There's a reason Prescott is known as Arizona's Christmas City. There's so much to do and so many places to be!

Here's a list of the Christmas-related events between now and December 25th in the quad-city area!

First of all, don't forget the Valley of the Lights in Prescott Valley. They turned the lights on Thanksgiving night, and they'll remain shining bright through December 30. The lights are on 7 days a week, from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. You can just drive through. It's free, although donations are much appreciated.

Also, it's time to check out the Gingerbread House Village at the Prescott Resort. It opened on Saturday, November 19, and will remain until January 2, 2012. All proceeds benefit Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Saturday, November 26: The 16th Annual Holiday Light Parade
Where: Prescott Courthouse Square
What time: 6:oo pm
How much: Free

Tuesday, November 29: Sneak Preview for Courthouse Lights
Where: Prescott Courthouse Square
What time: 5:15 - 6 pm
How much: free

Thursday, December 1 - Saturday, December 10: Prescott Center for the Arts Presents "A Christmas Carol"
Where: Elks Opera House
What time: At the corner of Marina and Willis
How much: $12 - $47 for evening shows; $9 - $33 for weekend matinees

Thursday, December 1:Arizona's Children Association Holiday Concert and Feast - featuring Charles Taylor and Kelly Gebhardt Taylor
Where: Pine Cone Inn, 1245 White Spar Road, Prescott
What time: Coctails at 6 pm; Dinner at 6:30 pm; Concert with operatic, musical theater, and holiday favorites at 7:30
How much: $80 (if you bring a pack of diapers or a box of baby wipes, you'll receive a free glass of wine or beer)

Friday, December 2: Lunch with Chef Brian (Click here to see the menu)
Where: Prescott United Methodist Church, 505 W. Gurley Street, Prescott
What time:11-2 pm
How much: $8 suggested donation

Friday, December 2: Prescott Valley's Holiday Festival of Lights Night Light Parade
Where: Civic Circle Drive, Prescott Valley (See the parade route here)
What time: 6 pm
How much: Free to watch ($25 entry fee)

Friday, December 2:Season of Sparkle
Where: Allie Ollie, 3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott
What time: 6 - 9 pm
How much: ? Indulge in Scrumptious Holiday Goodies...Delight in Divine Deals! Live Entertainment, Party Bags, Nostalgic Candy Bar, Shop our Special under $20 Gifts and kick off your Season of Sparkle with your friends at Allie Ollie.

Friday, December 2:Arizona's Children Association Holiday Concert and Feast - featuring Charles Taylor and Kelly Gebhardt Taylor
Where: Pine Cone Inn, 1245 White Spar Road, Prescott
What time: Coctails at 6 pm; Dinner at 6:30 pm; Concert with operatic, musical theater, and holiday favorites at 7:30
How much: $80 (if you bring a pack of diapers or a box of baby wipes, you'll receive a free glass of wine or beer)

Saturday, December 3: Christmas Parade
Where: Prescott Courthouse
What time: 1 pm
How much: free

Saturday, December 3: Holiday Boutique 2011 (see more information here)
Where: A.A.E.C. High School - 7500 E. Civic Circle, Prescott Valley
What time: 10 - 3 pm
How much: free to attend, items to purchase

Saturday, December 3: Historic Courthouse Lighting
Where: Courthouse Square, Prescott
What time: 6:00 pm
How much: free

Saturday, December 3: Frontier Christmas (information here)
Where: Sharlot Hall Museum - 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott
What time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
How much: Members, $3; Nonmembers, $5; under 18, free

Friday, December 9: Acker Musical Showcase
Where: Downtown Prescott (download the program here)
What time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
How much: free

Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11: Mortimer Family Farms presents Christmas on the Farm

Start your Christmas Tradition here! Pick out a living or fresh cut Christmas tree while enjoying our Live Nativity, Free Christmas Hay rides, live music and entertainment, food, craft and attraction vendors, Warming Barrels, Campfires and S'Mores, visit with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, letters to Soldiers and MORE!!!

Where: Mortimer Family Farms, 12907 State Route 169 in Dewey, AZ.
What time: 10am - 5 pm
How much: Free admission

Saturday, December 10: Holiday Party at Granite Creek Vineyards
Where: Granite Creek Vineyards - 2515 N. Road 1 East, Chino Valley
What time: 11am - 5 pm
How much: $10 ($7 Case Club)

Sunday, December 11: Holiday Party at Granite Creek Vineyards- Call 928.636.2003 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. '; document.write(''); document.write(addy_text78028); document.write('<\/a>'); //-->\n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Where: Granite Creek Vineyards - 2515 N. Road 1 East, Chino Valley
What time: 11am - 5 pm
How much: $10 ($7 Case Club)

Sunday, December 11: Blue Christmas, a Holiday Salute to the King
Where: Elks Opera House
What time: 2:00 pm
How much: $22-$30

Sunday, December 11: Santa with the Animals
Where: Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
What time: ?
How much: ?

Friday, December 16- Sunday, December 18: Elves Weekend - Elves Downtown Prescott
Where: Prescott Courthouse Plaza
What time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
How much: Free, actually, you might receive! Elves will be practicing "Random Acts Of Kindness" by giving out gift certificates and coupons from downtown businesses. You might even win a $500 shopping spree in Bashford Courts!

Friday, December 16- Saturday, December 17: Dorothy and the Candy Cane Lane
Where: Elks Opera House
What time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
How much: $15

Friday, December 16- Saturday, December 17: Hometown Chino Christmas
Where: Heritage Middle School
What time: 3 - 8 pm
How much: Free admission

Saturday, December 17: A Cowboy Christmas
Where: Prescott Center for the Arts, 208 North Marina Street
What time: 7:30 pm
How much: Starting at $15, plus ticket delivery fee

Saturday, December 31: Swing into 2012 at The Elks Opera House
Where: Elks Opera House - 117 E. Gurley Street, Prescott
What time: 9:00 pm
How much: Varies

From Pamalee at Crazy Azz Acres:

When: Any evening after 4:30 in the month of December
Where: Foothills Ranch Riding Stables in Mayer, AZ
How much: $25 per person