Single Day Events
Rockin’ 4 Heroes 6th Annual Concert is back on Sunday, November 7th, 2026! Admission is FREE! Gates open at 3:30pm. Address is: James Kreigh Park | 23 West Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ! Bring your friends, family and neighbors and join us for an afternoon of music from Lexington Lab Band and celebrate as we come together to thank those who serve and protect us.
#RUNMARANA is hosting a Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 14th, 2026! There are four endurance events: a half marathon, 10k, 5k and the kids fun run (which is FREE)! The out-and-back routes will run along the scenic Santa Cruz River path with refueling stations located at the start/finish line, the 5K turnaround, the 10K turnaround, and the half marathon turnaround. The course remains entirely on the shared-use path and is well-marked with triangle ground signs. Registration includes a custom race bib, a finisher medal, photo booth, face painting, turkey crafts and more!
The 5th Annual Balloon Glow in the Desert is happening at Desert Diamond Sahuarita’s parking lot on Saturday, November 14th from 6pm to 10pm! This event is FREE to attend! You can enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, drink concessions and more!
Celebrate fall with Pima Animal Care Center at their fourth annual Fall Festival on Sunday, November 15th at PACC! Adoptable dogs will be playing and enjoying the cool weather while you enjoy an afternoon of games, music, food trucks, and activities. All pets adopted from PACC are spayed or neutered, microchipped, up-to-date on vaccines, and they’ll all be free to adopt only during the Fall Festival! All the fun is happening at PACC, 4000 N Silverbell Road, on Sunday, November 15th from 12pm-4pm!
Twice as Nice Cookies & Treats is hosting a Thanksgiving Cookie decorating class on November 15th at 2pm! The class is 90 minutes and they will provide you with everything you need from cookies to sprinkles!
Kick off the holiday season beneath the Santa Catalina Mountains at The Westin La Paloma on November 19th from 6pm-8pm with live holiday jazz, festive wines from DAOU, Duckhorn, and Gallo, and a starlit desert sky. Moonlight Vines returns in its most celebratory form: a relaxed yet refined wine reception where twinkling lights, warm firelight, and swinging holiday standards set the mood for an evening of connection and cheer. Space is limited, so make sure to book a reservation in advance!
Join Mayor Regina Romero and presenting sponsor Casino Del Sol, Vahi Taa’am at Jácome Plaza on Friday, November 20th from 5:45pm-6:30pm, for the Downtown Tucson Holiday Tree Lighting. Gather with friends, family and community for a festive evening of music, including a performance by Mariachi Herradura, food, photo opportunities and the lighting of downtown’s 36-foot holiday tree.
Tucson Parks and Recreation invites you to celebrate the season at this year’s Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Nov. 21st, from 10am-1pm at the Reid Park Festival Area (South Lakeshore Lane, Tucson, AZ 85716). There will be games, activities, food trucks, live music and more! This is a free event to attend!
El Tour De Tucson is happening November 21st throughout the whole day! Registration fees depend on what time you register by and what package you buy! They can vary from $15-$400! If you wish to spectate there are tons of viewing spots along the different routes! The El Tour De Tucson Expo & Fiesta will also be open for the public to interact with exhibitors, food booths, and other activities.
Tanque Verde Ranch is hosting a mouth-watering Thanksgiving brunch where you can enjoy time with family and friends without the stress of cooking! There are two seating times 1:15pm & 2:30pm! Prices start at $90 for adults and $45 for children 12 and under! To make your reservation call 520-731-5565!
Downtown Parade of Lights & Festival is taking place on Saturday, December 5th! The festival starts at 3pm! There will be music, food trucks, and tons of seasonal fun! Make sure to stick around for the parade, it starts at 6:30pm! This event is FREE and open to the community, so gather your friends and family, find your favorite viewing spot and join downtown Tucson for an afternoon and evening of holiday magic!
The Marana Holiday Festival and Christmas Tree Lighting is back on December 5th, 2025 from 2pm-9pm! The tree lighting ceremony starts at 6pm and the encore starts at 8:30pm! This event is FREE to attend and parking is also free! There will be live music, performances, activities for kids, food trucks, Santa & Mrs. Claus photo opportunities and more!
Cumulus Media’s Classic Hip Hop station 97.5 The Vibe/KSZR-FM, is hosting their annual DJ’s for PJ’s pajama and book drive, benefiting Tucson non-profit organization, The Angel Heart Pajama Project! The Angel Heart Pajama Project’s mission is to provide new pajamas and books and to foster literacy development in children who have been abandoned, abused, removed from homes, and placed in foster care or living in homeless shelters in the City of Tucson and surrounding counties! 97.5 The Vibe on-air personalities will broadcast live from American Eat Company on December 12th from 12pm-6pm!
