# Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 30 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E Indian Bend Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 - Ages: All ages (children 2 and under free; stroller friendly paved park paths) - Price: $15 per person (includes train ride and historic carousel ride); children 2 and under free. Scottsdale Railroad Park members receive $5 discount. - Organizer: City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.therailroadpark.com/event/holiday-lights/ - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/holiday-lights-at-mccormick-stillman-railroad-park--listing-0d41fe7846afcfa42bc51c77 ## About McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park presents one of Scottsdale's most beloved family traditions as the Paradise & Pacific Railroad chugs through a wonderland of sparkling holiday light displays. The entire 30-acre park glows with festive illumination, animated figures, and cheerful seasonal music. Admission wristbands include unlimited rides on the historic train and the whimsical 1950 Allan Herschell carousel. Families can grab warm churros, cookies, and hot cocoa from Hartley's General Store while exploring the indoor Model Railroad Building's intricate multi-gauge train layouts decorated for the holidays. Paved paths provide effortless stroller access across the entire park. Timed-entry tickets must be purchased in advance via Scottsdale ActiveNet, as every night sells out. ## Similar picks in Phoenix - [McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Holiday Lights Opening Weekend](https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/mccormick-stillman-railroad-park-holiday-lights-opening-weekend--listing-c87a5ee9d53aaba016162b05) — Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM · McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 7. 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