Downtown Holiday Activities
Enjoy the most wonderful time of the year with these fun and festive activities! From ice skating and visits with Santa to holiday markets and live performances, downtown is the place to be.
Click here to view the Weekend Report and save the dates for these upcoming festivals and events!
- Now - December 24: 12 Days of Tamales at El Charro Café
- Now - December 24: 12 Days of Grinchmas at The Monica
- Now - December 24: 12 Days of Steak at Charro Steak & Del Rey
- December 20: Elf Movie Screening
- December 20: Gift Wrap & Holiday Vibes Party at Pueblo Vida
- December 21: Holiday Hot Cocoa Cart & Scavenger Hunt
- December 21: Holy Focaccia Bread + Beers Pairing
- December 21-23: Ballet Tucson & TSO: The Nutcracker
- December 22: Sleigh The Night Away: Pajama Night + Vendor Pop-Up
- December 22-23: Miracle on Congress at The Hub/Playground (Santa & Holiday Drinks)
- December 23: Squirrel Nut Zippers
- December 23: Public Arts & Murals Tour with Wine Tasting Experience
- December 23: Good Vibez Holiday Pop-Up + Party
- December 23-24: Grinch Brunch
- December 24: Christmas Eve Special at Cup Cafe
- December 24: Kevin Pakulis Live Music
- December 29: Arizona Bowl 2023 Rio Nuevo Pep Rally
- December 31: Taco Bell New Year's Eve Downtown Bowl Bash
- December 31: New Year's Eve: Let Them Eat Cake!
- December 31: HighWire New Year's Eve Ball
- December 31: Tough Luck Club New Year's Eve Party
- December 31: NYE 2024 at Cobra
- December 31: Electric Desert Disco New Years
- December 31: New Year's Eve Dinner at Penca
- December 31: New Year's Eve at The Monica
- December 31: Tucson’s Rockin’ New Years Eve Concert
- December 31: Queer Year's Eve
Tucson Holiday Ice | Nov. 19 - Jan. 7
Arizona Vascular Specialists, Rio Nuevo and the City of Tucson invite you to skate on Tucson's outdoor ice rink over the holidays, November 19, 2023 - January 7, 2024. Tucson Holiday Ice will be located downtown at 260 S. Church Avenue, in front of the Tucson Convention Center Ticket Office. And YES - it's real ice!
Downtown Parade of Lights | Saturday, December 16
Join the fun and celebrate the holidays with the Parade of Lights & Festival at Armory Park in downtown Tucson, Saturday, December 16! The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. while the festival begins at 4 p.m. in Armory Park.
Downtown Events Calendar
Make sure you're keeping an eye on our Downtown Events Calendar throughout the holiday season to find fun, festive and unique experiences! From markets and pop-ups to business specials and comedy shows, there's something for everyone this holiday season.
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Tucson's Christmas Tree | Nov. 22 - Jan. 5
Tucson's Christmas Tree, presented by Rio Nuevo, is located in Jácome Plaza downtown (101 N. Stone Avenue). The tree is adorned with thousands of white LED lights and over a thousand beautiful ornaments. Standing at an enormous 46 feet tall, Tucson's Christmas Tree is the largest in Southern Arizona. The tree is available for viewing every day during regular park hours, 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m., until January 5, 2024.
Chanukah @ Downtown Tucson | Thursday, December 7
Celebrate Chanukah 2023 at the 40th annual lighting of Tucson's tallest Menorah, Thursday, December 7, 5:00-6:00 p.m. in El Presidio Park (160 W. Alameda St). Admission is free & open to the public.
Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair | Dec. 8-10
Happening December 10, 11 and 12, 10:00 a.m. to dusk each day, this family-friendly tradition brings over 600,000 people to the heart of the Old Pueblo every year. The Fair hosts artists from around the world, decadent food, local entertainment and a lot of fun!
Mercado District Holiday Bazaar | Dec. 15-17
The annual Mercado Holiday Bazaar returns featuring a curated selection of local artists for those last-minute holiday gifts, December 15, 16 and 17. Enjoy the delights of this Mercado District spirited event, in the heart of Tucson, located just west of Downtown.
