Things to do with kids in Prescott & Prescott Valley, AZ (November 2026)
Updated · Listings last checked · Covers next 30 days (from Nov 11) plus places open most days · Past events drop off automatically
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Quick answer: Seasonal events in Prescott & Prescott Valley: Festival of Trees Prescott (Nov 19 – Nov 21), Thanksgiving with the Lemurs — Heritage Park Zoo (Thu, Nov 26), Valley of Lights — Prescott Valley (Nov 26 – Dec 30, free), WildLights at Heritage Park Zoo (Nov 27 – Jan 2) and 6 more. We list 10 family events in the next 30 days, including 10 seasonal events, plus 7 kid-friendly places (1 free, 3 indoor).
Prescott, the Yavapai County seat, and its neighbor Prescott Valley sit in the pines about 95 miles north of Phoenix. Families come for Heritage Park Zoo, the Sharlot Hall Museum's historic downtown campus, Watson Lake in the Granite Dells and free nature trails at the Highlands Center. In late November and December, Prescott calls itself Arizona's Christmas City, with a lighted parade, a daytime Christmas parade and the Courthouse Lighting, while Prescott Valley runs the drive-through Valley of Lights. We cover the two towns on one page, along with Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt, which don't have verified listings yet.
Everything below is in Prescott or Prescott Valley (by mailing address; a few, like the Highlands Center and the Phippen Museum, sit just outside city limits) and was checked on the official website. Events in the next 30 days are listed first, then places that are open most days. For nearby towns too, use the search below, which starts at the 86301 zip code.
- Free: 1 free place and 4 free events in the next 30 days.
- Indoors: Phippen Museum of Western Art & Heritage, Prescott Valley Public Library and Prescott Public Library.
- Toddlers and babies: 5 places welcome kids under 2.
- Verified prices for 4 attractions, copied from official sites.
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Seasonal events in Prescott & Prescott Valley
Festival of Trees Prescott
- When
- Thu, Nov 19 – Sat, Nov 21
- Hours
- 10am–8pm
- Cost
- Adults $10, kids $2
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Indoor
Dozens of designer-decorated Christmas trees and wreaths to see, shop and vote on, with live entertainment, hot cocoa and visits with Santa. Net proceeds benefit the Eric Marsh Foundation. The Nov 17 gala and the Nov 18 adults-only Jingle Mingle are separate events.
✓ Dates checked Nov 6, 2026
Thanksgiving with the Lemurs — Heritage Park Zoo
- When
- Thu, Nov 26
- Hours
- Lemurs' feast served 11:30am
- Cost
- Included with paid general admission; members free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The ring-tailed lemurs get their once-a-year Thanksgiving table of fruits, veggies and a turkey-shaped primate biscuit. Walk the rest of the zoo afterward.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Valley of Lights — Prescott Valley
- When
- Thu, Nov 26 – Wed, Dec 30
- Schedule
- Nightly
- Hours
- 6–9pm Sun–Thu; 6–10pm Fri, Sat & holidays
- Cost
- Free; a $5-per-car cash donation is appreciated
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
A one-mile drive past more than 60 lighted and animated holiday displays, open every night from Thanksgiving through Dec 30.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
WildLights at Heritage Park Zoo
- When
- Fri, Nov 27 – Sat, Jan 2
- Schedule
- Fridays & Saturdays
- Hours
- 6–9pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The zoo fills with holiday decorations, music and light displays on Friday and Saturday evenings, with hot cocoa, cider and coffee for sale.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Christmas at Town Center — Prescott Valley
- When
- Sat, Nov 28
- Hours
- 3–7pm
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Buddy the Elf, photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a holiday town market and a tree lighting ceremony.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Holiday Light Parade — Downtown Prescott
- When
- Sat, Nov 28
- Hours
- Parade 6pm · bonfire 7pm
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The 29th annual lighted parade through downtown Prescott on Thanksgiving weekend, followed by a bonfire. One of the free Arizona's Christmas City events.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Prescott Christmas Parade
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 1pm
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The 44th annual daytime Christmas parade in downtown Prescott, the same day as the Courthouse Lighting.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Winter Spectacular — Prescott Valley
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 2–8pm · tree lighting 6pm, then a drone show and the Night Light Parade
- Cost
- Not stated. See the official page.
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The town's biggest holiday celebration: photos with Santa, live entertainment, ice skating, food trucks and holiday activities, then the community tree lighting, a first-ever drone show and the Chamber's Night Light Parade. Weather can cancel activities the same day.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Frontier Christmas at Sharlot Hall Museum
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- 3–8pm
- Cost
- $5 (exact cash appreciated); free for youth 17 and under and museum members
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
Luminaria-lined walkways, living history interpreters, Father Christmas, Victorian-style crafts, cookies and cider, and holiday cards printed on an 1865 press.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks — Prescott
- When
- Sat, Dec 5
- Hours
- From 5pm
- Cost
- Free
- Age
- All ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
The 72nd annual lighting of the courthouse and the plaza's trees, with fireworks. It's free and follows the afternoon Christmas Parade.
