Community Day at Desert Botanical Garden (free 2nd Tuesdays)
2025-09-09 07:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ, 85008
Enjoy free admission to the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden on the second Tuesday of each month, known as “Community Day.”
*General Admission does not include special ticketed events or exhibitions.

St Philip's Plaza Weekend Market (Summer hours)
2025-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | St Philips Plaza, 4280 N Campbell Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Tucson’s most iconic weekly open air market. We focus on uniquely Tucson local artists, makers, creators, and food businesses. Come wander under the towering Sycamores along winding cobblestone and enjoy scenic landscaping and beautiful fountains.
This is a fun market especially for finding unique gifts (jewelry, clothing, pottery and more). At least two coffee shops (with pastries/breakfast) and other foods and produce available for purchasing. The plaza is especially pretty with a fountain and shady trees around.
Summer hours:
Saturdays & Sundays
May – September: 8 am – 12 pm
Regular season hours:
Saturdays & Sundays
October – April: 10 am – 3 pm

Friday Udall Park Farmers Market (Summer hours)
2025-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Morris K. Udall Regional Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, AZ, 85715
The Udall Park Farmers Market has over 40 vendors offering local and organic produce, farm-fresh eggs, Arizona grass-fed beef, local honey, fresh locally roasted coffee, baked goods, salsa, tortillas, freshly roasted vegetables, pet products, soaps and more. The Friday morning farmers market is clearly visible from Tanque Verde road and can be easily accessed by both the SunTran and Udall Transit system. The Udall Park Farmers Market welcomes SNAP/EBT customers and offers the matching program Double Up Food Bucks AZ. This accessible and inclusive family-friendly market is the perfect place to enjoy fresh food and one of Tucson’s greatest parks.
OPEN EVERY FRIDAY
8AM – 12PM (APR – SEP)
9AM – 1PM (OCT – MAR)
LOCATION
Located off of Tanque Verde Rd. near Sabino Canyon Road on the north side of Morris K. Udall Park near the baseball fields.
The market is accessible and has restrooms on site.

Roadrunner Park Farmers Market (Summer Hours)
2025-09-20 07:00 - 10:00 | Roadrunner Park, 3502 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85032
Established in 1990, the Roadrunner Park Farmers Market features local farm produce, including fresh vegetables & fruit, baked goods, honey, nursery stock, natural pork, beef and fish, hand crafted items. Roadrunner Park has a children’s playground with play equipment, a fishing pond, ducks and geese on premises, swimming pool, soccer fields, and all kinds of special events. Well-behaved dogs always welcome!
(This market accepts EBT, DUFB and is enrolled in the AZFMNP/WIC program. Visit www.pinnacleprevention.org and www.azfmnp.org for additional details.)
Saturdays
Summer Hours: Jun – Sep 7am-10am
Winter Hours: Oct-May 8am-12pm
Location
3502 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032
(NE Phoenix near Paradise Valley between the 51 Freeway and 36th St.)

More info (including a list of vendors)

Downtown Chandler Farmers Market (Summer Hours)
2025-09-20 07:00 - 10:00 | Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West, 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ, 85224
The Downtown Chandler Farmers Market features dozens of local farmers, gourmet food vendors and artisans. The Market happens every Saturday in Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West and runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come down, shop around and grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants in the Downtown. We have something for the whole family!
(The market is an approved location for the WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP).)
Saturdays
Winter hours (October-May): 9am – 1pm
Summer hours (June-September) : 7am – 10am
Location
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West (3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85224)
Kids Day
Every first Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 1 PM, we host Kids Day at the Market — a special event that highlights local, kid-centered businesses and organizations. Families can enjoy free kids’ activities and games, plus special programming such as youth martial arts demos, yoga sessions, and live performances from local schools. New this season, we’re excited to introduce the Young Entrepreneurs Market — a limited number of booth spaces will be offered to kids who are starting or growing their own small businesses. This initiative aims to support and empower the next generation of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs in our community.
More info

