Event · Community

Christmas at the Princess

When

Through Jan 2 · 4:00 PM–11:00 PMNovember 20, 2026 – January 2, 2027: Mon–Thu 5–10 pm, Fri–Sun 4–11 pm; daily 4–11 pm from December 17

Where

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages; children 3 and under free

Cost

Ticketed (buy online in advance; prices on the ticket site); children 3 and under free; Santa photos extra; parking $35 self-park / $120 valet in advance

Organizer

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Christmas at the Princess turns the 65-acre Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort into a ticketed holiday festival every evening from November 20, 2026 through January 2, 2027. Families walk among some 17 million lights, the four-story Enchanted Plaza tree and its light shows, and this year's new Starlights display. Children can meet Santa (photos with Santa need a general admission ticket plus a separate photo fee), join Elf Academy, hear Mrs. Claus sing a carol, meet seven costumed characters, catch the character dance performance at 5 and 9 pm nightly, and toast marshmallows at S'moresland in The Village. There is also a 120-foot Ferris wheel and other rides with height minimums of 36 to 54 inches, plus a 6,000-square-foot outdoor ice rink with skate rental. Hours are 5–10 pm Monday to Thursday and 4–11 pm Friday to Sunday, then 4–11 pm daily from December 17; Santa is not there after Christmas Eve. Tickets are sold online in advance and often sell out; children 3 and under enter free, and parking is separate ($35 self-park or $120 valet when bought ahead).