El Conquistador Tucson is ringing in the holidays with its Holiday Extravaganza — a month-long celebration filled with more than 100 holiday-themed activities for all ages.
This December, the resort at 10000 N. Oracle Rd. will become a holiday wonderland with snowfall, a life-size gingerbread house, holiday treats, and experiences featuring Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
The highlight of the festivities kicks off on Monday, December 2 with the annual Life-sized Gingerbread House Unveiling & Tree Lighting Event. This free, family-friendly celebration will feature a life-sized gingerbread house, tree lighting, a children’s choir performance by Kids Unlimited, and photo opportunities.
Also, there’s going to be cookie decorating, holiday crafts, and even a snowball fight, setting the stage “for a magical holiday season at El Conquistador.”
“Our goal is to create a magical holiday atmosphere where families can come together and celebrate the joy of the season,” said Shelby Francom, General Manager of El Conquistador. “With everything from our life-sized gingerbread house to over 100 festive events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—whether you’re a local or an overnight guest staying with us for the holidays. We wanted to create an atmosphere everyone can enjoy and remember for years to come.”
In addition to the events, folks are invited to partake in daily holiday activities like complimentary snowfall on the Colibri patio and toasting s’mores by the fire, Santa’s Build-A-Toy Workshops, Karaoke with Santa, Line Dancing with Mrs. Claus, Ugly Sweater Contest, Paint ‘N Sip with Santa, and much more.
There’s a total of 95 events! Plus, most of these events are totally FREE for overnight resort guests and the general public to attend (only a small handful of special events are ticketed).
Check out all of the events here or keep scrolling to read more about the featured experiences.
Featured Events Include:
Life-sized Gingerbread House Unveiling & Tree Lighting Event
- Date: Monday, December 2 from 5 – 9 p.m.
- Details: Open to the public, featuring a life-sized gingerbread house, tree lighting, choir performances, crafts, holiday treats, and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Price: FREE
Breakfast with Santa Events
- Dates: December 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 from 9 – 11 a.m.
- Details: Children and families can join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a delicious breakfast, holiday stories, and special photo ops
- Price: Adults $42 per person, Kids 6-12 $20 per person, and FREE for kids 5 & under
- Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling (520) 544-1255
Christmas Day Brunch Event
- Date: Wednesday, December 25 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Details: Skip the holiday cooking and indulge in a festive brunch with appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Featuring an extensive buffet with holiday classics, this is a can’t-miss event.
- Price: Adults $89.50pp, Kids 6-12 $28pp, plus tax & gratuity. Kids 5 & under eat FREE
- Tickets are required and can be purchased by calling (520) 544-1255
Golfing with Santa Events
- Dates: December 5 and 19 from 10 – 11 a.m.
- Details: Master your swing and soak up the magic of the Holidays alongside Santa Claus himself! This unique experience is perfect for families and golfers of all skill levels looking for a fun day of light-hearted Holiday fun. The event will be held at Pusch Ridge Course located at 10000 N Oracle Rd.
- To secure your tickets call(520) 500-1250
- Price: Adults Tickets are $25pp or $45pp including club rental
To learn more about the full schedule of events see El Conquistador Tucson’s Holiday Activity Calendar by visiting hilton.com. Or to book your reservation today to one of the special ticketed events like Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Day Brunch guests can call (520) 544-5000.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
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