Discover the Daytime Sky with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA). Kids can explore the Sun, Moon, and more through a real telescope—safely equipped with solar filters. Meet local astronomers and spark curiosity in this fun, one-hour intro to astronomy—no stars required!
Hey Kids, Tweens, and Teens! Learn to take nature photography with Parks in Focus using digital cameras. No need to bring your own camera. Cameras will be provided for you during the program. Refreshments will be served. Please register online.
Select a wood project from our gallery. All materials and step-by-step instructions are provided to help you create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Pre-registration is required.
LMC begins THURSDAY, September 18, and runs Thursdays to the beginning of April. Meets 8:45-11:00am in the CFC Sanctuary. The cost is $50 for two semesters and includes FREE childcare for birth through Pre-K. Don't forget to sign up your child(ren) for LMKids if you need childcare! The form link will be in your confirmation […]
This Month’s Topic: Animal Shapes What shapes do giraffes have on their long necks and big bodies? What shapes do you see on tortoise shells? Have fun identifying basic shapes on animals with your child as an educator leads you through the zoo! Get creative and use familiar shapes to participate in exciting activities and […]
You won’t want to miss this exclusive event and opportunity to Toast our beloved Tucson—whether you’re attending for the experience or sponsoring to align your brand with a high-visibility and high-impact event. Merge casual networking, interactive experiences, local food & drink, and the vibrant spirit of our incredible city. Celebrate the next generation of philanthropists […]
Enjoy an evening of ballet and art under the Tucson Sky at the beautiful Himaya Garden. The event kicks off with tea and tasty treats from Himaya Garden and a local artisan's market, including creations from The Drawing Studio. At 7pm, four Ballet Tucson leading dancers will perform a selection of solos and duets that […]
Season Launch Event $75 per person inclusive. Here’s your chance to be the ultimate insider. Enjoy an evening full of food and drinks PLUS be the VERY FIRST to hear all about what’s coming your way this season. All attendees will have the opportunity to purchase their tickets on-site even before they go on major-donor […]
September 20 Open Daily 9:00-4:00 through October 31 Get ready to be blown away by our 12.5-acre corn maze with over 600,000 stalks! Open every day from 9:00am to 4:00pm, the maze offers two levels of difficulty, so you can choose to take it easy or challenge yourself to a corn-tastic adventure. Bring your family […]
On the second Saturday of every month, the Campus Store hosts Story Time Character Hour at the SUMC location (with some exceptions). Story Time is an engaging event for children ages two to five. It’s full of reading, activities, and crafts— complete with the chance to meet and take pictures with favorite storybook characters! The […]
On the second Saturday of every month, the Campus Store hosts Story Time Character Hour at the SUMC location (with some exceptions). Story Time is an engaging event for children ages two to five. It’s full of reading, activities, and crafts— complete with the chance to meet and take pictures with favorite storybook characters! The […]
Come join Everyone Runs for this challenging 9.3 Miles on the Nature and 50-Year Trails. Your run begins with the Nature Trail, then to the Bridal Trail to the 50-Year Trail (2.7 miles up) and turnaround at the gate to go back down and off to the Bridal Trail to the finish. The 9.3 mile […]
Give blood. Help save lives. For more information or to make an appointment, please call the American Red Cross at 1(800) 733-2767 or log onto redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: standrews
The Symphony Showcase is back for another year! Join your TSO for highlights of the 2025–26 season: Transcend Your Senses. Maestro Gomez and the musicians of the TSO will take you through the season with excerpts and commentary. This 60-minute concert is sure to help you find your faves! If you’ve never been to the […]
InJoy Thrift Store is "Tucson's neatest thrift store." The well-organized and well-appointed shop boasts 24,000 square feet of clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys, books, antiques, boutiques, and vintage treasures. Tuesdays - 25% off for seniors
Strengthening Dads begins TUESDAY, September 23, and meets monthly on the third Tuesday* of each month from 6:30-8 pm, September to April. The cost for the class is $25 (scholarships available). Strengthening Dads is a place for men who are in the midst of raising children. Men who like all of us, realize that marriage […]
InJoy Thrift Store is "Tucson's neatest thrift store." The well-organized and well-appointed shop boasts 24,000 square feet of clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys, books, antiques, boutiques, and vintage treasures. Wednesdays - 50% off women's clothing
LMC begins THURSDAY, September 18, and runs Thursdays to the beginning of April. Meets 8:45-11:00am in the CFC Sanctuary. The cost is $50 for two semesters and includes FREE childcare for birth through Pre-K. Don't forget to sign up your child(ren) for LMKids if you need childcare! The form link will be in your confirmation […]
Deaf Awareness Night will help raise awareness of Tucson’s Deaf Community and contribute to Tucson Deaf Awareness Week! The organizers of Tucson Deaf Awareness Week encourage all involved with this community to come on down to Trail Dust Town for an evening of fun, connection, and education! The fun will start at 5pm and go […]
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 inspired by Germany’s vibrant regions. It’s a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly festival blending traditional Oktoberfest charm with Southern Arizona flair.
