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Holiday markets at Trail Dust Town, Oro Valley, and Rillito Park
Heirloom Farmers Market is bringing you Holidays at the Markets all weekend at three different locations. Find things like Christmas succulents and cacti, holiday sweets, lotions, doggie treats, food stocking stuffers and more. Buy from more than 80 farmers market vendors. The first market is Friday at Trail Dust Town, Saturday's market is at Oro Valley Steam Pump Ranch and Sunday's market is at Rillito Park farmers market.
Find more information about Holidays at the Markets at Trail Dust Town here.
When: Friday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Find more information about Holidays at the Markets at Oro Valley Steam Pump Ranch here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Oro Valley Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd.
Find more information about Holidays at the Markets at Rillito Park here.
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Rillito Park, 4502 N. 1st Ave.
Holidays at the Markets at Trail Dust Town
Elf Party & Ugly Sweater Contest at Casa Film Bar
Take your ugly sweater to Casa Film Bar for beer and a showing of "Elf". Enter the ugly sweater contest for prizes.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Dec. 16, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Santa Adoption Party at Pima Animal Care Center
Pets and Christmas are all you need this season. Go to Pima Animal Care Center to find a companion; take free family photos with Santa; eat cookies and drink cocoa; do some fun kids' crafts.
Bring something from the Pet Wish List for a free adoption.
Find more information here.
Sarah Rios, staff veterinarian at the Pima Animal Care Center, tends to a kitten.
When: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd.
Cost: Free
Saguaro Market is open again!
Yes, Saguaro Market is opening its doors again for one day only. Just in time to do more holiday shopping. All Things Kita will be there knitting new and custom orders at the market.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Saguaro Market, 657 W. St. Mary’s Rd.
Cost: Free but you'll need to bring money to buy things. They accept both cash and card.
Bring money to buy things.
Make a succulent garden at Green Things
Learn to make an Insta-worthy succulent garden with your own plants and pottery or supplies from Green Things. Keep it or give it as a gift.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Green Things, 3384 E. River Rd.
Cost: Free. Bring your own supplies or buy them there.
Bring your own supplies or purchase them at the workshop.
December Primary Colors Playtime at MOCA
Children get crafty with primary colors while adults learn about art and its history.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free for children under 8. Check admission prices here.
La Fiesta de Guadalupe at DeGrazia Gallery
Celebrate Mexico's patron saint with a festival at DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun. Enjoy entertainment from mariachi bands, folklorico dancers and more, local food, and art vendors.
Find more information here.
These are some of the statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe made and sold by artist Carol Mahoney. The fiesta included mariachis, vendors and a Yaqui deer dance.
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, 6300 N. Swan Rd.
Cost: Free
Holiday Bash at Main Gate Square
Snow in Tucson? At Main Gate Square's Holiday Boulevard Bash, you'll get to take pictures with Santa, watch snow fall (1:30-5 p.m.), get your face painted, drink some hot chocolate, and more.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 1-6 p.m.
Where: Main Gate Square, 814 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free
Not-so expensive
Fall Wine Tour at Maynards Market and Kitchen
Try five different sparkling wines for $10 this week. Sweet deal.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Maynards Market and Kitchen, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: $10
Syrian Sweets Exchange 2.0 at Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Yes, it's back! After a successful exchange last week, the women are back with more desserts and sweets for a bigger crowd. Bring lots of cash to buy treats and donate.
This event benefits the Syrian women making the treats.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Where: Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St.
Cost: Prices vary by treat and the woman that made it.
Learn belly dance at Floor Polish
Try a different kind of workout with a beginner's belly dance class at Floor Polish.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Floor Polish Dance Studio, 215 N. Hoff Ave. #107
Cost: $10
Cookies with the Clauses at Reid Park Zoo
On top of an extended visit with Santa, there will be hot chocolate, cookies and treats and a live animal encounter. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your camera.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Dec. 18, 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: Non-member adults pay $25; member adults pay $20; and non-member and member children pay $15. Register here.
