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Grand Canyon & the Town of Tusayan

  • Grand Canyon, Tusayan
  • January 3, 2026
Town of Tusayan Sign-closest town to the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

Town of Tusayan Annual Events

The town of Tusayan provides several family friendly events throughout the year. Exact Dates may change each year, please check back often for new events and updated information. Visit the Town of Tusayan Event Page for more informatoin. 

Throughout the year, the Town of Tusayan hosts informational gatherings with telescope viewing of our stellar night sky.

Annual event with food, movies, games, pinatas, an incredible light show and celestial dark sky view telescope viewing. 

Celebrate Independence Day and enjoy live music, parade, kids bike decorating, games, food and drone light show (pet friendly). 


Fall into Fun in October 13th on Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Celebrate culture, community and time-honored traditions with Tusayan! 

Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run starts in Tusayan and runs through the Kaibab National Forest. Food, Fun and Local Artisan Craft Show.

 

 

Join us at the Tusayan Sports Complex (located off Long Jim Loop Road) as we light the entire park for the Holiday Season Festivities. The holiday lights will continue to shine bright every evening in December after 5:00 pm.

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Grand Canyon via Historic Route 66

The Grand Canyon National Park is a short drive from Route 66, and once you’re in Northern Arizona exploring Route 66, you HAVE to take a detour to visit this natural wonder. Tusayan is the closest town to the Grand Canyon South Rim Entrance, and our Boarding Pass Partners are waiting for you to come and explore!

Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters

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469 AZ 64 Tusayan, AZ 86023

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Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines

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3555 Airport Road Tusayan, AZ 86023

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Big E Steakhouse & Saloon

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395 AZ 64 Tusayan, AZ 86023

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The Foodie Club-Grand Canyon

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400 AZ 64 Tusayan, AZ 86023

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Grand Canyon Plaza Hotel

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406 Canyon Plaza Lane Tusayan, AZ 86023

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Route 66 Boarding Pass

The Route 66 Boarding Pass is your Passport to Savings in Northern Arizona. No purchase necessary, no app to install, just download the Boarding Pass and start saving on your next Northern Arizona Adventure. 

And don’t forget to enter the contest to win a Route 66-Grand Prize Package that includes lodging, a Grand Canyon Railway ride, a Private Hummer Tour, a Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour, meals and more. 

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