✓ Dates checked Nov 8, 2026
Cold & rainy days: indoor places
Phippen Museum of Western Art & Heritage
- Price
- Adults $12, students with ID $6, children 12 and under free
- Best for
- Ages 5–17+ (our guidance)
4701 Hwy 89 N, in the Granite Dells. Western art and heritage museum; Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 1–4pm, closed Mon
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Prescott Valley Public Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
7401 E Skoog Blvd. Mon–Thu 9am–7pm, Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 11am–3pm; closed Nov 11, Nov 26–27 and Dec 24–25
✓ Details checked Nov 2, 2026 on the official website
Prescott Public Library
- Price
- Not stated. See the official site.
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
215 E Goodwin St. Storytimes: Baby and Me Wed 10am, Toddler Wed 11am, Preschool (ages 3–5) Thu 10am. Open Sun 1–5pm, Mon 9am–5pm, Tue–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri & Sat 9am–5pm
✓ Details checked Nov 2, 2026 on the official website
Parks and outdoor & indoor-outdoor places
Watson Lake Park
- Price
- Parking $5
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
3101 Watson Lake Park Rd. Granite Dells lake with a playground, picnic ramadas, fishing, kayak and canoe rentals and the flat Peavine Trail nearby; no swimming. Winter hours 7am–6pm (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Highlands Center for Natural History
- Price
- Free; no fees for admission or parking
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
1375 S Walker Rd, in the Prescott National Forest. Nature trails and the James Family Discovery Gardens, open every day 8am–6pm Oct–Mar (7am–7pm Apr–Sep)
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Sharlot Hall Museum
- Price
- Adults $17, youth (10–17) $9, children 9 and under free; good for two consecutive days
- Best for
- Ages 4–17+ (our guidance)
415 W Gurley St. Downtown history campus with the 1864 Governor's Mansion and other historic buildings; Oct–Apr Tue–Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm, closed Mon
✓ Price verified Nov 2, 2026 · source
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
- Price
- $$ (estimated price level)
- Best for
- Ages 0–17+ (our guidance)
1403 Heritage Park Rd. Small rescue zoo on 10 acres by Willow Lake with a children's zoo, playground and splash pad; open every day, 10am–4pm Nov 1 – Apr 30. Free parking
✓ Details checked Nov 2, 2026 on the official website
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do with kids in Prescott & Prescott Valley this weekend?
Watson Lake Park, Highlands Center for Natural History and Phippen Museum of Western Art & Heritage are open most days, but we don't have a Prescott & Prescott Valley event listed for this weekend (Nov 13–15).
What are free things to do with kids in Prescott & Prescott Valley?
In Prescott & Prescott Valley we list 1 free place and 4 free events in the next 30 days, including Highlands Center for Natural History, Valley of Lights — Prescott Valley (Nov 26 – Dec 30, free) and Holiday Light Parade — Downtown Prescott (Sat, Nov 28, free). See all 5 above.
What can kids do indoors in Prescott & Prescott Valley when it's cold or raining?
We list 3 indoor places in Prescott & Prescott Valley for cold or rainy days: Phippen Museum of Western Art & Heritage (Adults $12, students with ID $6, children 12 and under free), Prescott Valley Public Library and Prescott Public Library.
Where can kids see Santa in Prescott & Prescott Valley?
We list 3 events with Santa in Prescott & Prescott Valley in the next 30 days: Festival of Trees Prescott (Nov 19 – Nov 21), Christmas at Town Center — Prescott Valley (Sat, Nov 28) and Winter Spectacular — Prescott Valley (Sat, Dec 5).
Where can I take my kids to see Christmas lights in Prescott & Prescott Valley?
We list 6 holiday light events in Prescott & Prescott Valley in the next 30 days, 3 free: Valley of Lights — Prescott Valley (Nov 26 – Dec 30, free), WildLights at Heritage Park Zoo (Nov 27 – Jan 2) and Christmas at Town Center — Prescott Valley (Sat, Nov 28). See all 6 above.
What Thanksgiving events can I take my kids to in Prescott & Prescott Valley?
We list 1 Thanksgiving event in Prescott & Prescott Valley: Thanksgiving with the Lemurs — Heritage Park Zoo (Thu, Nov 26).
What is there to do with toddlers and babies in Prescott & Prescott Valley?
In Prescott & Prescott Valley we list 5 places that welcome kids under 2, including Watson Lake Park, Highlands Center for Natural History and Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. See all 5 above. Age ranges for places are our own guidance.
Why is Prescott called Arizona's Christmas City?
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce runs a free series of holiday events under that name each year: a lighted parade on Thanksgiving weekend, a daytime Christmas parade, the Courthouse Lighting & Fireworks and Acker Night. The dates on this page were checked on the Chamber's page.
How much do Prescott & Prescott Valley family attractions cost?
Verified prices for 4 attractions in Prescott & Prescott Valley: Watson Lake Park (parking $5) and Highlands Center for Natural History (free). See all 4 above. Copied from official websites; confirm before you go.
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