The holidays are here and downtown is aglow with thousands of white LED lights outlining Tucson’s skyline, illuminating the street trees, and adorning southern Arizona’s tallest Christmas Tree. We invite you, your family and friends to come downtown this month and take a holiday photo in front of the tree. Post your photo to Instagram and you could win a $100 Downtown Tucson Gift Card.
While you’re here, shop at one of our new or existing retail establishments. We now have a plethora of retail and so many opportunities to support local businesses. Check out the new Downtown Holiday Gift Guide to find unique one-of-a-kind gifts. Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? The Downtown Tucson Gift Card is honored at over 50 downtown establishments with 100% of the proceeds going back to the participating business. Eat, drink and be merry at one of downtown's renowned food and drink establishments.
Downtown is the site for loads of holiday activities like the Downtown Parade of Lights, Tucson Holiday Ice, The Nutcracker and so much more. Read below for more information on holiday programming and events, new businesses, and shopping options.
See you downtown,
Kathleen
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Proper Shops, 300 E. Congress St.
Just in time for the holidays! Proper Shops, a new flex retail space for local businesses, opens on December 3rd at Congress and 5th Ave. With room for over 20 small boutiques, Proper Shops is excited to bring emerging, local artists and retailers to Congress St. by lowering the barrier-to-entry into the downtown market.
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SAHVC Gift Shop | The Loop Store, 115 N. Church Ave.
Located inside the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center (SAHVC) at the Pima County Historic Courthouse, the Gift Shop and Loop Store feature regionally-themed souvenirs and books, and the Chuck Huckelberry Loop bike memorabilia and cycling jerseys. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily, excluding major holidays.
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Vitnage, 44 E. Broadway Blvd.
Your source for the finest vintage this side of the Pecos! Featuring rare and collectible Americana from the 1930’s to the 1970’s. Vitnage specializes in vintage Western clothing, vintage Pendleton clothing, vintage and custom hand made cowboy boots, Native American silver and Turquoise, Navajo rugs, vintage textiles, tooled leather, vintage photographs, cameras and Mid Century Modern Artwork.
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Arizona Poppy Shop, 150 S. 4th Ave.
Arizona Poppy is a unique gift shop featuring local handmade creations. They work with over 50 local makers to bring you handmade, unique, curated, groovy creations.
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Give the Gift of Downtown
Take the guessing out of gift-giving and purchase a Downtown Tucson Gift Card! Share the gift of downtown’s best dining, entertainment, shopping, arts and services with your loved ones. The Downtown Tucson Gift Card is a physical card and can be used at over 50 locations. Support downtown businesses and order with ease here.
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barbata - BATA's New Basement Bar
barbata is now open in the basement of BATA, 35 E Toole Ave. BATA was named one of the 50 Best New Restaurants in America for 2022 by Bon Appétit Magazine. barbata adds another level of high-quality craft cocktails and amazing tapas. Head upstairs for dinner afterward.
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Snake & Barrel - Basement of Batch
Snake & Barrel basement bar is the offshoot concept of Downtown Tucson’s venerable whiskey haven, Batch. Like a serpent, Snake & Barrel hides in plain sight with an understated entrance off Congress St. Read more in Tucson Foodie's recent article.
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Penelope Wood Fired Pizza Inside of Cartel
Penelope Wood Fired Pizza, located inside of Cartel Roasting Co. at 210 E. Broadway Blvd., is now open. They serve fresh made-to-order pizzas, salads and more. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The Green Room is Downtown's New Flower Shop
The Green Room is a locally owned and operated flower shop at 71 E Pennington St. Fresh bouquets, centerpieces, and other arrangements make The Green Room the perfect stop on your way to birthdays, special events, or to make someone’s day. Greeting cards, balloons and other gifts are available.
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JA Ramen Open on Congress St.
JA Ramen, located at 54 W. Congress St., serves lunch and dinner daily from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Their lengthy menu is full of amazing Japanese Ramen and Curry recipes. Appetizers include tempura vegetables and shrimp, dumplings, nan bread, squid and seaweed salads, katsu, takoyaki balls and much more. Check out their full menu at thejaramen.com.
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Tucson's Christmas Tree and Insta Photo Contest
Tucson's Christmas Tree, brought to you by Rio Nuevo, stands at an impressive 36 feet and is located in Jácome Plaza downtown (101 N. Stone Avenue).
We're hosting an Insta photo contest! Take a photo, use #TucsonXmasTree, tag @DowntownTucson, and post it on Instagram. You could win 1 of 2 $100 Downtown Tucson Gift Cards. First place gets reposted on Instagram. The contest ends on January 2.
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Live Christmas Tree Sale at The Monica
Downtown Tucson's only live Christmas Tree sale is at The Monica! Fresh trees arrive weekly and multiple sizes are available. 100% of sales benefit Tucson Boys Chorus. The Tucson Boys Chorus performs live at The Monica on Sunday, December 4 between the hours of noon and 6 p.m.
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Ho, Ho, Ho - Holiday Events!
Click here to view the Weekend Report! Scroll to the bottom of the Weekend Report to see what's coming up soon and don't miss these upcoming holiday events:
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Kathleen Eriksen, President & CEO
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