THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Little America Hotel (2515 E. Butler Ave. in Flagstaff)
480-779-9679
northpoleexperience.com
Families can take a peek inside Santa’s Workshop. Once at the North Pole, they can enjoy a plethora of activities like building toys with Santa’s elves and exploring the toy factory. Each child also receives a collectable teddy bear. Adult and child ticket prices range from $52 to $76.
NOW UNTIL MARCH OF 2024, Holiday Igloo Village at the Hilton
HOLIDAY IGLOO VILLAGE AT THE HILTON
Now until March of 2024
Hilton Sedona Resort (90 Ridge Trail Dr.)
928-284-4040
hiltonsedonaresort.com
Guests can enjoy a special menu and craft cocktails underneath outdoor igloos at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock.
THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Nov. 24 – Dec. 30, departure times vary
300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale
928-340-2740
verdecanyonrr.com
Take a train ride to the North Pole on the Verde Canyon Railroad. At the North Pole, meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and goofy elves. The train also passes by Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus Bakery. Ticket prices for ages 10 and younger start at $40 per person.
VIP CHOCOLATE AND WINE EXPERIENCE
Dec. 1, 3 – 7 p.m.
Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
oldtown.org/chocolate
Enjoy wine tasting and chocolate pairings from a variety of merchants in Old Town Cottonwood. Tickets costs $50 per person.
DEC. 1, Sedona’s Tree Lighting
SEDONA’S TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 1, 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. Children can look forward to visits with Santa.
DEC. 2, 69th Annual Courthouse Lighting
41ST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE & 69TH ANNUAL COURTHOUSE LIGHTING
Dec. 2, 1 – 3 p.m.; 5 p.m.
Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in Prescott
928-445-2000
arizonachristmascity.com
See a festive Christmas parade in the afternoon, and then watch as Prescott’s downtown courthouse is lit up in time for the holidays in the evening and see why Prescott is called Arizona’s Christmas City.
69TH ANNUAL COTTONWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 2, 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.
MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Dec. 2, around 6 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.
DEC. 2, Breakfast with Santa
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Dec. 2, 8 – 10 a.m.
The Hub at Posse Grounds Park (525-B Posse Grounds Road)
928-282-7098
sedonaaz.gov
Families can gather to enjoy free pancakes, caroling, see Santa’s stable of reindeer and meet with Santa.
FRONTIER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 2, 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Sharlot Hall Museum (415 W. Gurley St.) in downtown Prescott
928-445-3122
sharlothallmuseum.org
Following the Courthouse lighting, enjoy festive décor, cookies, carols and Victorian inspired crafts. Adult tickets cost $5. Kids 17 and younger are free.
DEC. 9, Christmas in the Park
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Dec. 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sedona Heritage Museum (735 Jordan Road in Uptown)
928-282-7038
sedonamuseum.org
See a traditional tumbleweed snowman and old-time holiday décor. Enjoy hot cider and cookies, music, vintage holiday decorations, and kids can even create a make-and-take cornhusk doll. The museum gift shop is also having a sale.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dec. 9, 3 – 8 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179)
928-282-4838
tlaq.com
The Festival of Lights is in its 50th 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. 9, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Community Center Gym (51 E. Hollamon St.) and Main Street in Camp Verde
928-554-0828
visitcampverde.com
Find unique crafts and gifts at the 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. New this year, meet with Santa at 7 p.m. at the nearby park.
DEC. 10, Chanukah Menorah Lighting
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Dec. 10, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Tlaquepaque North (313 AZ-179)
928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Attendees can watch a menorah lit up, and enjoy latkes, donuts, hot chocolate and festive music. Kids will have the opportunity to meet Judah The Maccabee, take a photo and receive gelt.
PRESCOTT CHRISTMAS MARKET
Dec. 15 – 17, 4 to 8 p.m.
Downtown Prescott
arizonachristmascity.com
Find a variety of unique gifts, and enjoy live music and food at the Prescott Christmas Village & ChristkindlMarket.
DEC. 16, Esteban’s Red Rock Holiday Spectacular
ESTEBAN’S RED ROCK HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Sound Bites Grill (101 N. AZ-89A at The Shops at Piñon Pointe)
928-282-2713
soundbitesgrill.com
Listen to a special holiday performance by master local guitarist Esteban along with his daughter and violinist, Teresa Joy. Tickets cost $59 to $189.
DEC. 31, New Year’s Pine Cone Drop
NEW YEAR’S PINE CONE DROP
Dec. 31, noon, 10 p.m. and midnight
Weatherford Hotel (23 N. Leroux St. in Downtown Flagstaff)
928-779-1919
weatherfordhotel.com
Ring in 2024 when a 6-foot-tall pine cone descends from the top of the Weatherford Hotel.
NEW YEAR’S PARTY AT CLIFF CASTLE
Dec. 31, 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel (555 W. Middle Verde Road in Camp Verde)
cliffcastlecasinohotel.com
Celebrate the start of 2024 with a party at Cliff Castle Casino Hotel.
