World's Largest Gingerbread Village
November 21 through December 27
The largest gingerbread village in America adorns the lobby of the Prescott Resort. More than 100 gingerbread structures are on display in a winter wonderland. Open 24 hours. prescottresort.com
Valley of Lights in Prescott Valley
November 26 through December 30
A one-mile drive through Prescott Valley's Fain Park features a huge array of lighted and animated seasonal displays.
Holiday Light Parade
November 28
Gather at Prescott's downtown Courthouse Plaza at 6:00 pm to watch the lighted costumes and floats in this annual festive parade, decorated for the holiday season.
Holiday Festival of Lights and Tree Display
December 4
Bask in the glow of Prescott Valley's annual lighting ceremony and nighttime parade. Holiday tree display and cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus are happening inside the Civic Center, immediately after the parade.
Leahy: A Celtic Christmas
December 4
Join us at the Yavapai College Performance Hall for this musical group of brothers and sisters, a sound, a style of music, a way of life, a volcanic explosion of talent and energy-Leahy is a Canadian powerhouse who have been playing together their entire lives. Visit yc.edu
Hometown Chino Christmas Celebration
December 4 & 5
Over 100 Christmas trees decorated by merchants, schools and other non-profit organizations at Chino Valley's Heritage Middle School will be on display. Prizes will be awarded to best decorated trees. Local choirs will appear around the clock, providing holiday music, and Santa will be present for the kids. It will be two days of great fun. 5:00 to 9:00 pm Friday 1:00 to 5:00 pm Saturday; admission is free. Call 928-636-2493 or 877-523-1988 for more information.
Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting
December 5
Santa visits Arizona's Christmas City in this fun and festive parade around Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. It's an ideal way to celebrate the season with family, friends and neighbors.
Frontier Christmas Open House
December 5
Enjoy stepping back in time with living history interpreters in Sharlot Hall Museum's historic buildings as they capture the spirit of Christmas past. These and other entertainments around campus plus seasonal refreshments in front of a roaring fire in the Sharlot Hall Building make this a "must stop" after Prescott's Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Admission: $3 for Museum members, $5 for non-members, children under 18 free.
2009 Prescott/Quad City Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
December 5Sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Costume contest, reindeer dash for kids. Dogs welcome. Visit website for details. 5K run or walk. Cost: $30. 9:00 am at Prescott Courthouse Plaza (Goodwin Street side). Call 800-477-7679 for more information.
Arizona Revue Christmas Program
December 6, 13, 20 & 27
An old fashioned style Christmas show, The Arizona Revue will perform at the Hassayampa Inn's Marina Ballroom, offering many traditional favorites as well as some new surprises. The talented ensemble of professional entertainers will spread its inimitable brand of family-friendly holiday cheer for a third season in downtown Prescott starting Sunday, December 6th. An added bonus for holiday fun-seekers: is a special "dinner and show" package: enjoy the Arizona Revue's Sunday afternoon show, then stroll over to the Hassaymapa Inn’s Peacock Dining Room for a wonderful dining experience. Shows begin at 4:00 pm, doors open at 3:30 pm. Purchase tickets in advance at 928-848-1219 or at 928-778-9434.
Acker Musical Showcase
December 11
Celebrating its 20th season, this outstanding event is a holiday favorite. Festive luminaria lights surround Courthouse Plaza and local merchants open their doors and host over 100 of the area's entertainers for this downtown open house. Browse the various shops, galleries and boutiques while enjoying a variety of music and entertainment and indulging in delectable treats. 5:30-8:30 pm.
Dickens of a Holiday
December 12
Get into the spirit of Christmas with the Dickens of a Holiday on the Prescott Courthouse Plaza, for crafts, games, puppet shows and all holiday booths and Santa.
The overall event lasts from 1:00 to 6:30 pm; crafts end at 4:00 pm, and rides end at 6:00 pm. Bring the family down to Santa's workshop to make ornaments, Santa hats, holiday tote bags, jewelry and lots more holiday crafts to give and keep. For a fee of $5, this includes an all day-night pass to make your own personal stocking to decorate and fill with goodies, all rides, crafts, interactive games with candy and prizes. Or, you can purchase ride tickets for $1 each.
Elves Weekend Downtown
December 18-20
Come on down and join the fun and activities! There will be strolling carolers and musicians, special promotions and refreshments in the shops, elves prancing with random acts of kindness, a drawing for a $500 shopping spree at Bashford Court, a children's coloring contest, and shops open late for your last-minute purchases! Visit their website to access and complete the entry form to enter the Bashford Court Shopping Spree, and/or to enter the children's coloring contest.
