Family-Friendly Things to Do in Phoenix This Winter — Group Transportation Options
Winter in the Valley is a great time for family outings: light displays, seasonal museum programming, ice rinks, and kid-friendly attractions. TransCity Limos makes group travel easy — roomy vehicles for strollers, shopping, coolers, and everyone in the family.
Top winter family activities
Phoenix Zoo — ZooLights
The Phoenix Zoo’s annual ZooLights features millions of lights, animated displays, and seasonal activities suitable for all ages. It runs on select nights during the holiday season and often offers group ticketing options.
Desert Botanical Garden — Las Noches de las Luminarias
The Desert Botanical Garden’s Las Noches event lights the Sonoran Desert with luminarias and light art, offering a calm, family-friendly evening walk through lit pathways and live performances. Dates and ticketing are posted each season.
See Las Noches de las Luminarias
Downtown ice rinks & CitySkate
Seasonal outdoor ice skating (CitySkate and other pop-up rinks) appears at downtown and district locations — a fun, festive activity for families. Sessions and schedules vary year to year.
Check local rink schedules when planning your outing.
Arizona Science Center — Snow Week & winter programming
Arizona Science Center runs seasonal programs like Snow Week, planetarium shows, and hands-on exhibits that are great for kids and families during winter break.
Children’s Museum of Phoenix — Holiday activities
The Children’s Museum frequently offers holiday-themed workshops and family events in December. It’s ideal for younger children and interactive play. Check the calendar for seasonal programming.
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park — Holiday Lights & Train Rides
Scottsdale’s Railroad Park hosts an annual Holiday Lights event with decorated trains, displays, and family rides — perfect for younger kids and an easy stop on a chauffeured light tour.
Holiday Lights at the Railroad Park
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) & LEGOLAND Discovery Center
MIM has kid-focused programs and family concerts; LEGOLAND Discovery Center is an indoor play option during cooler days. Both are solid winter choices for families.
Musical Instrument Museum • LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Why use group chauffeured transportation for family winter outings?
- Space for the whole family — room for strollers, bags, and souvenirs
- Door-to-door service — easier with young children and timed events
- No parking stress — avoid crowded lots at popular seasonal attractions
- Flexible itineraries — multi-stop routes (museum → lunch → light tour)
- Safety and comfort — professional chauffeurs and insured vehicles
Suggested family day itineraries
- Kid-friendly day: Children’s Museum morning → lunch → Arizona Science Center afternoon.
- Evening lights tour: Early dinner → Desert Botanical Garden luminarias → ZooLights or neighborhood displays.
- Slow day (younger kids): LEGOLAND Discovery Center → indoor lunch → Railroad Park holiday rides.
Service areas & verified internal links
We provide family group transportation across the Valley — click a city for details:
How to book
Reserve a family-friendly vehicle (SUV, Sprinter, or stretch limousine) for your winter outing. Visit our fleet and request a quote:
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Questions? Call our reservations team at 480-809-3030.
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