Shop galleries and farmers markets. Fill up on authentic international cuisine, fiery Mexican, 
and  hearty cowboy fare served from food trucks, diners, and white tablecloth restaurants. 
Sip  award-winning wines at Willcox vineyards or a cool micro-brew in  Bisbee  and Tombstone, 
and enjoy the diversity of  Douglas From mountain biking to cycling, hiking to climbing, or just 
moseying shop to shop, you'll find endless exploration and plenty of instagrammable adventures!
Let this Holiday Season bring you to Cochise County.

Nov-Dec Events Round-Up
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NOVEMBER

Lantern Festival - Benson
BENSON - LANTERN FESTIVAL
November 2 (3pm - 8pm). Family entertainment, food vendors, lanterns released at 7pm.
 
BISBEE - 5TH ANNUAL BISBEE MARIACHI FESTIVAL
November 2 (11am-7pm). The Bisbee Coalition for the Homeless is bringing the 3rd Annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival to the Warren Ball Park! Come be a part of this fundraiser that celebrates culture, history and the arts! 
 
BISBEE - SIDEPONY EXPRESS MUSIC FESTIVAL
November 8-10. The 8th Annual Sidepony Express Music Festival throughout Historic Bisbee! Band submissions are currently closed, but stay tuned for festival schedules.  Independent music from the Southwestern underground and beyond.

BISBEE - BISBEE AFTER 5
November 8 (10am-8pm).  A town-wide ARTWALK the 2nd Saturday of Every Month. A free self-guided tour throughout HIstoric Bisbee, including over 30 Shops & Galleries. Enjoy  Special Sales, Promotions, Drawings;  Live Entertainment & Refreshments; and   Artist Receptions! 
Veteran's Day Parade - Sierra Vista

November 11 (9am). The 25th Annual Veterans Day Parade will be held on Monday, November 11. The parade route will run down Fry Blvd., beginning at 7th Street, ending at Veterans Memorial Park.  A s hort ceremony will follow in the park.  Email for more information.
 
November 16 @ Kartchner Caverns State Park.  Kartchner Caverns is celebrating 20 years as a state park, and will have fun activities, events, and celebrations all day! Stop by to say happy birthday to the Best Cave in the USA!  The Huachuca Astronomy Club will be on site all day for solar viewing, and then a star party once it's dark! The Herpetological Society will have reptiles to learn about and see, and there will be geology activities for kids.

November 16 - December 3 (10am-9pm) @ The Mall at Sierra Vista. The 2019 Festival of Trees will end with an awards celebration, raffle and gala night on December 3. The festival is a 20-year tradition heralding the start of the holiday season in Sierra Vista - brought to you by the Sierra Vista Chamber of Commerce and The Mall at Sierra Vista.
Bisbee Home Tour - Bisbee

November 29-30 (10am-4pm).  $20 adults, children under 12 free. The 20 19  Home Tour will take place in the Warren District of Bisbee - with a unique history all it's own. Warren was designed according to the City Beautiful plan at the turn of the 20th century. The neighborhood is the first planned community in Arizona intended as a home for mine management and other affluent citizens of the town. 

BISBEE - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & SMALL TOWN HOLIDAY
November 29 (Noon-8pm) @ City Park in Old Bisbee & November 30 (10am-8pm) throughout Old Bisbee. Friday festivities include "Make an Ornament" workshop, live entertainment and caroling, Santa Clause, and lighting of City Park. Saturday events include voting for Best Decorated Shop Window at 44 Main Street, entertainment throughout Old Bisbee, and Tour of Holiday Windows.

DOUGLAS - CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY 
November 30 (4pm). Come kick-off to the Holiday season! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony begins with Mariachi Tesoro de Tucson at City Hall. Celebrate with the official flip of the switch at 6pm, just before the parade. For more information call  520-417-7302.

DOUGLAS - CHRISTMAS LIGHT PARADE
November 30 (7pm). J oin us for the 2019 Christmas Light Parade, and experience one of the best parades in Cochise County. Located at the heart of the city, Downtown G. Ave - the p arade theme this year is  "A One in a Minion Christmas".  Parade entries are free. For more information call 520-417-7302.
DECEMBER
Annual Tree Lighting &
Old World Santas - Sierra Vista

DOUGLAS - DISCOVER DOUGLAS TOURS
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month (10am-2pm). Donation. Meet at Douglas Visitor Center: 345 16th Street, 85607. For more information call 520-417-7344.

SIERRA VISTA - ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING: 
"A LIGHT TO REMEMBER"
December 6 (4pm-6:30pm).  There is much "Claus" for celebration as we have added a holiday-themed obstacle course, games, snow, and a skating rink! It will be a magical time for children of all ages as we enjoy holiday entertainment courtesy of the Sierra Vista Community Band, with a special appearance by Santa Claus himself immediately following the tree lighting! Santa will have a special gift for the children (while supplies last). Cookies and hot chocolate will warm our bodies as the lights and community fellowship warm our spirits. Come out for a not so silent night that will be packed with fun and delight! Email for more information.
  • Games, music, skating - 4pm
  • Community Band, Cookies and Cocoa - 5pm
  • Tree Lighting Ceremony, immediately followed by Santa - 5:30pm

December 7 (9am-4pm). Join us at Apache Park (150 W. 6th Street) for family fun, vendors, and entertainment.
 
BENSON - CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHT
December 7 (6pm-7pm).The City of Benson will be hosting the 2019 Christmas Parade of Light along with the Christmas Tree Lighting. This year's theme is Christmas Movies. Hot Cocoa will be served along with your Santa visit!
Douglas On Ice - Douglas

December 7-8. Join the community of Cascabel for a Community and Christmas Fair. This two-day event will be full with vendors, local crafts and artisans, and entertainment for the whole family.

December 14 (10am-8pm). This is an event you don't want to miss! Come meet Santa and ice skate in the middle of Downtown G. Avenue at Raul Castro Park. Enjoy games, food vendors, craft vendors, movies, and more! This is a free and fun event for all ages.  For more information call 5 20-417-7340.   
  • Hayrides & free hotdogs - 10am to 1pm
  • Meet Santa - 10am to 1pm
  • Ice S kating - 10am to 6pm
  • Teen Ice Skate - 6pm to 8pm  
JANUARY 2020

WILLCOX - WINGS OVER WILLCOX: BIRDING AND NATURE FESTIVAL
January 17-19, 2020. Takes place over MLK weekend with daytime and evening activities. The festival is a wonderful opportunity to see the winter migrants and southwest bird species that are found in the Sulphur Springs Valley. The festival provides many opportunities to explore nature in Southeast Arizona through tours for photography, geology, archeology, history, botany, agriculture, and ranching. A nature expo in the Willcox community center has educational booths, live animal displays, and a wide variety vendors with nature-related crafts and wares. Free seminars about many different topics are offered throughout the day in the community center. 
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