Maybe your family is in town and you're searching for a way to show them the beautiful city you call home.
Maybe you can't make it out to your family on the east coast for the holiday and you're searching for a good place to eat.
Or maybe you decided to prepare Christmas dinner and the ham overcooked in the oven or you realized you're missing a key ingredient and it's now too late to head to the store.
Whatever the case, we put together this list (which is not comprehensive) of local spots open on the holiday. Let us know if we missed your favorite spot and we'll get it added to the list.
Keep in mind: For restaurants, reservations may be recommended or required, so call ahead of time.
Arizona Beer House — This east-side beer house will be open on Christmas Day, likely around 3 or 4 to 10 p.m.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — Tucson's beloved Desert Museum is open 365 days a year, welcoming visitors to enjoy the desert flora and fauna.
Casa Video and Film Bar — Catch a Christmas Day screening of "Tokyo Godfathers" at 7 p.m. and "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" at 10 p.m.
Chef Wang — Find Northeastern Chinese food at Chef Wang, which is staying open this Christmas.
Cielos at Lodge on the Desert — From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day, Cielos will be offering a buffet priced at $79 for adults, $29 for kids ages 12 and under. Kids ages 5 and under dine for free.
The Coronet — The Coronet and its cafe will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress — Make your reservation now for Christmas Day at Cup Cafe.
Fox in a Box — Spend your Christmas afternoon making your way out of an escape room.
Great Village Chinese Restaurant — This east-side Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Golden Dragon — The Oracle location will be open on Christmas Day; the Sunrise location will be open for takeout only.
Golf N' Stuff — Take the family out for a round of mini golf and arcade games.
Govinda's Natural Foods — Govinda's is offering a vegan Christmas menu from noon to 5 p.m. that includes lentil croquettes, vegetable soup, stir fry pasta and apple berry crisp.
Guilin Chinese Restaurant — Get Chinese favorites from 3-9 p.m. Christmas Day.
Hacienda del Sol — The Grill at Hacienda del Sol will be serving a $75 prix fixe menu with choices that include sea bass and lamb.
High Sierra Theatres — Catch a movie at this Sahuarita movie theater.
Hilton El Conquistador — This resort is offering Christmas brunch with breakfast enchiladas, sweet treats, a carving station and more. Brunch runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $89.50 per adult.
Houlden's Rise Above — This vegan bakery will be open for coffee service and first come, first served pastries.
Jewel's Noodle Kitchen — We love this hidden gem. Good news: They'll be open on Christmas.
Jun Dynasty — Get traditional Szechuan items from Jun Dynasty on Christmas this year.
Kabul Corner — Tucson's only Afghan restaurant will be open on Christmas.
Kotu Korean BBQ — Tucson's newest Korean barbecue spot will be open on Christmas.
The Loft Cinema — Tucson's independent movie theater will be open for Christmas, with showings of films such as "Nosferatu" and "Die Hard."
Lucky Strike Bowl — Try to get some strikes this Christmas while bowling at Lucky Strike. The bowling alley will be open 3-10 p.m.
Nattha's Bann Thai Asian — Spend Christmas Day, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Thai and Cantonese dishes like pad see ew and walnut shrimp.
Panda House — This Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Piazza Gavi— Dine at Piazza Gavi for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.
Queen Sheba — Known for their Eritrean food, Queen Sheba will be open on Christmas.
RA Sushi — This sushi spot in La Encantada will be open Christmas Day.
Roadhouse Cinemas — Enjoy dinner and a movie at Arizona-born Roadhouse Cinemas. (Movie theater chains are also often open on Christmas, check with your nearby theater to confirm.)
Sher-e-Punjab — Order curry and samosas this holiday.
Sullivan's Steakhouse — Get steak, cod and lobster risotto from Sullivan's this Christmas.
Taegukgi Korean BBQ House — Head to Taegukgi for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights — Head to the Winterhaven neighborhood 6-10 p.m. to walk through twinkling lights and holiday displays.
