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, likely around 3 or 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— Catch a Christmas Day screening ofÌý"Tokyo Godfathers" at 7 p.m. and "Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale" at 10 p.m.
Ìý— Find Northeastern Chinese food at Chef Wang, which is staying open this Christmas.
Ìý—ÌýFrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Christmas Day, Cielos will be offering a buffet priced at $79 for adults,Ìý$29 for kids ages 12 and under. Kids ages 5 and under dine for free.
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— Spend your Christmas afternoon making your way out of an escape room.
Ìý— This east-side Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
Ìý— The Oracle location will be open on Christmas Day; the Sunrise location will be open for takeout only.
Ìý— Take the family out for a round of mini golf and arcade games.
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 3-9 p.m. Christmas Day.
Ìý— The Grill at Hacienda del Sol will be serving a $75 prix fixe menu with choices that include sea bass and lamb.Ìý
Ìý— Catch a movie at this Sahuarita movie theater.
Ìý— This resort is offering Christmas brunch with breakfast enchiladas, sweet treats, a carving station and more. Brunch runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and costs $89.50 per adult.Ìý
Ìý— This vegan bakery will be open for coffee service and first come, first served pastries.
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— Tucson's newest Korean barbecue spot will be open on Christmas.
— Tucson's independent movie theater will be open for Christmas, with showings of films such as "Nosferatu" and "Die Hard."
Ìý— Try to get some strikes this Christmas while bowling at Lucky Strike. The bowling alley will be open 3-10 p.m.
Ìý— Spend Christmas Day, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Thai and Cantonese dishes like pad see ew and walnut shrimp.
Ìý— This Chinese spot will be open on Christmas.
— Dine at Piazza Gavi for pizza, pasta, sandwiches and salads.
Ìý— Known for their Eritrean food, Queen Sheba will be open on Christmas.Ìý
Ìý— This sushi spot in La Encantada will be open Christmas Day.
Ìý— Enjoy dinner and a movie at Arizona-born Roadhouse Cinemas. (Movie theater chains are also often open on Christmas, check with your nearby theater to confirm.)
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.