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.
Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
- Location: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson
- Date: December 6, 7, 8 and December 13, 14, 15
- Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Cost: $18 for adult n0n-members; $9 for child non-members; $12 for adult members; $6 for child members
- More Info: Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
During the first two weekends of December, come to the Tucson Botanical Gardens to celebrate the magic of the season. Come experience what will be the most magical Luminaria Nights yet. New experiences added in 2019 include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland: Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans.
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.
- More Info: Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
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.
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December 2019
Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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…
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas at Fox Tucson Theatre
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope set to timeless holiday hits including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky. In this wonderful story, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, he ends up alone and…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 20, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm
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…
Find out more »Winterhaven Festival of Lights
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 29, 2019
70th annual. Walk through this midtown neighborhood, which is all a-glitter with Christmas lights. *The Festival is free to attend. However, attendees are asked to bring a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
Find out more »Luminaria Nights at Tucson Botanical Gardens
One event on December 7, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 8, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 13, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 14, 2019 at 5:30 pm
One event on December 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Come experience the most magical Luminaria Nights yet! With new experiences added that include Poinsettia Pavilion featuring a 10’ poinsettia tree, an enhanced Winter Wonderland, a Garden Snowfall Experience, 3,500+ luminarias, 24+ Korean lanterns, the Grinch, and Santa’s Mailbox. Delight in wonderful food and drinks and enjoy an incredible musical lineup featuring the Manhattan Dolls and many more talented Tucsonans. Adult (Member) $12 Adult (Non-Member) $18 Child, ages 4-17 (Member) $6 Child, ages 4-17 (Non-Member) $9
Find out more »Winterhaven Festival of Lights
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 29, 2019
70th annual. Walk through this midtown neighborhood, which is all a-glitter with Christmas lights. *The Festival is free to attend. However, attendees are asked to bring a donation of food or money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Find out more »Zoo Lights at Reid Park Zoo
An event every day that begins at 6:00 pm, repeating until December 23, 2019
One event on December 26, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 27, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 29, 2019 at 6:00 pm
One event on December 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm
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 twinkling lights illuminate the beautiful Zoo grounds with sounds of the season flowing throughout the Zoo. Zoo Lights begins with a Members-only night on December 4 and then opens to the public from December 5-23 with Encore Nights December 26-30. Throughout the evening, you’ll…
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