The Tianyu Lights Festival, an enchanting nighttime walk-through experience for all ages that brings nature and art together through awe-inspiring visual, cultural, and light effects, is coming to the Valley for the first time ever from Oct. 25, 2024 to Jan. 5, 2025.
The festival will take place at Camelback Ranch, the Spring Training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox, which is located at 10710 W. Camelback Road in Phoenix. Open to all ages and perfect for date nights, family nights, and even company outings, the festival will illuminate the night every Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. with more than 40 sets of larger-than-life lantern sculptures that are crafted by skilled artisans using metal, steel, fabric, and LED lights.
The walk-through experience has four themed sections. Upon entering the festival, guests are welcomed by an illuminated forest showcasing critters and plants from across wetlands, deserts, and rainforests. Of note is the three-story, color-changing “butterfly tree” that serves as the area’s centerpiece, meant to illustrate the importance of nature preservation. Next, guests are treated to a whimsical wonderland with unicorns, fairies, and fire-breathing dragons, which symbolize vibrant and colorful dreams.