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5th Annual VIP Chocolate and Wine Tasting Event
Dec. 2, 4-8 p.m.
Old Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
www.oldtown.org
Spend the evening tasting gourmet chocolate paired with Arizona wine, beer, vodka and rum. The event includes a commemorative wine glass and tastings at eight locations. Tickets are $30.
Sedona’s Tree Lighting & Santa Visit
Dec. 2, 5-7 p.m.
Canyon Breeze Plaza (300 AZ-89A in Uptown)
928-204-2390
www.sedonamainstreet.com
Live music and seasonal refreshments culminate in the lighting of the town’s 20-foot-tall tree and a visit from St. Nick. Enjoy performances from carolers and youth music groups. This year there will be new activities for kids.
Children’s Christmas Festival
Dec. 2, 6 p.m.
Spook Hall (407 Clark St. in Jerome)
928-634-2900
www.jeromechamber.com
There will be lots of activities for kids including music and snacks at Jerome’s newest holiday event. It’s rumored Santa Claus will make an appearance. $5 admission.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 3, 8-10 a.m.
Sedona Hub (525 Posse Ground Road at Posse Grounds Park)
928-282-7098
www.sedonaaz.gov
Fill up on a pancake breakfast, create crafts and take a photo with Santa Claus.
The 62nd Annual Cottonwood Christmas Parade
Dec. 3, 11 a.m.
Old Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
www.oldtown.org
Verde Valley businesses, families, nonprofit organizations, churches and school groups march down Main Street during one of Cottonwood’s oldest traditions.
The Nutcracker
Dec. 3, 2 and 7 p.m.; Dec. 4, 2 p.m.
Sedona Performing Arts Center
(995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road at Sedona Red Rock High School)
928-554-4059
www.sedonachamberballet.com
The Sedona Chamber Ballet Company has partnered with Phoenix Ballet to present the holiday classic The Nutcracker. The cast of 75 includes 30 kids from Sedona. The production features professional sets and costumes. Tickets are $18-$45.
23rd Annual Chocolate Walk
Dec. 3, 3-8 p.m.
Old Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
www.oldtown.org
This holiday tradition is a favorite among locals, and it sells out every year. Grab your map at the Old Town Civic Center and spend the afternoon and evening collecting homemade and gourmet chocolates at more than 30 shops along Main Street. At 5:30 p.m., there will be a light show accompanied by holiday music. Tickets are $25.
