Maybe your family is in town and you're searching for a way to show them the beautiful city you call home.
Maybe you can't make it out to your family on the east coast for the holiday and you're searching for a good place to eat.
Or maybe you decided to prepare Christmas dinner and the ham overcooked in the oven or you realized you're missing a key ingredient and it's now too late to head to the store.
Whatever the case, we put together this list (which is not comprehensive) of local spots open on the holiday. Let us know if we missed your favorite spot and we'll get it added to the list.
Keep in mind: For restaurants, reservations may be recommended or required, so call ahead of time.
Arizona Beer House — This east-side beer house will be open 4-10 p.m. on Christmas Day.
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum — Tucson's beloved Desert Museum is open 365 days a year, welcoming visitors to enjoy the desert flora and fauna.
Casa Video and Film Bar — Catch a Christmas Day screening of "Die Hard" and "Die Hard 2" at Casa Video and Film Bar. The movies start at 7 p.m.
Casino del Sol — Both PY Steakhouse and Festa International Buffet will be offering specials for Christmas.
Che's Lounge — This Fourth Avenue bar will open at 7 p.m. on Christmas.
The Coronet — The Christmas Day special at The Coronet is pepita and herb-rubbed porchetta.
Cup Cafe at Hotel Congress — Enjoy specials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. including choices of bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin, scallops or Beef Wellington.
Fiesta Lanes — Take the family bowling from 3-10 p.m.
Fox in a Box — Spend your Christmas afternoon making your way out of an escape room.
Great Village Chinese Restaurant — This east-side Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Golden Dragon — The Oracle location will be open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Christmas Day. The Sunrise location will be open for takeout only from noon to 7 p.m.
Golf N' Stuff — Take the family out for a round of mini golf and arcade games.
Govinda's Natural Foods — Govinda's is offering a vegan Christmas menu from noon to 5 p.m. that includes lentil croquettes, vegetable soup, stir fry pasta and apple berry crisp.
Guilin Chinese Restaurant — Get Chinese favorites on Christmas Day.
Hacienda del Sol — The Grill at Hacienda del Sol will be serving lobster ravioli, lamb and short rib from 5-9 p.m. on Christmas.
Hilton El Conquistador — This resort is offering Christmas brunch and dinner. Brunch runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $89.50 per adult. Dinner starts at $62 per person.
Houlden's Rise Above — This vegan bakery will be open 8-11 a.m.
Jewel's Noodle Kitchen — Our former food writer Andi Berlin ❤️s the meat pies from Jewel's Noodle Kitchen, which will be open this Christmas!
Jun Dynasty — Get traditional Szechuan items from Jun Dynasty on Christmas this year.
Kick Rocks Gym — This new kickboxing and rock climbing gym will be open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Christmas Day with kickboxing classes at noon and 2 p.m.
The Loft Cinema — Tucson's independent movie theater will be open for Christmas, with showings of films such as "Fallen Leaves" and "Poor Things."
Lucky Strike Bowl — Try to get some strikes this Christmas while bowling at Lucky Strike. The bowling alley opens at 3 p.m.
Nattha's Bann Thai Asian — Spend Christmas Day with Thai and Cantonese dishes like pad see ew and walnut shrimp.
New Delhi Palace Cuisine Of India — Enjoy curry, chicken biryani and samosas this Christmas.
Panda House — This Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Piazza Gavi— Dine at Piazza Gavi for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.
RA Sushi — This sushi spot in La Encantada will be open 2-10 p.m. Christmas Day.
Roadhouse Cinemas — Enjoy dinner and a movie at Arizona-born Roadhouse Cinemas. (Movie theater chains are also often open on Christmas, check with your nearby theater to confirm.)
Sullivan's Steakhouse — Get steak, seafood or short rib from Sullivan's this Christmas.
Taegukgi Korean BBQ House — Head to Taegukgi for Korean barbecue. The restaurant will close at 7 p.m.
Tuk Tuk Thai — All three Tuk Tuk Thai locations will be open this Christmas.
Unitea Tucson — This shop will be open on Christmas Day, serving tea, slushes, bubble waffles and mochi doughnuts.
Urban Pita — Head downtown for a plate of Mediterranean street food.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights — Head to the Winterhaven neighborhood 6-10 p.m. to walk through twinkling lights and holiday displays.
