Oro Valley Festival of the Arts and Holiday Tree Lighting

About the Event

This beloved two-day event transforms the Marketplace into a winter wonderland filled with over 150 juried artists and exhibitors, 500+ student and community performers, festive food, and holiday cheer. Shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, savor seasonal flavors, enjoy hands-on arts activities, and take in live performances from local talent. Families can snap free photos with Santa, decorate cookies, and experience the magic of TUBACHRISTMAS.

On Saturday evening, the festivities reach their peak with the lighting of the towering 35-foot Holiday Tree, complete with caroling, a Santa parade, and joyful community spirit. With free admission and activities for all ages, this is Southern Arizona’s signature holiday celebration—where art, culture, and holiday traditions come together to make memories that last all season long.

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