Moon Valley: The BEST Place to See Christmas Lights in Phoenix 2025
If you’re looking for the most magical, over-the-top, joy-filled Christmas lights in all of Phoenix, let me save you the search: Moon Valley is the place to be.
Every December the neighborhood transforms into a glowing winter wonderland with block after block of creative displays, musical shows, beloved characters, and the kind of community cheer you simply cannot find anywhere else. This isn’t a few festive homes sprinkled around. The whole neighborhood gets involved.
One of the most iconic holiday traditions in Moon Valley is when Country Gables turns into Candy Cane Lane.
Residents line the entire street with large candy canes, candy-themed lights, glowing archways, and whimsical displays that make the whole block look like something straight out of a Christmas movie. Kids love it. Adults love it. Even your dogs will love it.
Yes, you read that right.
Moon Valley has a house where you can actually play Pong on their roof using controllers mounted to the fence. The roof lights respond in real-time. It’s interactive, wildly creative, and the kind of thing you truly only find in a neighborhood that goes all-in on holiday cheer.
Another beloved favorite: the home where you tune your radio to 91.1 FM and the entire display, complete with singing Christmas trees, dances perfectly in sync with the music.
Kids sit in the back seat with wide eyes, adults roll down the windows to take it all in, and even passing joggers stop mid-stride just to enjoy the spectacle.
Moon Valley even has a home where it actually snows during the holiday season. Flurries fall from the rooftop and drift into the yard while lights twinkle all around. Kids absolutely lose their minds, adults smile like they are ten years old again, and it adds the perfect touch of winter magic to a Phoenix night.
Moon Valley goes BIG on nostalgia. As you drive through, look for:
Santa & his reindeer
The Abominable Snowman
Snoopy & Woodstock
Mickey & Minnie
The Grinch
Star Wars
The Grinch
And even Ralphie from A Christmas Story (One of my favorite Christmas movies!)
The Moon Valley Neighborhood Association hosts an annual Christmas Lights Contest, and the competition is fierce.
That means nearly every street is glowing, shimmering, and sparkling with holiday pride. You won’t just find one or two standout homes… you’ll find dozens.
Whether you’re planning a family night out, a festive date night, or even just loading up the car to take your dogs for a holiday cruise, Moon Valley delivers a magical experience for everyone.
Moon Valley isn’t just a neighborhood, it’s a holiday destination!. If you're looking for the brightest, most joyful, most community-driven Christmas lights in Phoenix, this is where you want to be.
Bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, turn on your favorite Christmas playlist, and come experience the magic of Moon Valley at Christmastime!
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