Gilbert Farmers Market (Summer hours)
2025-09-20 07:00 - 11:00 | AZ
Gilbert Farmers Market (GFM) is located in Downtown Gilbert just west of the iconic Water Tower and is open every Saturday. With over 100 vendors year-round, the market features local, chemical-free, organic produce from many local farmers, farm-fresh eggs, meat, cheese, bread, sweets, coffee and tea, sauces, seasonings, and many other locally made artisan products.
The GFM is located in Downtown Gilbert just west of the iconic Water Tower. (222 N. Ash St. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
NOTE: After 15 years in Downtown Gilbert, the GFM is moving on October 4th, 2025 to Chandler-Gilbert Community College, which is only five miles south on Gilbert Rd.
Summer Hours (May through September): Saturdays 7 AM to 11 AM

Ahwatukee Farmers Market (Summer hours)
2025-09-21 08:00 - 11:00 | Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center, 4700 E. Warner Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85044
Established in 2002, the Ahwatukee Farmers Market features fresh, local, seasonal produce, herbs, flowers, value added foods, fresh baked goods, natural meats and seafood as well as a selection of local arts & crafts. (This market is enrolled in the AZFMNP/WIC program. Visit www.azfmnp.org for additional details.)
Sundays
Summer Hours: June-Sept: 8am-11am
Winter Hours: Oct-May: 9am-1pm
Location
4700 E. Warner Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85044 (In the parking lot of the Ahwatukee Swim & Tennis Center)

Sahuarita Oktoberfest
2025-09-26 17:00 - 20:30 | Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ, 85629
Raise a stein to community, culture, and creativity at the Sahuarita Oktoberfest Celebration at Sahuarita Lake Park! Experience the flavors of Germany with authentic brats, pretzels, gingerbread, and regional beer, surrounded by immersive art installations and live performances (music & dance) inspired by Germany’s vibrant regions.
It’s a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly festival blending traditional Oktoberfest charm with Southern Arizona flair.

Friday, October 26, 2025
5 PM-8:30 PM

Sahuarita Lake Park
15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Free Admission
More info

Free Entrance Day to National Parks
2025-09-27 | Saguaro National Park (East), 2700 N. Kinney Road, Tucson, Arizona 85743, Tucson, AZ, 85743
Enjoy free admission to National Parks September 27, 2025 for National Public Lands Day.
These fee-free days provide a great opportunity to visit a new place or an old favorite, especially one of the national parks that normally charge an entrance fee. The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
Please check with each park for operating hours and event schedules.
More info
In Tucson, you can visit Saguaro National Park (East or West) free of charge.
From Phoenix, Tonto National Monument, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Saguaro National Park are within 3 hours drive.
Participating Arizona National Parks:

Glen Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ,UT
Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon, AZ
Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, AZ,NV
Montezuma Castle, Camp Verde, AZ
Organ Pipe Cactus, Ajo, AZ
Petrified Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, AZ
Pipe Spring, Fredonia, AZ
Saguaro,, Tucson, AZ
Sunset Crater Volcano, Flagstaff, AZ
Tonto, Roosevelt, AZ
Tumacácori, Tumacácori, AZ
Tuzigoot, Clarkdale, AZ
Walnut Canyon, Flagstaff, AZ
Wupatki, Flagstaff, AZ

First Responders Day at Reid Park Zoo
2025-09-27 08:00 - 14:00 | Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Reid Park Zoo and the Erik Hite Foundation are partnering to honor our hometown heroes who protect our community.
First responders — firefighters, EMT’s, members of the police, ATF, correction officers, 911 personnel, park rangers, and others involved in direct law enforcement — and up to 5 family members will receive $1 admission to the Zoo with valid identification. Discount is available at the gate.

