The best events, services, resources, & more for Arizona’s 55+ community.

Holiday Nights at Tohono Chul Park, 2024

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, United States

Celebrate the season’s magic at Tohono Chul’s Holiday Nights! Member-only night: Friday, December 6 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Open to the Public: Saturday, December 7th – Sunday, December 22nd Thursdays – Fridays – Saturdays – Sundays 6:00 – 9:00 PM Stroll through enchanting paths, revel in live entertainment, and bask in the glow of […]

$7 – $25

Senior Olympic Festival, 2025 – Registration Deadline

Morris K. Udall Regional Center 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ

Try competing in The 2025 Senior Olympics Festival in Tucson, January 4 – February 2, 2025! Ages 50+ Registration: Register November 4 – December 27, 2024 to participate. Register online at ezeereg.com (and search for "SOF" events.) Or register by calling 520-791-4877, or visiting the Randolf Administration Building (at 920 S. Randolf Way, Tucson AZ). […]

Winterhaven Festival of Lights 2024: The 75th Diamond Anniversary

Winterhaven Neighborhood 3200 N Christmas Ave, Tucson, AZ

Don't miss this Tucson holiday tradition! Since 1949 the Winterhaven Festival of Lights has grown to become a Tucson Tradition. This year, for the 75th time, we welcome the community of Tucson to come enjoy the lights and celebrate the holiday season. (Sponsored by Tucson Electric Power Company.) 75th Annual Festival of Lights This year […]

Free

Oro Valley Hot Cocoa 5K, 2025

Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., Oro Valley, AZ

Wednesday, January 01, 2025 9:00 AM - 01:00 PM To Register for the Hot Cocoa 5K, please click HERE! The ELEVENTH annual race will take place along the multi-use path, beginning at Steam Pump Ranch, and will include snacks, water and of course, hot cocoa. It's a fun way to start your New Year's resolutions! Runners, […]

$35 – $40

Free First Thursday at Tucson Museum of Art

Tucson Museum of Art 140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ

First Thursday of every month 5–8 p.m. On the first Thursday of every month, the Tucson Museum of Art is free and open to the public from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Join us for exciting evenings of live music, performances, art-making, and one-of-a-kind gallery experiences, as well as a cash bar offering local beer and […]

Free
Event Series Old Tucson: Yuletide

Yuletide at Old Tucson, 2024

Old Tucson 201 S. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ

Many know Old Tucson for its film history and desert vistas, but did you know, it is also Santa’s base in the West? This November, our beloved holiday spectacular ‘Yuletide’ returns as Old Tucson is transformed into a western winter wonderland we call The West Pole. Grab yourself a hot cocoa, take a ride on […]

$24 – $39
Event Series Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix

Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix

Camelback Ranch - Glendale 10710 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ

From October 25th, 2024, to January 5th, 2025, experience an enchanting night at the Tianyu Lights Festival in Phoenix! Wander through breathtaking luminous art installations and immerse yourself in four captivating themes: Illuminated Forest, Fairy Tale Wonderland, Panda-land, and Ocean World. Indulge in delicious foods and beverages at our Food Court, and complete your visit […]

$18 – $28
Event Series ZooLights: Holiday Magic 2024

ZooLights: Holiday Magic 2024

Reid Park Zoo 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, United States

There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 5– 23 Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 5 Let it Glow! This year’s ZooLights: Holiday Magic event, presented by Tucson Electric Power, is bigger and brighter than ever with over a million dazzling lights. Bring the whole troop and make some […]

$7 – $14
Event Series Free Tour of the Historic Fox Theatre

Free Tour of the Historic Fox Theatre

Fox Tucson Theatre 17 West Congress Street, Tucson, AZ

We love to show off our beautiful, historic theatre and share the many, remarkable stories it embodies! Join us on one of our monthly, free public tours. Join us at 12:00 noon on the first Tuesday of each month (except no tour in July) in the theatre's entryway. Donations are welcome to help our non-profit […]

Free

The Red Rocks Music Festival: Manuscripts Don’t Burn

Jewish Historical Society, 122 E. Culver St, Phoenix 85004 122 E. Culver St, Phoenix

The Red Rocks Music Festival is thrilled to host internationally renowned Ukrainian-American concert pianist and author Inna Faliks as she presents the acclaimed program Manuscripts Don't Burn, which includes a reading from her best-selling memoir Weight in the Fingertips, a Musical Odyssey from Ukraine to the World Stage. Selections by Bach, Chopin, Liszt, and other […]

$10 – $25

Sahuarita’s Art on the Lake Festival

Sahuarita Lake Park 15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ

Get ready for an unforgettable day of creativity and culture at Sahuarita’s Art on the Lake Festival, returning to the picturesque Sahuarita Lake Park for its third year. This year’s event promises to be bigger and more immersive than ever, transforming the park into a vibrant hub of art, music, and interactive experiences. ​ Explore […]

Free
Event Series La Encantada Fine Arts Festival

La Encantada Fine Arts Festival

La Encantada Shopping Center 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718, Tucson, AZ

Experience the La Encantada Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and […]

Free