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Explore Tucson
Find your next Tucson tradition. Browse seasonal events, choose an everyday outing, or plan a weekend away.
12 local guides · Dates and guide years labeled clearly · Official planning links inside each guide
Winter
Holiday evenings, gem shows and rodeo week.
Holiday season 2026
Christmas lights & tree lightings
Neighborhood displays, garden evenings and community celebrations.
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December 31, 2026
New Year’s Eve
Compare ways to welcome 2027, with confirmed plans clearly separated from preliminary listings.
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Winter 2027
Gem, mineral & fossil shows
Choose a show by dates, public access and admission.
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February 20–28, 2027
Tucson rodeo & parade
Performance dates, the February 25 parade, tickets and first-visit planning.
Explore the guideSpring
Family celebrations and spring traditions.
Summer
Community celebrations after the sun goes down.
Fall
Food, culture, pumpkins and Thanksgiving traditions.
November 14 & 26, 2026
Turkey trots & family walks
Compare Marana’s early outing with Thanksgiving morning at Reid Park.
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October 16–18, 2026
Tucson Meet Yourself
Food, music, folk arts and first-visit tips from the 2026 downtown festival.
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2026 season · ended November 1
Pumpkin patches & haunted houses
A look back at the 2026 pumpkin patches, corn mazes and haunted houses. Watch for next season’s updates.
Explore the guideEnjoy Tucson anytime
Year-round ideas, with seasonal hours and conditions to check before you go.
7 routes
Hikes & desert walks
Compare distances, surfaces and dog rules. Match the walk to the season and current conditions.
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6 local markets
Farmers markets
Choose a market by day, location and seasonal hours.
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6 Southern Arizona escapes
Weekend getaways
Mountains, small towns and scenic escapes, with drive-time estimates and overnight ideas.
Explore the guideDirectory reviewed November 2, 2026. This is a selected collection of guides. Images are illustrative; event details and availability should be checked with organizers.