Follow the wafting scent of freshly-baked gingerbread through a winter wonderland at Desert Farm Lights, the West Valley holiday light installation that has returned to Justice Brothers Ranch in Waddell.
Happening now through Dec. 31, this year’s 8-acre event features a multitude of activities for all ages, including a horse-drawn hayride, DIY toy shop, a 90-foot fun slide, holiday train ride, giant snow globes and more.
“Desert Farm Lights is returning this year to capture imaginations with larger-than-life activities and lighting installations,” said Shanelle Kunz, founder of Desert Farm Lights. “Our event is a delight for both kids and your inner child; experience holiday magic and make unforgettable memories with loved ones this winter.”
General admission tickets for Desert Farm Lights are $20. Season passes are $36.50 and grant access to all activities available under general admission. Children under 3 are free to attend. Tickets are available at desertfarmlights.ticketspice.com/desert-farm-lights.
Initially created as a high-quality, immersive holiday event for West Valley families, Kunz said this year’s Desert Farm Lights is a destination worth visiting for East Valley familes. Couples can snuggle close and enjoy gooey s’mores inside giant themed snow globes, and children can stay occupied with inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses, bungee trampolines and a 90-foot fun slide.
Little artists have the chance to customize the perfect toy at a DIY toy shop using a rainbow of paints and decorations. For those seeking adventure, attendees can put their senses to the test and navigate a gingerbread and scented candy cane maze, following their nose to discover Santa’s house.
If the Grinch is more your style, the lovable green curmudgeon are available for meet-and-greet sessions in his lair on select dates. Additionally, fans of the classic stop-motion film “The Nightmare Before Christmas” can take photos with 13-foot-tall Jack Skellington and 12-foot-tall Sally inflatables.
Desert Farm Lights has also made accommodations to ensure the holiday festivities are accessible for all. The entire venue is handicap accessible, including the horse-drawn hayride, and, new this year, a “sensory tent” is available for individuals with special needs. In the sensory tent, guests can recharge, decompress and enjoy the Desert Farm Lights venue in low lighting and softened music.
View the full list of available accommodations and accessible rides and activities on the event website here.
To see the full Desert Farm Lights event calendar, plan your next trip, view parking information or purchase tickets, visit desertfarmlights.com.
