b"TlequepaqueTO SOME, THE CHRISTMAS SEASON brings to mind images of snow-covered hillsides and children wrapped in jackets, mittens, and scarves but the holiday doesnt have to be chilly to be enjoyed or memorable. Sedona can provide the warmth you crave and the festive spirit youre looking for without the frigid temperatures. So find your way to the red rock country this year for a one-of-a-kind experience that includes everything from lights to sights and the hiking trails between, a little something for everyone this holiday season.TLAQUEPAQUE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS December 3, 20215:007:00 p.m. The Tlaquepaque Arts & Craft Village is one of SedonasYou can partake in a traditional tree-lighting most well-loved areas for its many boutiques and shopsceremony, refreshments, local holiday selling regional and hand-crafted goods. Its a beautifulentertainment, and a visit with Santa for the place to stroll any time of year but at Christmas, this ischildren. This free event takes place at Tlaquepaque the place to be. The village is decorated in its holidayNorth and is presented by the Sedona Chamber of finest, so feel free to make your way through the twinklingCommerce and Tourism Bureau. Admission is free. streets for some holiday spirit alongside a bit of creative inspiration and roaming carolers. 336 State Route 179. December 11, 20213:008:00 p.m. 928-282-4838. Tlaq.com The cherished tradition of the Festival of Lights began 48 years ago and is a highly anticipated November 28, 20215:306:30 p.m. holiday event that features the lighting of the 6,000 Enjoy the miracle of the Menorah on the first night ofluminarias. A full schedule including musical Chanukah at Tlaquepaque in Patio Del Norte. Savorentertainment, a visit from Santa, and free cider scrumptious latkes,awaits you. The River of Life Tabernacle Choir will donuts, and hotbe performing. At the tolling of the bell tower at 5:00 chocolate whilep.m., the lighting of 6,000 luminarias gets underway listening to festivein Tlaquepaque's courtyards and walkways. Specially music. Kids will havedesignated luminarias to honor cancer survivors can be the opportunitypurchased in Patio del Norte as well. Admission is free. to meet Judah theAdditional parking is available Uptown. Verde Canyon RailroadMaccabee and even receive some gelt. December 18, 20213:007:00 p.m. The arts village is cheerfully bedecked in decorativeSEDONA HERITAGE MUSEUMlights reminiscent of A Christmas Carol for the HolidayDecember 11, 202111:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.Sweet Stroll. Santa will be greeting little ones and carolersChristmas in the Park is the Museums annual gift to the dressed in finery from the Dickens Era sing traditionalcommunity and visitors. Be greeted by the traditional songs. Look out for the Grinch lurking through thetumbleweed snowman. Enjoy hot cider and cookies, courtyards. Shops will be open and filled with unique vintage holiday decorations, a fire in the fireplace, gifts and with sweet treats, special give-a-ways, andand make & take a cornhusk doll. Therell be holiday discounted offers. You are sure to find some specialentertainment. There will be old-timers telling storiespresents for those on your gift list. and local authors signing their books. Check out the sale in the Museum Gift Shop. 735 Jordan Road. 928-282-7038. SedonaMuseum.org24 December 2021"