"Elf" at Fox Tucson Theatre
Everyone's favorite elf is coming to the big screen. Get the family together for a Christmas classic.
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When: Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: Regular Price is $7 and $5 for students/seniors/active military.
The Star Wars Holiday Special at The Loft Cinema
The Loft is playing the "Star Wars Holiday Special" on the big screen. Go dressed up as your favorite Star Wars holiday character to watch the best holiday special ever made. The showing is free and you can get tickets at the door on the day of the event, but get there early.
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When: Thursday, Dec. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free
Festival of Giving at Trail Dust Town
Meet Santa, enjoy the rides, browse the Heirloom Farmer's Market, buy some hot chocolate from the Chocolate Depot and benefit Casa de los Niños at Trail Dust Town's Festival of Giving.
Donate new children's pajamas, shoes, or hygiene items (find more information about donations here) to get a free wooden nickel for a ride on the train, ferris wheel, or carousel. You can also purchase a $6 wristband for unlimited rides.
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When: Friday, Dec. 23, 9 a.m. to noon.
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Cost: Free
Bring a donation to get a free wooden nickel.
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree at The Gaslight Music Hall
Rock out to some of your favorite Christmas songs with the cast of Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree.
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When: The show runs on Thursday through Sunday until December 23. Check out the full list of dates and times here.
Where: Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley, 13005 N. Oracle Rd. #165
Cost: Get your tickets here.
Watch artists paint Santa
Santa will be modeling for artists in the lobby of the Hilton El Conquistador. As you watch the artists do their thing, you can view paintings from last year's Paint Out With Santa event.
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When: Friday, Dec. 23, 1:30-4:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort, 10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: Free
Nightmare Before Christmas Party at Casa Film Bar
Drink, sing and celebrate Christmas with "A Nightmare before Christmas" at Casa Film Bar.
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When: Friday, Dec. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Casa Video and Casa Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free to watch the movie. Bring money for beer.
Rooftop Santa Show
Watch Santa Claus climb a midtown roof and shower the audience with candy during the annual Poet's Square Christmas Pageant. The show was moved in 2014 to the Peter Howell Neighborhood in midtown at 4054 E. 4th Street. (Near Alvernon and 5th Street). Meet Santa after the show for photos and more treats.
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Santa Claus throws candy out to the audience from the rooftop during the annual Poet's Square Christmas Pageant.
When: Friday, Dec. 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Peter Howell Neighborhood, 4054 E. 4th St.
Cost: Free, but bring a canned food donation.
Christmas Eve Eve Night Out at Union Public House
Go to Union Public House for one more last hurrah before Christmas. Enjoy some dancing and drink specials all night. Happy holidays!
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When: Friday, Dec. 23, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Union Public House, 4340 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: No cover, but you should bring money for drinks.
Die Hard at The Loft Cinema
Don’t have anything to do the weekend of Christmas? Watch a holiday classic, "Die Hard". It’s playing at The Loft Cinema three days in a row. Watch it once or all three times.
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When: All weekend long, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 23-24 at 10 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 25 at 2 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $6 and $5 for loft members. Purchase your tickets here.
Christmas Eve Market at St. Philip's Plaza Artisan Market
Spend the day before Christmas at the market. Pick up any last-minute gifts or produce before the holiday.
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When: Saturday, Dec. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Philip's Plaza near Campbell Avenue and River Road, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Bring money for shopping.
Afternoon Holiday Tea at Loews Ventana Canyon
We all need to feel fancy. Go to Loews Ventana Canyon for afternoon tea, champagne, finger sandwiches, and holiday pastries.
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When: Every Friday and Saturday until Jan. 7 (except Dec. 24 and 31) from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N. Resort Dr.
Cost: $45 per person. Call (520) 299-2020 to make a reservation.
Santa's Little Outlaws at Trail Dust Town
Watch a family-friendly Christmas-themed gun show at Trail Dust Town and then shop, eat and play on the ferris wheel, train or carousel.
The show is packed with loud gunfire, explosion effects, fist fights, and Santa Claus.
Find more information here.
When: Showing now through Jan. 8. Check out showtimes here.
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Cost: $5 per person. Children 3 and under are free.
There are also shows at 7 and 8 p.m. from Dec. 19 to Jan. 8. Closed Dec. 14, 15 and Christmas Day.
Reid Park’s Zoo Lights
Every December the Reid Park Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with lights covering the exhibits and the paths. There will even be live entertainment and a visit from Santa.
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A peacock gets a run for its money in the color department as sun goes down and the lights come up at Zoo Lights 2015 at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson on Dec. 5, 2015.
When: The last day is Friday, Dec. 23, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct.
Cost: Tickets are $9.50 for adults, $5.50 for children (2-14), children under 2 are free, and members get $2 off.
Walk through Winterhaven
This is one of the greatest and most magical Tucson traditions. Get your friends and family together for a stroll through Christmas-lit Winterhaven. Bring a donation for the Community Food Bank.
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When: Now through Dec. 26, 6-10 p.m. every night. The last night is the drive-through night.
Where: Winterhaven
Cost: Free
Check out the map here.
Miracle on Congress Street
Santa and his elves will camp out at the former Pizzeria Bianco space every weekend through Christmas Eve. There will also be crafts, cocktails and snacks.
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Rachel Dacquisto, general manager of Playground arranges the coloring table in the Miracle on Congress St. space at 272 E. Congress St. in Tucson, AZ. on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. The space is a joint project of the Playground/Hub family to bring Christmas to the community. Santa will arrive this coming Friday. The store will be open at least until Christmas for people to come, bring their kids or friends, enjoy the season and some friendly libations and activities.
When: Every weekend until Christmas Eve. The last day to see Santa is Dec. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Between Playground and Hub, 272 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free
Old West Holiday Celebration
Santa, a petting zoo and live entertainment with the Old West as a background is everything you need this season.
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When: Nov. 25, 2016 through Jan. 1, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
Where: Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Rd.
Cost: Adults (12 and older) pay $18.95, children between 4 and 11 pay $10.95 and children 3 and under are free.
