THE NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE
Nov. 21 – 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 teddy bear. Adult and child ticket prices range from $68 to $78.
HOLIDAY IGLOO VILLAGE AT THE HILTON
Now until mid-February of 2026
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. Igloo reservations start at $75 per table.
THE MAGICAL CHRISTMAS JOURNEY
Nov. 28 – Dec. 24
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 on select days during the time period listed above. Santa will board the decorated train on the return journey. The train also passes by Santa’s Workshop and Mrs. Claus Bakery. Ticket prices for adults start at $60 per person.
VIP CHOCOLATE AND WINE EXPERIENCE
Dec. 5, 4 – 7 p.m.
Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood
928-340-2740
oldtown.org/VIPevent.html
Enjoy wine tasting and chocolate pairings from a variety of merchants in Old Town Cottonwood. Tickets costs $50 per person. Only 100 VIP tickets are available. Each purchase comes with a commemorative wine glass. On Dec. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m., guests can participate in a Chocolate Walk sans wine. Tickets cost $30 per person.
TREE LIGHTING
Dec. 5, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179)
928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Kick off the holiday season with a tree lighting, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Dec. 6, 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, hot cocoa and juice, caroling, see Santa’s stable of reindeer and meet with Santa.
71ST ANNUAL COTTONWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE
Dec. 6, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Verde Valley Fairgrounds in Old Town Cottonwood
928-634-7593
verdevalleychamber.org
Floats and marching bands celebrate the holiday season in Cottonwood. This year’s theme is Christmas Around the World.
43RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE & 71ST ANNUAL COURTHOUSE LIGHTING
Dec. 6, 1 – 3 p.m.; 5 – 7 p.m.
Yavapai County Courthouse
Plaza in Prescott
928-445-2000
experienceprescott.com/christmas-city
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. Fireworks start at 5 p.m. Come see why Prescott is called Arizona’s Christmas City.
FRONTIER CHRISTMAS
Dec. 6, 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.
2025 SLEIGH WINTER MARKET
Dec. 6 – 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
City Hall Lot (211 W. Aspen Ave.)
flagstaffmarket.com
Head to Flagstaff’s City Hall Lot to find a plethora of holiday gifts from local makers. Attendees also can check out food trucks, art and specialty food.
MERRY MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
Dec. 13, 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 make crafts.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC ON MAIN
Dec. 13, 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 from up to 45 vendors at the Christmas 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. See Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the parade and then meet them at the Community Center Gym after.
ESTEBAN! CHRISTMAS AT THE ELKS
Dec. 14, 3 p.m.
Elks Theatre (117 E. Gurley St., #115 in Prescott)
estebanmusic.com
Listen to a special performance by master guitarist Esteban along with his violinist Teresa Joy. Ticket prices range from $42 to $102. The duo will perform in Sedona on Dec. 20.
HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING
Dec. 14, 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.
Photo by Derek von Briesen.
VISIT WITH SANTA
Dec. 20, 2 – 5 p.m.
Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village (336 AZ-179)
928-282-4838
tlaq.com
Santa will be visiting Tlaquepaque and taking photos with children. Visitors can enjoy live music, free face painting and special holiday guests.
Photo by Christopher Marchetti.
NEW YEAR’S EVE WHISKEY ROW BOOT DROP
Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Palace Restaurant & Saloon (120 S. Montezuma St. in Downtown Prescott)
1-800-975-1013
bootdrop.com
Celebrate 2025 at the Prescott New Year’s Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop. A 6-foot illuminated boot will drop at 10 p.m. and midnight.
NEW YEAR’S PINE CONE DROP
Dec. 31, at noon, 10 p.m. and midnight
Weatherford Hotel (23 N. Leroux St. in Downtown Flagstaff)
928-779-1919
weatherfordhotel.com
Ring in 2025 when a 6-foot-tall pine cone descends from the top of the Weatherford Hotel.
