48 DECEMBER 2017 Arc A d A News By Laura Cafiso For many Phoenix natives and visitors, celebrating the holiday season means staying in town instead of traveling, and camping out at one of the many local resorts for a staycation. Visitors can enjoy the December events by experiencing the spectacular décor and participating in the cornucopia of events offered. Here are a few ideas to spark your spirit! ARIZONA BILTMORE HOTEL December 1-24: GINGERBREAD TEA Wednesday-Sunday, Seating Times: 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. • Adults $75 Children 5-12 $35 December 1-25: LETTERS TO SANTA Hotel Lobby • Free Saturdays in December, December 9, 16 & 23: COOKIE DECORATING 1 - 2 p.m. • $20 per child December 17: Breakfast with Santa 9 - 11 a.m. • Adults & Children $40 Children 5 & Under Free ——— arizonabiltmore.com FAIRMONT SCOTTSDALE PRINCESS December 1-31, nightly: Eighth Annual Christmas at the Princess, Lagoon Lights & Princess Express Trains All Ages • Wristband purchase December 1-14: Desert Ice Skating Rink 5-9 p.m. • All ages • $25 per person • $20 if you bring your own skates December 15-31: Desert Ice Skating Rink 4-11 p.m. • Same as above December 1-31: Nativity Garden 5-10 p.m. • All ages • Free December 1-7: Pictures with Santa 4-9:30 p.m. • All ages • Pricing varies December 10-14: Pictures with Santa 5-9:30 p.m. December 8, 9 & 15, 16, & 22, 23, 24: Pictures with Santa 3:30-10 p.m. December 1-7: S’mores Land 5-10 p.m. • All ages • Wristband needed December 8-31: S’mores Land 4-11 p.m. • Same as above December 1-7: Enchanted Plaza Show Plays at 5,6,7,8,9 & 10 p.m. • All ages • Free December 2: Paw-sitively Christmas, Dog Photos with Santa 3:30-5 p.m. • Cost TBA December 3: Santa Cares Photos – Children with Special Needs 3:30-4:30 p.m. • Cost TBA Reservations required December 15-31: New Copper Canyon Christmas Village Light Show 5-10 p.m. • All ages • Free December 23: Breakfast with Santa and Friends Pajama Party 9 a.m.-noon • $75 Adults • $50 Children ages 3-12 • Children two and under eat free with paid adult. Reservations required 480-585-2694. ——— fairmont.com/scottsdale THE HERMOSA INN Saturday, December 2: Holiday Cooking Class 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • $69/person plus tax and service charge • Adults only Reservation required 844-423-3981. ——— hermosainn.com OMNI MONTELUCIA Holiday lights and 20–foot Christmas tree in main plaza Saturdays in December 2, 9, 16 & 23: Santa’s Breakfast 8 - 11 a.m. • Prado Restaurant • $45 per adult $30 per child 6-12 • Children 5 & under are free. Reservations call (480) 627-3200 Friday, December 8: Vino and Canvas @ Crave Café 5 p.m. • Adults only • $35, wine to be purchased separately. Saturday, December 9: Merry Montelucia Ho Ho Ho Hike 8 a.m. • $25 per guest Come one, come all to the merriest hike of them all! Wear your best holiday-inspired costume for the hike. “Most spirited” hiker will win a 50–minute massage to Joya Spa. Reservations (480) 627-3015. Wednesday, December 13: Yappy Hour Photos with Santa 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Crave Café • $10 per guest ——— omnihotels.com/hotels/scottsdale-montelucia THE PHOENICIAN RESORT December 1-24: Letters to Santa All ages • Free December 7, 14, 21: Sugar Cookie Decorating 10 a.m. • Children • Prices TBD Paint Christmas Ornaments • 2:30 pm December 8, 15, 22: Christmas Tree Wrap 10:30 am • Children • Price TBD Do You Want to Build a Snowman? • 2:30 pm December 9, 16, 23: Holiday Games 10:30 a.m. • Children • Price TBD 2:30 p.m. • Make Your Own Hot Cocoa Santa December 9: Breakfast with Santa 9 a.m-12 p.m. • All ages • Price TBD Reservation required 480-941-8200. December 12-20: Menorah Lighting Sunset • Lobby • All ages • Free December 15 & 22: Mrs. Claus Storytime 5-6 p.m. • Lobby • All ages • Free December 16: Elf’s Magic Tricks 5:30-6:30 p.m. • All ages • Free December 20 & 27: S’Mores & Stargazing 6:30-7:30 p.m. • All ages • Price TBA December 23: Meet Santa Claus 5-6 p.m. • All Ages • Free December 26, 27, 28: Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides • 5-7 p.m. • $20 Adults $15 Children ——— thephoenician.com Ultimate guide to resort holiday events Omni Montelucia holiday lights and 20-foot Christmas tree. FEATU R I N G $5 ZINI BURGERS $6 COCKTAILS $3 SHAKES Get Zin-full at Happy Hour S C OTTS D A L E Q U A RTE R | B I LTM O R E FA S H I O N PA R K | G I L B E RT H E R ITA G E S Q U A R E Z I N B U R G E R A Z.C O M E ATZ I N B U R G E R W E E K D AYS 3-6P M

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