Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts & Tree Lighting Celebration
Visitors can browse handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind gifts from over 150 juried artists and exhibitors while enjoying seasonal treats from local food trucks. Entertainment spans hundreds of student and community performers, including caroling and musical showcases. Families can participate in hands-on holiday arts and crafts, take photos with Santa, and watch the lighting of the 35-foot holiday tree.
What to Expect
Southern Arizona holiday arts festival featuring a 35-foot tree lighting celebration.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA)
Food & Drink
Festive food trucks offer seasonal treats; select food vendors continue during Saturday evening activities.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-centered
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission. Parking is free.
- Hours: Saturday 10:00 AM–6:30 PM (festival artisan vendors until 5:00 PM; the Winter Wonderland Experience, select food vendors, and evening holiday activities continue until 6:30 PM); Sunday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM Saturday.
- Parking: Parking is free throughout the shopping center, with around 4,352 regular car parking spaces plus additional ADA and motorcycle spots. The tips section says more than 4,000 parking spaces are available onsite.
- Accessibility: Designated ADA parking spaces are available onsite at the shopping center.
Tips & Advice
- Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes, since the entire festival takes place outdoors across the shopping center.
- Visit artisan booths before 5 p.m. Saturday, since vendors close earlier than the Winter Wonderland experience and select food vendors.
- For the tree lighting, plan to be there Saturday by 6 p.m.; caroling, a Santa parade, and holiday activities are part of the evening.
- Use free onsite parking; the shopping center has more than 4,000 spaces, plus additional ADA and motorcycle spots.
- Find the festival off Oracle Road between Fork and Fire and the former Red Lobster, which helps orient you within the Marketplace.
Special Events & Promotions
- Saturday evening: the lighting of the 35-foot Holiday Tree, with caroling and a Santa parade.
- TUBACHRISTMAS holiday play-along performance.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on Saturday evening?
The 35-foot Holiday Tree is lit, along with caroling, a Santa parade and holiday activities. After the artisan booths close, the Winter Wonderland Experience, select food vendors and evening holiday activities keep going on Saturday.
What is there for kids?
Families can get free photos with Santa, with the Golder Ranch Fire Truck and with the Oro Valley Police Department. Kids can also decorate cookies, do hands-on holiday arts and crafts, and watch puppet shows.
What is there to eat?
Food trucks serve festive food and seasonal treats from local vendors.
Where do I park?
Parking is free throughout the Oro Valley Marketplace. There are around 4,352 regular spaces plus ADA and motorcycle spots. The festival sits between Fork and Fire and the former Red Lobster.
What should I wear?
The festival is entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
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