We track 1 display in New River. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In New River that means about 5:20 PM in early December and 5:21 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:49 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in New River typically drop to around 42°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:20 PM | 5:47 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:21 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:26 PM | 5:54 PM |
Residential displays have no facilities of their own — no parking, no toilets, nowhere to warm up — so it is worth knowing what is around. Within about three miles of the New River cluster, OpenStreetMap maps 0 public car parks and 2 public toilets. Only 8 cafés or takeaways nearby, so bring a flask if you want one.
Freeneighborhoodneighborhood light cruise
The Arroyo Norte community in New River organizes a holiday light cruise through its decorated streets. A good option for families in the far north Valley.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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