NOV. 28: Chanukah Menorah Lighting
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Nov. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Tlaquepaque North (313 AZ-179) 928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Attendees can watch a menorah lighting, and also enjoy latkes, donuts and hot chocolate while listening to festive music. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Judah The Maccabee, take a photo and receive gelt.
OLD TOWN LIGHT SHOW
Now until Dec. 31
Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood 928-340-2740
oldtown.org
See buildings in Old Town Cottonwood decked out in Christmas lights.
NOW UNTIL FEB. 28, 2022: Holiday Igloos At The Hilton Sedona
HOLIDAY IGLOOS AT THE HILTON
Now until Feb. 28, 2022
Hilton Sedona Resort 90 Ridge Trail Dr. 928-284-4040
hiltonsedonaresort.com
Guests can enjoy a special menu and cocktails underneath clear outdoor igloos at the Hilton Sedona Resort.
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
Nov. 27, 2021 to Jan. 1, 2022
1500 AZ-69 at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center 928-776-1666
prescottresort.com
See an elaborate display of gingerbread houses – the resort claims it’s the largest in the world – in the lobby of this Prescott hotel.
EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!)
Dec. 2-4
Sedona Arts Academy & Community Center (7000 AZ-179, Ste. C-100-104) 928-288-2258
emersontheatercollaborative.org
Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture and every carol ever sung. Expect everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss. The show also will be live streamed. Ticket prices range from $35 to $55. Call 860-705-9711 for tickets.
DEC. 3 – JUNE 18, 2022: Chihuly in the Desert
CHIHULY IN THE DESERT
Dec. 3 to June 18, 2022
Desert Botanical Garden, Taliesin West
chihulyinthedesert.org
Although we typically only cover events in Northern Arizona, this art event was too important to not mention. Esteemed glass artist Dale Chihuly works will return to the Sonoran Desert at two
iconic metro Phoenix attractions: the Desert Botanical Garden and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West. See Chihuly’s stunning glass creations throughout both sites for seven months.
VIP WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Dec. 3, 5-8 p.m.
Main Street in Old
Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
oldtown.org
Enjoy wine tasting and chocolate pairings from a variety of merchants in Old Town Cottonwood. This event is open to 100 people.
DEC. 3: Sedona’s Tree Lighting
SEDONA’S TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 3, 5-7 p.m.
Tlaquepaque North (313 AZ-179) 928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Live music and seasonal refreshments culminate in the lighting of the town’s Christmas tree.
THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Dec. 3-24, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30, 7 p.m.
300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale 800-582-7245
verdecanyonrr.com
Take a train ride to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves at the North Pole on the Verde Canyon Railroad. The train also passes by Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus Bakery. Ticket prices for ages 11 and up start at $50 per person.
67TH ANNUAL COTTONWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 4, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Verde Valley Fairgrounds in Old Town Cottonwood 928-634-7593
cottonwoodchamberaz.org
Floats and marching bands celebrate the holiday season in Cottonwood.
28TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE WALK
Dec. 4, 3-7 p.m.
Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood 928-340-2740
oldtown.org
Meander through Main Street tasting handmade chocolates from merchants in Old Town Cottonwood.
MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m.
Cottonwood Club House (805 N. Main St.) in Old Town Cottonwood
Watch as the mayor lights up the Christmas tree at the Cottonwood Club House.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Dec. 11, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sedona Heritage Museum (735 Jordan Road in Uptown) 928-282-7038
sedonamuseum.org
See a traditional tumbleweed snowman. Enjoy hot cider and cookies, vintage holiday decorations and a make-and-take cornhusk doll. Don’t miss the sale at the museum gift shop. Free admission.
DEC. 11: Festival of Lights
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dec. 11, 3-8 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179) 928-282-4838
tlaq.com
The Festival of Lights is in its 46th year. See 6,000 luminaries lit up throughout Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. Attendees can hear live music, enjoy a visit from Santa and sip free cider. The lighting of the luminaries begins at 5 p.m.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR &PARADE OF LIGHTS
Dec. 11, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Community Center Gym (51 E. Hollamon St.) and Main Street in Camp Verde 928-554-0828
visitcampverde.com
Shop at the craft bazaar from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and spend the evening watching a parade along Main Street that kicks off at 6 p.m.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH MIKE PEACH
Dec. 18, 3 p.m.
Sedona Heritage Museum (735 Jordan Road in Uptown) 928-282-7038
sedonamuseum.org
Hear actor, historian and playwright Mike Peach read from the classic “A Christmas Carol” in the Jordan Fruit Packing Shed. Tickets cost $6 per person or attendees can purchase a non-perishable food item for the Sedona Food Bank. The hour-long show is appropriate for all ages.
HOLIDAY SWEET STROLL
Dec. 18, 3-7 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179) 928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Sample sweet treats at each boutique. Carolers dressed in Dickens-era duds belt out traditional holiday songs. Attendees also can enjoy giveaways and discounts.
NOV. 27 & DEC. 18: Esteban’s Holiday Music Special
ESTEBAN’S HOLIDAY MUSIC SPECIAL
Nov. 27, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.
Sound Bites Grill (101 N. AZ-89A at The Shops at Hyatt Piñon Pointe) 928-282-2713
soundbitesgrill.com
Listen to a performance by master guitarist Esteban along with his daughter, violinist Teresa Joy, in an up-close-and-personal concert. Tickets cost $59 to $175.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Eve Pine Cone Drop in Flagstaff
NEW YEAR’S PINE CONE DROP
Dec. 31, noon, 10 p.m., midnight
Weatherford Hotel (23 N. Leroux St. in Downtown Flagstaff) 928-779-1919
weatherfordhotel.com
Ring in 2022 when a 6-foot-tall pine cone descends from the top of the Weatherford Hotel.
