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An hour long train ride, departing from the Williams Depot for a journey to the "North Pole," where Santa boards the train. The ride features cookies, hot chocolate and a reading of The Polar Express.
When: Nov. 13-Jan. 9. Trains depart at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Where: Williams Depot, 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd. Take Interstate 17 north to Flagstaff and Interstate 40 west to Williams, about 180 miles from central Phoenix. Admission: $29, $14 for ages 2-12. Other packages available which may include two adults and two children and include the Polar Express, a one-night stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and breakfast and dinner at Max and Thelma's Restaurant. Experience 2.5 million lights and 500 custom-made sculptures at the Phoenix Zoo. The Komodo dragon is part of the celebration this year and activities include the Land of the Dragon exhibit, a dancing tree show, carousel and camel rides and horse-drawn wagon rides. Phoenix Zoo member nights are Nov. 23, 24 and 25.
November 26, 2009 - January 10, 2010 Everyday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Phoenix Zoo, 455 N Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ, 85008 PHONE: 602-273-1341 ON THE WEB: www.phoenixzoo.org PRICE: $7 - $10 : $7-$10; free for children 2 and under The museum offers five days filled with dance and music performances, activities and demonstrations. Try traditional food like fry bread and watch sculptors and watercolor artists at work. See the museum's many exhibits and watch films. Included in general admission. Performances are at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Artist demonstrations include sculptors and watercolor artists, and will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Jan. 1. Limited programming Jan. 2-4.
December 26, 2009 - January 3, 2010 Monday-Saturday, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ, 85004 PHONE: 602-252-8848 ON THE WEB: www.heard.org PRICE: $3 - $12 : $12; $11 for seniors 65 and older; $5 for students with ID; $3 for children ages 6-12 | ||
