Dec 2nd

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” has returned to Phoenix at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, open now through Monday, Feb. 17. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made along with seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

Location: Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center
Address: 6555 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85206
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Phone: 725-272-2700

Dec 6th

Annual Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks

"Arizona's Christmas City" presents 71st Annual Courthouse Lighting

Location: Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza
Address: 120 S. Cortez Street Prescott, Arizona 86303
Admission: Free
Hours: 6PM
Time: all day
Website: https://www.prescott.org/

Annual Prescott Christmas Parade

"Arizona's Christmas City" presents 43nd Annual Prescott Christmas Parade

Over 80 holiday floats, marching bands, community groups and more!

Held in Historic Downtown Prescott and will be followed by a visit from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.

Holiday Music @ 5PM before Annual Courthouse Lighting Ceremony @ 6PM.

Visit www.arizonachristmascity.com for more Holiday Events!

Location: Historic Downtown Prescott
Address: 117 W Goodwin St Prescott, Arizona 86303
Admission: Free
Hours: 1PM
Time: all day
Website: https://www.prescott.org/

2nd Annual Tombstone SantaCon 2025

Celebrate the holiday season and help make Christmas a little merrier in Tombstone with an unforgettable time at our Tombstone SantaCon 2025 event on December 6th! Dress in your most festive Santa attire and join fellow merrymakers as we explore the saloons in and around the Tombstone Historic District, each boasting cheerful decorations, a joyous atmosphere and there’s always the possibility of free stuff. Only a small donation to participate. All proceeds from the ticket donations will benefit The Tombstone Chamber of Commerce Christmas activities and events.

Location: Tombstone Historic District
Address: Allen St Tombstone, Arizona 85638
Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Phone: 520-457-9317
Website: https://tombstonechamber.com/tombstone-community-events/

Dec 12th

Acker Musical Showcase

Enjoy music at many downtown Prescott locations while supporting local music scholarships.

Location: Historic Downtown Prescott
Address: Historic Downtown Prescott Prescott, Arizona 86301
Hours: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Time: all day
Website: https://www.ackernight.com/

Dec 13th

Tombstone Chamber Holiday Light Parade

The sound of caroling in the streets, the glow of a thousand twinkling lights, the “Ho-Ho-Ho” of Santa and his sleigh… What better way to spend a Saturday evening?

Location: Tombstone Historic District
Address: Allen St Tombstone, Arizona 85638
Admission: Free
Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Phone: 520-457-9317
Website: https://tombstonechamber.com/tombstone-community-events/

Dec 16th

2025 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences

The River of Time Museum and Exploration Center, in collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, is excited to announce the tour dates for the 2024-25 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences. The tour dates kick off this winter, starting on Dec. 5th. The following tour dates include Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, and April 3rd. Now in its sixth year, this highly popular experience consistently sells out.

Location: River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
Address: 2901 N. La Montana Dr. Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Admission: 130
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Phone: 480-837-2612

Dec 21st

WONDER: Social Surrealism in Contemporary Art Closing Reception Featuring Performances by Abby Fisher

(un)certainty (2024) by Lawton Hall and Figure to Ground by Andrea Mazzariello are two pieces that will be performed in this concert, each offering a unique exploration of rhythm and complexity. (un)certainty, scored for solo marimba and electronics, delves into the tension between surety and doubt, inspired by advances in particle physics. Its five movements range from bold, frantic chords to quiet reflection, culminating in a rhythmic battle between marimba and electronics. Figure to Ground, written for Abby Fisher, simplifies rhythmic complexity into a single syncopated figure, gradually dissolving the pulse until a late melody reasserts it. Both pieces demand courageous performances, inviting listeners into deep contemplation of time and structure.

Location: Coconino Center for the Arts
Address: 2300 N Fort Valley Rd Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Admission: Free Event
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Phone: 928-779-2300
Website: https://coconinoarts.org/event/closing-reception-featuring-uncertainty-and-figure-to-the-ground/

Dec 24th

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the Nation. The Heard presents Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka, an original exhibition that features Jacka’s portraits of iconic American Indian artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection.

Location: Heard Museum
Address: 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Admission: $26
Hours: 10am-4pm
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: 6022510230
Website: https://heard.org/exhibition/storyteller-jerry-jacka/

Dec 25th

Santa Cruz River History Tour

April 25, 8-10 amThis tour begins and ends at Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane$25/member, $40/non-member includes admission to Mission GardenThis two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise.The tour begins at Tucson's Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O'odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 24 hours in advance will receive a refund minus a small transaction fee. Cancellations received less than 24 hours in advance will not receive a refund.

