NOW UNTIL DEC. 24: North Pole Experience.
THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
Now until Dec. 24, 3 p.m.
Thursday through Sundays
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 bear. Adult and child ticket prices range from $42 to $65.
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 JAN. 31: Holiday Igloos At The Hilton.
HOLIDAY IGLOOS AT THE HILTON
Now until Jan.31
Hilton Sedona Resort (90 Ridge Trail Dr. in Sedona)
928-284-4040
hiltonsedonaresort.com
Guests can enjoy a special menu and craft cocktails underneath eight outdoor igloos at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock from 4 to 9 p.m. nightly.
NOV. 25 -DEC. 24: The Magical Christmas Journey.
THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Nov. 25 – Dec. 24, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
300 N. Broadway in Clarkdale
928-340-2740
Take a train ride to the North Pole on the decked-out-in-lights 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 11 and up start at $50 per person.
GINGERBREAD VILLAGE
Nov. 25, 2021 to Jan. 1, 2023
1500 E. AZ-69 at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center
928-227-2313
arizonachristmascity.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.
VIP WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Dec. 2, 4 – 7 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. Hot cocoa and coffee also will be available. Participating wineries include Burning Tree Cellars, Colt 804 Grill, Merkin Vineyards and Tantrum. This event is open to 100. Tickets costs $75 per person.
DEC. 2: Sedona’s Tree Lighting. Photo by Derek von Briesen.
SEDONA’S TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 2, 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. 3: 68th Annual Courthouse Lighting. Photo by Michael Wilson.
40TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE & 68TH ANNUAL COURTHOUSE LIGHTING
Dec. 3, 1 – 3 p.m.; 6 p.m.
Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in Prescott
928-634-7593
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.
68TH ANNUAL COTTONWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 3, 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.
29TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE WALK
Dec. 3, 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. Tickets cost $25 per person.
MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Dec. 3, 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.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Dec. 10, 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 decor. Enjoy hot cider and cookies, music, vintage holiday decorations, and kids can even create a make-and-take cornhusk doll. Don’t miss the sale at the museum gift shop. Free admission.
DEC 3: Breakfast with Santa.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Dec. 3, 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. Breakfast is served until 9:45 a.m.
FRONTIER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 3, 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 decor, cookies, carols and Victorian inspired crafts. Adult tickets cost $5. Kids 17 and younger are free.
DEC. 10: Festival of Lights. Photo by Derek von Briesen.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Dec. 10, 3 – 8 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179)
928-282-4838
tlaq.com
The Festival of Lights is in its 49th 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. 10, 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 where you’ll find unique crafts and gifts 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.
DEC. 17: Esteban’s Red Rock Holiday Spectacular
ESTEBAN’S RED ROCK HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Dec. 17, 7 p.m.
Sound Bites Grill (101 N. AZ-89A at The Shops at 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 $179.
DEC. 18: Chanukah Menorah Lighting. Photo by Derek von Briesen.
CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Dec. 18, 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.
DEC. 31: New Year’s Pine Cone Drop.
NEW YEAR’S PINE CONE DROP
Dec. 31, 10 p.m. and midnight
Weatherford Hotel (23 N. Leroux St. in Downtown Flagstaff)
928-779-1919
weatherfordhotel.com
Ring in 2023 when a 6-foot-tall pine cone descends from the top of the Weatherford Hotel in downtown Flagstaff.
