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A Victorian Christmas at Fort Verde

Visitors step back in time to explore what a historic army camp looked like during the holidays alongside living history volunteers. Guests can craft old-time ornaments, enjoy a Christmas tree lighting ceremony accompanied by carolers, and meet a special guest from the North Pole. Fort buildings are also illuminated with glowing luminaries for evening exploration.

What to Expect

Army camp holiday celebration with living history, luminaries, and caroling.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Fort Verde Interpretive Association

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and history enthusiasts

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Fort Verde State Historic Park
125 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322
Camp Verde, AZ
86322

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: There's no additional cost for this event; regular admission applies.
  • Hours: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tips & Advice

  • Arrive with enough time to talk with living history volunteers and make old-time ornaments and Christmas crafts before the dusk ceremony.
  • Stay through dusk for the Christmas tree lighting and carolers, which are part of the evening celebration.
  • After the ceremony, tour the fort buildings by luminary light; they remain available to explore until 8 p.m.
  • Bring warm layers for the evening, since the tree lighting and luminary tour take place outdoors.
  • Remember that regular park admission applies, even though there is no additional cost for the event itself.

Special Events & Promotions

  • No additional cost for the event; regular park admission applies.
  • Christmas tree lighting with carolers at dusk.
  • Fort buildings illuminated for evening tours until closing.
  • A special guest from the North Pole visits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do during the Victorian Christmas celebration?

Talk with living history volunteers, make old-time ornaments and Christmas crafts, explore the fort buildings, and join the Christmas tree lighting with carolers.

Will there be a special guest?

Yes. A guest from the North Pole is expected to stop by.

Does the event have a separate admission charge?

There is no additional cost for the event; regular park admission applies.

Can visitors bring pets?

No pet policy is provided for this event.

Tags

Victorian Christmashistoric siteliving historyfamily friendlycommunity celebrationSanta visitscarolsfestive decorations

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team