The holidays are a time to create unforgettable memories, and there’s no better way than by
exploring the magical events happening right here in our local communities! There’s something for
everyone!
PRESCOTT VALLEY
Valley of Lights – Nov. 28 – Dec.30
Drive through the Valley of Lights, where the magic of the holiday season comes to life with a
dazzling display!
Join us on December 3rd from 6-8:30 p.m. to “Stroll through the Valley of Lights” with your cup of
hot cocoa and experience this special event from your feet instead of your seat. pvchamber.org/valley-of-lights
Winter Spectacular Dec. 7, 2024 2-8 pm
Prescott Valley Civic Center
FREE activities, live performances, spectacular light parade, photos with Santa and the grand
lighting of the 40- foot Christmas tree.
www.prescottvalley-az.gov
PRESCOTT
Haus of Themes “Holiday Haus” Nov. 8 – Dec. 31st
147 N. Cortez Street
A thrilling portal ride to the North Pole, with a twist!
https://hausofthemes.com/products/holidayhausachristmasexperience
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Pineridge Marketplace
Tues. Nov. 26 5 pm
3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott
Thanksgiving With the Lemurs Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
Thurs. Nov. 28 11:30 am
See the Ring-Tailed Lemurs enjoy their Thanksgiving!
Wild lights and Animal Sights Nov. 29, 2024 through Jan. 4, 2025 Every Friday & Saturday evening
from 6 – 9 pm
The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spec- tacular light displays.
Santa With the Animals Sun. Dec. 15, 2024 1-3 pm
www.heritageparkzoo.org/index.php/ events/
32nd Annual Gingerbread Village Sat., Nov. 30, 2024 – Wed., Jan. 1, 2025
7 am – 12 am Prescott Resort Main Lobby 1500 E. State Rte. 69
More Information at 928-776-1666.
Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire Sat. Nov. 30 6 -9 pm
S. Cortez Street, Prescott
Festively illuminated floats light up the evening with Prescott’s Holiday Light Parade.
www.ArizonasChristmasCity.com
Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade
Sat., Dec. 7 1 – 3:45 pm
Courthouse Plaza, Prescott
Kick in the Holiday Season with more than 100 entries for the whole family to enjoy! Photos with
Santa 3-5 pm.
Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks Sat. Dec. 7 4 – 7:30 pm
Courthouse Plaza, Prescott
Sharlot Hall Museum Frontier Christmas Sat. Dec. 7 6 – 8:30 pm
https://sharlothallmuseum.org/ frontier-christmas/
Acker Night
Fri. Dec. 13, 2024 5 – 8:30 pm
Downtown Prescott
Enjoy over 100 musicians perform- ing in downtown area shops. Acker Night is the primary
fundraising event for student Art & Music Scholarships.
Christmas Village & Christkindl Market Tues. Dec. 31, 2024 –
Wed., Jan. 1, 2025
W. Goodwin Street, Prescott
In the spirit and style of a German Christmas Market, Goodwin Street will be filled with vendors
with last-minute gift items, live music, horse-drawn carriage rides around the Courthouse, and a
visit with St. Nicholas for the kids.
Boot Drop – New Years Eve Whiskey Row, Prescott 7:30 pm Ring in the New Year in downtown
Prescott! FREE event for all ages.
www.bootdrop.com
CHINO VALLEY
Gingerbread Lady/Pie Feast Fri. Nov. 22 10:30 – 11:30 am
https://jansandwich.com/ childrens-entertainment
Santa visits the Library!
Tues., Dec. 17 Chino Valley Public Library, 1020 W Palomino Rd, Chino
VERDE VALLEY
Verde Canyon Railroad Magical Christmas Journey
Nov 29th through December 24th (Train departs at various times) https://verdecanyonrr.com/further-
down-the-tracks-at-verde-canyon-rail- road/events/christmas-train/
2024 Holiday Hoedown Blazin’ M Ranch
Nov. 29th – Dec. 29th
Enjoy live music, mouthwatering food, and amazing celebrity imper- sonations in a festive
atmosphere. Perfect for families, corporate groups, clubs, and more!
https://blazinm.com/
Verde Valley Voices Christmas Concert Sun., Dec. 1 3 pm
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
700 N. Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood.
http://www.verdevalleyvoices.org
30th Annual Chocolate Walk Christmas Parade & Light Display Sat. Dec. 7
Old Town Cottonwood.
Merchants, restaurants and tasting rooms will be open. Watch the Christ- mas Parade at 11 am and
then stay for the Christmas Light Display on Main Street starting at 5:30pm.
Christmas Magic on Main
Sat. Dec. 14
Camp Verde
FREE. Holiday gift ideas and dec- orations, after-dark parade through downtown Camp Verde.
https://visitcampverde.com/christmas-
bazaar-and-parade-of-lights/
Cottonwood Community Band annual Christmas Concert Sun. Dec. 15
Phillip England Performing Arts Center, 210 Camp Lincoln Road, Camp Verde.
www.cottonwoodcommunityband.org
JEROME
Light up the Mountain Sat. Nov. 30 5 – 8 pm
Jerome decorates the Upper Park in the center of Jerome on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
Mingus Union high school choir, lighting, and Thunder & Lightning bluegrass band.
SEDONA
Sedona Annual Turkey Trot Thurs. Nov. 28
A great family activity to attend on Thanksgiving morning. The start and finish line is at Posse
Grounds Park.
Sedona Breakfast with Santa Sat. Dec. 7 8-10 a.m.
The Hub, 525-B Posse Ground Rd. FREE event includes pancakes, holiday caroling, Santa’s Stable of
reindeer and a visit with St. Nick. https://visitsedona.com/directory/ breakfast-with-santa-festivals-events/
Merry Music at the Museum Sat. Dec. 14
Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual gift to the community and visitors.
https://visitsedona.com/directory/ merry-music-at-the-museum/
A Christmas Carol Sat. Dec. 21
Sedona Heritage Museum
735 Jordan Rd https://visitsedona.com/directo-
ry/a-christmas-carol-festivals-events/
Chanukah Menorah Lighting Sun, Dec. 29 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Enjoy the miracle of the Menorah, which honors Chanukah at Tlaquepaque in Patio Del Norte.
Enjoy scrumptious latkes, donuts and hot chocolate while listening to festive music. Kids will have
the opportunity to meet Judah The Maccabee.