Arizona Illustrated: Lights, Trains, Shopping and more!

This week on Arizona Illustrated…the Winter Haven Festival of Lights celebrates its Diamond Anniversary; a behind the scenes look at a Tucson Girls Chorus rehearsal; shop local at Loom, a holiday market for heritage artists; head up north a take a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train and Tom Interviews Tucsonans about what they’re looking forward to in 2025.

LOOM Artists Holiday Market
Loom Market is a virtual marketplace where heritage-based artists can sell work, network, and preserve cultural knowledge. It is designed and maintained by the Southwest Folklife Alliance. Indigenous artists from all walks of life get together under the umbrella of Loom Market to support each other and to create community.

All Aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train!
Climb aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad Christmas Train and journey to the North Pole! Enjoy festive fun with Santa’s elves, warm up with hot cocoa, and marvel at dazzling displays of Arizona’s wildlife illuminated in holiday lights. Pass through the magical Christmas tunnel that transports you to Santa’s North Pole Village—a truly unforgettable holiday adventure for all ages! Tweet