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 2018. 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: November 30, December 1, December 2 and December 7, 8, 9
- 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. Take a stroll down a path lit with traditional luminarias and delight in the trees and decorations lit with thousands of twinkling lights. There will be different performances every night featuring local musicians, dancers, and school groups. Food and drinks in flavors that reflect the season will be available for purchase from Cafe Botanica, along with a round-up of some of Tucson’s favorite Food Trucks.
Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul
- Location: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson
- Date: November 30 & December 1, December 7 & 8, December 14 & 15
- Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
- Cost: $16 General Public, $12 Member. Children 12 and under are $3.
- 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.
Holiday Nights is a timeless tradition, for children, young couples, whole families, and everyone in between!
Winterhaven Festival of Lights
- Location: Winterhaven neighborhood (central Tucson – Ft. Lowell & Prince)
- Date: December 8-26, 2018
- 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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