The best way to get in the holiday spirit is to see holiday lights.
Get your family and friends together for any or all of these spectacular displays throughout Tucson.
Winterhaven is the obvious answer but if the 67-year-old light festival just doesn't do it for you, we've included events and other neighborhoods with great displays.
So festive.
Reid Park 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.
Find more information and purchase tickets here.
When: Wednesday, Dec. 7 through 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, members get $2 off.
Tohono Chul
The already-magical Tohono Chul is filled with twinkly lights this season for the annual Holiday Nights event. Explore the gardens, enjoy live music, stargazing and a sing-along.
Find more information here.
When: Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: $12 for members, $16 for nonmembers and $3 for children 12 and under. Get your tickets here.
Tucson Botanical Gardens
The gardens come to life with holiday spirit for one more weekend in December for Luminaria Nights. It will be lit up and packed full with entertainment.
Find more information here.
When: Friday through Sunday, Dec. 9-11 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: (Non-member) adults pay $13, (non-member) children between 4-17 pay $7.50, (member) adults pay $10 and (member) children pay $4. Tickets available in the Gardens Gift Shop or at the door.
Downtown Tucson
Tucson Downtown Parade of Lights is an event with a bunch of holiday lights but this one is only happening for one night so it’s a can’t-miss.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Check the route here.
Cost: Free
Check the route here.
Other decorated neighborhoods to take a drive through:
• The neighborhood on North Kolb between Broadway and Speedway
• Neighborhoods in Continental Ranch in Marana
• Neighborhoods on the northwest side of town: Casas Adobes and Rancho Vistoso
• An amazing house across from Copper Creek Elementary School on Lost Dutchman Place.