It is hard to believe that November has arrived, and the Winter Holiday celebrations are right at our doorstep. Throughout the year, our communities have welcomed new residents, both from within the state and others who have migrated here and are now part of our amazing hometown communities. We would love to share with our friends and neighbors (both old and new) all the spectacular events in our very own backyards.
Prescott & Prescott Valley
December 4 - Approximately 32 years ago Prescott was named “The Christmas City” and no doubt it lives up to its reputation. The festivities in America’s Christmas City keep their momentum as we celebrate with the 39th Annual Christmas Parade & 67th Annual Courthouse Lighting. What a fun and unique event this will be as the day begins at 1:00pm on Saturday December 4th. Children and adults alike will marvel in the magical experience of Christmas and will be held captive to the sounds and sights of the music, floats, and Holiday cheer. Finish the evening as you watch the courthouse come to life with the lightening ceremony beginning at 6pm.
December 10 - Prescott is fortunate to be blessed with unique and talented musicians and we celebrate this in many ways, but none that compare to J.S. Acker Night. This special evening pairs many of the downtown businesses with dedicated and hardworking musicians, who donate their time and talent with the combined goal to keep music thriving for the young people of our community. Come stroll with us through the streets, shops, and restaurants on Whiskey Row as you revel in the sound of the music. December 10th is a night you will not want to miss!
Thanksgiving – December 30 - Drive through a one-mile display of holiday lights at Prescott Valley’s Valley of Lights. Fain Park is lit up nightly from Thanksgiving – December 30th. The Holiday spirt fills the air as you look out to spectacular display of lights at this loved annual event.
December 31 - Mark your calendars for a fun and exciting year end event, say goodbye to 2021 and hello to a new year with the 10th Annual Whiskey Row Boot Drop! This event takes place at The Palace Saloon, which lowers a 6-foot illuminated cowboy boot from a 40-foot flagpole. Dress warm and expect to have a unique and exciting night filled with food, fire dancers, promotional giveaways and much more. The boot drops at 10pm and again at midnight.
Wickenburg
Just sixty miles outside of Prescott is one of our neighboring communities, Wickenburg. Here the Holiday spirit and charm resonates everywhere.
December 3 - 4 - For a quieter evening, make plans to attend the 32nd Annual Cowboy Poetry Reading December 3rd-4th. December 3rd will be the beer and wine reception held at The Desert Caballeros Western Museum. Here you will get a taste of the main event which will be held the following night at the Wickenburg Community Center on December 4th.
December 10 - The Holiday spirt is alive and well in Wickenburg and the Annual Christmas Parade of Lights is back! On December 10th at 6:30pm this event is a must see, and make sure to add shopping and dining to your schedule. We suggest you have your Christmas list with you so you can bring Christmas home from Wickenburg. After the parade, dining and shopping take a few extra minutes to drive through the neighborhoods and view the delightful Christmas light displays.
Tubac
Let us not forget our friends in Tubac, just sixty miles south of Tucson. This quaint historic town is known as a world-renowned artist destination.
November 26 - 28 - Welcome to the very first Black Friday in Tubac. This event held November 26th through the 28th will offer up fantastic opportunities to visit one of the unique art galleries with displays from both local and visiting artist. Also, take advantage of your time here, weave your way into the unique shops for unique and eclectic gift options.
December 3 - 4 - Join the festivities as the entire village lights up on December 3rd & 4th. On this date Tubac celebrates their traditional Luminaries. There will be something for everyone – treats, shopping, live music, much more, and of course Santa for the kids. Stores are open late so bring your list and get ready to embrace an evening of fun and community. Make your Holiday special with an incredibly unique and extraordinary experience in Tubac.
With festivities continuing throughout the month of December, there’s always something to experience in Arizona towns we call home. The coming weeks are filled with live performances, holiday themed music, and even a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you visit, and decide to stay, Dorn Homes offers a number of thriving communities throughout Prescott and the Southern Arizona area. Scheduling an appointment is as easy as talking to an Online Home Advisor today.
