Christmas at the Princess: Thanksgiving Festival & Desert Ice Skating
Through Nov 29Nov 20 – Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Thanksgiving season kickoff: November 20 through November 29, 2026; 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on weeknights, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM on weekends
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess7575 E Princess Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 · 16.2 mi approx. from PhoenixDirections
All ages welcome; stroller-accessible resort grounds; ice skating and holiday express train for all ages
From $35$35 per general admission wristband (advance purchase); self-parking $30; resort dining guests receive pass validation
About this adventure
Kicking off the week of Thanksgiving, Christmas at the Princess transforms the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess resort into a sprawling winter wonderland in the Sonoran desert. More than 6.5 million LED lights sparkle across lagoons, giant saguaros, and towering Christmas trees. Families can ride the open-air Princess Express train through dynamic animated light displays. The resort features the 6,000-square-foot Desert Ice Skating Rink surrounded by majestic date palms, the Village snow mountain sledding hill, a Ferris wheel overlooking the Sonoran skyline, and personal meet-and-greets with Santa Claus. Families dining at the resort for Thanksgiving Day brunch receive complimentary general access to explore the festival grounds and light displays.
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