Advent calendars are a pretty cool way to countdown the days to Christmas, even if the rewards are typically short-lived with a candy or other small treat. You know what’s an even more exciting way of doing this countdown to the most wonderful time of the year? A bucket list! We accumulated a list of fun activities to do this time of year with a special Arizona twist. Check out what we suggest and have fun checking these off your list!
- Pay a visit to Arizona’s own Christmas city, Prescott.
Michael Wilson/Flickr This historic city is pretty awesome throughout the year but comes alive once the Christmas season starts.
- Check out a gorgeous light display near you.
Jerry Ferguson/Flickr There are so many to enjoy! Check out our article for some ideas.
- Don’t forget to watch one of the amazing light parades as well!
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- Witness your kids live out their dreams by riding the Polar Express from Williams to the North Pole.
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel/Facebook Think you want to give this one a shot? We have the details in an article about the train ride.
- Indulge in all the delicious tamales your tummy can handle. Is there any tastier way of celebrating the winter holiday?
Katie Schumm/Flickr Not sure where to order your tamales for Christmas dinner this year? Don’t worry, we have an article coming up with suggestions very soon!
- Watching your favorite park, garden, or zoo come alive at night with some spectacular light displays, music, and events.
Bearizona/Facebook Bearizona is just one of the many, many examples!
- Or maybe seeing your hometown’s main street light up in a special way this time of year, making it look simply magical.
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- Enjoy a day of playing in the mountains or Rim Country on a snowy day.
Marion Magtoto/Flickr Sledding, skiing, enjoying a couple rounds of a snowball fight, it’s all fun!
- Check out a truly unique Arizona Christmas tree in Chandler; it’s made entirely of tumbleweeds!
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- Donate your time to a good cause, like serving meals at a homeless shelter or getting a gift for a child through the Christmas Angel program.
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Well, those were fun! How of these have you already completed this year? If you are looking for even more incredible things to do this winter, be sure to check out a recent article featuring 11 fantastic winter festivals you can only find here in Arizona.
Michael Wilson/Flickr
This historic city is pretty awesome throughout the year but comes alive once the Christmas season starts.
Jerry Ferguson/Flickr
There are so many to enjoy! Check out our article for some ideas.
Steven Gerner/Flickr
Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel/Facebook
Think you want to give this one a shot? We have the details in an article about the train ride.
Katie Schumm/Flickr
Not sure where to order your tamales for Christmas dinner this year? Don’t worry, we have an article coming up with suggestions very soon!
Bearizona/Facebook
Bearizona is just one of the many, many examples!
City of Glendale/Facebook
Marion Magtoto/Flickr
Sledding, skiing, enjoying a couple rounds of a snowball fight, it’s all fun!
Wikimedia Commons
Asenat29/Flickr
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