Santa is coming to town, and downtown Wickenburg is ready to celebrate!

The Wickenburg Holiday Music Walk & Christmas Tree Lighting takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring the family for an evening of live music, local shopping, vendors, Santa visits and a festive countdown to the lighting of the Christmas tree at Stone Park.

Stroll, Shop and Enjoy the Music

Explore historic downtown between Tegner and Apache Streets as performers bring holiday music to the evening. Visit the shops, browse the street market, stop for a meal and enjoy face painting along the way.

Letters and Photos with Santa

Santa visits take place in the Town Hall lobby from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Bring your Christmas wishes, write a letter and make time for a holiday photo before heading to Stone Park.

Event Schedule

• 5-6:45 p.m.: Street market, music stroll, letters and photos with Santa, and face painting.
• 6:45-7 p.m.: Walk to Stone Park.
• 7-7:30 p.m.: Christmas Tree Lighting at Stone Park. The tree lights up at 7 p.m.

Take Home a Wickenburg Christmas Ornament

Pick up a free Town of Wickenburg Christmas ornament during the tree lighting, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Quantities are limited and available first come, first served. Please take one ornament per household.

Vendors Wanted

The event is seeking vendors. Visit the Town’s Facebook event and check the organizer’s vendor-information comment for application details.

Make it an evening downtown: shop locally, enjoy dinner and join your neighbors for a little Wickenburg Christmas magic.

Schedule and activities are subject to updates. Check the official Facebook event or the Town of Wickenburg Special Events page before attending.