With Christmas just around the corner, Tucson residents are putting up their lights, and the city is preparing its winter events, including Winter Haven, ice skating, a Christmas choir, and the renowned Nutcracker play.
With the amount of rain we are getting this year, Mount Lemmon is slowly accumulating snow, making for a perfect time for sledging with the family. You could also visit Mt. Lemmon Sky Valley to go snowboarding, to meet new people or go with friends you already have to have a good time.
The Tucson Botanical Garden typically hosts its “Festival of Illumination” from November 28 to January 11 at this time of year. Prices vary due to their dynamic pricing, depending on how long you’re there and the day you go. They also have concessions such as hot chocolate and holiday-themed cookies made by Edna’s Eatery.
Old Tucson’s yuletide is a Christmas celebration with an Old West spin to it, where instead of the North Pole, it is the West Pole and naturally, along with all of that comes Santa’s workshop for photos. They have been doing this for several years, with it gaining more popularity in 2024. This event runs from November 25 to December 31, where the weeks are filled with live, action-packed stunt shows. In order to go see it, you must book in advance, but if you’re able to get in, it doesn’t disappoint. This show is a must-see if you’re looking for a festive event for Old West and Christmas fans alike.
The Rolling Through Time Auto Museum has a Christmas-themed event, “cruising with Claus” with 275 classic cars such as hot rods and classic muscle cars from the 1900s. From December 12 to 20, people can come see these absolutely beautiful machines. Kids’ tickets are 5$, and general tickets are for people 13 and up; those will cost 10$. Diving into the history, this museum opened its doors to the public in 2024. Their main goal is to educate people on the history of automobiles. The museum hosts many events for people just getting into the car scene, and those who have been in it for quite a while