Celebrate Chanukah 2026 at the 43rd annual lighting ceremony of Tucson’s tallest Menorah on Sunday, December 6th, 2026 from 5pm-6pm in the El Presidio Plaza (outside City Hall), 160 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701! There will be the Grand Menorah Lighting, songs, holiday treats & crafts, and personal Menorahs to take home! Admission is free and open to the public!
Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends on, December 22nd at 7pm at Centennial Hall! Tickets range from $46.50-$204.05 depending on where you sit!
Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin and Juice by Dre and Snoop is happening on January 2nd, 2027 at 2:30pm! Tickets range from $18 and go up from there depending on where you sit!
Multi Day Events
The 37th Annual All Souls Procession is happening from November 6th-November 8th! On November 6th there will be a Dance of the Dead Night One – Sorne! Tickets cost $30! On November 7th there will be a Dance of the Dead Night Two Flow for the Soul. Tickets also cost $30! Finally on November 8th the 37th Annual All Souls Procession Grand Finale and Dance of the Dead Night Three Official After Party happen! The All Souls Procession is free to attend and the after party is $15. There is an all access pass that you can purchase for $70!
Broadway in Tucson is putting on Elf The Musical from November 10th-15th! Tickets vary depending on day and seats! The show will be two hours and thirty minutes including an intermission!
The 43rd Annual Fall Artisans Market is coming back to the Tucson Museum of Art from November 20th-November 22nd from 10am-4pm! TMA’s Fall Artisans Market features more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Museum admission is pay-what-you-wish, it’s up to you! All visitors and members are encouraged to make a voluntary donation for general admission.
The Westin La Paloma has Holiday Splendor events happening throughout the holiday season! While you’re there, discover a lineup of celebrations designed to create lasting memories. Enjoy an intimate holiday dinner with loved ones, share sweet moments at family cookie decorating, and watch your children’s eyes light up during a magical Breakfast with Santa. Then, close out the year in style at Tucson’s hottest New Year’s Eve celebration. Click the button below to view when their events are taking place!
Old Tucson’s beloved holiday spectacular ‘Yuletide’ returns as Old Tucson is transformed into a western winter wonderland called The West Pole! Grab yourself a hot cocoa, take a ride on a horse drawn carriage, sing along with their carolers, and experience all-new live shows, family fun rides, unique attractions, carnival games, and more! Tickets depend on what package and say you buy!
LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination is back at Tucson Botanical Gardens from from November 27th-January 10th! Enjoy over 1 million twinkling lights, immersive light displays, and luminarias like you’ve never seen them before! A holiday event like none other in Arizona, full of installations and sculptures custom-built by local artisans. Tickets are on a dynamic pricing system and vary in price depending on the day and time selected!
Tucson Parks and Recreation’s annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair is back on Thanksgiving weekend at 920 S. Concert Place, Gene C. Reid Park (west side of park off of Country Club Rd.)! On Saturday, November 28, the fair is open 9am-4pm and Sunday, November 30, the fair will be open 9am-3pm! This event has been held for more than four decades, attracting more than 150 vendors from all over the Southwest. All items must be unique, handmade goods that provide shoppers with a high-quality and diverse selection of items! This event is free to attend!
The 57th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street fair is happening December 11th-December 13th from 10am-5pm on Friday & Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday! The Fair offers something for everyone including live entertainment, buskers, 40+ food vendors, beer, and local 4th Avenue merchants. Admission is free of charge to the public and there is a free shuttle service provided from the Pennington Street Garage!
Since 1949 the Winterhaven Festival of Lights has grown to become a favorite Tucson tradition. This year, for the 77th time, Winterhaven welcomes the community of Tucson to come enjoy the lights and celebrate the holiday season. Open December 13th-December 27th from 6pm-10pm everyday! There are party bikes, trolley tours and silent adventures available!
Cumulus Media’s KiiM-FM 99.5, is hosting their annual Penny Pitch Fundraiser to benefit Arizona Children’s Association this Holiday Season Wednesday, December 16th through Friday, December 18th, from 6:00am until 7:00pm daily at the Tucson Mall (indoors by H&M and Santa Claus)! The campaign’s goal each year is to raise one million pennies to benefit Arizona children in need. 100% of proceeds go directly to Arizona’s Children Association. They are one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, they provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year.
Candlelight concerts is putting on two special shows for the Holidays! Candlelight: Christmas Classics and Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings! There are two showings, one of each, a night! Candlelight: Christmas Classics is at 6:30pm and Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings is at 8:45pm! Ticket prices depend on day and show!
Mercado Holiday Bazaar is happening from December 18th- December 20th from 10am-6pm at Mercado San Agustin, MSA Annex and Monier Building and along Avenida del Convento! Explore a wide range of handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, artwork, and unique holiday gifts perfect for your loved ones. Enjoy holiday music, delicious food from local vendors, a festive photo booth, and a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere as you shop local this season.
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