Chillin' at the Chul
2025-08-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Your Summer Nights Just Got a Bit Cooler
Check out the Tohono Chul Gardens on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission! Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where the mature trees provide a much welcome drop in temperature.
NEW! Friday nights feature something special each week (for additional cost)—think Sip & Paint, Silent Disco, themed evenings, and even Blind Contour Drawing.
Saturdays are extra family-friendly, with the Children’s Museum Oro Valley providing the nature-based play you know and love to keep kids entertained!

FREE Indoor Pickleball (64+) at The Picklr Peoria — Open Play, Coaching, & Paddle Giveaway
2025-08-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Picklr Peoria, 7586 W Thunderbird Rd, Peoria, 85381
Stay cool, stay active! 🥤❄️
With this record heat, adding to the reminders to hydrate and take breaks. Also come join us for FREE Indoor Pickleball Open Play for adults 64+!
📅 Wednesday, August 13 — Two sessions: 10:00 AM & 12:00 PM
📍 The Picklr Peoria
What’s included:
✅ Cool, air‑conditioned courts
✅ Small‑group coaching and open play with 2 professional coaches
✅ Paddle giveaway at each session — a JOOLA PRO Agassi or Graf paddle!
All skill levels welcome — beginners to advanced!
(In partnership with 150+ Health, JOOLA, and Phoenix Health community partners)
Spots are limited — reserve your spot at the link below, or email:
https://bit.ly/PhoenixPickleball
email: yahn@onefiftyplus.com

Colors of the Stone (Bead Show & workshops) - Fall
2025-08-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Casino del Sol Resort, 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85757
Colors of the Stone is hosted twice a year, in the months of February and September, during the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, at Casino Del Sol Resort. It is joined with To Bead True Blue –and Artisan Workshops –to showcase the widest range of artisan handcraft found anywhere.
Aug 28-31, 2025
10am-6pm Thu-Sat
10am-5pm Sun
Casino Del Sol Resort, 5655 W Valencia Rd, Tucson, AZ
The Fall 2025 Colors of the Stone with To Bead True Blue and Artisan Workshops is a warm-up for the Winter 2026 Show. New artisans are welcomed to exhibit their handcraft at the Fall event and these recently discovered artists and artisans include both established –and emerging –glass artists, gem cutters, ceramists, bead makers, jewelry artists, mineral hunters, lapidaries, and gold smiths, who work out of small scale workshops, ateliers and studios.
Whether you are a professional designer or a hobbyist, this is an exclusive opportunity to get a head start on the coming year. Shop from an unrivaled collection of artisan handcraft and buy direct from the source at excellent prices. Many products are offered at this show for the first time and by the artisans themselves.
Artisan Workshops offers handcraft and design workshops where the attention is on small production studio skills that have been overlooked in favor of mass production. Everyone has an opportunity to take a workshop in subjects such as bead making, jewelry design, knotting, wirework, and metal clay. Workshops are taught by artists in residence at all skill levels.
Open to the public.

Labor Day Luau at Hacienda del Sol
2025-08-31 18:00 - 21:00 | Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, 5501 N. Hacienda Del Sol Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85718
The 3rd Annual Labor Day Luau celebration returns to Hacienda del Sol!

Hawaiian-themed buffet
Tiki drinks
Live music and dancers.
Complimentary souvenir cup
One special cocktail or mocktail

This event sells out every year, so get your tickets before they run out!
Tickets are $85 per person.
Tickets and more info
Make it a celebratory weekend with our Labor Day Luau Getaway Rooms Package, which includes 2 tickets for this event.

$5 Fridays at the Tucson Botanical Gardens
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85712
On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). (Normally, admission is $19 for adults, $15 for age 62+)
Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer Float at the café.
Bring a book and find a quiet spot in the Barrio Garden, or bring your dog (also $5 through September 30) and let him walk on cool mulch paths. And if it’s the soothing hues of flowers that lower your temperature, there is always something in bloom at the Gardens.
*Please be aware that some areas of the Gardens may be closed or relocated during important and exciting garden updates. This includes garden spaces, pathways, facilities, and amenities. Thank you for your understanding. Click here for more information.

Free First Friday Night at the Children's Museum of Phoenix
2025-09-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034
Bring the grandkids and join us on the first Friday of each month from 5pm to 9pm, when the Children’s Museum of Phoenix opens to the public free of charge.
Free First Friday Nights are part of the Museum’s Every Child Program, which seeks to ensure that all children in our community, along with their families, will be able to play and learn at the Museum regardless of their ability to pay.
Our upcoming Free First Friday Nights for 2025 are scheduled for:
June 6th
July 4th
August 1st
September 5th
October 3rd
Free First Friday Nights at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix would not be possible without the generous support of the Gila River Indian Community.

Grandparents Day Celebration at Trail Dust Town
2025-09-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85715
Sunday, September 7th 9am to noon
Celebrate grandparents and grand friends with Young at HeART Together at Trail Dust Town!!
(Note: You do not need to have a grandparent with you to enjoy the festivities. We will have family fun crafts, games and entertainment for all ages! Crafts could be made to send to a grandparent or grandfriend you know.)
Tickets
– Tickets will be sold day of by the Savoy Opera House
– Grandparents get in FREE.
– $10 for ages 1 and up.
– Ticket prices include outdoor and indoor amusements and activities. (A portion of the ticket sales will be going to Young at HeART Together)
Activities:

Jams with Mr. Nature’s Music Garden
Arts & craft make & take stations
Intergenerational indoor games & amusement rides
Books, storytime, snacks & more!
Performance by The Tucson Prunes
Grandparents day GRAND Hug count down and sweet treat!

