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Things to do: Imaginarium Winter Wonderland welcomes East Valley families

The beloved interactive light festival transforms Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center into a world of dazzling holiday enchantment through Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium Winter Wonderland, is now at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, located at 6555 E. Southern Ave., through Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. This holiday season, guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a world of dazzling lights, holiday magic and seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

With a distinctive holiday spirit, Imaginarium is a family-friendly walk-through light festival featuring over five-million lights featuring magical characters set amidst beautiful pictorial gardens creating the perfect photo backdrop spanning more than three acres. From gardens to forests and mazes, guests journey through an illuminated world unlike any other. Positioned throughout the event are over 25 enormous fantasy creatures—from snowmen and gingerbread men to nutcracker soldiers and snowflakes, you’ll be delighted at every turn.

A feast for the senses and brimming with holiday spirit, this limited-time event will be the ultimate seasonal outing that invites guests to wander through a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made. 

Imaginarium offers a unique collection of immersive exhibits, activities, entertainment and attractions including:

  • The Famous Imaginarium Rose Garden and Candyland: Flowers are everywhere – from roses to sunflowers to tulips and more. Beyond the flowers, you’ll get a sweet treat as you travel through Candyland. Giant suckers, gumdrops, gummy bears, and ice cream cones co-exist in this world of pure imagination.

  • Fantastical Creatures: Guests can interact with more than 25 larger-than-life creatures, specifically designed for Imaginarium. Beloved holiday characters stand alongside dinosaurs, dragons, storybook characters, and other inventive beings straight out of the creative minds of the Imaginarium design team.

  • Endless Mirrors and Photo Boxes - Imaginarium’s infinity mirror rooms are must-see experiences that leave guests spellbound. Unique photo boxes are filled with everything from Christmas trees to flowers to magical creatures, inventive backgrounds and seating areas.

  • Immersive Activity Rooms - Imaginarium encourages guests to be part of the action. From laser mazes to bouncing balls, interactive art to snow play, guests are encouraged to experience the fun.

  • Cirque Legacy and Thrill Extravaganza - From the death-defying motorcycle globe and Astro Wheel to more traditional acts like jugglers, aerial performers, and clowns, Imaginarium serves up multiple free performances each night.

Imaginarium Winter Wonderland at Superstition Springs Center, located at 6555 E. Southern Ave., will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. General admission tickets start at $24 per person, with discount ticket prices available for children ages three to 12, seniors over 62 and military with valid I.D. Children under three are free. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Parking is free. Tickets may be purchased online on the website or by calling 725-272-2700.