Tucson Parks and Recreation invites the community to Family Game Night at Donna Liggins Recreation Center on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. This free, family-friendly event will feature board games, Nintendo Switch, Bingo, free raffle prizes, and complimentary food and drinks. For more information, call (520) 791-3247.
The 2025–26 Season opens with two powerful, romantic musical statements: Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto, rich in sweeping melodies and virtuosity, and Sibelius’s majestic Second Symphony, exuding emotion and an immense source of pride for Finland. Piano soloist Olga Kern, the first woman in more than 30 years to win the prestigious Van Cliburn competition, makes […]
This is a very special event on the SAR calendar as it is the only one for Kids only! This event takes place on National Public Lands Day so entry into the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is free for everyone! Celebrate the joy of running with the kids all morning long! Special finisher prizes and […]
Join TBG under the Pavilion for an opportunity to scratch the ears and rub the bellies of the Ambassa-dogs from Southern Arizona Golden Retriever Rescue (SAGRR). Meet and greet their hoomans to find out more about how to adopt a golden furball with a warm heart and cold nose.
Ready to play? 🎮 Join us Gamer Takeover at Park Place, in partnership with Tucson Games and Gadgets! This event is all about introducing beginner and new gamers to the exciting world of tabletop and card gaming—while giving seasoned players a chance to jump in too. ✨ What’s Happening: · Game Demos: Learn to play […]
Join the fastest adaptive athletes in the nation to set your own personal record or just participate in the fun of this unique event! Race options include an all virtual option, in-person elite wheelchair 5k, in-person 5k run to support Adaptive Athletics, and an in-person timed 1 mile fun run.
As a part of TBG's Tail-end of Summer festivities, the Southern Arizona Greyhound Adoption (SA Greys) will be at the Gardens to celebrate the Great Global Greyhound Walk. This is a grey-t opportunity to meet a greyhound, maybe even a galgo, podenco, or lurcher. If you’re feeling grey-garious, learn about these sighthounds from their humans, […]
Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper. Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating […]
The Christmas at the Princess early bird offer features 30% off of overnight stays, up to $150 off luxury fire tables and igloos, 30% off general admission, and more. The offer ends Sept. 30th.
InJoy Thrift Store is "Tucson's neatest thrift store." The well-organized and well-appointed shop boasts 24,000 square feet of clothing, shoes, housewares, furniture, toys, books, antiques, boutiques, and vintage treasures. Tuesdays - 25% off for seniors
Take care of all of your home projects at the Southern AZ Fall Home Show, October 3-5 at the Tucson Convention Center! Featuring more than 200 trusted professionals in home improvement, interior design, and outdoor living, plus presentations by celebrity guests Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster of America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country on […]
The opening reception of the fiber/textile art exhibition “Viewpoints in Fiber” will take place Friday, Oct. 3, from 5-7 p.m. at Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road, Tubac, AZ. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The exhibition, which features the artwork of Fiber Artists of Southern Arizona (FASA), […]
Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall: ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win amazing experiences during the live auction. Tickets include food at all restaurant stations […]
Take care of all of your home projects at the Southern AZ Fall Home Show, October 3-5 at the Tucson Convention Center! Featuring more than 200 trusted professionals in home improvement, interior design, and outdoor living, plus presentations by celebrity guests Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster of America’s Test Kitchen and Cook’s Country on […]
Bigger & Better Than Ever Arizona’s Real Largest & Oldest Reptile Show 60,000 Square Feet. About the Size of 1&1/2 Football Fields Come See and Purchase Thousands of Captive Bred Tortoises, Snakes, Lizards, Frogs, Turtles, Bugs, Cages, Books, Shirts, Jewelry, Art (Reptile Related Of Course) and Reptile Supplies. All at Great Savings Displays of Native […]
The Ironwood Gallery at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is honored to host Wild Arizona. A celebration of 35 years of art by Dyana Hesson. Known for her vibrant, large-scale oil paintings, Hesson often features singular plants in precise, minimalist compositions that elevate their beauty and form with scientific clarity and personal reverence. Each work in […]
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