Southern Arizona Home Show, Free Day for Seniors
2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
October 3-5, 2025
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission
Adults: $8.00
Seniors age 65+ : FREE on Friday, $4.00 on Saturday or Sunday
Children Ages 12 & Under: Free
Special Pricing and Discounts

Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
– FREE Admission for Seniors 65+
– 1/2 OFF Admission for all active military personnel, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders, and teachers with valid ID. Offer does not extend to family members, one admission per ID.
– Tickets are $2.00 for the last 2 hours of the show!
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
– 1/2 OFF Admission for Seniors 65+
– 1/2 OFF Admission for all active military personnel, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders, and teachers with valid ID. – Offer does not extend to family members, one admission per ID.
– Tickets are $2.00 for the last 2 hours of the show!
Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025
– 1/2 OFF Admission for Seniors 65+
– FREE Admission for all active military personnel, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders, and teachers with valid ID. Offer does not extend to family members, one admission per ID.
– Tickets are $2.00 for the last 2 hours of the show!
50% off coupon available when you sign up for AZ Home Show mailing list.

Location
Tucson Convention Center
260 S Church Ave. Tucson, AZ 85701
More info

Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
2025-10-04 08:00 - 13:00 | Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market, 3806 N. Brown Ave., Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
Established in 2009, the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is in its 16th year and features more than 100 local growers and specialty food producers. Be ready to find a wide variety of organic and pesticide-free produce, seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, flowers, natural pork, beef, fish, free-range eggs from Arizona growers. You’ll also find cheese, freshly baked artisan breads, jams, tamales, and so much more.
The market is family friendly and well-mannered pets are welcome!
DUFB/SNAP accepted. This market is enrolled in the AZFMNP/WIC program, please visit www.azfmnp.org for additional details
Saturdays
October – April: 8am-1pm
May: 8-12pm
June: 7am-10am
Location
3806 N. Brown Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85251
*This market is food & farming only
More info

Southern Arizona Home Show, 2025
2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Tucson Convention Center, 260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701

23rd Annual Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale
2025-10-04 09:30 - 17:00 | Pima County Fairgrounds, Old Pueblo Hall, 11300 So. Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ, 85747
The Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show is one of the largest of its kind in Arizona, taking up about one and a half football fields. Meet and buy direct from well known breeders and reptile enthusiasts from around the country. Food trucks will be on site. Even if you have no interest in buying a reptile or amphibian, this is a fun and unique show to see. They have many other fun toy and jewelry vendors. It’s a must-see for grandkids, too!
NO PETS allowed.
LOCATION: Old Pueblo Hall (Pima County Fairgrounds).
11300 South Houghton Rd., Tucson, AZ
For sale:

Captive-bred Tortoises
Snakes
Lizards
Frogs
Turtles
Bugs
Cages
Books
Shirts
Jewelry
Toys
Art
Reptile Supplies

Displays:

Native Rattlesnakes
Exotic & Venomous Reptiles from The USA & Around the World (Cobras, Vipers, Mambas, Taipans etc.)
Alligators
Crocodiles
Giant Tortoises
Giant Monitors
And So Much More!

Petting Zoo:

Giant Lizards
Giant Tortoises
Lizards
Snakes

Admission (CASH only, at the door):
Adults: $15
Kids 6-12: $5
5 & Under: Free
(Entry fee includes unlimited access for the entire weekend.)

Farmers Market on High Street
2025-10-05 09:00 - 13:00 | High Street Shopping Area, 5415 East High Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85054
Established in 2018, this award-winning farmers market offers a full block of over 100 vendors offering food and fun for all ages. is only open from October through April.
Sundays
9AM–1PM
October through April
Location
5415 East High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
(located in the High Street Residential and Entertainment/Dining/Shopping area next to Desert Ridge, near Loop 101 & 56th Street)
Find items like:

Farm-fresh produce
Locally-sourced honey
Fresh-baked bread and sweet treats
Olive oils
Barbecue sauces
Fresh seafood
Delicious tamales
German sausages
Flowers
Snacks
Baby clothes, jewelry, artsy home décor and more

