Holiday Events
Holiday Events 2025
Make your holiday memories in the parks this season! Family events are planned all across the state to help you experience the warmth and fun of this special holiday season in Arizona!
Find a state park holiday event near you and plan your adventure. Check back often as we update with more exciting holiday events! Plus, check out our exciting First Day Hikes to kick of 2026 and America's 250th anniversary. These hikes are offered at parks around the state to help you get January started the very best way!
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Holiday Ready! - December 1 - January 6
The mansion is festively decorated in turn-of-the-century style with wreaths, garlands, greenery and a towering fir tree trimmed with old-fashioned ornaments. Guided tours offer glimpses of folklore and traditions of Christmas, both past and present. Learn More>>>
Strolling with Santa - December 20, 2025 - 4-6 p.m.
Weather permitting, the grounds will be lit with luminarias and Santa will be strolling the grounds, Visitor Center, and West House museum to visit with children to hear their Christmas wishes. Learn More>>>
Christmas Twilight Tour - December 20-23, 2025 - 5-6 p.m.
The original 1904 light fixtures with Edison style bulbs provide a beautiful glow in the Riordan Mansion for this special evening tour. Learn More>>>
Roper Lake State Park
Holiday Ornament Tour - December 1, 2025 - January 2, 2026
Celebrate the holiday season with a personalized ornament on the trails. Learn more>>>
Fort Verde State Historic Park
Victorian Christmas - December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Celebrate the holidays with Fort Verde State Historic Park when we decorate the fort with Victorian-style holiday decorations. Learn More>>>
Candlelight Tours - December 7, 14, 21, 5-8 p.m. each night
Camp Verde's Fort Verde State Historic Park is a beautiful setting for holiday cheer. Join us as we host candlelight tours through the Fort's historic homes along Officer's Row. Learn More>>>
Ornament Making Workshop - December 6, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Bring the kids to the park for crafts, ornament-making, a tree-lighting ceremony with carolers at dusk and a lantern-lit tour of the buildings until 8 p.m. Special guests will be stopping by, all the way from the North Pole. Learn More>>>
Lake Havasu State Park
Boat Parade of Lights Viewing and Ornament Craft
Come enjoy the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights from the shores of Lake Havasu State Park. Admission is free from 4-10 p.m., and guests can make an ornament while supplies last. Learn more>>>
Patagonia Lake State Park
Santa at the Park - December 20, 1-4 p.m.
Guess who's coming to town? Join Patagonia Lake State Park in celebrating the season! Activities include ornament crafts, a cakewalk, and a campsite decoration contest! Plus, don't miss an appearance by Santa Claus himself! Learn More>>>
Find Other Events Near You
Arizona’s state parks offer an array of exciting events throughout the year. From ranger-led interpretive nature and history programs to holiday celebrations with festive decorations, there truly is something for everyone to enjoy.
Make memories that will last forever with fun activities in some of the Grand Canyon state's most beautiful places. We'll organize it all, you just show up and have a great time. Check our events page to learn where and when you can join the fun at an event near you!
