ZOOlights at Reid Park Zoo is guaranteed to put you in the winter spirit with jingle bells, twinkling lights, falling show, lighted animal sculptures, visits with Santa, and live entertainment. $6-$10
The annual family favorites "Season of Light" and "Holiday Laser Show" at Flandrau Science Center weave together the astronomy of the Winter Solstice with the history of light festivals across times and cultures.
Downtown Tucson is transformed into a mesmerizing wonderland with thousands of white lights strung on top of buildings and wrapped around trees with many decorated storefronts.
Celebrate the holidays surrounded by a million twinkling lights and glowing luminarias at Tohono Chul. Stroll around the lighted gardens and enjoy complimentary cookies and hot cocoa. $3-$16
Mercado San Agustin and Annex host the beloved Mercado Holiday Bazaar featuring 60+ makers, artists, and collectors. A family-friendly outdoor holiday shopping event.
Arizona Theatre Company presents "The Music Man," music & lyrics by Meredith Willson, directed by David Ivers. The irresistible musical tribute to the power of make-believe marches onto the ATC stages - and into your heart - with trumpets blaring.
Tucson Regional Ballet's presentation of the classic Nutcracker ballet is set in the 1880s and tells the story of Maria and her journey with the nutcracker through historical Tucson and the Southwest.
Holiday Express with Santa at Historic Train Depot
Sat. 12/15 & Sun. 12/16, 10am
The Southern Arizona Transportation Museum
Write letters to the North Pole, listen to a reading of the Polar Express, take a photo with Santa in front of Locomotive 1673, enjoy holiday music and more
Arizona Repertory Singers: Carols of Triumphant Joy
Sun. 12/16, 4pm
Christ Church United Methodist
The Arizona Repertory Singers present a holiday tribute, "Carols of Triumphant Joy." Concerts will include brand new choral music by Thomas Juneau, Fahad Siadot, and Jonathan Dove's thrilling "Seek him that maketh the seven stars."
Accompanied by a small orchestral ensemble, the choristers will perform music of the season including Christmas carols, sacred songs and Hanukkah selections. $8-$20