All the Holiday Markets in Southern Arizona….

Made in Tucson Market booths set up along a blocked-off street

…that I could find!

After scouring the internet, soliciting suggestions, and searching down information spotted on banners and little roadside signs, I found around 100 upcoming pop-ups across a large swath of Arizona south of Picacho Peak.

Some are traditional holiday season markets and others are part of larger events or part of events that just happen to occur in November or December. Most of them are free. Many not only fundraise for the participating artists and crafters, but for other causes, community groups, schools, or organizations.

Where I could, I’ve included a few more details about what types of things you can find at the market and what other activities may be happening there. I tried to only include markets with handmade items for sale, but that’s not always clear.

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Happenings List: Oct/Nov/Dec 2025

It’s time for my seasonal Happenings List! This is my handpicked selection of intriguing goings-on throughout the state of Arizona, plus a handful of things you can join in ANYWHERE, like online workshops and worldwide observances.

Coatimundi in a tree
December 3 is World Coati Day! | Photo of a Mountain Coati in Colombia by iNaturalist user novvictan. CCL

As you peruse the list, watch for asterisks highlighting discounts, extras, and other goodies!

This time, it is a big list! It covers the Happenings for the rest of this year – running from Fall to fa-la-la-la!

And this isn’t even everything.
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