🌟 For EveryoneÌý🌟
Tohono Chul's Holiday Nights
Take a walk through a brilliant display of lights, while you listen to local musicians and watch artists perform. Telescopes will be provided for stargazing and don't miss a special visit with Santa.Ìý
Where:ÌýTohono Chul,Ìý
When:ÌýFridays and Saturdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 1; Dec. 8-9; Dec. 15-16, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$16 general admission, $3 for kids under 12 and $12 for members.
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Cultivate ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Holiday Market
's second pop-up market of the year is happening just in time for the holiday shopping season. Shop 50 local vendors selling jewelry, art, clothes, pottery and other goodies.
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:ÌýAll Saints Building,ÌýÌý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free to attend, but you can purchase tickets to get access to the market early.Ìý
For more information .Ìý
Rad Marketplace Artisan and Vintage Pop Up
The very first Rad Marketplace features local artists and curated vintage in the Railroad Arts District at Sixth and Sixth.
Where:ÌýCorner of Sixth Street and Sixth AvenueÌý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 1-8 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Sign up now forÌýÌýwith ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Recreation (Sponsored)
FindÌýÌý(or both!) to keep everybody happy and occupied this winter. Try a motor-development class for the baby like Little Movers & Shakers; a cooking class for preschoolers; drawing and painting classes for all ages; or pilates for yourself. Registration begins Dec. 8.ÌýÌýThe new session begins Jan. 13, 2019.
Experience, explore, engage, and discover through places and programs at Parks and Recreation on theÌýÌýand onÌý.
Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting ()
Come see Santa, watch live performances and enjoy the biggest Christmas tree light show in Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
There will also be real snow to play in and a chance to do some holiday shopping at the market.
Find more informationÌý.
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 3-8 p.m.
Where:Ìý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free.
Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts
Shop from more then 150 vendors and enjoy more than 30 local performances in Oro Valley.
Where:ÌýOro Valley Marketplace,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday,ÌýDec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree
For more information .Ìý
14th Annual Tamal Festival
Celebrate rich tastes, smells and a variety of tamales with family and friends.Ìý The festival will feature a tamale contest, live entertainment, food vendors, artisan vendors and farmers market.
Where:ÌýAVA Amphitheater,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Brew Lights at Reid Park Zoo
Enjoy samples your favorite craft beer from local breweries under the twinkling zoo lights. Other festivities include, zoo lights, falling snow, pictures with Santa, carousel rides, s’mores, cinnamon rolls, and hot chocolate.
Where:ÌýReid Park Zoo,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 2018, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: $4-$35
For more information .Ìý
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Flea at the Owl's Club
Take advantage of this shopping event for holiday finds.
Where: Owls Club,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend, but bring some money for goodies.
For more information .Ìý
14th Annual Grand Menorah Lighting on the Mall
Visit the public menorah lighting at the UA Mall to start your eight crazy nights. There will also be hot latkes, menorah kits and Chanukah songs.
Where:ÌýOld Main,
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but bring some money for goodies.
For more information .Ìý
Let It Glow: A Hanukkah Celebration
Have some family fun at Barnes & Noble. Enjoy free Hanukkah goodies, story time, gelt, dreidels and make your own glow-stick menorah.Ìý
Where:ÌýBarnes & Noble,Ìý
When:ÌýSunday Dec. 2,Ìý3:30-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information .Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Royal Princess Ball
You little princess will love this event. Disney princesses will have stage performances, dancing, stories, picture opportunities,Ìýprincess games, story time sing alongÌýand more.Ìý
Where:ÌýDouble Tree,
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Cost: $32-$47
For more information .Ìý
Paint a set of ornaments at Creative Juice
Add to your Christmas tree with handmade memories. Grab a friend or your kids and paint a set of two ornaments.
