Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting

Make Merry Memories in Marana!

See you on Saturday, December 6th, 2025!

2:00-9:00PM

Tree Lighting Ceremony starts at 6:00PM; encore at 8:30PM

Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex

11555 W Civic Center Dr

View and download the 2025 event flyer here(PDF, 29MB).

View and download the 2025 community performance schedule here(PDF, 3MB).

DIRECTIONS AND PARKING

LOCATION: Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W. Civic Center Drive, Marana, AZ 85653

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT ENTRANCE: GET DIRECTIONS HERE

EVENT MAIN PARKING LOT ENTRANCE: Follow the traffic signs in the area that lead to Sandario and Barnett. You will enter the event at W Civic Center Drive off Barnett. Marana PD will be running point control to direct traffic to the main parking lot. Parking attendants will assist you with available parking spaces.

HANDICAP PARKING: There is a designated lot for handicapped parking at MHC Healthcare’s covered parking lot. Security staff will direct you to the Handicap lot upon request. A handicap-designated shuttle is available from Marana Middle School as well.

EXPECT DELAYS: Traffic in the area may be congested and/or slow off Marana Road and Tangerine exits entering/exiting the event. We appreciate your patience and kindness so that everyone can enjoy this event!

View the parking map in a separate window and/or download the image here(PNG, 380KB).

COURTESY SHUTTLE

RETURNING THIS YEAR: The event will have courtesy shuttles running between Marana Middle School (11285 W Grier Rd, Marana, AZ 85653) and the end of the Mistletoe Market. There will be stops at each end of the route indicated with security. Park at the school, be shuttled just a few minutes down the road, and get dropped off right in front of the event! Shuttles run continuously 1:30-10:00PM.

SHUTTLE NOTES:

Depending on traffic, the estimated roundtrip journey between the Marana Middle School Parking Lot and the event is 5-10 minutes.
Be aware that there could be a longer-than-normal wait time due to excessive traffic in the area, especially before and after the event.
There will be (1) handicapped-designated shuttle.

View the parking map in a separate window and/or download the image here(PNG, 380KB).

EVENT OVERVIEW

View the event map in a separate window and/or download the image here(PNG, 770KB).

TIPS AND AMENITIES FOR GUESTS

Check the WEATHER before you come.
Plan on wearing very sturdy, and comfortable shoes as guests may encounter uneven, surfaces. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for the daytime and a jacket is recommended at night as it will be chilly. Holiday attire is encouraged!
Families: This is a family-friendly event with activities for all ages.
#MaranaDogLife: Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Christmas Tree Lighting & Musical Light Show!

6:00PM debut and 8:30PM encore

Marana’s beloved annual tradition continues this year! Our 45ft tree, featuring 100,000 RGB lights, and over 100,000 additional lights in our landscape trees are synchronized with a musical playlist for a 13-minute show!

Photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus!

All ages are encouraged to get their free photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the event. Professional photos will be published the week after the event on Marana Parks & Recreation’s Facebook page.

Support the Marana Food Bank!

It’s the season of giving! Attendees are encouraged to bring one (1) can of food, one (1) non-perishable food item, and/or pet food to donate to the Marana Food Bank. You will find donation stations at the Mistletoe Market entrance and at the Marana Food Bank’s booth located in Santa’s Courtyard. Learn more.

Mistletoe Market!

The Mistletoe Market features over 35 local artisans and craft vendors offering diverse products that make great holiday gifts! You can also talk to exhibitors, non-profits and Town of Marana departments and organizations! Full list TBA.

Food vendors!

No festival is complete without an awesome selection of food trucks and food vendors! From tacos, burgers, and fusion cuisine to drinks, snacks, and desserts, Marana events have something for everyone! Full list TBA.

Community performances!

The Candy Cane Stage and Santa’s Courtyard Stage are programmed on the half hour from 2:30PM - 8:00PM (except for a break at 6:00PM for the Tree Lighting).

Click here to view the full 2025 performance schedule.(PDF, 3MB)

Letters to Santa!

After you get your photo with Santa & Mrs. Claus, they’d love to get a letter from you so they can get started on presents for all the good girls and boys in the world. The Letters to Santa Station will be set up in Santa’s Courtyard.

Free rides on the Holiday Train!

Located in Santa’s Courtyard, families can enjoy unlimited, free rides on the Holiday Train at the Marana Train Depot.

Free Kids Activities!

There's plenty of fun activities for kids of all ages to enjoy for free, including inflatables, Grinch meet & greet, Creation Station presented by Lucky Cat Social Art, community mural, Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, and more!