Location: Mission Garden
Address: 946 W. Mission Lane Tucson, Arizona 85745
Admission: $40.00
Hours: 8:00am to 10:00am Timezone: MST
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Phone: 520-622-0594
Website: https://cli.re/92597-santa-cruz-river-history-tour

Dec 29th

Mariana Castillo Deball: The Flames Leave a Feathered Mark on the Clay Spider in the Chamber of Ash and Clay

What do you think everyday objects tell us about history and ourselves? What might future archaeologists think about our commonplace items? What might they be able to understand about our current moment and our social and cultural backgrounds?

Location: ASU Art Museum
Address: 51 E. 10th St Tempe, Arizona 85281
Admission: Free
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 480-965-2787
Website: https://asuartmuseum.org/event-exhibition/mariana-castillo-deball-the-flames-leave-a-feathered-mark-on-the-clay-spider-in-the-chamber-of-ash-and-clay/

Dec 31st – Jan 1st 2026

Annual New Year's Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop

Arizona's Christmas City presents: 14th Annual New Year's Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop

Location: Historic Downtown Prescott / Whiskey Row
Address: Historic Whiskey Row Prescott, Arizona 86303
Admission: Free
Hours: 8pm to 12:30pm
Time: all day
Website: https://bootdrop.com/

Dec 31st

Williams New Years Eve Car Drop

Ring in the New Year with a Historic Celebration! Join us in Williams, Arizona the last town to be bypassed by I-40 and the first to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial for an unforgettable New Year's Eve event! Experience the rich history and vibrant culture of the Mother Road with spectacular fireworks, an exclusive Beer & Wine Festival, and the debut of our First Car Drop - a tribute to the year Route 66 was officially established.

Location: Williams, Arizona
Address: 113 S. 1st St. Williams, Arizona 86046
Admission: Free
Hours: TBD
Time: 11:07 AM to 12:00 AM
Phone: 9286354451 ext. 208

Jan 2nd 2026

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” has returned to Phoenix at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, open now through Monday, Feb. 17. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made along with seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

Location: Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center
Address: 6555 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85206
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Phone: 725-272-2700

Jan 16th 2026

2025 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences

The River of Time Museum and Exploration Center, in collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, is excited to announce the tour dates for the 2024-25 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences. The tour dates kick off this winter, starting on Dec. 5th. The following tour dates include Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, and April 3rd. Now in its sixth year, this highly popular experience consistently sells out.

Location: River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
Address: 2901 N. La Montana Dr. Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Admission: 130
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Phone: 480-837-2612

Jan 21st 2026

WONDER: Social Surrealism in Contemporary Art Closing Reception Featuring Performances by Abby Fisher

(un)certainty (2024) by Lawton Hall and Figure to Ground by Andrea Mazzariello are two pieces that will be performed in this concert, each offering a unique exploration of rhythm and complexity. (un)certainty, scored for solo marimba and electronics, delves into the tension between surety and doubt, inspired by advances in particle physics. Its five movements range from bold, frantic chords to quiet reflection, culminating in a rhythmic battle between marimba and electronics. Figure to Ground, written for Abby Fisher, simplifies rhythmic complexity into a single syncopated figure, gradually dissolving the pulse until a late melody reasserts it. Both pieces demand courageous performances, inviting listeners into deep contemplation of time and structure.

Location: Coconino Center for the Arts
Address: 2300 N Fort Valley Rd Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Admission: Free Event
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Phone: 928-779-2300
Website: https://coconinoarts.org/event/closing-reception-featuring-uncertainty-and-figure-to-the-ground/

Jan 24th 2026

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the Nation. The Heard presents Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka, an original exhibition that features Jacka’s portraits of iconic American Indian artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection.

Location: Heard Museum
Address: 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Admission: $26
Hours: 10am-4pm
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: 6022510230
Website: https://heard.org/exhibition/storyteller-jerry-jacka/

Jan 25th 2026

Santa Cruz River History Tour

April 25, 8-10 amThis tour begins and ends at Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane$25/member, $40/non-member includes admission to Mission GardenThis two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise.The tour begins at Tucson's Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O'odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 24 hours in advance will receive a refund minus a small transaction fee. Cancellations received less than 24 hours in advance will not receive a refund.

