Planning a visit to Prescott's wonderful downtown during the holidays. Here are some dates you don't want to miss and helpful tips.
Additional Notes / Tips
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Many of these are annual events tied to Prescott’s identity as “Arizona’s Christmas City.” Prescott+1
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Be sure to check parking early, especially for downtown events (parade, lighting, Acker Night).
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For the Festival of Trees, there is both a fundraising / auction component (trees) and general admission for families. festivaloftrees-prescott.com
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Sharlot Hall Museum typically charges a small admission for Frontier Christmas ($5 adults; free for youth under 17 and members).
Summary of Prescott, Arizona Holiday & Christmas Events November & December 2025
Festival of Trees Nov 18–22 • Sam Hill Warehouse • Various times
Pine Ridge Marketplace Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting Nov 25 • Pine Ridge Marketplace • 6:30 PM
28th Annual Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire Festival Nov 29 • Downtown Prescott • Parade 6 PM, Bonfire 7 PM
Christmas Parade Dec 6 • Downtown Prescott • 1 PM Meet Santa on the Plaza Dec 6 • Courthouse Plaza • After Parade (~3 PM)
71st Annual Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks Dec 6 • Courthouse Plaza • Lighting 5 PM
Frontier Christmas – Sharlot Hall Museum Dec 6 • Sharlot Hall Museum • 6–8:30 PM
Acker Night Musical Showcase Dec 12 • Downtown Prescott • 5–8:30 PM
Christmas Village & Christkindl Market Dec 13–14 • Downtown Prescott • 11 AM–7 PM
Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop Dec 31 • Whiskey Row • 7 PM & Midnight
Enjoy the holiday season in Prescott and hope you enjoy the restaurants, events and our winter like weather!
