Family fun guide: What to do in the Valley this holiday weekend

The holiday season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of events for you and the family to take in during the next several days.

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Jan 1, 2015, 8:20 AM Updated: 9:14 am

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The holiday season may be winding down, but there are still plenty of events for you and the family to take in during the next several days.

Here’s a guide to what’s going on in the Valley from New Year’s Day through the weekend:

The Marvel Experience

The interactive tour in the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale takes you through Marvel’s super-hero universe.

The experience is comprised of seven “augmented-reality domes” that include a 4-D motion ride in which you can battle Marvel’s super-villains. Tickets start at $27.50. Times: Thursday — 12:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday — 9:30 a.m. – midnight

ZooLights

The Phoenix Zoo’s annual holiday event features almost 4 million LED bulbs made in the shapes of various zoo animals. Tickets are available from $8 to $18. Times: Thursday-Sunday — 5:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Glendale Glitters

In its 21st year, Glendale’s award-winning holiday lighting event is an Arizona family tradition, and it’s free.

The 1.5-million-light display, which illuminates sixteen blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale, is the state’s largest free holiday light display. Times: Thursday-Sunday — 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

CitySkate at CityScape Phoenix

Phoenix’s largest and only authentic ice rink is located in the center of Central Avenue. An adult skate is available on Saturday nights. Tickets range from $6 to $12. Times: Thursday-Sunday — 4-11 p.m. (open until midnight Saturday)

Cinderella puppet show

Awarded the UNIMA-USA citation for Excellence in Puppetry, this Phoenix-based show tells the story of Cinderella via some of the state’s most talented puppeteers. Tickets range from $7 to $10. Times: Thursday-Sunday — 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Holiday Lights 2014

Located at Scottsdale’s McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, over 50,000 lights and seasonal displays are available for viewing along the train route. Tickets are just $2. Times: Thursday-Saturday — 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Cactus Bowl

Catch the Washington Huskies take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the 26th Annual TicketCity Cactus Bowl at Tempe’s Sun Devil Stadium. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Times: Friday — 8:15 p.m. (Gates open at 6:30 p.m.)

Balloon Festival

The 6th Annual Carefree Cave Creek Balloon Festival features balloon rides, live music, the Arizona Skyhawks Parachute team and a kids’ zone. Tickets go from $5 to $10. Times: Saturday — 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.