Where:ÌýCreative Juice, , Ste. 160
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 2, 2-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $25, get your tickets .Ìý
For more information .Ìý
An Irish Christmas at Fox Theatre
It's Christmas with a Irish spin. Watch performers dance and sing while they tell the Irish folklore of Ireland.Ìý
Where:ÌýFox ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Theatre,
When:ÌýTuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Cost: $30-$47
For more information .Ìý
Chanukah Cantata
Enjoy a family experience of Hanukkah storytelling filled with music by cantors and soloists from congregations around ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ with the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Symphony Orchestra and chorus.Ìý
Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Jewish Community Center,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$18-90Ìý
For more informationÌý.
Luminaria Nights at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens
This celebration features thousands of luminarias and twinkling lights plus decorated holiday trees and wreaths to set the mood for enjoying a wide range of eclectic music while munching on culinary treats sure to summon the holiday spirit. Create your own traditions and memories.
Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Botanical Gardens,Ìý
When:ÌýFriday-Sunday,ÌýDec. 7-9, 5:30 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$6-$18
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Gather A Vintage Market
Enjoy this four-day market, which features vintage furniture and goodies for your home.
Where:ÌýGather A Vintage Market,Ìý
When:ÌýWednesday-Saturday,ÌýDec. 12-15, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree to attend
For more informationÌý.
Reid Park Zoo Lights
Enjoy a night at the zoo with colorful light displays and animals. Santa will be there as well as live entertainment, food and snow to play in.
When:ÌýDec. 6 to Dec. 23, 2018, 6-8 p.m. With encore nights from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30.
Where:ÌýReid Park Zoo,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$10 for adults, $6 for kids ages 2-12. Reid Park Zoo members get $2 off admission.
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair on March 2, 2018 in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
Shop ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s largest street fair. There will be 400 vendors at the event, so have your bags ready.Ìý
When:ÌýFriday-Sunday, Dec. 7-9, 10 a.m. to dusk.
Where:ÌýFourth Ave., between Eighth Street and University Boulevard.
Cost:ÌýFree to attend, bring money for food and shopping.Ìý
For more information .Ìý
Christmas on the FarmÌý
See Santa, holiday light displays, jumping pillows, petting zoo, Christmas story time, great food, hot chocolate and ride the Christmas train.Ìý
Where:ÌýMarana Pumpkin Patch,Ìý
When:ÌýDecember weekends 7-9, 14-16, 21-23, 2018, from 5-9:30 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$8 per person plus tax.
For more information .Ìý
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Watch the whole neighborhood light up before your eyes as you stroll around Winterhaven. Food trucks, hot chocolate and fake snow will be there to make your holiday season even better.ÌýÌý
When:ÌýDec. 8 to Dec. 26, 2018, from 6-10 p.m. every day.
Where:ÌýNeighborhood is located nearÌýÌý
Cost:ÌýFree. The Community Food Bank of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will be collecting food and money at the event.
For more information .Ìý
Winter Open House at the Sonoran Glass School
Shop forÌýhandmadeÌýglass artÌýjewelry, housewares, ornaments, platters, sculptures, and decor. You can also make your own glass art, like ornaments, snowflakes and more. Don't miss the free narrated glass blowing demo at 2 p.m.Ìý
Where:ÌýSonoran Glass School,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday,ÌýDec. 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost:ÌýEvent is free to attend, but bring some money if you want to shop or blow your own glass sculptureÌý($10-$45).Ìý
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Holiday Market at Steinfeld Warehouse
Shop over 30 artists to fill your home or your holiday hit list. Plus, one amazing artist from ourÌýÌýteam will be at the event,Ìý.Ìý
Where:ÌýMoonlite Creations,ÌýÌýStudio A
When:ÌýSaturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, 10 a.m.
Cost:ÌýEvent is free to attend, but bring some money to buy some art.
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Holiday Market at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Village Farm
Shop for some seasonal produce, homemade ornaments, hand-made soaps, painted gourds and screen printed tea towels. Sit by the campfire and sip on some cocoa and buy some tasty treats.Ìý
When:ÌýTuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, from 4-8 p.m.
Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Village Farm,Ìý
Cost:ÌýEvent is free.
More info .
