If you are looking for things to do on Christmas Day, you are not alone!
Around 9,900 people are actively searching the ways to celebrate Christmas Day 2024 in the US.
Here is a mention of things to do on Christmas and New Year 2024 in Arizona.
1. Enjoy Ice Skating
Skating on the ground or road is something very common. Add skating to your things to do in Arizona and experience the difference. Yes, you will get a chance to skate on real ice.
Top ice-skating centers in Arizona are CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink (Location -CityScape, 1 East Washington Street, Phoenix), Desert Ice Skating Rink (Location -Scottsdale Fairmont Princess, 7575 East Princess Drive, Scottsdale), and Ice Skating on the Farm (Schnepf Farms, 24610 S. Rittenhouse Road, Queen Creek).
2. Visit OdySea Aquarium
OdySea Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the Southwest United States. It’s home to over 30,000 animals and 500 different species in 50 exhibits. The aquarium offers an educational, interactive, and entertaining experiences for visitors of all ages.
Encounter beautiful fish, sharks, and more at the newest aquarium in the Valley of the Sun. It’s located in Scottsdale, right off the Loop 101, and stays open all 7 days a week from 9 am to 7 pm.
3. Go to ZooLights at the Phoenix Zoo
ZooLights is an annual December lighting show that started in 1991 and continues. Santa greets the guests and presents photo opportunities near the Zoo’s Leapin’ Lagoon splash pad each night. Stroll under a canopy of sparkling, twinkling, and dancing lights on the Zoo’s main bridge. Watch 3-D displays including a giant cupcake, candy pieces, and carrots for the family of illuminated rabbits; Meet elephant and giraffe families, the 3-D snake, tiger, scorpion, and the swinging primates, and so on.
4. Take a Hike
It has been a long time without much physical activities. Longing for some adventures and thrills? Head to the central Arizona area. There are many hiking spots like Camelback Mountain, Piestewa Peak, South Mountain, Cave Creek Regional Park, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, and McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Get hiking boots, a GPS, or a camera this Christmas vacation.
5. Drive Race Karts
Looking for some adrenaline rushing experience? Head to Octane Raceway in Scottsdale. Taste of performance racing in state-of-the-art karts that reach speeds of up to 45 mph takes excitement to an all-new level. The raceway is open on
Christmas Day from 12 a.m. to 8 p.m. Keep a watch on the weather forecast as the activity demands stable weather free of high rainfall and high-speed gust.
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