Thursday, November 30, 2017 / by Marisa Knott
This Weekend in Tucson 12/1-12/3
KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES
FRIDAY EVENTS
UGLY SWEATER BENEFIT NIGHT
Friday | 5-9pm | Catalina Brewing Company
Kick off the holiday season by supporting a great local nonprofit, Treasures 4 Teachers. This event will include an ugly sweater contest, Christmas trivia, and a special visit from Santa.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE UNVEILING AND CELEBRATION
Friday | 5-7pm | Hilton El Conquistador | Free
Santa Claus will arrive by horse and carriage at 5:30 p.m. to unveil this year’s culinary masterpiece. Guests of all ages will be invited to walk through the life-size gingerbread house to the tune of live holiday carolers, and enjoy cookie decorating, hot cocoa and holiday movies. Little ones on the naughty and nice list can have their photo taken with Mr. Claus, and for a small donation to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation guests can also decorate keepsake ornaments.
SERIAL GRILLERS RIVER BAR GRAND OPENING
Friday | 6-8pm | Serial Grillers River Location
Featured beers from Stone, Prairie, Clown Shoes and Hangar 24 for a total of 40 beer taps and wine available. Serial Grillers offers a new take on favorite comfort foods from food from cheesesteaks to calzones, having been featured on Food Network and won various awards.
SATURDAY EVENTS
10TH ANNUAL RED SLEIGH TOY RUN
Saturday | 9am-2pm | S&S Motorsports | $15 Single/$20 Couple
Benefits local families with much needed help during the Holiday Season through a group motorcycle ride to deliver the toys.
COLOR VIBE 5K
Saturday | 9am | TCC | $30+
Get ready Tucson for the most colorful fun-filled day of your life! You'll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! Get your friends and family stretched out for this amazing color blast event where you'll get blasted with color while you run.
SUN CITY ORO VALLEY 9TH ANNUAL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Saturday | 9am-3pm | Sun City Oro Valley Activity Center | Free
Accepting donations for IMPACT food bank. More than 50 artists featuring jewelry, paintings, wood turnings, doll clothes, greeting cards, pottery, glass work and much more at great prices. Buy that unique Christmas gift at our show! Live Craft Demonstrations. Food & beverages from the Views Restaurant.
YAPPY HOUR
Saturday | 12-3pm | Stillhouse Grill and Bar
Bring your pup, sit on the patio, enjoy some Tito’s and food to support the rescue animals! All proceeds go straight to medical and training expenses.
ELF (2003)
Saturday | 2pm & 6:30pm | Fox Theatre | $5-7
The Fox Theatre will be screening a modern Christmas classic as the holiday season kicks off in full force.
WINTER FAIRY LIGHTS
Saturday | 6-8pm | Valley of the Moon | Free
Put on your cloaks and scarves (hopefully it's cold by then) and drop by for wandering the grounds, historical tours, and winter stories.
SUNDAY EVENTS
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday | 7am-1pm | Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
Whatever your reason, the need is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. And you’ll feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Use Sponsor Code: beautifulsavior
CHEF FEST AT BARRIO
Sunday | 1-4pm | Barrio Brewing Co. | Unwrapped gift of $10
GUT & Barrio Brewing Co. team up to benefit Wings for Women, a local non-profit providing services for homeless women and families in Tucson. Bring an unwrapped gift or monetary donation (minimum $10 suggested) and get delicious food from the chefs of the Gastronomic Union of Tucson.
WEEKEND-LONG EVENTS
31ST ANNUAL LUMINARIA NIGHTS
Friday-Sunday | 5:30-8:30pm |Tucson Botanical Gardens | $6.50-13
2,000 candlelit luminarias and a special holiday light show will transform the Gardens into a winter wonderland with fun for the whole family.
THE MIRACLE ON CONGRESS ST
Friday 4-9pm | Saturday & Sunday 11am-9pm | 260 E Congress St | Free
A winter wonderland extravaganza! Featuring arts & crafts activities, Christmas music as well as live music performances, and special gift-drive and donation events with charity sponsors. Free Santa photos for all the good little boys and girls.
SMILE WITH SANTA
Friday-Sunday | 12-5pm | Tucson Premium Outlets | Free
The whole family is invited to meet Saint Nick for a free photo opportunity, even four legged friends. Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras.
ANGELS TOO MARKETPLACE
Saturday 9am-5pm | Sunday 11am-4pm | La Paloma Academy | Free
This craft show has been in existence for over 25 years, always growing and expanding with exciting new vendors along with those vendors you always expect to see. Come shop for your holiday decorations, gifts, and baked goods.
Looking for Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Tucson? Find a list here.
SPORTING EVENTS
U OF A WILDCAT HOCKEY VS. ARIZONA STATE
Friday | 7:30pm | Tucson Arena | $3-18
RED OUT-American Heart Institute Night
U OF A WILDCAT HOCKEY VS. ARIZONA STATE
Saturday | 7:30pm | Tucson Arena | $3-18
Ugly Sweater Contest!
U OF A WOMEN'S BASKETBALL VS. SAN DIEGO STATE
Sunday | 2pm | McKale Center | $8-10
WEATHER