Downtown Parade of Lights
Feel the holiday cheer with a fun parade of lights downtown. See the dancers with lit dresses, Santa, cars, live entertainment, food trucks and don't forget to stop by the snow play area.
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 15, 2018
Where:ÌýDowntown ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Cost:ÌýFree
For more information .Ìý
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Storytellers: Holiday Stories
We host a live storytelling event with the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ several times a year. Join us to hear first-person stories from six community members about their own holiday experiences, from funny mishaps to heartwarming memories.Ìý
When:ÌýMonday, Dec. 17, 6-8 p.m.
Where:ÌýThe Loft Cinema,Ìý
Cost:Ìý$10 general audience, $5 student. Get ticketsÌý.Ìý
For more informationÌýclick here.Ìý
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Ramon's Miracle On 31st Street Christmas Party
More than 15,000 kids are expected to attend this year's toy giveaway and meet Santa at the Casino Del Sol's AVA Amphitheater. The event includes, food, music, entertainment and face painting.
Where:ÌýAVA Amphitheater,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 22, 2018, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree to attend.
For more informationÌý.Ìý
The Labyrinth New Year's Eve Party & Masquerade Ball
Celebrate New Year's with David Bowie and a late-night screening of the 80s classic "Labyrinth." Costume contest starts at 11:15 p.m. Film begins promptly at 11:45 p.m. Watch pre-show Bowie music videos, fun props to use during the movie.
Where:ÌýThe Loft Cinema,Ìý
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 31, 11 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Cost:Ìý$12 for members and $15 for non-members.
For more informationÌý
👟 Runs, walks and workoutsÌýðŸƒâ€â™€ï¸
TMC Be ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 5K
The first 300 registrants receive a free wine glass. All other registrantsÌýreceive TMC Be ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ shirt. The 5K winners get $20-$50 prizes, plus a hot chocolate mug. Age-group awards include a gift certificate at the Running Shop and a hot chocolate mug. There will be free hot chocolate and chocolate fondu for everyone.
Where:ÌýKino Veteran's Memorial Stadium,Ìý2500 E. Ajo
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 2, 7:30-10 a.m.
Cost:Ìý$20-$30
Ìýmore information about registration and the event.
Hanukkah Hot Chocolate 5K/1KÌýFun Run
Celebrate the winter holiday by joining the first Hanukkah Hot Chocolate 5K/1K Fun Run/Walk. This is a non-timed event that you can run or walk, starting in the JCC sculpture garden.ÌýÌýto register.Ìý
Where:ÌýÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Jewish Community Center,Ìý
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 2, 8-10 a.m.
Cost:Ìý$15-$20,Ìýfree for kiddos 6 and under.
Ìýmore information about the event.
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Marathon, Half-Marathon and Marathon Relay
Give your legs a break and enjoy some of these downhill courses.ÌýThe course winds through the desert on paved roads and finishes at theÌýÌýon Golder Ranch Road in the Town of Catalina. You’ll drop 2,200 feet in elevation as you run the course along the beautiful Santa Catalina mountain range.
Where:ÌýÌýfor race location.
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 8, 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$89-$229,Ìý
Ìýfor more info about this event.
Run, Run, Rudolph
Help Rudolph and the gang get ready for Santa and the big night. All participants will receive a medal, dri-fit tech shirt and socks. Group awards will be given for top three in the half marathon, quarter marathon and 5K. Runners and walkers can enjoy a before and after race brunch with bagels, fruit, water, Gatorade and more. Packet pick-up on Saturday, December 15, 2-5 p.m. at Fleet Feet Sports in Oro Valley.
Where:ÌýCrossroads at Silverbell District Park,Ìý
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$20-$75, registration is a mail-in for availableÌý.Ìý
Ìýfor registration and more info.Ìý
13th Annual Vail Jingle Trail 5K and Santa's Little Helper
The 5K takes you on a cross country course at Cienega High School and a special ornament award will go to the first 400 finishers. All participants will receive a free long sleeve t-shirt if registered by Thursday, Dec. 6.ÌýThere will be music and refreshments for all racers and don't forget to bring your unwrapped toy for the toy drive.
