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  • ARTS, Ornaments & Holiday Magic

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    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    Hosted by the Southern Arizona Arts Guild on Saturday, November 28, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Browse handmade holiday ornaments, festive décor, and one-of-a-kind gifts, all made by Guild artists. You’ll also find pieces not normally available in the Gallery, plus some reduced-price bargains. Expect a mix of paintings, jewelry, woven scarves, hand-decorated boxes, beaded hatbands, and plenty of ornaments to hang on your tree or give as gifts. Where: Southern Arizona Arts Guild, 1745 E. River Road (corner...

    Free

  • Oaxacan Woodcarvings

    Oaxacan Woodcarvings
    The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Oaxacan alebrijes are known for their vivid, intricate craftsmanship and whimsical designs. Renowned Oaxacan artist Agustin Cruz Prudencio began his apprenticeship at age eleven. Now a master of the craft, he runs a workshop where he teaches young people in his community to create these imaginative pieces. Browse his work, including bicycling rabbits and skeletal Catrinas driving cars. Free admission. No registration required.

    Free

  • Jazz Under the Stars

    Jazz Under the Stars Returns to Tohono Chul This Fall
    Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The weather's cooling off, and Tohono Chul is turning up the music. Jazz Under the Stars kicks off Friday, Oct. 2, and runs Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. Guests can settle in at the Garden Bistro for live jazz from local musicians, good food, handcrafted drinks, and the gardens after dark. Date: Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 2 through Nov. 28 Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Location: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson...

    $5

  • Oaxacan Woodcarvings

    Oaxacan Woodcarvings
    The National Parks Store 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Oaxacan alebrijes are known for their vivid, intricate craftsmanship and whimsical designs. Renowned Oaxacan artist Agustin Cruz Prudencio began his apprenticeship at age eleven. Now a master of the craft, he runs a workshop where he teaches young people in his community to create these imaginative pieces. Browse his work, including bicycling rabbits and skeletal Catrinas driving cars. Free admission. No registration required.

    Free

  • Sundays in the Garden

    Featured Sundays in the Garden
    Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Make the most of a Sunday afternoon with live music under the shady canopy of Tohono Chul’s Performance Garden. Presented in partnership with the Tucson Guitar Society, Sundays in the Garden features a rotating lineup of local musicians in one of the garden’s most inviting outdoor settings. Grab a seat, enjoy the music, and stop by the Garden Bistro Bar for beer, wine, prickly pear lemonade, and our famous prickly pear margaritas. Dates: Sundays, Oct. 4 to Nov. 29, 2026...

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  • Blown Egg Ornaments Art Class

    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    Blown Egg Ornaments with Cheryl Decker Wednesday, December 2, 1:30 to 3:30 pm 2 hours, $50.00 Make one-of-a-kind egg ornaments. In this class, you’ll make three egg ornaments. No drawing or painting expertise is required. You’ll learn the history of egg ornaments and how to prepare an egg for future projects. We’ll use sanitized chicken eggs to create personalized holiday ornaments, perfect for gifts, your tree, or other hanging displays. Schedule and Book Attendance

  • A Quiet Pause

    A Quiet Pause
    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    A Quiet Pause: Energy Tools for the Holidays with Amy Schill Wednesday, November 18, 10:30 to 11:30 am 1 hour, $25.00 The holidays bring joy and stress. Take an hour for yourself this season. In this gathering, you’ll learn simple energy exercises to help you ground, reset, and build resilience. You’ll hold gentle points on your own body and trace energy pathways, all at your own pace. You can do every exercise sitting or standing. All ages are welcome, and...

    $25

  • PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam

    Featured PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam
    Community & Recreation Center 10555 N La Canada Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The Pickle-icious Jingle Jam is a FUNdraiser benefiting We Care Tucson and follows 2026 USA Pickleball Rules in a non-USAP-sanctioned Round Robin format. All registered teams will compete for gold, silver, and bronze awards within their skill and age brackets. Registration Link: Click here

    $75

  • Anyone Can Learn to Draw Art Class

    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    Anyone Can Learn to Draw: Holiday Favorites with Julie Abels Friday, December 4, 10 am to 12 pm 2 hours, $45.00 Sketch your favorite holiday subjects. Learn simple drawing techniques while sketching festive favorites, including a snowman, Christmas tree, ornament, gift, candle, and poinsettia. In this beginner-friendly class for adults and teens, you’ll break each subject into basic shapes, then add texture and shading. All supplies are provided. Schedule and Book Attendance

  • Heirloom Farmers Market

    Featured Heirloom Farmers Market
    Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The Oro Valley Farmers Market sets up every Saturday morning at Steam Pump Ranch, nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains’ Pusch Ridge along the Northwest Oracle Road corridor. See Heirloom Farmers Market for more details.

