The winter holidays are a magical time of year. Festive decor begins to pop up everywhere and holiday music is in the air. In Tucson, there are so many great ways to celebrate the holidays. Be sure to mark these fun and festive winter holiday events in Tucson on your calendars:
Holiday Artisan Market
November 22-24, 2019
Tucson Museum of Art
Free
A great event to get some of your holiday shopping done with over 100 artisans selling handmade and one-of-a-kind items.
25th Annual Parade of Lights & Festival
November 30, 2019
Downtown Tucson
Free
Celebrate the holiday spirit with festivities, a tree lighting ceremony and the Parade of Lights.
Holiday Classics at the Fox Theater
Through December 2019
Fox Theater
Various ticket prices
In addition to their lineup of festive musical acts, the Fox Theater is showing screenings of It’s a Wonderful Life and the Polar Express.
Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
December 5-30, 2019
Reid Park Zoo
$10 for adults
Tour the zoo property to see over one million twinkling lights and lighted animal displays.
Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
December 6-15, 2019
Tucson Botanical Gardens
$18 for adults
Celebrate the holidays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens with light displays, festive music, a 10’ poinsettia tree, falling snow and more.
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
December 13-15, 2019
Fourth Avenue
This 50-year tradition transforms Fourth Avenue into a wonderful community event featuring artists from around the world, food vendors, entertainment and more.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
December 14-29, 2019
Winterhaven Neighborhood
Entry by donation to the Community Food Bank
Residents of the Winterhaven neighborhood decorate their homes in magnificent lights. Tour the displays on foot, by hayride, trolly or bike.
A Southwest Nutcrack
December 14-15, 2019
Tucson Convention Center Music Hall
Various ticket prices
The Tucson Regional Ballet showcases a twist on the traditional Nutcracker with a performance set in Tucson in the 1880s complete with coyotes, cavalry and rattlesnakes.
Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
December 14-15, 2019
Tohono Chul
$16 for adults
Stroll through the lit-up gardens while sipping on hot chocolate and listening to the live musicians.
The holiday season is coming quick and it’s easy to get into the holiday spirit with these fun winter holiday events in Tucson!