If you have any questions please email us at youngathearttogether@gmail.com
We hope to see you September 7th for a GRAND day of fun, love, kindness and celebration!

Community Day at Desert Botanical Garden (free 2nd Tuesdays)
2025-09-09 07:00 - 20:00 | 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

Patagonia Fall Festival, 2025
2025-10-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Patagonia Town Park, 325 McKeown Ave, Patagonia, AZ, 85624​
Over 35 years ago, the Town of Patagonia held its first fall festival to showcase extraordinary talent and artistry against the beautiful backdrop of their community, nestled at over 4000 feet in the mountains of Southeast Arizona. The festival attracts more than 15,000 visitors to Patagonia’s lovely tree-shaded park in the center of town over a festive weekend, presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance in partnership with the Sky Island Tourism Association.
The weekend will feature the main event at Patagonia Town Park with 125+ artisans, food vendors, exhibitors, live music, entertainment, and picnic fun. Additional programming is designed to support businesses and tourism throughout the weekend. We encourage the community to visit the artisan market and visit local wineries, shops, outdoor spaces, restaurants, and regional experiences that only Patagonia, Sonoita & Elgin can offer.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
9 AM-5 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025
10 AM-4 PM

Learn more about the festival vendors, food, and entertainment here.

'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

2025 Annual Tucson Meet Yourself, a folklife festival
2025-10-17 11:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Tucson
Food • Music • Dance • Folk Arts • Free!
Founded in 1974 by folklorist Jim Griffith and his wife, Loma Griffith, Tucson Meet Yourself is an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona’s and Northern Mexico’s diverse ethnic and folk communities. The free, three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms. Tucson Meet Yourself happens annually in Downtown Tucson during October. The festival occupies 3 city blocks and Jacomé Plaza, in front of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson AZ 85701
Tasting foods from around the world is such a big part of this event, with close to 65 food booths, representing nearly 30 regions, that it is locally known as Tucson Eat Yourself.
Free cold water will be accessible from large blue dispensers, and handheld fans can be borrowed from the accessibility tent.
Friday, October 17 | 11am – 10pm (no performances between 2 and 5pm on Friday, but plenty of food and folk art)
Saturday, October 18 | 11am – 10pm
Sunday, October 19 | 11 am-6pm
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.

Oro Valley Fall Foodie Art & Wine Festival, 2025
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
UP TO 135 ARTISANS | FALL THEMED ART INTERACTIONS | LIVE MUSIC | FESTIVE CELEBRATIONS
Join us for the Oro Valley Fall Foodie, Art & Wine Festival, a two-day outdoor event that showcases some of the Southwest’s finest artisans across all mediums, including fashion, home goods, painting, metalwork, woodworking, and more. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with autumn-themed activities tailored for the whole family, set against the picturesque backdrop of the bustling Oro Valley Marketplace Shopping Center.
The festival features up to 125 talented artists, offering a diverse array of handcrafted goods. Enjoy strolling musicians who will add a melodic ambiance to your experience. Indulge in an unrivaled foodie experience presented by Tucson Foodie with up to 20 food vendors and purveyors, and sip on local wines in partnership with Arizona Winery Tours. Witness live art demonstrations that showcase the creative process, and let the kids explore their creativity with pumpkin painting and other fall-centric crafts. Don’t miss the family photo opportunities with a stunning 20-foot pumpkin centerpiece, trick-or-treating, and costume contests that promise fun for all ages.
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Located at the heart of Oro Valley, the Marketplace is an open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment destination at the corner of Oracle and Tangerine Roads, along the AZ 77 State Highway. With ease of access and ample parking, this venue provides the perfect setting for vendors and attendees alike to celebrate the best of fall. Come and experience the Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Arts Festival, where art, food, and autumn come together to create unforgettable memories.
The Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival will feature exciting and festive opportunities to celebrate the incoming Fall season with interactive activities, events and memorable event experiences.

Pumpkin scavenger hunt throughout festival
Coloring and Leaf Rubbing Station
Origami Station
Grab and Go Art Activities
Trick-or-treat stations for the family! – Participating artists will provide complimentary candy throughout the festival walkways. Look for the pumpkin back at each artisan station and simply say “TRICK OR TREAT”!
Live music from touring and regional bands!
Mini-Pumpkin Decorating​
Master Pumpkin Carving Demonstration with Food Network star Matt Harper – Join us from 10:30AM – 1:30PM with live pumpkin carving from Matt Harper, master pumpkin carver and sculptor who has appeared on TV and web features!
Classic trucks on display
​Fall rock painting and stickers with BASIS Oro Valley
Kids Art Activities from Frank Powers and the ComicBookmobile
Halloween face painting from Sparkled Wing
Oro Valley Historical Society hosting a History of Oro Valley Exhibit
Artists & Makers Studios hosting an Oro Valley Artists Exhibit

Learn more here.

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)
