Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Visitors walk through a historic neighborhood to view decorated homes, glowing streets, and holiday light displays. Guests can explore on foot, reserve a guided holiday party bike ride, or join a mobile silent disco tour. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food or monetary donations for the local community food bank.
What to Expect
Historic Tucson neighborhood holiday light tradition running since 1949.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Winterhaven
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Winterhaven Public Events
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday light fans
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free to attend. The page asks visitors to bring a food or money donation for the Community Food Bank.
- Hours: 6pm–10PM every day.
- Parking: Street parking inside Winterhaven is prohibited. Designated parking lots are available at nearby businesses, schools, and churches on Ft Lowell, Country Club, and Prince Rd.
- Accessibility: Wide, walkable neighborhood streets are accessible to most attendees, and ADA-accessible portable restrooms are available throughout the festival.
- Pets: Dogs are allowed on leashes. The festival can get busy, and dog owners are asked to use common sense and courtesy.
Tips & Advice
- Bring non-perishable food like peanut butter, canned tuna or cereal for the Community Food Bank boxes at every entrance, or donate by QR code.
- Park in a designated lot like Winterhaven Square Shopping Center, because street parking inside Winterhaven is prohibited and violators may be ticketed or towed.
- Use the Lyft drop-off at 2718 E Prince Rd, near the Treat Ave entrance, to skip parking altogether.
- Reserve a party bike ride or silent disco walk directly with Arizona Party Bikes or Silent Adventures if you want to see the lights on the move.
- Leave cigarettes and vapes put away, since smoking, vaping and cannabis use aren't welcome in the festival area.
Special Events & Promotions
- Assisted Living Drive-Through Nights, sponsored by Watermark: two evenings when pre-registered buses from senior and assisted living communities can drive through before pedestrian traffic begins.
- Holiday Lit Party Bike rides through the decorated streets, led by a party captain, booked separately through Arizona Party Bikes.
- A 60-minute guided silent disco walk through the lights, booked separately through Silent Adventures Tucson.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved and cleaned up after. It gets busy, so keep crowds and the lights in mind.
Where should I park?
Street parking inside Winterhaven isn't allowed. Use the designated lots at Winterhaven Square Shopping Center, Tucson Masonic Lodge or Lunewave Center, or other lots at nearby businesses, schools and churches on Ft Lowell, Country Club and Prince Rd. The Lyft drop-off is at 2718 E Prince Rd, near the Prince & Treat entrance.
What should I bring to donate?
Bring food or a money donation for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. The most-needed items are peanut butter, oatmeal, cereal, granola bars, canned goods, rice, pasta and shelf-stable milk. Donation boxes are at every entrance, and you can give cashless through QR codes posted around the festival.
Is there a way to see the lights besides walking?
Yes. You can book a guided Holiday Lit Party Bike ride with Arizona Party Bikes, or a 60-minute silent disco walk with Silent Adventures Tucson. Reserve directly with each company.
Where do I go if I need help?
The Winterhaven Info Tent on the center island handles lost-and-found, first aid and general questions. In an emergency, call 911.
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