Where:ÌýCienega High School,ÌýÌý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m.ÌýDay-of-race registration, bib number and t-shirt pick-up starts at 8 a.m.
Cost:Ìý$10-$25
Ìýmore information about registration and the event.
KidsÌý👪
Sled with Reindeer craft
Kids get to use hammers and screwdrivers to build their craft. Paint, stickers and other tools are included too.
Where:ÌýLocal Home Depot
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. to noon
Cost:ÌýFree, while supplies last.
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Pre-K Yoga at Reid ParkÌý
Take your preschooler to the park for some bending and stretching. In this class kiddos will learn age-appropriate yoga poses, breathing exercises, and play yoga games. Class will end with savasana and foot rubs.
Where:ÌýÌý
When:ÌýThursday, Dec. 6, 10-10:45 a.m.
Cost: $5, for kidsÌýages 2-4.Ìý
For more information .Ìý
Grinchmas Party at Our Play Place
What if Christmas means a little bit more! Story time at 10 a.m. and Grinch themed activities and snacks are available throughout the day.
Where:ÌýOur Play Place,Ìý
When:ÌýWednesday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$10, get your ticketsÌý.Ìý
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Happy Hanukkah at Our Play Place
Families will enjoy a story, craft and traditional Hanukkah treats.
Where:ÌýOur Play Place,
When:ÌýFriday, December 7, 2018 at 4:30-6 p.m.
Cost: $11, click here to reserve your spot.Ìý
For more information .
Art after Dark at The Children's Museum
Bring the kids and watch a free screening of Elf in the courtyard. There will be Elf-themed crafts and holiday snacks. Bring a blanket or two to sit on and snuggle up to your little elf.Ìý
Where:ÌýChildren's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information Ìý
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Mini Cactus Bowls & Prickly Pear Margaritas
Get instructions on how to put together your own mini cactus bowl and sip on a prickly pear margarita. Recipes for the margaritas will be available to take home with you too.ÌýÌý
Where:ÌýGreen Things,
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:Ìý$5 class fee, plus cost of supplies
For more information .Ìý
Holiday Wine and Gift Sale
Meet local artists displaying their handmade jewelry, unique crafts and stock up the cellar with some great premium wines at holiday prices.
Where:ÌýHacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort,
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 1, 12-3 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree
For more informationÌý.Ìý
Succulents & Sangria at Green Things
Take a break from the holidayÌýmadness and have some sangria and get your hands dirty. You will get step by step instructions on how to plant your very own succulent bowl, while you're sipping on Sangria.Ìý
Where:ÌýGreen Things,Ìý
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 30, 12-2 p.m.
Cost:ÌýClass fee is $5.00 plus the cost of supplies.
For more informationÌý.Ìý
MoviesÌýðŸ¿
Death Becomes Her
We all want to be young and beautiful, but some ladies take it a little too far. See what Goldie andÌýMeryl are up to in this dark comedy movie.Ìý
Where:ÌýThe Loft Cinema,
When:ÌýSunday, Dec. 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $5-$6
For more information Ìý
The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, Witch, Wardrobe
What do you got hanging out in your closet? Well, these kids have a whole other fantasy world in theirs.
Where:ÌýThe Loft Cinema,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cost:ÌýFree
For more informationÌý.Ìý
The Polar ExpressÌý
Do you believe? Take a journey on a train full of ChristmasÌýcheer and secrets to see the big man himself. Don't lose your ticket!Ìý
Where:ÌýFox ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Theatre,
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 22, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cost: 0-$5
For more information .Ìý
It's A Wonderful Life (1946)Ìý
Watch James Stewart experience what his home town would be like if he never existed.Ìý
Where:ÌýFox ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Theatre,Ìý
When:ÌýSaturday, Dec. 22, 12-3 p.m.
Cost:Ìý0-$5
For more information .Ìý