Well-behaved dogs welcome.
More info

Arizona Insect Festival 2025
2025-10-05 10:00 - 15:00 | University of Arizona, 1209 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85721
13th Annual Insect Fest 2025!
The University of Arizona’s Department of Entomology hosts this unique event to encourage understanding of our local insects. During the free, single-day Festival each Fall, thousands of visitors engage in interactive exhibits and learn about insects and the insect-based research taking place at the UA and beyond! This is a fun event for adults and kids alike. Expect to spend 2-4 hours exploring all of the exhibits and booths. This year’s theme insect is the bordered mantis!
Food trucks for this year include: The Curry Pot (Sri Lanka fusion food), DC Jumbie (Latin-Caribbean fusion food), Drew’s Dogs, and Lahaina’s Shave Ice.
Sunday October 5th, 2025 – 10am to 3pm
ENR2 building on UA campus
1064 E Lowell St
PARKING
There is free parking in UA surface lots across 6th St.
There is paid parking in the 6th St garage just east of the ENR2 building.
More info at arizonainsectfestival.org

'Picturesque' a free orchestra concert in Scottsdale
2025-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 | North Scottsdale United Methodist Church, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, 85254
Get ready to be transported! The Women’s Orchestra of Arizona (WOA) kicks off its 2025-2026 season with the spectacular concert, “Picturesque.” This is a performance you absolutely won’t want to miss!

The afternoon begins with the playful energy of Rossini’s “Barber of Seville Overture.” This piece is famous for its energetic crescendo that builds excitement and anticipation, a perfect start to a magnificent afternoon.
Following this, WOA will perform “Suffolk Suite” by the renowned female composer, Doreen Carwithen. A child prodigy who began her musical training at age four, Carwithen became the first woman to be awarded a J. Arthur Rank Film Scholarship.
The winner of the most recent “Pass the Baton” drawing will lead the orchestra in a stirring arrangement of Samuel A. Ward’s “America the Beautiful.”
The feature of the afternoon’s program will be Mussorgsky’s timeless classic, “Pictures at an Exhibition,” a vibrant and dramatic masterpiece that brings an entire art gallery to life through sound. Inspired by a posthumous exhibition of his friend Viktor Hartmann’s art, Mussorgsky composed this suite to musically represent ten of the artworks. The famous “Promenade” theme, which recurs throughout the piece, acts as a musical depiction of a visitor walking from one painting to the next.

TICKET TYPES:

Free General Admission
VIP Seating – Immerse yourself in the beauty of orchestral music from the best seats in the house. $10 each
VIP Seating – FREE For Veterans! (Available to all branches of currently-serving Military and Veterans, including immediate family of troops KIA.) Use Discount Code: STRINGSOFHONOR

More info

Boo at the Zoo 2025
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court, Tucson, AZ, 85716, United States
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening with the Grandkids!
Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit Zoo animal care, operations, and education programs.

Say “Cheese!” during meet and greets with your favorite characters from princesses and pirates to superheroes and movie and storybook figures!
Cackle with the whole family through silly skeleton scenes.
Giggle with ghoulish games throughout the Fall Festival Zone.
Explore What Glows Bump in the Night
Kids, trick or treat your way through the Zoo by visiting the candy tables
Wear your costume and strike a pose in the Pumpkin Patch with pumpkins galore!

Timed entry only: To make sure everyone has enough room to spread their bat wings, tickets to Boo at the Zoo will be sold with entry times this year and must be purchased in advance. (Entry times are as follows: 5:30pm for members only, 6:00pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm, & 7:45pm)
Tickets are $16 for adults and seniors, $14 for children 14 -2, and free for children under 2. Members get $2 off all tickets.
Get your tickets here before they sell out.

