Take a stroll down Main Avenue to view the homes and hear the stories of the movers and shakers of early Tucson, including: **Hiram and Petra Stevens who were a prominent merchant couple whose domestic life was less than perfect. **Sam Hughes who is called by some the “father of Tucson” **Annie Cheyney whose newly […]
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
$5 will gain the whole family (up to 6) entry into the facility. Enjoy all the amazing Aquatic Center amenities including the Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Boards, and the Recreation Pool. For additional information, please call 297-SWIM.
All Pima County Public Library locations are closed in observance of Memorial Day Book drops will be open at branch locations for you to return items. The Library's online services, such as the catalog, My Account, Download & Stream services, and the E-Library will be available.
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
As a thank you for their service, Reid Park Zoo will be offering free admission for active duty, reserve and guard, veterans, and retirees of the military (with military, VA, or retiree ID) and discounted admission of $5 each for up to 6 military dependents on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. The military member does […]
FREE Admission for All Military on Memorial Day; 1/2 Price Admission for Dependents! No reservations needed – admissions will be processed in person! Museum open 9am-5pm; last admission given at 4:15pm.
Red Herring Puppets will present a puppet show. The Barking Mouse wittily champions the value of learning a second language. The Blue Frog is the Mayan version of the Legend of Chocolate El Raton que Ladra defiende con humor el valor de aprender un segundo idioma. La Rana Azul es la versión Maya de la […]
Let your imagination soar as you learn the basics of painting with gouache, a water-soluable paint that that's opaque and dries matte. Take home your masterpiece after the class. This is a program for those 14-18 years of age. There will be no registration for this event, but the class is limited to 20 participants […]
El Tour de Tucson is preparing to host the 40th year for one of the premier bicycling events in the country on November 18, 2023. Register early for a discount.
Join Children's Museum Tucson in the courtyard every Wednesday this summer for cool fun. From 11am-12pm, splash, soak, and play – then dry off for some more fun inside the Museum. Water Wednesdays is included with Museum admission. $11 per person
Learn about the habitat of sea turtles, create a sand painting, and play with a real sail pretending to be on the ocean! Space is limited to 30 participants. Presented by Meg Balaconis.
Meet the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert! In this interactive class, we'll hone our observation skills and create comic drawings of local critters. Ages 12+ Note: A live animal or two will be on site and ready for observation/drawing. tThe exact type of animal will be a surprise! Presented by the Arizona-Sonora Desert […]
Tucson Botanical Gardens is once again celebrating the Dog Days of Summer by welcoming leashed dogs. June 1 – September 30, enjoy bringing your furry friend along with you on your stroll through the Gardens. Take in the free smells, summer plants, and grab a pup-a-licious snack from Edna’s Eatery! Want to walk all summer […]
Please join Oro Valley Public Library for a performance of Tohono O’odham Waila music to kick off our Summer Learning Program, presented by local band Gertie and the T.O. Boyz.
Come to Toddler Storytime for a special presentation about healthy smiles. Read books and sing songs about taking care of our teeth! Free dental screenings will be available. For children 0-5 years. Presented by First Smiles Matter
Free donut with any drink purchase. Offer only valid June 2, 2023. Participation may vary. Excludes espresso shots. Excludes fancies and specialty donuts. Terms apply.
National donut day is June 2nd, 2023!!🍩 Amy's Donuts will be giving away Blueberry Donut Holes with every purchase. Hours: 5:00am -12midnight.
Happy National Donut day! Bosa Donuts offers a free donut without a purchase on June 2nd! This special is available at most of our locations. Please check with your nearest location to get more information.
This Friday, June 2 is National Doughnut Day, and if you aren’t celebrating with Krispy Kreme, you are missing out! Krispy Kreme will be making this day a fun celebration of doughnuts by offering you TWO different ways to celebrate! A Dozen to Share There is no better way to celebrate National Doughnut Day than […]
The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites anglers to fish Arizona waters for free on Saturday, June 3. It’s an ideal time to take the family out for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation. Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. As an incentive, a fishing license is […]
Herbalist Donna Chesner leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden. Learn about herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts, many of them local to our area, and the way herbalists use them to promote good health. Meet at the Garden’s front gate. Please sign up and purchase a ticket at the link. […]
City of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Ward 5 Council Member Richard Fimbres, Tucson Water's "Storm 2 Shade," and Tucson Parks and Recreation invite you to the grand re-opening of CSM Martin R. "Gunny" Barreras Memorial Park, 5890 S. Campbell Ave. This park has been developed and renovated to provide beautiful, safe, and enjoyable outdoor spaces […]
The Friends of the W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library invite you to celebrate the newest Pima County Public Library, including its expanded parking lot. Visit the library to take a walk around, select some books and movies to check out, enjoy the beautiful view, and more! Giant games including Bananagrams, checkers, and Connect Four Face […]
$5 will gain the whole family (up to 6) entry into the facility. Enjoy all the amazing Aquatic Center amenities including the Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Boards, and the Recreation Pool. For additional information, please call 297-SWIM.
