Looking for a place to see the the merry twinkle of lights in Tucson? We’ve curated a list of the best places around town to see holiday light displays in 2019. Featured listings include neighborhoods with outstanding Christmas decor, light-up events at local attractions, and evening parades.
Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
- Location: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
- Date: December 6 & 7, December 13 & 14, December 20 & 21
- Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Cost: $16 General Public, $12 Member, $5 for children (ages 5-12). Children under age 5 are free.
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Holiday Nights is fun for everyone! Stroll along paths garlanded with over a million twinkling lights while musicians and artists perform throughout the Gardens. Who can resist a sing-along or viewing the stars through a telescope? You’re sure to enjoy the many distinct performances located throughout the Gardens while you sip hot chocolate and enjoy tasty treats!
Not finished with your holiday shopping? Peruse the Museum gift shops where you are sure to find a unique gift for that special someone or purchase the gift of a membership to Tohono Chul.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
- Location: Winterhaven neighborhood (central Tucson – Ft. Lowell & Prince)
- Date: December 14-29, 2019
- Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
- Cost: Free. Please bring a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
- More Info: Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Winterhaven Festival of Lights is one of the longest running festivals of its kind in the country.
The Festival of Lights celebrates the holiday season in Tucson and is visited by hundreds of thousands of people from all over southern Arizona. Moreover, the Festival is one the most important fundraising events for the Community Food Bank in Tucson.
Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
- Location: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson
- Date: December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30
- Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
- Cost: $10 for Adults, $6 for Children (2-14), Children 1-year-old or younger are free. Members get $3 off admission.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Zoo Lights: Holiday Magic, presented by Tucson Electric Power! Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the twinkling lights of “Tucson’s favorite holiday tradition.” Over one million lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo.
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