These listings are in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt. An event names its own city, so a Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, or Dewey-Humboldt listing is not a Prescott event. Christmas and other winter-holiday celebrations are included. Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve are labeled on their own. A verified holiday run that continues into early January stays through its published dates. Times are Arizona time. Canceled and postponed events stay on their own pages.
Upcoming: Thursday, November 5, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027, Arizona time.
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Community
Live auction kickoff, 4–8 p.m. at the Jersey Lilly Saloon, for the annual Courthouse Christmas Lighting fundraiser. Complimentary food from El Charro Norte. Bid in person, pre-bid online or watch the stream. An online-only silent auction runs Nov. 2–9. Admission cost is not listed.
Markets & festivals
Holly Ridge Events' pre-holiday market with artisan vendors, baked goods, treats and coffee. Leashed dogs welcome.
Kids & familyKids & family
Friday, November 20, 2026 through Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 3 nights
Times vary by night · Arizona time
Prescott Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley Street · Prescott
Admission: Tickets $15
Registration required.
One Stage Family Theatre Junior presents Elf JR., the musical based on the holiday film, at the Elks Theatre.
Religion & Theology
Thanksgiving
Special Thanksgiving-week worship service held in the church gym.
Community
Registration required.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day lunch in the Fellowship Hall at American Lutheran Church. Registration required; it closes Nov 24 at 4:00 pm.
Kids & family
Friday, November 27, 2026 through Saturday, January 2, 2027 · 12 nights
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Arizona time
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Rd · Prescott
Admission: Check source
Holiday light displays, decorations and music throughout the zoo on Friday and Saturday evenings, with light concessions such as hot cocoa, cider and coffee.
Community
Prescott Downtown Partnership holiday lights parade through downtown, followed immediately by a bonfire, Christmas music and reindeer races for kids at Mile High Middle School field.
Markets & festivalsMarkets & festivals
Friday, December 4, 2026 through Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 2 nights
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Arizona time
Museum of Indigenous People, 147 N Arizona Ave · Prescott
Admission: Free admission
Two-day holiday market (Dec 4 and 5) with dozens of Native artists selling jewelry, pottery, baskets, textiles, ornaments and handmade gifts directly to shoppers.
Markets & festivals
Holly Ridge Events' Christmas and winter market, held during the Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting.
Community
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Findlay Auto Group stage the 44th annual Christmas Parade downtown, with a movie theme and more than 100 entries. Santa visits the courthouse afterward.
Music & nightlife
Saturday, December 5, 2026 through Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2 nights
3:00 PM · Arizona time
Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon Street · Prescott
Admission: Check source
Registration required.
Holiday performance of Handel's Messiah oratorio.
Music & nightlife
youth 18 and under
Prescott Chorale's holiday concert of carols, with cocoa and cookies, as listed by the Chorale on the PV Chamber calendar.
Markets & festivals
youth 17 and under
Holiday celebration on the Sharlot Hall Museum grounds following the Courthouse Lighting. The event page lists 3:00-8:00 PM but also says to stop by 6:00-8:30 PM for cookies, cider and crafts; check the source for exact times.
Community
Prescott Chamber of Commerce courthouse lighting and fireworks after the Christmas Parade. Prescott High School Chamber Singers and Ponderosa Grove perform on the north steps at 5 p.m.; the lighting begins at 6 p.m.
Music & nightlife
Four vocal soloists, concertmaster Katherine McLin, pianist Andrew Campbell and AZ Phil chamber musicians perform Bach's Nativity cantata, carols, and holiday works by Tchaikovsky and Mendelssohn.
Music & nightlifeDEC6Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Tenors Matthew Holter, Alberto Ranjel, Chach Snook and Dennis Tamblyn sing holiday classics from around the world at the Elks Theatre.
Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Holiday swing and jazz concert presented by the Yavapai College Performing Arts Department.
Arts & culture
Live radio-theatre holiday performance of a Prescott take on A Christmas Carol, starring local theater favorites.
Markets & festivals
An evening makers' market for holiday gifts during Acker Night downtown. Rain or shine; leashed dogs welcome.
Music & nightlife
Annual downtown holiday music showcase from the J.S. Acker Music Park Association, held the first Friday after the courthouse lighting. Opening ceremony at 5 p.m.; performances 5:30-8:30 p.m.
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Back Alley Wine Bar’s entertainment schedule lists Acker Night, Prescott’s downtown holiday music showcase. Cover charge and age policy are not listed.
Music & nightlifeDEC13Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Guitarist Esteban performs a holiday concert at the Elks Theatre.
Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Holiday concert presented by the Yavapai College Performing Arts Department.
Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Christmas concert by the vocal trio GENTRI.
Markets & festivals
City of Prescott Recreation Services holiday community event with ice skating, photos with Santa, food trucks, a beer garden, live music, carnival rides, games and crafts. The city lists it as a free community event.
Music & nightlife
Saturday, December 19, 2026 · 2 showtimes
Times vary by showtime · Arizona time
The Federal, 101 W Goodwin St, 2nd Floor · Prescott
Admission: see each night
Registration required.
Ages 8+
Hour-long candlelit concert of holiday carols and seasonal favorites, from The Nutcracker to modern Christmas pop, played by a string quartet. Ticketed through Fever, with zoned seating. Ages 8+; under 16 must come with an adult. Doors open 30 minutes early and latecomers are not admitted.
Music & nightlifeDEC19Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Alex Mack and Kaci Bays present an evening of honky-tonk holiday music at the Elks Theatre.
Music & nightlifeDEC20Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Khris Dodge Entertainment presents In the Christmas Mood, a holiday music revue, at the Elks Theatre.
Music & nightlife
Registration required.
Holiday pops concert by the Prescott Pops orchestra.
Arts & culture
Winter
Native storytellers share traditional cold-season stories by the fireplace in the Pueblo Building, with complimentary hot cider and cookies. A family-friendly annual tradition.
Music & nightlifeDEC31Music & nightlife
New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve evening on Back Alley Wine Bar’s entertainment schedule; check the source for the lineup. Cover charge and age policy are not listed.
Markets & festivals
New Year's Eve
Prescott's 16th annual New Year's Eve street party: an illuminated boot is lowered from The Palace building's flagpole at 10 p.m. and midnight, with live music from The Instant Classics, carnival games and rides, food trucks and vendors. Runs 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Music & nightlife
New Year's Eve
The Windsock's music lineup lists Hashknife Express for Thursday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve). The page does not give a start time for this date.