Christmas on the Mountain

Friday, December 25, 2026 | 12:00–3:00 PM

Celebrate Christmas Day high above the desert with a festive afternoon at Mount Lemmon Lodge.

Join us for Christmas on the Mountain, a relaxed and memorable holiday gathering featuring a welcome reception, live piano music, a Christmas buffet highlighted by a Prime Rib Carving Station, and dessert to round out the afternoon.

From bubbles and light bites upon arrival to a leisurely holiday meal surrounded by the beauty of Mount Lemmon, we invite you to leave the cooking behind and spend Christmas enjoying good food, good company and a little mountain magic.

Live Music: Pianist Jeff Robb

Christmas Day Schedule

12:00–12:30 PM | Welcome Reception
Arrive, settle in and begin the celebration with light appetizers, bubbles and mocktails while pianist Jeff Robb fills the Lodge with live holiday music.

12:30–1:30 PM | Christmas Buffet
Gather around the table for a festive Christmas buffet featuring a Prime Rib Carving Station, glazed ham, seasonal sides, salads and more.

1:30–3:00 PM | Dessert, Drinks & Live Piano
After lunch, linger over dessert and drinks while enjoying live piano music and the relaxed atmosphere of Christmas afternoon on the mountain. The celebration concludes at 3:00 PM.

Christmas Buffet Menu

Welcome Reception – Appetizers & Light Bites

• Bubbles & Mocktails

• Mozzarella Caprese Skewers

• Tomato Bruschetta on Toasted Garlic Crostini

Christmas Buffet

• Sausage, Potato & Kale Soup

• Prime Rib with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

• Baked Ham with Brown Sugar, Rum & Cayenne Glaze

• Sweet Potato Dauphinoise with Nutmeg

• Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Green Bean & Roasted Red Pepper Almondine
  Roasted almonds served on the side

• Kale Salad with Irish Cheddar Vinaigrette, Pomegranate, Corn & Pistachios

• Cranberry Relish

Dessert

A festive dessert selection will follow the Christmas buffet.

Pricing

Adults: $115++
Children 10 & Under: $55++
Children 2 & Under: Complimentary

++ Pricing: A 23% service charge and 6.1% food & beverage tax will be added.

Reservations

For questions about Christmas on the Mountain or reservation inquiries, please contact our events team:

Email: events@mtlemmonlodge.com
Mount Lemmon Lodge: 520-201-1471
Event Contact: 520-250-5742

Make this Christmas one to remember—with a festive meal, live music and an afternoon together at 7,700 feet.

Christmas on the Mountain at Mount Lemmon Lodge.