Cyclovia Tucson, 2025
2025-10-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Francisco Elias Esquer Park, 1415 N 14th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Cyclovia Tucson is an Open Streets event which temporarily closes streets to cars and other motorized vehicles to allow for walking, biking, playing, and hanging out. It it like a big car-free block party. Walk, bike, roll, scoot. During Cyclovia, the streets are yours!
Living Streets Alliance is thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Cyclovia Tucson event which will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The event will return to a favorite and frequent route, once again connecting vibrant communities in Dunbar Spring, Barrio Blue Moon, Old Pascua, and Bronx Park from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
During the 23rd Cyclovia Tucson event, 3 miles of local streets will be temporarily transformed into living, breathing, thriving public space! Cyclovia Tucson is Arizona’s biggest block party, filling the streets with 50,000 people, including local businesses, food trucks, activities, and friendly faces. Dozens of nonprofit and service organizations, performers, and community partners will bring the route to life, providing a fun, car-free day for people from across the region to enjoy. People of all ages and abilities are welcome to walk, bike, skate, roll, play, connect, and learn during this free event.
Local food trucks and vendors provide the fuel for Cyclovia participants. You’ll find a diversity of tasty bites all along the route.
Visit the website for information: www.cycloviatucson.org

Tucson Village Farm Midweek Market
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Tucson Village Farm, 2201 East Roger Road, Tucson, AZ, 85719
Tucson Village Farm (TVF) is a seed-to-table program designed to reconnect young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and prepare fresh food, and empower them to make healthy life choices.
A program of the Pima County Cooperative Extension and the University of Arizona, TVF is a working urban farm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through agriculture, culinary education, outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement.
Visit TVF’s “Big Farm” on Wednesdays from 4-6pm to get their farm-grown produce, soups, salads, focaccia bread, chocolate chip cookies and more!
2201 E Roger Rd. Tucson AZ (look for the windmill)
Every purchase supports us in our mission to provide health and agriculture education to Arizona youth.
2201 East Roger Road
(look for the windmill)

Dia de los Muertos Brunch at Hacienda del Sol
2025-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a festive brunch at Hacienda Del Sol, blending traditional favorites with vibrant Mexican-inspired dishes. Enjoy listening to a local Mariachi Band while indulging in everything from Seafood Ceviche and Tamales to sweet treats like Tres Leches Cake and Pan de Muerto. Join us in honoring loved ones who’ve passed while enjoying great food and a festive atmosphere.
Sunday, November 2nd | 10am – 2pm
Hacienda Del Sol Resort
$70 Per Adult | $35 Kids 6 – 12 | 5 & Under Free
Call (520) 529-3500 to make your reservation today!

Registration for Senior Olympic Festival (SOF), 2026
2025-11-03 - 2025-12-26 | Randolf Administration Building, 920 S. Randolf Way, Tucson, AZ, 85716
Try competing in The 2026 Senior Olympics Festival in Tucson, January 3 – February 1, 2026!
Ages 50+
Registration:
Register November 3 – December 26, 2025 to participate.
Register online at ezeereg.com (and search for “SOF” events.) Or register by calling 520-791-4877, or visiting the Randolf Administration Building (at 920 S. Randolf Way, Tucson AZ).
For more details, visit the Senior Olympic Festival (Tucson) webpage.
Open House:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 1-5pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 9am-1pm
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 1-5pm
Location: Allen Hall (1710 E Silverlake Tucson, AZ 85713)
Come meet your event coordinators (Abraham Montijo, Albert Campuzano, April Casey) and other participants. Get more details about your event. Pick up your pre-paid t-shirt ($10) and lapel pins($5) or purchase one on-site. (Supplies limited!)
*Free Senior Olympic Festival 2026 lapel pins to the first 50 attendees!*
Events:
Archery
Badminton
Basketball 3-on3
Basketball Shoot
Billiards
Bocce
Bowling
Bridge
Bunco
Chair Volleyball
Cribbage
Darts
Disc Golf
Euchre
Golf
Handball
Horseshoes
Leisure Walks
Pickleball
Powerlifting
Racquetball
Road Races (5K & 10K)
Shooting Events (High Power Rifle, Rim & Center Fire Pistol, Smallbore Prone Rifle, Rimfire Sporting Rifle, and Trap & Skeet)
Shuffleboard
Slowpitch Softball
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Texas Hold ‘Em
Track and Field
Volleyball

