Prescott holiday events 2026 move from planning into the streets next week. Festival of Trees opens its public days at the Sam Hill Warehouse on Thursday, Nov. 19, after two ticketed evenings on Nov. 17 and 18. The Holiday Light Parade and bonfire follow on Nov. 28, Prescott Valley’s Valley of Lights starts Thanksgiving night, and the Courthouse Lighting and Christmas Parade land on Dec. 5.
These Prescott holiday events 2026 dates were checked Friday, Nov. 13, against the Prescott Chamber, Experience Prescott and the Prescott Valley Chamber. For the full season list, including Acker Night and the Boot Drop, use our earlier guide to Prescott Christmas City events 2026 and the Thanksgiving in Prescott 2026 roundup.
Dates and Details for Prescott Holiday Events 2026
Festival of Trees at Sam Hill Warehouse, Nov. 17–21
Prescott holiday events 2026 open with Festival of Trees; public hours are Thursday through Saturday, and the first two nights are special events. Experience Prescott lists the Christmas City Gala on Tuesday, Nov. 17, and Jingle Mingle (ages 21 and older) on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The festival is then open to the public Thursday, Nov. 19, through Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day at the Sam Hill Warehouse, 232 N. Granite St., Prescott.
- General admission, per Experience Prescott: $10 for adults and $2 for kids. Confirm any senior or Thursday discount with the organizer before you go.
- The Prescott Valley Times lists the Gala from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at $100 a person, and Jingle Mingle from 6 to 9 p.m. at $65 a person, both 21 and older.
- Organizers say 100% of net proceeds benefit the Eric Marsh Foundation, which supports firefighters, first responders, their families and wildfire education.
- See also the Bridge News calendar listing for Festival of Trees Prescott.
Holiday Light Parade and bonfire, Saturday, Nov. 28
Among Prescott holiday events 2026, the 29th annual lighted parade starts at 6 p.m. on Cortez Street. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Experience Prescott list Santa leading more than 40 illuminated floats, with music from local school bands. The bonfire festival runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (the Chamber lists the bonfire at 7 p.m.) at the Mile High Middle School field.
- Entrance to the field is through the gate on Goodwin Street, across from Old Firehouse Plaza.
- Experience Prescott says the floats park on the field after the parade, with visits from Santa, kids’ games, and performances by the Prescott High School and Bradshaw High School marching bands.
- The event is free. Street-closure details for 2026 had not been posted as of Nov. 13; watch city notices and Genasys closer to the date.
- Calendar listing: 29th Annual Prescott Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire Festival.
Valley of Lights in Prescott Valley, Thanksgiving night through Dec. 30
Prescott holiday events 2026 also include Prescott Valley’s drive-through display at Fain Park, open every night of the run. The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce says Valley of Lights opens Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, and runs nightly through Wednesday, Dec. 30, at Fain Park, 2200 N. 5th St., Prescott Valley.
- Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, Saturday and holidays, 6 to 10 p.m.
- The Chamber describes a one-mile drive through more than 60 lighted and animated displays.
- Admission is free. A $5 cash donation per car is appreciated, according to the Chamber’s event listings.
Courthouse Lighting and the Christmas Parade, Saturday, Dec. 5
The last of these four Prescott holiday events 2026 on the near calendar is a doubleheader: the daytime parade and the evening lighting are two separate, free events on the same Saturday. The Chamber lists the 44th Annual Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. downtown and the 72nd Annual Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks at 5 p.m. on the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Experience Prescott’s parade listing and Courthouse Lighting listing add the day’s schedule:
- Christmas Parade, 1 to 3 p.m., with festive floats, marching bands and Santa’s arrival. After the parade, children can visit Santa on the Courthouse Plaza until 5 p.m.
- Courthouse Lighting: live Christmas music at 5 p.m., then the lighting of the courthouse and more than 80 surrounding trees at 6 p.m., with fireworks.
- A free shuttle with parking will run from Yavapai College to downtown, according to Experience Prescott.
These Prescott holiday events 2026 are the ones closest on the calendar. If a time, price or street closure changes, we will update the Community Calendar first. Bookmark this list, share it with out-of-town family, and send other verified holiday listings to Bridge News so they can be added. More concerts and fundraising nights, including Acker Night on Dec. 11, are already on our Holiday and Prescott Things to Do pages.
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Dates and ticket notes were taken from these organizers and listings.