    Free

  • PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam

    Featured PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam
    Community & Recreation Center 10555 N La Canada Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The Pickle-icious Jingle Jam is a FUNdraiser benefiting We Care Tucson and follows 2026 USA Pickleball Rules in a non-USAP-sanctioned Round Robin format. All registered teams will compete for gold, silver, and bronze awards within their skill and age brackets. Registration Link: Click here

    $75

  • Urban Sketching Art Class

    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    Urban Sketching with Kathie Scrimgeour Saturday, December 5, 9:00 to 11:30 am 2 hours 30 minutes, $55.00 Sketch the world around you. Discover the joy of sketching your surroundings. In this workshop, you’ll combine simple drawing with loose watercolor washes to create expressive sketches. You’ll explore ways to simplify buildings, add color with confidence, and capture a scene's spirit rather than every detail. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike. Leave inspired, with new skills and the confidence to sketch...

    $55

  • A Golden Christmas in Oro Valley awaits you!

    Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Enjoy the holiday season and learn some Oro Valley history at Steam Pump Ranch with a scavenger hunt!  The Oro Valley Historical Society will give you clues, and with your correct answers, you can win a bag of oro!  The hunt starts at the Pusch House Museum.  See a volunteer to participate and enjoy the Pusch House Museum exhibits before or after the hunt. Tours of the Museum and the hunt are free, with donations gratefully accepted to keep Oro...

    Free

  • Urban Sketching with Kathie Scrimgeour

    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    Discover the joy of sketching the world around you! In this workshop, you'll learn how to combine simple drawing with loose watercolor washes to create expressive sketches. Explore techniques for simplifying buildings, adding color with confidence, and capturing a scene's unique spirit rather than every detail. This class suits beginners and experienced artists alike. Leave inspired with new skills and the confidence to sketch anywhere. Some watercolor experience is needed. Register Here

    $55

  • Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts  & Tree Lighting Celebration

    Featured Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts  & Tree Lighting Celebration
    Oro Valley Marketplace 11785 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    One of Southern Arizona's biggest holiday celebrations is back. Live performances, artisan vendors, family art activities, holiday music, seasonal food, and the lighting of Oro Valley's signature holiday tree all come together for a tradition that draws thousands every year. It's a great night for the community and a big boost for the artists, performers, and local businesses that make it happen.

  • An Art & Serenade Concert

    Featured An Art & Serenade Concert
    Southern Arizona Arts Guild 1745 E River Road, Tucson

    An Art & Serenade Concert, featuring Saguaro Fields Forever Saguaro Fields Forever (also listed online as “Saguaro Fields Forever Dou”) is a small local act that plays live acoustic and outdoor sets of Beatles songs and other classic tunes. The name plays on “Strawberry Fields Forever.” A special thank you to the talented musicians of the Tucson Musicians Club, who donate their time to bring live music to our Saturday Art & Serenade events. This all-volunteer group has brought musicians...

    Free

  • Arboretum on Tap

    Arboretum on Tap
    Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    Celebrate the first Saturday of each month in Tohono Chul’s brand-new Adaptive Arboretum! Spend the afternoon exploring the new garden while enjoying cold local beers on tap, wood-fired pizza from Family Joint Pizza, live DJs, and plenty of shade. The Adaptive Arboretum was designed to show how thoughtful tree choices can support a cooler, healthier, and more resilient future. It’s a relaxed new place to gather, unwind, and experience the gardens. Dates: First Saturday of the month, October to May...

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  • PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam

    Featured PICKLE-ICIOUS Jingle Jam
    Community & Recreation Center 10555 N La Canada Dr., Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The Pickle-icious Jingle Jam is a FUNdraiser benefiting We Care Tucson and follows 2026 USA Pickleball Rules in a non-USAP-sanctioned Round Robin format. All registered teams will compete for gold, silver, and bronze awards within their skill and age brackets. Registration Link: Click here

    $75

  • Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts  & Tree Lighting Celebration

    Featured Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts  & Tree Lighting Celebration
    Oro Valley Marketplace 11785 N. Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    One of Southern Arizona's biggest holiday celebrations is back. Live performances, artisan vendors, family art activities, holiday music, seasonal food, and the lighting of Oro Valley's signature holiday tree all come together for a tradition that draws thousands every year. It's a great night for the community and a big boost for the artists, performers, and local businesses that make it happen.

  • Heirloom Farmers Market

    Featured Heirloom Farmers Market
    Steam Pump Ranch 10901 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ, United States

    The Oro Valley Farmers Market sets up every Saturday morning at Steam Pump Ranch, nestled at the base of the Catalina Mountains’ Pusch Ridge along the Northwest Oracle Road corridor. See Heirloom Farmers Market for more details.

    Free