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Visit the free snow days at the Odysea on Dec. 14, 21-22, 26-29 and Jan. 4.Yes, we live in the desert. But more and more venues are bringing in snow this month for kids to experience the slippery thrills of sledding and snow angels. Here are some places in greater Phoenix for kids to enjoy winter’s chill.Ice Den(Scottsdale and Chandler) and AZ Ice(Arcadia, Gilbert and Peoria) offer indoor skating and classes year round for would-be ice hockey players and figure skaters.
Skate Westgate(through Jan. 12). Skate into the holiday season at Westgate Entertainment District’s outdoor ice skating rink. Children and adults can glide over 3,300 square feet of real ice near Fountain Park. All skill levels welcome.
CitySkate Ice Rink(through Jan. 6). Skaters of all ages will enjoy CityScape’s ice rink surrounded by holiday lights, a 30-foot Unity Tree, music and hot chocolate for sale. See Santa at the rink from 2-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday through Christmas.
Zoolights (through Jan. 19). The Phoenix Zoo shines with millions of lights, a holiday tree, carousel and camel rides, lakeside music-in-motion shows, nightly snowfalls, photos with Santa, a 200-foot-long Polar Slide, live reindeer and the new Wildlife Lantern Safari.
Nightly Snowfall at Tempe Marketplace(through Dec. 31). Bundle up! Snow will transform Tempe Marketplace into a winter wonderland at 7 and 8 p.m. nightly (except Thanksgiving and Christmas). Snow falls hourly from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
Merry Main Street Winter Wonderland Ice Rink(through Jan. 4). Grab your skates and head over to the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at City Plaza as part of the City of Mesa’s Merry Main Street celebration. All skaters are welcome. $10 includes skates and an hour of skate time.
Free Snow Days at OdySea(Dec. 14, 21-22, 26-29 and Jan. 4). Enjoy lots of opportunities in to play in real snow at OdySea in the Desert’s courtyard. About 100 tons of snow will be brought in throughout the event.
Snow Ball(Dec. 21). Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, Buddy the Elf, Snow Queen and The Ice Princess at this free family-friendly Snow Ball at Odysea in the Desert. Play in real snow, enjoy face painting, arts & crafts, a magic mirror photobooth, a book creation station for the kids, raffle prizes, giveaways, and more than 40 family and child-friendly vendors.
Winter Wonderland Express(Dec. 21-22). Ride the miniature train to a snow-filled play area (25 tons of snow with sleds!) at Enchanted Island Amusement Park. Take pictures in giant snow globes, visit Santa and enjoy hot cocoa.
Sixty tons of real snow will be available at Snow Week at Arizona Science Center the week after Christmas. Photo courtesy of Arizona Science Center.Snow Week at Arizona Science Center(Dec. 26-Jan. 1). More than 100 tons of real snow will cover the grassy hill near Heritage and Science Park. Enjoy snow play, snow-related science demonstrations and kid-friendly activities. Be sure to warm up inside and explore the Science Center’s “Victoria T. rex” exhibit.
Noon Year’s Eve at the Phoenix Zoo(Dec. 31). Ring in the New Year at the Phoenix Zoo at the stroke of noon! This bash is frosty fun for the whole family with 30 tons of snow (for kids of all ages), a DJ dance party, a noon ball drop with cider or juice toast and more.
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