LTW’s 4th annual Young Playwrights of Tucson Competition encourages students from all over our community to write and submit their short stories for a chance to be workshopped in the summer. Each top young playwright is teamed up with one of LTW’s seasoned playwrights/directors to help get their plays from the scripts to the stage. […]
Every Sunday evening from 6pm – 8pm June through August What better way to end a summer day than with an evening strolling the Gardens? Bring a picnic, bring your friends, and take in the garden sights and sounds as the sun goes down. Regular admission prices apply for evening hours. Free for members.
Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays! Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June to just $3 per person as a way to thank the community for its support while offering a break for families hit by recent […]
Learn what soundwaves are and the varying frequencies at which they travel by creating your own musical instrument. Presented by the Children's Museum Tucson. No registration necessary. Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes in advance.
Calling all teens! Nanini Library is looking to recruit you as a Summer Volunteer! You will get a chance to interact with others, learn skills, help with programming, and encourage reading! The Summer Volunteer Orientation will cover the basics of tracking your volunteer hours, basic volunteer duties and how to help kids get the most […]
Summer Storytime is returning to the Visitor Center! Starting Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m., and happening every Wednesday through July, Karen McWhirter and other SCVN naturalists will present an hour of stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6. An adult must stay with the child. Attendance in the media room is limited […]
Join Children's Museum Tucson in the courtyard every Wednesday this summer for cool fun. From 11am-12pm, splash, soak, and play – then dry off for some more fun inside the Museum. Water Wednesdays is included with Museum admission. $11 per person
See plastics, monster slime, and other polymers created. Make a polymer ball that bounces! Participation is limited. Suitable for ages 5+.
No matter where you live, you can help protect the ocean by protecting more nature right in your own community! Whether you live on the coast or far inland, we all need a healthy ocean to survive and thrive. The ocean generates most of the oxygen we breathe, helps feed us, cleans the water we […]
Teams from Unscrewed Theater will take your suggestions and create side splitting Improv Comedy right off the top of our heads! All ages are welcome!
Have fun while learning about rocks, what they are made of, and how we classify them. Rocks and minerals play a valuable role in nature such as providing soil nutrients and habitat for animals in the Sonoran Desert. Students will learn about the rock cycle and explore examples of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Older […]
Discover the perfect hair treatment to achieve flawless summer hair. Visit Aveda during their Summer Hair Event June 9 – 13 for a free hair and scalp experience and exclusive gift. During the hair and scalp experience, a beauty advisor will perform a hair consultation, strength & moisture test, scalp analysis, neck & shoulder massage, […]
Chillin at the Chul is back for the summer! Join Tohono Chul on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 pm, May 26 through September 2, for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites! The best part? Admission is totally FREE! You can literally chill down in the gardens in the shade of mature trees […]
September - March: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. April - June: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Second Saturday of every month 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Historic Pusch House tours and presentations, Heirloom Farmers Market, craft and artisan market. 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (Year Round) Kid's Craft in the Heritage Garden Supplies are limited […]
Chillin at the Chul is back for the summer! Join Tohono Chul on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 pm, May 26 through September 2, for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites! The best part? Admission is totally FREE! You can literally chill down in the gardens in the shade of mature trees […]
Come to Summer Safari Nights, Presented by TMC Healthcare, and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats about different animal rock stars — plus animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, and crafts. Face painting and glitter tattoos will be available for purchase. Refresh with dinner and […]
$5 will gain the whole family (up to 6) entry into the facility. Enjoy all the amazing Aquatic Center amenities including the Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Boards, and the Recreation Pool. For additional information, please call 297-SWIM.