Shafer Wine Dinner at Hacienda del Sol
2025-11-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Join us at The Grill at Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort for an exclusive dining affair, showcasing an array of wines from Napa, California. Indulge in a delightful six-course plated dinner created by Executive Chef Ramon Delgado with California inspirations paired perfectly with Shafer Wines, curated by Sommelier David Mills. We look forward sharing the beauty of Napa Valley with you.
Tickets are priced at $275 per person and include a impressive six-course meal paired with distinct wines from Shafer Family Vineyards. With limited seating available, we encourage you to secure your tickets in advance to avoid missing out on this wine dinner.
Wednesday, November 5th
5:30pm Reception | 6pm Dinner
Get Tickets

Menu:
First Course
Monterey Bay Salmon Medallion
Horseradish-Green Apple Crust | Parsnip Puree | Cider Beurre Blanc
Red Shoulder Ranch | Chardonnay | 2024
Second Course
Coffee rubbed Pekin Duck Breast
Allspice Carrot puree |Charred Heirloom Tomato Demi
TD-9 | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023
Third Course
Porcini-Pecan crust Pork Medallion
Fondant Potato | Squash Leaves | Fig pan Jus
One Point Five | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023
Fourth Course
Short Rib Lamb Torchon
Farrotto | Asparagus tips |Rosemary braising stock reduction
Relentless | Syrah-Petite Syrah Blend | 2022
Fifth Course
Mesquite Ember charred Culotte loin
Caramelized Wild Mushroom | Maître d’hôtel Butter
Hillside Select | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2021
Sixth Course
Cherry Sangria Sorbet
Citrus | warming spices
Warm Mezcal Hibiscus Cherry Tea

La Encantada Fine Art Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | La Encantada Shopping Center, 2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Experience the La Encantada Fine Art Festival, one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and fine art crafters. From intricate metalwork to unique, locally-designed fashion, each piece on display reflects the dedication and skill of its creator, making this festival a true showcase of artistic talent.
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We invite the community to immerse themselves in the beauty and inspiration that permeates every corner of the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. As you stroll through the festival, take time to witness live art demonstrations presented by the Southern Arizona Artists Guild (SAAG) Gallery, where you can see creativity come to life before your eyes. Join us for a weekend of artistic discovery and be a part of what has become one of the most respected art festivals in the state, celebrating the diverse and dynamic work of our local art community.
DATES:
November 8 & 9, 2025
January 17 & 18, 2026
March 28 & 29, 2026
Saturdays: 10am-5pm, Sundays: 11am-4pm
The festival is located on the lower level of the La Encantada Shopping Center in between Crate and Barrel and Black and White Market.
2905 E Skyline Dr, Tucson, AZ 85718 ​
More info

Dia de Los Muertos - 36th Annual Tucson All Souls Procession
2025-11-09 16:00 - 20:00 | MSA Annex, 267 South Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ, 85745
Día de los Muertos (Spanish for “Day of the Dead”) is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, dedicated to honoring and remembering deceased loved ones. It’s a vibrant, spiritual, and joyful occasion that blends Aztec rituals honoring the dead with the Spaniards’ Catholic All Saints’ Day. Traditionally, families build colorful altars decorated with photos of the deceased, marigolds, candles, favorite foods of their loved ones, and sugar skulls (calaveras).
To celebrate, each year thousands of people gather near downtown Tucson for a procession and ceremony. Many dress up with skeleton facepaint and colorful outfits, and bring art or photos to remember deceased loved ones.
Nov. 9, 2024, Assembles at 4pm, Procession starts at 6pm
Location: Procession assembles on Grande Avenue (south of Speedway Boulevard) at 4pm and starts at 6 pm. It marches directly south on Grande Ave to Congress St, then left to the Mercado District. Procession ends near the MSA Annex, where the “Restoration of Care” ceremony and burning of the URN takes place. (The walk is approximately 1.5 – 2 miles.)
Honor what is personal to you! Dress up, make a mask, a puppet, an art installation, an altar to honor those who have gone before, who we remember, honor, release, and embrace. (Please remember– that this is a funeral – NOT a political event.)
If you can’t make it in-person, you can watch the All Souls Procession Live Stream — with films, interviews and front row viewing.
More detailed information here.

