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SUMMARY:Fine Art Show at Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Camp Verde Artists Group is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum. Art by member artists and museum volunteer\, Leslie Koshland witll be on display in the museum’s Kemper Meeting Room. Art displayed can be purchased directly from the artists. \nOPENING RECEPTION: Saturday\, November 1 from 1-4 pm.
URL:https://exploredineplay.com/event/fine-art-show-at-verde-valley-archaeology-center-museum/
LOCATION:Verde Valley Archaeology Center & Museum\, 460 West Finnie Flat Road\, Camp Verde\, AZ\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express
DESCRIPTION:Every winter the Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express comes to life on a journey from the nighttime wilderness of Williams\, Arizona\, to the enchanted beauty of “the North Pole”—where Santa Claus and his reindeer are waiting with a keepsake present for every good boy and girl. You’ll be smiling from ear to ear\, as you watch children’s faces light up when the train arrives\, and enjoy hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies while listening to this timeless story. \nMake this a family holiday tradition\, and call today to make your reservations (because space is limited to those who truly believe in the spirit of Christmas). The ride lasts a little over an hour\, with the train leaving each night at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. With the sun setting before 5:30 p.m. for the duration of the dates when the Polar Express train runs\, you can rest assured that you will witness the spirit of the season done up in lights during every departure time. \nTOTAL ROUND-TRIP TIME: Approximately 90 minutes.
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LOCATION:Grand Canyon Railway’s Polar Express\, 235 N Grand Canyon Blvd\, Williams\, AZ\, 86046\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Lights
DESCRIPTION:For more than four decades\, the lighting of the Mesa Arizona Temple gardens has been a favorite holiday tradition in the Valley. The free event features hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights and a variety of displays designed to tell the story of Christ’s birth\, including a large outdoor crèche underneath a lighted star and other Biblical vignettes\, including a shepherd’s field\, Mary and Joseph figurines\, the prophet Isaiah\, and three lighted wise men with their camels. Since 1979\, this has become one of the largest Christmas lighting displays in the Southwest\, recently drawing over a million visitors. The lights are on every night\, 5-10 p.m.\, from Friday\, Nov. 28\, through Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, on the north lawn of the Mesa Arizona Temple\, 455 E. Main in downtown Mesa. Free parking is available nearby. \nA unique display of more than 150 nativities designed from everything from peanuts to porcelain and around the world is also hosted inside the Mesa Temple Visitors’ Center\, 455 E. Main (across the street from the Mesa Arizona Temple). The event is free and open 5-10 p.m. from Nov. 28 to Dec. 30\, and 11 a.m. -1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during those dates. For more information\, call 480-964-7164 or visit www.mesatemple.org.
URL:https://exploredineplay.com/event/mesa-arizona-temple-christmas-lights/
LOCATION:Mesa Arizona Temple gardens\, 455 East Main Street\, Mesa\,\, AZ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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SUMMARY:Glistening Gardens at Butterfly Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Step into the enchanting Glistening Gardens at Butterfly Wonderland\nThis seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy\, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage\, surrounded by sparkling\, festive decorations. The glistening Butterfly Conservatory is sure to ignite the holiday spirit in everyone. It’s the perfect holiday experience for all! \nSpecial Holiday Appearances to Enhance the Glistening Gardens Experience:\nGuest appearance by Butterfly Fairy Leslie Campa\nButterfly Conservatory\, November 28 & 29\, December 20\, and December 27: 11AM – 2PM \nNative American flutist Aaron White\nButterfly Conservatory\, November 28 & 29\, December 20\, and December 27: 11AM – 2PM \nPhoto with Santa (Guest takes own photo)\nButterfly Conservatory\, December 7: 10AM – 1PM \nGuest Appearance by Dr. Steve Kinigstein playing Renaissance Lute\nDecember 14: 11AM – 2PM \nClassical violinist Jonathan Levingston\nButterfly Conservatory\, December 21 and December 28: 11AM – 2PM
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LOCATION:Butterfly Wonderland\, 9500 East Vía de Ventura\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, United States
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