DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2026 DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2026 DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2026 COLORADO RIVER STATE HISTORIC PARK COLORADO RIVER STATE HISTORIC PARK COLORADO RIVER STATE HISTORIC PARK Smiling snowman mascot for the Christmas at the Crossing holiday event at Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona. Smiling snow woman mascot for the Christmas at the Crossing holiday event at Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona
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December 18 & 19, 2026

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Celebrate Christmas at the Crossing

An unforgettable evening of holiday lights, family fun, and festive entertainment at Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona. Stroll through dazzling displays of twinkling lights and glowing decorations, enjoy inflatables, games, and a ride on the holiday train, then savor seasonal food and drinks while shopping for unique Christmas gifts. From live entertainment to activities for all ages, Christmas at the Crossing is a holiday tradition the whole family will enjoy.

Holiday Kid Zone

(All included with your entry to Christmas at the Crossing)

Santa smiles for photo at Yuma Christmas event

Holiday Memories with Santa

Stop by to tell Santa your Christmas wish and have your picture taken with him.

Christmas children's train ride

R.L. Jones Express Train

Climb aboard the holiday train for a cheerful ride through the park, surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights and joyful decorations.

A teddy bear available as a giveaway at Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma.

Onvida Teddy Bear Giveaway

Onvida Health wishes you happy holidays — and a special gift: a stuffed teddy bear!
(While supplies last. Gift may vary from photo.)

A young boy sliding down a colorful inflatable slide at Christmas at the Crossing.

Jingle Village

Zoom, run, and slide into holiday fun with giant inflatables, maze and exciting games!

Two girls smiling and holding balloon animals from the Christmas at the Crossing balloon workshop.

Holiday Balloon Workshop

Watch the holiday magic as Santa’s helpers turn balloons into anything you imagine!

Mrs. Claus smiling and holding a Christmas storybook in a cozy holiday cottage decorated with a Christmas tree and stockings.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus & the Grinch

Gather around for a magical Christmas storytime as Mrs. Claus and the Grinch bring holiday tales to life for the little ones!

Christmas Face Painting at Yuma Christmas

Frosty Faces Face Painting

Stop by the face painting booth and get your face painted and sparkle with holiday fun!

Entertainment

Our entertainment lineup is still taking shape, but you can look forward to festive music, holiday performances, and plenty of Christmas cheer throughout the evening.

Check back soon as we announce this year's entertainment schedule.

Singing snowman and snowwoman mascots performing with an acoustic guitar and tambourine for Christmas at the Crossing at Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona
Aerial view of Christmas at the Crossing at Colorado River State Historic Park in Yuma, Arizona, featuring holiday lights and visitors enjoying the event. A mother and child enjoy face painting and balloon animals during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona. Children dance together during holiday entertainment at Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona. A festive T-Rex wearing a Santa hat greets families at Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona. Families and friends enjoy Christmas at the Crossing during an evening of holiday lights and entertainment in Yuma, Arizona. A child climbs an inflatable obstacle course during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona Santa Claus waves to visitors during Christmas at the Crossing at Colorado River State Historic Park A father and daughter fill out a Christmas wish list for Santa during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona A child reaches out to catch falling snow during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona Children ride the holiday train past the decorated historic storehouse during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona Children ride the holiday train through the decorated park during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona Visitors gather around the Christmas tree and holiday lights during Christmas at the Crossing in Yuma, Arizona
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Bog O Tires
APS
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Kia of Yuma sponsorship
Allo Fiber
Yuma Rehabilitation Hospital
Sin Fronteras Radio
Bubba's 33 sponsorship
Yuma International Airport
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National Bank of Arizona logo
OneAZ Community Foundation logo
Yuma County Chamber of Commerce

Christmas at the Crossing Location:

COLORADO RIVER STATE HISTORIC PARK
201 N. 4th Avenue
Yuma, Arizona 85365
(928) 329-0471

Colorado River State Historic Park