# Scottsdazzle Tree Lighting Spectacular & Holiday Stroll > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Nov 28 – Dec 31 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Scottsdale Waterfront, 7135 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 - Ages: All ages (free family holiday celebration along pedestrian canal waterfront) - Price: Free admission; free family activities in Toyland; free public parking in Old Town Scottsdale garages. - Organizer: City of Scottsdale & Old Town Scottsdale - Official page: https://scottsdazzle.com/ - 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/scottsdazzle-tree-lighting-spectacular-and-holiday-stroll--listing-49657bf3fe2ef01c64d6b413 ## About Scottsdazzle transforms Old Town Scottsdale into a month-long holiday wonderland centered around the Scottsdale Waterfront. The celebration launches on Thanksgiving weekend with the Tree Lighting Spectacular, where families gather along the canal banks for live swing band music, festive carolers, and the illumination of the towering 36-foot Scottsdazzle Christmas tree. Throughout December, the waterfront features synchronized musical light shows reflecting off the canal, seasonal art installations, Toyland family craft zones, and visits with Santa Claus at the Old Town Farmers Market. 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