Note: While all of these events have free admission, you'll need to bring money to many of them to buy goods, foods, drinks and in some cases, rides.
Foothills Community Markets
Visit this market to shop from vendors who have items like yard art, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Mercado Flea
The Mercado Flea is back, complete with dozens of vendors selling antique and vintage items. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Mercado District, 100 S. Avenida del Convento.
Enchanted Snowfall
Head to La Encantada to see snow flurries, all while sipping hot chocolate and enjoying live entertainment. Thursdays-Saturdays through Dec. 20. 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. La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Amilliana Garcia welcomes the snow with open arms during Enchanted Snowfall at La Encantada in 2023.
Festive Fridays at Trail Dust Town
Festive Fridays will feature snow every hour from 4:30-7:30 p.m., holiday drinks, $8 amusement ride wristbands, stunt shows and train rides. 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays Nov. 28 to Dec. 26. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Di Luna Holiday Night Market
Gift options from makers and small businesses. Tamales, live music, treats, a pop-up watercolor workshop and a pop-up photo booth. 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12. Di Luna, 2700 N. Campbell Ave.
Fourth Avenue Street Fair
This bi-annual Tucson tradition offers something for everyone, including live entertainment, local makers, over 40 food vendors, and of course North Fourth Avenue’s shops and merchants. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. North Fourth Avenue.
The annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair.
Winterhaven Christmas Market
Take in the festive lights and holiday magic at the Winterhaven Christmas Market, and shop from local makers selling artisan gifts, candles, sweets, drinks, ornaments, jewelry and more. 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13; and 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. Nearby address: 3050 E. Fort Lowell Road.
Desert Artisans Market
Vendors will have handmade crochet plushies, soaps, candles, art, home decor, jewelry, bags and more. 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. CATALYST in Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road.
Christmas Kpop Market — Korean Rose
Join the AZ Kpop Social Club for a holiday Kpop market. Dance to your favorite tunes, shop vendors and sip on fun themed drinks. 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The Korean Rose, 6118 E. Speedway.
Winter Wonderland with Parks and Rec
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting a free event for the family that's set to feature carnival games, hot chocolate, crafts and visits with Santa. 3-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E. 36th St.
Winterfest in Sahuarita
Shop from a vendor market, watch a light parade and ice sculpting, order a bite to eat from food trucks, and more at Winterfest in Sahuarita. A tree lighting ceremony will end the night. 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Sahuarita Town Hall, 375 W. Sahuarita Center Way.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
A holiday tradition for more than 70 years, the Winterhaven Festival of Lights makes its return on Dec. 13. Walk through this charming neighborhood decorated in holiday lights and displays. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 13-27. Winterhaven neighborhood; north of Fort Lowell Road and south of Prince Road, west of Country Club Road and east of Tucson Boulevard.
Chanukah at Downtown Tucson
Celebrate Chanukah at the 42nd annual lighting of Tucson's tallest menorah. In addition to the lighting, there will be songs, a light show, a food truck, crafts and personal menorahs to take home. 5-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda Street.
SnO-V: An Oro Valley Holiday Event
There will be snow, visits with Santa, games, crafts, food and drinks. 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Oro Valley Community Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.; but park at town hall, 11000 N. La Cañada Dr.
Holiday Bazaar
Each year, the Mercado District throws a three-day shopping experience featuring candles, jewelry, clothing and lots more. This year, the Holiday Bazaar will also feature a festive photo booth, a cookie decorating station and holiday music. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Dec. 19-21. Mercado District (both the MSA Annex and the Mercado San Agustín), 100 S. Avenida del Convento.
Art Market at Scented Leaf
Need to get some last minute holiday shopping done? Scented Leaf's east-side location will be holding an art market featuring all kinds of local vendors. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Scented Leaf, 6612 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Winter Solstice at Mission Garden
Celebrate the start of winter at Mission Garden. This event will feature Indigenous traditional singing and a station where you can make sustainable holiday garlands and decorations with clippings from the garden. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane.
Fire Show at Sky Bar
Cirque Collective Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar. 8:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26. Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
2025 Gin & Juice Tailgate Festival
Before watching the big game (the Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl), head over to the Tailgate Festival where there will be corn hole, food, a battle of the marching bands and of course — Gin & Juice. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. University of Arizona mall, 1303 E. University Blvd.
Etcetera Vintage Market
Shop a dozen or so vintage sellers, stocking everything from graphic tees, to '90s and Y2K fashion, and secondhand accessories. 12-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27. 4th Ave Coalition space, 311 E. Seventh St.
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Catch a free screening of the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special — with the original TV commercials. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30. The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway.
2025 Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
Arizona Bowl is hosting a party in downtown Tucson, complete with music, a silent disco, food trucks and beer stations. Fireworks and the big taco drop will happen when the clock strikes midnight (a tradition that Hotel Congress started in 2014, but handed off to Arizona Bowl several years ago). 6 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Dec. 31. Jacome Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.