Fall Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
2025-11-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Saguaro Blvd/Avenue of the Fountains, E Ave of the Fountains, Fountain Hills, 85268
The Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts is one of the largest arts and crafts events in the southwest with hundreds of booths. This has been a tradition in Fountain Hills for over 40 years. One festival happens in the fall, and the other in the spring. With so many original fine works of art and handmade crafts in every price range, this festival makes the perfect place for holiday shopping.

Arts & Craft Vendors: sculptures, paintings, clothing, jewelry, crafts and more
Food vendors (local restaurants & vendors from all over the country)
Live music & entertainment
Beer & wine gardens

Festival of the Arts at the Herberger Theater Center
2025-11-15 11:00 - 18:00 | Herberger Theater Center, 222 East Monroe Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
See our outdoor spaces will come alive with the sights and sounds of creativity. Experience the magic of two stages featuring live music, dance, and dynamic performances. Explore captivating art demonstrations, hands-on kids’ activities, a vibrant vendor market, mouthwatering food trucks, and a lively beer and wine garden.
This is your chance to celebrate the incredible talent and spirit of our community. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and join us for a day that promises inspiration, connection, and pure artistic joy. We can’t wait to see you there!

Fall Artisans Market at Tucson Museum of Art
2025-11-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Tucson Museum of Art, 140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 857041
TMA’s Artisans Market features more than 100 unique and local artists and artisans with crafts, original artwork, pottery, glass, jewelry, textiles, and gift items in an outdoor street fair setting. Organized by TMA’s Museum Store, the event is an annual fundraiser for Southern Arizona’s oldest visual arts institution located in downtown Tucson, Arizona, and takes place once every fall and every spring.
Pay-What-You-Wish Admission
From Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., museum admission is pay-what-you-wish. The amount you pay for admission is up to you! All visitors and members are encouraged to make a voluntary donation for general admission.
Parking
Plenty of street parking, garages, and parking lots are available near the museum. Get in early and use the Paseo Redondo lot, which will be free to visitors during the event. The museum parking lot will not be available as it will be full of vendors for you to shop.

Thanksgiving Buffet at La Paloma Resort (La Luz Restaurant)
2025-11-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ, 85718
Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM
La Luz Restaurant at Westin La Paloma Resort
This Thanksgiving, gather with family and friends for a festive buffet filled with seasonal favorites, chef-crafted specialties, and decadent desserts.
Plus, let the kids be kids at La Paloma Playland! Children ages 5 – 12 will make new friends and enjoy movies, crafts, games, snacks and more in a fun and exciting environment. *Adult Supervision required.
Buffet Highlights Include:

Fresh salad platters & vibrant seasonal greens
Cheese & charcuterie display with assorted accompaniments
Seafood Selections: gulf shrimp, oysters, mussels, smoked salmon
Breakfast favorites, including comforting butternut squash bisque
Hot Sides: garlic mashed potatoes, roasted brussels with crispy pork belly, traditional stuffing, sweet glazed yams
Chef-Carved Turkey & Prime Rib with all the fixings
Pasta & Chef’s Action Stations including day boat scallops
Decadent pastry corner featuring pumpkin pie, mini cheesecakes, tarts, panna cotta, and more

$119 Adults | $65 Kids (10 & under) | + 18% Gratuity
More info and tickets

Made in Tucson Market
2025-11-30 10:00 - 17:00 | E. 7th Street, west of 4th Avenue, 309 E 7th St, Tucson, AZ, 85705
Made in Tucson Market is a street fair which exclusively features artists and makers based in Pima County. Shop for local arts and crafts and meet the creators behind the items. Several local food trucks are part of this event too.
