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Night at the Museum: Minis & Sip
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is pairing miniatures with wine! Alongside wine and small snacks, create your own miniature world through a tunnel book.
When: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: $40. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Yuletide at Old Tucson
Old Tucson is hosting a holiday experience that will highlight "the unique Wild West history of Old Tucson" with live shows, interactive experiences and period costumes.
When: Fridays-Sundays through Dec. 24, plus Dec. 14 and Dec. 20-21
Where: Old Tucson, 201 Kinney Road
Cost: $39 for adults, $24 for kids ages 5-12
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Tucson Holiday Ice
Ring in the holiday season at Tucson's pop-up ice skating rink! Skates, which begin at size 8 for kids and go up to size 15 for men, are included in the admission price. Socks are required and gloves are recommended.
When: Now through Jan. 7
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: A 90-minute session is $22 for adults, $15 for kids under 12 years old. The first session of each day is discounted to $12 for adults, $8 for kids. Book your tickets online.
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LightsUp! A Festival of Illumination
Kick off the holiday season with a stroll through the Tucson Botanical Gardens. There will be luminaria displays, 1 million twinkling lights and dancing sculptures among the gardens' six themed light areas.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday through Jan. 7
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $20-$50 for adults and $18-$45 for kids, depending on the day.
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Creative Kind Workshops
Maker shop Creative Kind has four artsy events on its roster: make your own mini saguaro-shaped soaps on Nov. 30, embroider an ornament on Dec. 9, watercolor a winter wreath on Dec. 14 and enjoy a holiday art night on Dec. 21.
When: Various times and dates.
Where: Creative Kind, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost: $45-$48 for the soaps, ornament and watercolor workshops; $15 for holiday art night.
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Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.
When: 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Enchanted Snowfall
Looking to enjoy a snowy evening? Head to La Encantada to see snow flurries, all while sipping hot chocolate and enjoying live entertainment.
When: Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 23. Snowfall is 6-6:15 p.m. and 6:45-7 p.m. Entertainment is 6:15-6:45 p.m. and 7-7:45 p.m.
Where: La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost: Free to attend
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Loom Holiday Market
Loom Market is part of the Southwest Folklife Alliance, which puts on Tucson Meet Yourself each year. The market will feature Indigenous, African American and Mexican American heritage-based artists with jewelry, paintings, pottery and more. There will be live music and a silent auction as part of the event.
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
Where: Historic Pima County Courthouse courtyard, 115 N. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Festive Fridays
Trail Dust Town is hosting five Fridays of holiday festivities. Enjoy snowfall, holiday drinks, discounts on wristbands for amusement rides and a Christmas-themed stunt show.
When: 4-8 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 29
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for rides
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Proper Shops 1-Year Anniversary Bash
Proper Shops, which houses several shops under one roof, is celebrating its first birthday. The anniversary bash is set to include giveaways, music, cocktails and food. RSVP online and get 50% off your drink ticket when you check in!
When: 4-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1
Where: Proper Shops, 300 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and drinks
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Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When: 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
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Community Self-Defense
Jenna Herder teaches self-defense classes for women and the LGBTQ+ community.
When: 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 for Female Friday; 6-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 for the LGBTQ+ class.
Where: Combat Krav Maga, 3273 N. Freeway
Cost: Pay what you can
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18th Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival
This festival celebrating all things tamales is back for another year at Casino Del Sol. Attendees will enjoy a tamale contest, live entertainment, and food and artisan vendors.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: AVA Amphitheater at Casino Del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Oro Valley Festival of the Arts & Tree Lighting
Check out more than 100 Southern Arizona artists at this two-day festival, all while enjoying performances, food trucks, art activities and the lighting of Oro Valley's 35-foot tree alongside carolers and a parade.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. The tree lighting is 6 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Marana Holiday Festival & Christmas Tree Lighting
Ring in the holiday season at Marana's holiday festival and Christmas tree lighting. Snap a photo with Santa, order food from one of 30 food vendors, watch live performances, shop from artisans, plus enjoy lots of kid-friendly activities like crafts, train rides and inflatables. At 6 p.m. Marana will light their 40-foot Christmas tree.
When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
Walk through a wonderland of lights at Tohono Chul, set to also include live entertainment.
When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, plus Friday-Saturday, Dec. 8-9 and Dec. 15-16. Member-only night is Dec. 1!
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: $20 for adults, $6 for kids
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ZooLights Holiday Magic 2023
Reid Park Zoo's annual ZooLights is almost here! Find colorful light displays, falling snow, festive music and visits from Santa Claus.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2-23; Dec. 26-30; Jan. 2-7
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $13 for general admission; $8 for kids ages 2-14. Bring a donation of two cans of food, a pet toy, an unwrapped children's toy or non-functioning holiday lights to recycle and receive $1 off admission.
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Vegan Night Market
The third Vegan Night Market is happening on Dec. 2, hosted by Death Free Foodie and Tucson Foodie. Expect 36 vendors with everything from cakes and tortillas to pizza and hot dogs.
When: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Owls Club, 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food. This event is family-friendly in the courtyard, though it's ages 21 and up inside the bar.
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Makers Market at The Tuxon
Local maker Lilith & Daughters puts together this seasonal makers market at The Tuxon. Expect more than 70 vendors across two days (around 35 each day), selling bath oils, jewelry, baked goods, stickers, plushies, ceramics and more.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: The Tuxon, 960 S. Freeway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Las Mujeres Verdes Mercado
Las Mujeres Verdes is a group with a goal: helping other minority-owned small businesses thrive through frequent artisan markets. You can typically find food, candles, jewelry and more. There will be a food drive for South Tucson Community Outreach!
