“An artery of transportation, an agent of social transformation, and a remnant of America’s past, [Route 66] stretches 2,400 miles across two-thirds of the continent.”
Route 66 Centennial – Route 66 turns 100 this year, and there are celebrations all along the iconic highway – some of which are on this List! We’ll also have more for you coming up on the art and local flavor along the so-called “Mother Road!”
U.S. Semiquincentennial – a.k.a. the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence or America250. Branching off of that are initiatives like Vote250, which encourages voter registration, as well as Trails250 and Birding250, which promote spending time outside.
Small group, no-pressure workshop where you’ll learn about embroidery materials, how to get set up, working with patterns or designing your own pieces, and how to backstitch.
Interactive workshops over Zoom that will include both guided exercises within your own space and opportunities to share with the community. Specifically designed for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, these workshops will offer ways to connect to elements of the natural world and feel more grounded when life seems overwhelming.
Happy New Year! Here’s your Happenings List for the first part of 2026. It’s full of ways to support the arts and people making cool stuff, enjoy nature, and explore traditions and history.
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.
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!
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!