As we get ready to welcome the monsoon, it’s a chance to remember our connections: to the land, the weather, and each other. Join the Fox for a joyful dive into literacy to experience the power of reading and writing to open up windows of connection for us all. Get ready for: The award-winning animated […]
Follow along with a local artist to create your own version of a sun and moon combo. Purchase comes with one free drink, 11x14 canvas, and all materials needed.
Live at the Gaslight Theatre, don't miss John Shryock and his lovely assistant, Mari Lynn, in a Vegas-style magic show," Presto!" Find out why audiences worldwide have been swept away and experience the impossible!
Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays! Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June to just $3 per person as a way to thank the community for its support while offering a break for families hit by recent […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Summer Track and Field and Road Races every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Track and Field Events will include long jump, high jump, turbo javelin, shot put (ages 14 and older), softball throw (ages 13 and under), 100-, 200- […]
Summer Storytime is returning to the Visitor Center! Starting Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m., and happening every Wednesday through July, Karen McWhirter and other SCVN naturalists will present an hour of stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6. An adult must stay with the child. Attendance in the media room is limited […]
Looking for some summer fun and crafting for your kids? Join Board & Brush for this Kids’ Camp Workshops! Your child will enjoy hands-on fun mixing paint and creating their very own personalized projects! Moana will be in attendance for songs, photos, and fun. Parents are welcome to stay, but not required. If dropping off, […]
Join Children's Museum Tucson in the courtyard every Wednesday this summer for cool fun. From 11am-12pm, splash, soak, and play – then dry off for some more fun inside the Museum. Water Wednesdays is included with Museum admission. $11 per person
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting Road Races this summer. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Road Races Events will include: 1-mile predict, 2K, and 5K. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each road race. Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older) Time: Registration begins […]
Opening Art Reception-ECOTONE Friday, June 16 4:00-6:00 Meet the Ecotone artists in this 4-person group show- Anthony Pessler, Ryan Parra, Heidi Hogden, and Ellen McMahon Enjoy light refreshments at this free opening reception.
Chillin at the Chul is back for the summer! Join Tohono Chul on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 pm, May 26 through September 2, for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites! The best part? Admission is totally FREE! You can literally chill down in the gardens in the shade of mature trees […]
Cox Communications announces the return of 'Movies in the Park', hosted at Reid Park’s Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, June 2 – July 28. The outdoor movies under the stars are free and open to the public. Pre-screening activities and entertainment will begin at 6:00pm for attendees to enjoy before the movie starts at 7:45pm […]
Beat the Heat start time is bright and early at 5:05am (or first sign of light). As always, Everyone Runs provides their famous free Mexican breakfast, free race photos, free shaved ice, custom female and male race shirts in tech or cotton, and overall and 5-year age group rooster trophy awards! There will be 1st […]
This year, the Pima County Sheriff's Department will be giving out 3,000 backpacks with school supplies! The backpacks are first-come, first-served. There will be only one (1) backpack per school-aged child. To receive a backpack the child must be present or the parent must have a birth certificate. Come get some cool free stuff! You […]
Not a member? Don’t worry! You can become a member at the door for as little as $20.
This 8th annual summer 5K will take place along the multi-use path, beginning at Steam Pump Ranch, and will include snacks, water, and a water balloon toss. Sunday, June 18, 2023 at 6:00am Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Rd. $30 prior to race day; $40 on race day Runners, walkers, and strollers welcome! A […]
Pantano is hosting its 6th annual car show on Sunday, June 18. If you have a cool car, truck, or bike you want to show off, join in! The event will run from 8:30am to 12:30pm. A free breakfast will be provided! Only fully restored vehicles. No “work in progress” vehicles, please. No exposed damage, […]
$5 will gain the whole family (up to 6) entry into the facility. Enjoy all the amazing Aquatic Center amenities including the Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Boards, and the Recreation Pool. For additional information, please call 297-SWIM.