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Holiday Festival Car Show and Tree Lighting
Forty Niner Country Club is hosting a car show and tree lighting to kick off the holiday season. Also expect games, inflatables, face painting, photos with Santa and a petting zoo. Bring an unwrapped toy as part of a donation drive!
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 for the car show; 3-6 p.m. for the festival. The tree lighting is at 6 p.m.
Where: Forty Niner Country Club, 12000 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Free First Saturday at Valley of the Moon
Local fantasy park Valley of the Moon opens its doors for free this Saturday. The park will be hosting a donation drive for the city's shower trailer — donations in need include socks, underwear, gloves, beanies and hygiene items.
When: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Senae Thai Pop-up
Anyone else miss Senae Thai? The popular Thai restaurant closed in 2021 but Chef Dee is putting together a pop-up dinner at MotoSonora Brewing Company this weekend.
When: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: MotoSonora Brewing Company, 1015 S. Park Ave.
Cost: $22-$24
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Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Ponderosa Cactus is hosting its sixth annual succulent wreath-making workshop! A portion of the proceeds go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
When: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Ponderosa Cactus, 3751 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost: $65
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Winter Garden Bazaar
Sixteen local makers will be part of this upcoming bazaar in Barrio Santa Rosa where you'll find handcrafted journals, leather accessories, baked goods and more.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 2-3
Where: 115 W. 20th St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Great Paper Airplane Fly-off
Kids ages 6-14 can compete in the Great Paper Airplane Fly-off by making and throwing their paper airplane to see whose goes the farthest.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Pima Air & Space Museum, 6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost: Free to attend, register online
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"The Muppet Christmas Carol"
Fox Tucson Theatre is screening two showings of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" this Saturday. A pre-film concert takes place 30 minutes before the movie starts!
When: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: $6-$8
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Hawaiian Luau Dinner: Maui Fundraiser
The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is hosting a dinner and performance in support of the Maui Strong Fund. The performance is by Halau Hula O Ualani.
When: 3:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road
Cost: $50 for adults, $25 for kids ages 12 and under
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First Saturday ArtWalk
The Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center is hosting its First Saturday ArtWalk this weekend, set to feature work made by local artists, a wine bar and music.
When: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Untitled Gallery Small Works Show
With an opening reception on Dec. 2, Untitled Gallery is showing off for more than 100 small pieces as part of a new exhibit open through Feb. 17.
When: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Untitled Gallery, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Cookies with Santa
Desert Valley Pediatric Dentistry is hosting a free event for kiddos this Saturday. Expect an ornament creation station, face painting, train rides and free photos with Santa.
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Desert Valley Pediatric Dentistry, 4140 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Winterfest in Sahuarita
Shop from a vendor market, watch a light parade, tree-lighting ceremony and live ice sculpting, order a bite to eat from food trucks, and more at Winterfest in Sahuarita.
When: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Sahuarita Town Hall, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s-themed dance party. Wear your best '80s attire!
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Beer + Bikes
This bike ride goes along The Loop to 1912 Brewing Co. for a beer or two, followed by a ride back to Button Brew House for food truck bites.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for brews and food
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Di Luna Saturdays
Di Luna Candles, known for its beautifully scented candles, recently opened a brick-and-mortar with candles and lots of other gift items and goodies. Every Saturday, a handful of makers pop up with their own creations in and around the Di Luna storefront.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Local maker Mi Corazón de Mexico will be popping up Dec. 1-2.
Where: Di Luna Candles, 3061 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Dec. 2-23
Where: Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers from silversmiths to candle makers.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Fiesta de Guadalupe
DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun is hosting its annual Fiesta de Guadalupe with music and dancing, plus food and art vendors.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Tianguis in South Tucson
This market from Alianza Indigena sin Fronteras is slated to feature 20 Indigenous and South Tucson vendors, selling items like handmade soap, apparel, resin creations, food and more.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: South Tucson City Hall, 1591 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Chicken Poop Bingo
Yes, chicken poop bingo is a real thing. And it's a fundraiser for Tucson Village Farm's camp scholarship fund!
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring cash to play
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Medella Vina Antique and Vintage Fair
Once a month, Medella Vina Ranch hosts an antique fair where you can shop vintage items from more than 100 vendors, plus take a break at an onsite food truck.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of the month.
Where: Medella Vina Ranch, 4450 S. Houghton Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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The Sugar Plum Tea
Ballet Tucson is celebrating the return of The Nutcracker with a high tea. Watch ballet performances, listen to highlights from the original Nutcracker story and participate in a silent auction.
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: Tucson Marriott University Park, 880 E. Second St.
Cost: $50 for kids, $75 for adults
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A Very Merry Christmas Tea Party
Enjoy drinks and snacks at Trail Dust Town during this tea party featuring visits with Santa, crafts and snowfall. Tickets include unlimited amusement rides!
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $40
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Winter Wonderfest
Local nonprofit Make Way For Books is kicking off the month with free books, games, crafts and food.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: The Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free to attend
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13th Annual Weihnachtsmarkt
Head to Desert Sky Community School for a German-style market featuring artisan vendors, performances, crafts, carriage rides and food.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3
Where: Desert Sky Community School, 1350 N. Arcadia Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe! December events include bingo, trivia, sound bath meditation and yoga.
When: Various dates in December.
Where: El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Prices vary based on event.
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