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There are so many fun holiday activities going on around town that won’t cost your family a penny! Check them out and have a great time!

“Paintscaping” at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa. The show starts every night through December 31st between 6:15 and 6:30 (when it gets dark) and is located in the back patio. There are multiple showings and the event is free and open to locals. Click here for more information or call the Westin Kierland directly.

Snow Fall occurs each night through December 24th at 7 and 8 PM at Desert Ridge Marketplace and Tempe Marketplace. This is so much fun, especially if you don’t have a trip to the snow planned soon! Click here for more information.

The Gingerbread Village is open to the public at the JW Marriott with a “Wonderland of Oz” themed-village. The display will be up through January 6th. Click here for more information.

The Mesa Temple puts out a spectacular display each night from 5-10 PM through December 31st. Free to the public. Click here for more information.

Christmas at the Princess is free and open to the public through January 6th. There is a musical tree that has 65,000 lights and dances to music! Click here for more information. There is a charge for ice skating, but I found a coupon here!

Loop of Lights in San Tan Valley. A beautiful light drive with lots of 85 out of 110 lots in the subdivision participating! Click here for more information.

Phoenician guided holiday cactus garden lights tour…Friday and Saturday night at 6 PM. Must make a reservation with the concierge desk at 480 423-2572, totally free and open to the public. Complimentary hot chocolate is provided. There is also a huge gingerbread house (7’x9′) that is definitely fun to look at (all are welcome). Click here for more information.

Head on over to Bass Pro Shop in Mesa to get a free 4×6 photo with Santa from 10AM-8PM Monday-Saturday and 10AM-5PM on Sunday. They also have a free carousel, activities, crafts, a “bass pass” system (so you won’t have to wait in line longer than half an hour) and lots of fun! Click here for more information.