Phoenix has no shortage of December lights, but not many that you walk right through. Arizona Christmas Lights in Gilbert is about 40 minutes from central Phoenix, with more than 2 million lights, a kids zone, free parking and a new drone show.
DEC 4–DEC 27 · GILBERT, AZ
Arizona Christmas Lights is at Valor Christian Center, 3015 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296.
From central Phoenix, depending on traffic. Drive times are estimates; check your maps app for live traffic.
Most Phoenix drivers reach Gilbert by freeway, using I-10 or US-60 east and then the East Valley surface streets to Warner Road. The venue is at 3015 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296.
Evening traffic can add time, especially on Fridays. Check your maps app before you leave, and plan to arrive near the 6:00PM opening if you want the calmest walk.
A walk-through show, not a drive-by.
The drive is longer than a neighborhood display, so the night has to be worth it. Here you get a full outing in one stop: a flat walking route through more than 2 million synchronized LED lights, a kids zone, hot cocoa and snacks, and free parking.
On December 18–23 there is also a drone show, which is new this year and a strong reason to make the trip. Most guests spend about an hour, so you can see the lights and still get home at a reasonable time.
Dates, hours, tickets and a couple of tips.
Open December 4–27, closed December 7, 8, 14, 15 and 25. Open Christmas Eve. 6:00PM–9:30PM Sunday through Thursday and 6:00PM–10:00PM Friday and Saturday.
$12.95 adult and $9.95 child on regular nights; $17.95 and $14.95 on Drone Light Show nights, December 18–23. Plus tax. Kids under 3 free. Parking is free.
A kids zone with jump fun, Christmas movies, coloring and a free ornament craft. Hot cocoa and snacks on site. A flat route for strollers and wagons.
If you are coming from the Phoenix side, a weeknight is the easiest drive. Christmas Eve, December 24, is also open.
Coming from farther north, like Scottsdale? Plan on about 35 minutes. Apache Junction is about 30 minutes.
The rest are on the FAQ page.
About 40 minutes in normal traffic, depending on where you start. The venue is at 3015 E Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296.
Families who want to walk through the lights rather than watch from the car, plus the new drone show on December 18–23, are the reason most Phoenix visitors make the trip.
Yes. We are open Christmas Eve, December 24, and closed on Christmas Day.
Visiting from another part of the Valley?
Every person needs a ticket, priced by age, and parking is always free. Buy online and walk straight in.
