Make the Season Your Tradition
at the Arizona Biltmore
From first light on Spire Lawn to last call in the lobby’s glow, turn marquee moments into annual milestones. Keepsake‑worthy stays, signature dining, and private celebrations year after year.
Signature Moments All Season:
Trees in bloom, bells aglow
Thanksgiving weekend
Turkey Trot
- Nov 27 from 7:30am to 10am MST
- On-site registration opens at 7:00am
Start your Thanksgiving with a joyful tradition at the Arizona Biltmore, a scenic 4K walk/run through the beautiful Biltmore Estates, beginning and ending at the Conference Center. Your registration includes a commemorative tee, race bib, light refreshments, and exclusive Food & Beverage, Spa, and Retail offers; all ages welcome and leashed dogs are welcome. This year’s Turkey Trot proudly benefits Gabriel’s Angels, supporting resilience‑building animal‑assisted therapy for Arizona youth.
Start/Finish
Conference Center entrance, left of the valet stand Course: 4k loop through the Biltmore Estates; suitable for runners and walkers
Amenities
Light refreshments provided; commemorative tee, and race bib included
Family- and Dog-Friendly
All ages welcome; children 5 and under are complimentary with a registered adult. Leashed dogs are welcome on the course.
Giving Back
A portion of proceeds supports Gabriel’s Angels and its mission to enrich the lives of at-risk youth through animal-assisted therapy in Arizona’s schools, shelters, and youth-serving organizations. Happy Tails Barkery will offer festive pup cakes for purchase with 100% of pup-cake proceeds go directly to Gabriel’s Angels.
What to Wear
Comfortable clothing and proper running/walking footwear are strongly recommended.
Festive Extras
After you finish, enjoy early holiday shopping at our pop-up featuring Kashwére, Whxte Atelier, and additional vendors perfect for giftable comforts and seasonal finds.
Glamour, Music, and Togetherness
Thanksgiving Dinner to Go
Bring home an abundant chef‑made, mouth-watering feast for 8–10, featuring an Organic Free‑Range Bell & Evans turkey with classic sides, accompaniments, and desserts. Choose hot and ready or chilled to heat at home. Pickup windows: Wednesday 12–6 pm; Thursday 8 am–12 pm; 30‑minute slots.
Package price is $775, inclusive of taxes and fees. Preorder via SevenRooms required.
The Nutcracker Tea: An Afternoon of Elegance and Wonder
- November 29, 2025
- December 14, 2025
Step into a storybook afternoon in the Grand Ballroom with Arizona Biltmore’s Nutcracker Holiday Tea, a festive afternoon pairing a delightful tea service of scones, sandwiches, and desserts with a live showcase of select scenes and character moments from The Nutcracker. Guests are welcomed for check-in on the Front Lawn at 1:30 pm before being seated for the showcase at 2:00 pm, followed by a meet and greet with members of the cast. Tickets are $130 per adult (ages 13+), $80 per child (ages 3–12), and complimentary for infants 2 and under.
Gingerbread House Decorating: Sweet Holiday Tradition
Whisk the family into a sugar dusted workshop where icing swirls, candy toppers, and merry creativity take center stage. Build and decorate your own take home gingerbread house with all the trimmings; kits and confections are provided, with limited seating and reservations required.
Sip & Shop: Sparkle and Stroll
Gift Cards: Give the Desert Glow
Wrap up wonder and delight with an Arizona Biltmore gift card — welcomed at Renata’s Hearth, McArthur’s, Tierra Luna Spa, our boutiques, and beyond. From spa days to starlit dinners and weekend escapes, it’s the effortless present that always fits .
New Year’s Eve at Spire Bar (21+):
Your Night to Shine
The night begins in a glow, with music rising, glasses lifted, and the Spire casting color across the lawn as Piestewa Peak silhouettes the horizon. Drift between Moët champagne tastings, two DJs, and a lively photobooth, pause for late‑night bites, then meet the moment as the clock strikes twelve. Resort guests receive complimentary entry with a room key, and reserved firepits host up to six with a bottle of Veuve and dedicated service. 21+ only .
Holiday Season Feasts
Gather for festive menus, limited‑time seatings, and New Year’s Eve celebrations where every table feels like the best seat in the house; early reservations are strongly encouraged for peak dates. .
