek Road at Ranch House Parkway
Complete with a 100-foot-tall tree and nightly
regular jazz lineup to sing Christmas carols and play a between Power and Higley roads; Pecos Road and
tree lighting ceremonies, guests enjoy festive stage
variety of holiday music. Live music is on Friday and Ranch House Parkway between Power and Higley;
performances, musical light shows, marshmallow
Saturday nights, plus carolers from 1-4 p.m. Saturday. and Haven Crest and Power Road.
roasting, a visit to Santa’s Stables to meet St. Nick and
Jimmy McElroy performs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Free.
animals of the Southwest Pettin’ Zoo.
and the John Shea Trio performs 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Free admission.
Saturday. There is no cover charge. Catch up on your
last-minute shopping and browse area shops. Then
Luminaria on the Lake
rest weary feet at the Bistro@Kokopelli Winery and
6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 8
enjoy Christmas carolers, free champagne tasting and
Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
a special holiday menu.
775 N. Greenfi eld Rd., Gilbert.
480-503-6744,
www.riparianinstitute.org
Events worth the trip
Hand-lit candle luminaries illuminate the
APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
perimeter of the lake. Walk the trail and hear vocal
Mill Ave. and Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe
and instrumental music.
480-921-2300.
www.millavenue.com
Free
Features 50 lighted watercrafts, fi reworks, exhibits,
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entertainment, children’s activities and 50 tons of
BRIGHT LIGHTS: The Power Ranch holiday lights display includes
Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular
snow. The entire downtown Tempe district south of
the community’s three 30-foot-tall windmills.
Through Dec. 9
the lake will also be aglow with festive light displays.
Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
Free. ZooLights
602-225-0100,
www.wildhorsepassresort.com
6-10 p.m. through Jan. 6, 2008
“Kick up Your Heels” package starts at $385
455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix
including an overnight stay in a traditional guestroom,
602-273-1341,
www.phoenixzoo.org
two orchestra show tickets to the Radio City Christmas
See 2.5 million dazzling lights and more than 400
Spectacular at the Dodge Theatre, special holiday-
lighted sculptures from stars to life-sized elephants.
themed amenity with commemorative mug and a
Witness “Music in Motion,” the new dancing tree
playbill signed by the cast. Reservations must be made
show complete with surround sound. See a giant tail-
seven days in advance and valid dates are exclusive
fl ipping scorpion and playful penguins. Watch out for
of tax and gratuity. Be sure to specify the HEELS
the 3-D spiders whose web visitors walk beneath and
promotional code.
the airborne bat fl ying toward a huge lighted cactus.
Mothers and daughters can spend quality time
In addition to light shows, enjoy carousel, wagon and
with the dolled-up package beginning at $499. Get
camel rides; storytelling in the Zoo Base Camp; and
glamorous before the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
animal presentations.
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with updos and manicures at the luxurious Aji spa
$5-$8.
HOLIDAY FLOAT: See watercrafts draped with colorful lights at
for your personal greeting at the Dodge Theatre by
the APS Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade on Tempe Town Lake.
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