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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Making a List: Your Favorite Holiday Markets

Christmas tree with Old Pima County Courthouse in the background
holiday market with string lights and gold balloon decorations
Mercado Cenzontle in Tucson.

Holiday Season Market Completist

I’m working on making a long list of the all the occasional / pop-up markets happening during the holiday season in Southern Arizona!

I’ve seen lists of top holiday markets in Tucson to shop, but there are so many more that don’t get mentioned. So I want to search out as many as Southern Arizona markets as possible, so you can peruse all your options in one list!

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Jul/Aug/Sep Happenings 2025

saguaros

It is, understandably, not a very popular time of year to visit the desert regions of Arizona. Many of the big crowd-drawing events happen fall through spring. While it gets a bit quieter here, there are still things happening outside of the heat of the day.

MSA Annex

Meanwhile, in Northern Arizona, there are outdoor concerts, markets, and festivals going on.

Flagstaff Heritage Square

As always, there also are events you can join in online whatever the weather is like in your neck of the woods.

So here’s my handpicked list of intriguing things going-on throughout the state – as well as some you can join in anywhere! Stars* highlight discounts, extras, and other goodies!

 

3 inkwell-shaped beeswax candles in front of a world map
100% Pure Beeswax Candles by pollenArts.

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Jan/Feb/March Happenings 2025

gems

Happy New Year! These first three(ish) months tend to be when the weather is at its best in the desert regions of Arizona.

It’s not a coincidence that many of Tucson’s biggest events of the year are planned for this time. The Jazz Festival, Gem Show, and Rodeo are basically scheduled right on top of each other. The Festival of Books isn’t far behind. It’s like the city is trying to cram as much as possible in between the holidays and the onset of the summer heat!

minerals

To help you keep track of it all, here’s my handpicked list of intriguing goings-on around Arizona, as well as a few you can enjoy virtually anywhere!

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