To enhance the holiday spirit
Meet Santa
No, not at the mall. Miracle on Congress St. is bringing you Santa, crafts, booze, and puppies — enough said!
What: Miracle on Congress Street
When: Every weekend until Christmas Eve
Where: Between Playground and Hub, 272 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free
Make gingerbread houses
Children's Museum Oro Valley is hosting a gingerbread workshop at the Hilton El Conquistador. You and your family can decorate a gingerbread house and sip on some hot chocolate. Registration is required and you can do that here.
What: Gingerbread Workshop
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers covers up to six people. Extra houses will cost you $25 extra.
Start the gift shopping
The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair is happening at Reid Park this weekend. With more than 100 vendors, you will find something you never knew you needed. Check out the location map here.
What: Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park
When: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Reid Park DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center
Cost: Free
Where to go: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center
For families
Get crafty
Get creative at Bookmans Ina's craftapalooza. It's exactly like it sounds, an hour of crafts.
What: Craftapalooza
When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 1-2 p.m.
Where: Bookmans Ina Entertainment Exchange, 3733 W. Ina Rd.
Cost: Free
Beer and family
Go to 1912 Brewing Co. for a relaxing Sunday of popcorn, crafts and beer. There will be coloring sheets available for children 5 and under and other crafts for children 6 and older.
What: Family Day at 1912 Brewing!
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 2-5 p.m.
Where: 1912 Brewing Co., 2045 N. Forbes Blvd. #105
Cost: Free unless your child wants to do more than color, then it's $3.
Relive a classic
Tucson Symphony Orchestra is bringing the classic Christmas movie Home Alone to life after Thanksgiving.
What: Watch Kevin crush the bad guys on the big screen while the live orchestra and a chorus play the score.
When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.
Where: Tucson Music Hall, at the TCC
Cost: $10-90, get them here.
For the over-21s
Watch your favorite John Hughes movie
Take the day off with Ferris Bueller. Casa Film Bar is playing some of your favorite John Hughes films at the John Hughes movie night. Enjoy Black Friday beer deals while you're there: $1 off draft porters and stouts.
What: John Hughes Movie Night
When: Friday, Nov. 25, 7 p.m.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free but you should definitely buy beer or wine while you're there.
Another Casa Film Bar event: Friends marathon
Casa Film Bar is getting you ready for one of the most competitive trivia nights in history. This isn't the event but it helps. Attend the Friends marathon party to remember some details you might have forgotten. Get a glass of beer because you deserve it.
What: Friends Marathon at Casa Film Bar
When: Sunday, Nov. 27, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free but you should definitely buy a beer while you're there.
