History & Heritage

Arizona's historic journey runs from Alta California to Mexico to the Gadsden Purchase to becoming the last continental US state, from our state's original inhabitants to the Wild West to the varied cultural landscape of today. Commemorate history at art exhibitions, neighborhood tours, museum events, and so much more. Arizona's enduring spirit is worth remembering.

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Oct 3 - Aug 9

Oaxacan Folk Art from the Shepard Barbash and Vicki Ragan Collection

The exhibition includes more than 100 wooden carvings and clay sculptures created in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. Subjects include festival and market scenes, Bible stories, a variety of animals, and mythical and fantastic figures. The exhibition is organized by Tucson Museum of Art and curated by Kristopher Driggers, Schmidt Curator of Latin American Art.

Tucson, AZ

Tucson Museum of Art

Oct 24 - Jan 5

Lights of the World Festival - Tucson

More than 45 displays and more than six million lights. Free carnival rides. An unforgettable exploration of global cultures and cuisine. Other entertainment features include puppet show or sea lion show.

Tucson, AZ

Kino Sports Complex

Dec 7 - Dec 7

Frontier Christmas Open House

Event features music, refreshments, cookies by a roaring fire, shopping, and living history re-enactments of holiday celebrations during Arizona's territorial days. The Museum Gift Shop will be open with a great selection of holiday gifts.

Prescott, AZ

Sharlot Hall Museum

Dec 7 - Dec 7

15th Annual Tucson Tamal & Heritage Festival

Celebrate the rich tastes, smells and variations of tamales from the Southwest & Mexico, discover the culinary tradition of making tamales for Christmas, and enjoy a full day of live entertainment, art and culture.

Tucson, AZ

Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center

Dec 7 - Dec 8

49th Annual La Fiesta de Tumacacori

Celebrating the many cultures that were historically and presently associated with the Santa Cruz Valley, traditional creations of all the cultures including 50 food and craft booths, continuous live entertainment on stage and children’s activities.

Tumacacori, AZ

Tumacácori National Historical Park

Dec 7 - Dec 8

35th Annual F.Q. Story Historic Home Tour and Holiday Street Fair

[Dec 7-8] Tour charming historic homes decorated for the holidays, set in one of Phoenix’s oldest and most desirable neighborhoods.

Phoenix, AZ

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Oct 3 - Aug 9

Oaxacan Folk Art from the Shepard Barbash and Vicki Ragan Collection