FESTIVAL
Holiday Nights: A Million Twinkle Lights — Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Over a million twinkling lights while musicians and artists perform throughout the Gardens, stargazing, sing-along and hot chocolate. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, 2, 8. $16. 742-6455. tohonochulpark.org.
Luminaria Nights — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Over 2,000 candlelit luminarias, holiday light show, local musicians, dancers and school groups. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1-3 and 8-10. $12. 326-9686. tucsonbotanical.org.
Cautious Canines — Building Bonds, 1665 E. 18th St. Learn coping skills for dogs. Ages 18 and up. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 2. $45. 775-2663. eventbrite.com.
Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry, Art & Craft Sale — TGMS Facility, 3727 E. Blacklidge Drive. Free coffee, lemonade and homemade cookies. Gift shopping, minerals, fossils and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 322-5773. tgms.org.
Nordic Guild Fair — Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church Campus, 5360 E. Pima St. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and Finnish Clubs and individual vendors selling ethnic foods, baked goods, Scandinavian items, crafts and collectibles. Folk dancers and musicians will entertain throughout the day. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 834-4359. .
Christmas in Elgin Festival — Historic Elgin Clubhouse, 475 Elgin Road, Elgin. Arts, crafts, festive decorations, home-made baked goods, holiday music and a roaring fire. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 559-4835. .
Cultivate Tucson: Holiday Pop-Up Market — The Mill, 219 N. Third Ave. Local goods, floral shop, coffee shop and community gathering. 10 percent of local sales will be donated to a local non-profit. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. cultivatetucson.com.
Holiday Festival of the Arts and Oro Valley Tree Lighting — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley. Over 150 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live music, food vendors, holiday tree lighting and family art activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3. Free. 797-3959. saaca.org.
La Fiesta de Tumacácori — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road, Tumacacori. Fifty food and craft booths, live entertainment and children's activities. The park is open, including all facilities and the mission church and grounds. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. 377-5060. nps.gov.
Boy Scout Dinner — McCulloch-Wagner American Legion Post 109 Family Home, 15921 S. Houghton Road, Corona. Spaghetti and Italian sausage dinner with salad, roll, choice of dessert and beverage. 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2. $9. 762-5652. .
Oro valley Tree Lighting — Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road. Live entertainment from local students, activities for children, free refreshments, cookie decorating, s'mores and Santa. 6-8 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 797-3959. saaca.org.
The Cat's Pajama Party: A Fundraiser for Tucson C.A.R.E.S. — Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway. Vegan breakfast bar, eclectic treasures for sale, movies, games. Wear your pajamas and bring your dog. All ages. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 2. Free. 326-6314. facebook.com.
Annual Tanque Verde Art Fair — Emily Gray Jr. High School/Lew Sorenson Community Center, 2300 N. Tanque Verde Loop Road. Artisan Market supporting the Tanque Verde School Districts art programs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3. Free. 275-4087. .
