Phoenix · Tucson · Colorado Front Range · Colorado Mountains
Splash pads, storytimes, pumpkin patches, holiday lights. Near you, for your kids' ages, with the price for the whole family.
18 events.
Walk-through lights · Old Town Square · Fort Collins
Nov 6 to Feb 28 · Daily · Lit each evening after dark through February
Trees along Walnut, Linden, Pine, Mountain and Old Town Square are lit; walk it any evening.
Walk-through lights · Georgetown Loop Railroad · Georgetown
Nov 6 to Dec 24 · Daily · This is an evening ride, but the exact departure days and times are on the railroad's booking calendar.
An evening round-trip train ride of about 60 minutes past more than 300,000 twinkling lights, with Santa on every departure before Christmas. Departure days, times and prices are on the railroad's booking calendar and are not listed on the event page. The page says tickets can sell out, so book early. The railroad lists depots at 646 Loop Drive in Georgetown and 825 Railroad Avenue in Silver Plume.
The organizer's page does not list a price, so check before you go.
Walk-through lights · Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street · Denver
Nov 20 to Jan 10 · Daily · 4:30 to 9 p.m.; closed Nov 26 and Dec 25; arrive within 30 minutes of your ticket time
Paved garden paths; strollers can be borrowed first come, first served.
$19 to $45 per person depending on date and time; children 2 and under are free. Tickets go on sale Nov 9.
Walk-through lights · Fairmont Scottsdale Princess · Scottsdale
Nov 20 to Jan 2 · Daily · Mon to Thu 5 to 10 p.m.; Fri to Sun 4 to 11 p.m.; from Dec. 17 daily 4 to 11 p.m.
Includes a Ferris wheel, outdoor ice rink, trains, Santa photos and s'mores.
General admission starts at $35 per person and varies by date; an early bird discount of 30% was on offer in October. Premium admission starts at $70. Parking is sold separately.
Walk-through lights · Tivoli Quad, Auraria Campus · Denver
Nov 20 to Dec 31 · Daily · 5 to 10 p.m. nightly; light shows every 15 minutes and a drone show at 7 p.m.
A 110-foot walk-in light tree next to the Christkindlmarket; the drone show depends on weather.
Walk-through lights · Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms · Littleton
Nov 21 to Jan 3 · Daily · Entry 5 to 8:30 p.m., grounds close 9:15; closed Nov 26, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 7, Dec 8 and Dec 25
Outdoor trail on a farm; dress warm and expect gravel paths.
$13.50 to $30 per person depending on date and time; children 2 and under are free. Tickets go on sale Nov 9.
Walk-through lights · Denver Zoo · Denver
Nov 23 to Jan 3 · Daily · Select nights only; 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sun to Thu, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Fri and Sat; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Not every night is open; check the calendar before you go.
Standard night prices; value nights are $18.95 youth and $25.95 adult. Children 2 and under are free. Timed tickets, on sale Nov 5.
Walk-through lights · Phoenix Zoo · Phoenix
Nov 25 to Jan 15 · Daily · 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly
Dates and hours can change without notice; buy for a specific night.
Members $30; $10 member tickets on select Mondays. A ticket is for one night and is not refundable.
Walk-through lights · Valor Christian Center · Gilbert
Nov 27 to Dec 27 · Daily · Sun to Thu 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Fri and Sat 6 to 10 p.m.; closed Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 and 25; open Christmas Eve
A walk-through show with lights synchronized to Christmas music.
Plus tax; every person needs a ticket. Drone light show nights are $14.95 adults and $12.95 children. Parking is free.
Walk-through lights · Murphy Park, Historic Downtown Glendale · Glendale
Nov 27 to Jan 1 · Daily · Lights on 5 to 10 p.m. nightly; kickoff Nov. 27 and 28, 5 to 10 p.m., with the lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27
Kickoff weekend has local vendors; the lights stay on nightly through New Year's Day.
Walk-through lights · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park · Scottsdale
Nov 27 to Dec 30 · Daily · 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; no lights Dec. 24 and 25
Admission includes unlimited train and carousel rides; Santa and Grinch visit dates are posted later.
Includes train and carousel rides; wristbands required for all riders.
Walk-through lights · Hudson Gardens · Littleton
Nov 27 to Jan 3 · Daily · 5 to 9 p.m. on show nights; Dec 24 closes at 7 p.m.; check the calendar for which nights run
Free parking; no re-entry once you leave.
Dated tickets from Nov 9; youth is ages 3 to 12 and children 2 and under are free. Presale Nov 6 to 8 is cheaper.
Walk-through lights · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix
Nov 27 to Jan 3 · Daily · 5 to 9:30 p.m. on select nights only: Nov. 27 to 29; Dec. 4 to 6, 11 to 13, 16 to 23, 26 to 31; Jan. 1 to 3
Runs on select nights only, not every night of the season.
Adult price is $39.95 to $44.95 depending on the night; members pay less. Child price covers ages 2 to 17.
Walk-through lights · Tucson Botanical Gardens · Tucson
Nov 27 to Jan 10 · Tue to Sun · 6 to 9:30 p.m., last ticket sold at 9 p.m.; closed Mondays.
Lighted walk through the gardens.
Ticket prices are not published yet; nights sell out, buy online ahead.
Walk-through lights · Mesa Arizona Temple grounds · Mesa
Nov 27 to Dec 30 · Daily · 5 to 10 p.m. nightly
Free parking at the Park and Ride lot at Mesa Drive and Main Street; a light rail stop is just west of the temple.
Walk-through lights · Cheyenne Mountain Zoo · Colorado Springs
Dec 4 to Jan 1 · Daily · Timed entry 5 to 7:30 p.m., closes 8:30 p.m.; closed Dec 24
Hillside zoo with steep paths; Santa is in the Safari Lodge nightly through Dec 23.
2026 prices not yet posted; advance timed tickets are required and non-peak nights are $5 less.
Walk-through lights · Tohono Chul · Tucson
Dec 4 to Dec 20 · Fri to Sun · December 4 is members only; open December 5 and 6, 11 to 13, and 18 to 20.
Garden paths lit for the holidays on three December weekends.
Adults $25, members $20, children 2 to 17 $10, under 2 free.
Walk-through lights · The Gardens on Spring Creek · Fort Collins
Dec 11 to Dec 27 · Daily · Select nights; timed entries from 5 to 8 p.m., grounds close at 9; closed Dec 24 and 25
Santa visits nightly through Dec 23.
Starting prices; they rise on busier slots. Children 2 and under are free.