Location: Mission Garden
Address: 946 W. Mission Lane Tucson, Arizona 85745
Admission: $40.00
Hours: 8:00am to 10:00am Timezone: MST
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Phone: 520-622-0594
Website: https://cli.re/92597-santa-cruz-river-history-tour

Jan 29th 2026

Mariana Castillo Deball: The Flames Leave a Feathered Mark on the Clay Spider in the Chamber of Ash and Clay

What do you think everyday objects tell us about history and ourselves? What might future archaeologists think about our commonplace items? What might they be able to understand about our current moment and our social and cultural backgrounds?

Location: ASU Art Museum
Address: 51 E. 10th St Tempe, Arizona 85281
Admission: Free
Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Time: 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 480-965-2787
Website: https://asuartmuseum.org/event-exhibition/mariana-castillo-deball-the-flames-leave-a-feathered-mark-on-the-clay-spider-in-the-chamber-of-ash-and-clay/

Feb 2nd 2026

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” has returned to Phoenix at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, open now through Monday, Feb. 17. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made along with seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

Location: Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center
Address: 6555 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85206
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Phone: 725-272-2700

Feb 16th 2026

2025 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences

The River of Time Museum and Exploration Center, in collaboration with the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, is excited to announce the tour dates for the 2024-25 Yavapai Tour Exploration Experiences. The tour dates kick off this winter, starting on Dec. 5th. The following tour dates include Jan. 16 & 30, Feb. 13 & 27, March 13 & 27, and April 3rd. Now in its sixth year, this highly popular experience consistently sells out.

Location: River of Time Museum & Exploration Center
Address: 2901 N. La Montana Dr. Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268
Admission: 130
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Phone: 480-837-2612

Feb 21st 2026

WONDER: Social Surrealism in Contemporary Art Closing Reception Featuring Performances by Abby Fisher

(un)certainty (2024) by Lawton Hall and Figure to Ground by Andrea Mazzariello are two pieces that will be performed in this concert, each offering a unique exploration of rhythm and complexity. (un)certainty, scored for solo marimba and electronics, delves into the tension between surety and doubt, inspired by advances in particle physics. Its five movements range from bold, frantic chords to quiet reflection, culminating in a rhythmic battle between marimba and electronics. Figure to Ground, written for Abby Fisher, simplifies rhythmic complexity into a single syncopated figure, gradually dissolving the pulse until a late melody reasserts it. Both pieces demand courageous performances, inviting listeners into deep contemplation of time and structure.

Location: Coconino Center for the Arts
Address: 2300 N Fort Valley Rd Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Admission: Free Event
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Phone: 928-779-2300
Website: https://coconinoarts.org/event/closing-reception-featuring-uncertainty-and-figure-to-the-ground/

Feb 24th 2026

Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka

In 2024, the Heard Museum received a landmark gift of the Jerry Jacka archive, which makes us stewards of one of the largest and most consequential collections of documentary photography of Native American artists in the Nation. The Heard presents Storyteller: The Photography of Jerry Jacka, an original exhibition that features Jacka’s portraits of iconic American Indian artists paired with examples of their artwork from the museum’s collection.

Location: Heard Museum
Address: 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Admission: $26
Hours: 10am-4pm
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Phone: 6022510230
Website: https://heard.org/exhibition/storyteller-jerry-jacka/

Feb 25th 2026

Santa Cruz River History Tour

April 25, 8-10 amThis tour begins and ends at Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane$25/member, $40/non-member includes admission to Mission GardenThis two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River, how it supported Tucson’s early residents, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise.The tour begins at Tucson's Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O'odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received more than 24 hours in advance will receive a refund minus a small transaction fee. Cancellations received less than 24 hours in advance will not receive a refund.

Location: Mission Garden
Address: 946 W. Mission Lane Tucson, Arizona 85745
Admission: $40.00
Hours: 8:00am to 10:00am Timezone: MST
Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Phone: 520-622-0594
Website: https://cli.re/92597-santa-cruz-river-history-tour

Mar 2nd 2026

Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” at Mesa

The enchanting, all-ages, holiday walk-through festival, Imaginarium “Winter Wonderland” has returned to Phoenix at Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center, open now through Monday, Feb. 17. Guests of all ages can immerse themselves in a glowing tapestry of holiday-inspired magic, where every corner reveals new wonders and memories waiting to be made along with seasonal enchantment featuring millions of shimmering lights, whimsical displays and dazzling interactive experiences.

Location: Mesa’s Superstition Springs Center
Address: 6555 E. Southern Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85206
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Phone: 725-272-2700