Note:ÌýThis story was originally posted in 2024 and updated in 2025.
Maybe your family is in town and you're searching for a way to show them the beautiful city you call home.
Maybe you can't make it out to your family on the east coast for the holiday and you're searching for a good place to eat.
Or maybe you decided to prepare Christmas dinner and the ham overcooked in the oven or you realized you're missing a key ingredient and it's now too late to head to the store.
Whatever the case, we put together this list (which is not comprehensive) of local spots open on the holiday. Let us know if we missed your favorite spot and we'll get it added to the list.
Keep in mind: For restaurants, reservations may be recommended or required, so call ahead of time.
Ìý— This east-side beer house will be open on Christmas Day, from 4 to 10 p.m.
— Tucson's beloved Desert Museum is open 365 days a year, welcoming visitors to enjoy the desert flora and fauna.
Ìý—ÌýCasa Video and Film Bar and will be open for their regular business hours. Grab a drink or a movie for your Christmas festivities.
Ìý— This Marana brewery will be open on Christmas Day.Ìý
Ìý— Find Northeastern Chinese food at Chef Wang, which is staying open this Christmas.
Ìý—ÌýFrom 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day, Cielos will be offering a buffet. Their dinner service will be from 5-9 p.m.
Ìý— The Coronet and its cafe will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Ìý— Make your reservation now for Christmas Day at Cup Cafe.
Ìý— Take the family bowling from 3-9 p.m.
Ìý— This east-side Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Ìý— The Oracle location will be open on Christmas Day
Ìý— Govinda's is offering a vegan Christmas menu from noon to 5 p.m. that includes lentil croquettes, vegetable soup, stir fry pasta and apple berry crisp.
Ìý— Get Chinese favorites from 11-9 p.m. Christmas Day.
Ìý— The Grill at Hacienda del Sol will be open from 4-9 p.m. on Christmas eve and Christmas day. Their four course prix fixe dinner will be $110.Ìý
Ìý—ÌýThis resort is offering Christmas brunch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., all other hours will be regular.
Ìý—ÌýWe love this hidden gem. Good news: They'll be open on Christmas.
Ìý— Get traditionalÌýSzechuan items from Jun Dynasty on Christmas this year.
Ìý— Tucson's only Afghan restaurant will be open on Christmas.Ìý
Ìý— This popular Korean barbecue spot will be open on Christmas.
—ÌýTucson's independent movie theater will be open for ChristmasÌýwith showings of films such as "Hamnet," and "Frankenstein."
Ìý— Spend Christmas Day, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Thai and Cantonese dishes like pad see ew and walnut shrimp.
— Dine at Piazza Gavi for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.
Ìý— This sushi spot in La Encantada will be open Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Ìý— Dine at Saffron from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Christmas Day. Their Christmas buffet will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ìý— Order curry and samosas this holiday.Ìý
Ìý— Get steak, cod and lobster risotto from Sullivan's this Christmas.
Ìý— Head to Taegukgi for all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue.
Ìý— Head to the Winterhaven neighborhood 6-10 p.m. to walk through twinkling lights and holiday displays.