Endorsed by The Cash Family, The Mighty Cash Cats Show covers all six decades of the Johnny Cash's music including hits like "Walk The Line," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire," "A Boy Named Sue," "Sunday Morning Coming Down," "Ghost Riders In the Sky," and Johnny's haunting epitaph "Hurt." During the Show, you will hear […]
Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays! Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June to just $3 per person as a way to thank the community for its support while offering a break for families hit by recent […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Summer Track and Field and Road Races every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Track and Field Events will include long jump, high jump, turbo javelin, shot put (ages 14 and older), softball throw (ages 13 and under), 100-, 200- […]
Legendary artist Graham Nash, as a founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills and Nash, is a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has seen rock history unfold at some of its seminal moments – from the launch of the British Invasion to the birth of the Laurel Canyon movement […]
Summer Storytime is returning to the Visitor Center! Starting Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m., and happening every Wednesday through July, Karen McWhirter and other SCVN naturalists will present an hour of stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6. An adult must stay with the child. Attendance in the media room is limited […]
Kids will have a blast as they enjoy carnival-type games and prizes. They may visit our hair styling station or nail salon and get an amazing makeover. There will be inflatables, including a giant obstacle course. This is an all-day event so kids are asked to bring their own sack lunch.
Join Children's Museum Tucson in the courtyard every Wednesday this summer for cool fun. From 11am-12pm, splash, soak, and play – then dry off for some more fun inside the Museum. Water Wednesdays is included with Museum admission. $11 per person
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting Road Races this summer. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Road Races Events will include: 1-mile predict, 2K, and 5K. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each road race. Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older) Time: Registration begins […]
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! "We ask that a parent or supervising adult stay with their kids as they tour the campus and enjoy the games, crafts, & activities. Bring a towel and swimming suit if your kids want to take a dip in our fountain. Head […]
SEUSSICAL tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must […]
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
SEUSSICAL tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must […]
SEUSSICAL tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must […]
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
$5 will gain the whole family (up to 6) entry into the facility. Enjoy all the amazing Aquatic Center amenities including the Slide, Splash Pad, Diving Boards, and the Recreation Pool. For additional information, please call 297-SWIM.
SEUSSICAL tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must […]
Friday – regular prices Saturday – 25% off for ages 55+ Sunday – 1/2 price day Monday – $10 Bag Day. Fill a Friends bags with books for $10. The Best of Friends room is closed on Bag Day.
Blending Country, Rock, Folk and the best of West Coast Pop, artists from Jackson Browne to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and America to the Eagles provided an iconic soundtrack to a region and time that still has audiences feeling the vibe 50 years later.
Get outside and enjoy the outdoors at Reid Park Zoo this summer with $3 Ticket Tuesdays! Reid Park Zoo is reducing the cost of admission for guests every Tuesday in June to just $3 per person as a way to thank the community for its support while offering a break for families hit by recent […]
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting the annual Summer Track and Field and Road Races every Tuesday and Thursday in June and July. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Track and Field Events will include long jump, high jump, turbo javelin, shot put (ages 14 and older), softball throw (ages 13 and under), 100-, 200- […]
Summer Storytime is returning to the Visitor Center! Starting Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m., and happening every Wednesday through July, Karen McWhirter and other SCVN naturalists will present an hour of stories and crafts for children ages 3 to 6. An adult must stay with the child. Attendance in the media room is limited […]
For Kids turning 3 years by 8/31/23 – entering 1st Grade for the 2023-2024 School Year Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that a parent or supervising adult stay with their kids as they tour the campus and enjoy the games, crafts, & activities. Bring a […]
Join Children's Museum Tucson in the courtyard every Wednesday this summer for cool fun. From 11am-12pm, splash, soak, and play – then dry off for some more fun inside the Museum. Water Wednesdays is included with Museum admission. $11 per person
Tucson Parks and Recreation will be hosting Road Races this summer. For more information, call 520-791-4870. Road Races Events will include: 1-mile predict, 2K, and 5K. Ribbons will be given to the top three finishers at each road race. Cost: $3/youth (17 years and younger); $4/adults (18 years and older) Time: Registration begins […]
Buttery popcorn and fluffy cotton candy aroma will waft through the air as you visit our county “fair.” Let your kids ride the train or get their faces painted. It will be a poppin’ good time! Pantano will provide all the activities – you supply the family and friends! We ask that a parent or […]
Chillin at the Chul is back for the summer! Join Tohono Chul on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 9 pm, May 26 through September 2, for live music, refreshing spirits, and light bites! The best part? Admission is totally FREE! You can literally chill down in the gardens in the shade of mature trees […]
Cox Communications announces the return of 'Movies in the Park', hosted at Reid Park’s Georges DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, June 2 – July 28. The outdoor movies under the stars are free and open to the public. Pre-screening activities and entertainment will begin at 6:00pm for attendees to enjoy before the movie starts at 7:45pm […]