Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com
FLAGSTAFF — From the annual Holiday Parade of Lights to performances of the Nutcracker Ballet, the holiday season has arrived in Flagstaff and elsewhere in Northern Arizona. The celebration began early on Nov. 14 with the annual Little America Holiday of Lights celebration, which included the lighting of hundreds of trees, a kiddie caboose train ride, performances by the Flagstaff Community Band and of course a visit by Santa Claus.
Other upcoming events, courtesy of www.Flagstaff365.com, include:
- Nov. 24 — Santa Arrival featuring Doctor Noize at the Flagstaff Mall
- Nov. 24 — The screening of “Home Alone” at The Orpheum Theater, downtown Flagstaff
- Nov. 30-Dec. 1 — The Nutcracker at Ardrey Auditorium, Northern Arizona University
- Nov. 30 through Dec. 15 — Theatrikos Theater Company performance of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
- Dec. 1 — Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting, downtown Flagstaff.
- Dec. 1 — Science Saturday: Sustainable Holiday Gift Making
- Dec. 1 — The screening of “Elf” at The Orpheum Theater, downtown Flagstaff
- Dec. 1 — Winter Festival & Art Market at the Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy
- Dec. 3-8 — Clause and Paws at the Flagstaff Mall
- Dec. 7 — Emma Gardner: “Deck the Halls” Art Show
- Dec. 7-8 — A Christmas Carol Suite in Modern Bare Feet at the Clifford E. White Theater, Flagstaff
- Dec. 8 — the 2018 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, downtown Flagstaff
- Dec. 8 — Sounds of the Season, presented by Flagstaff Sings! at the Flagstaff Mall
- Dec. 8 — Annual Christmas Party and Crafts at Riordan Mansion
- Dec. 8-15 — Breakfast with Santa at the Weatherford Hotel, downtown Flagstaff
- Dec. 10 — CCC ‘Ed Talks: The Great Santa Clause Bank Robbery’
- Dec. 12 — Luminaria display by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Flagstaff
- Dec. 15 — The screening of “The Polar Express” at The Orpheum Theater, downtown Flagstaff
- Dec. 15 — Skate at the Station, downtown Flagstaff
- Dec. 15 — STEAM Second Saturdays: “Let it Snow” at the Museum of Northern Arizona
- Dec. 15 — Orchestra Northern Arizona Candy Cane Concert at Coconino High School
- Dec. 15 — SnowFlake Festival at the Flagstaff Visitor Center
- Dec. 16 — Flagstaff Community Band Holiday Concert, screening of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at The Orpheum Theater
- Dec. 16 — Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra Holiday Chamber Concert at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
- Dec. 18 — Luminaria Stroll, downtown Flagstaff
Ongoing
- Grand Canyon Railway presents “Polar Express” Dec. 1 through Jan. 5
- Holiday Tours at Riordan Mansion
Holiday trees for the birds and the beasts at Riordan Mansion.
