The Agave Heritage Festival is a four-day celebration in Tucson, AZ, the destination for “all things agave.” Created to explore the cultural, commercial, and culinary significance of the agave plant and borderland culture, the festival features an impressive list of events with a strong focus on sustainability. Events include seminars, agave pit roasting, agave spirit […]
Are you up for a challenge? Tohono Chul is partnering with Pima County Master Naturalists and other local organizations for the 2023 City Nature Challenge! This annual four-day global challenge works toward a common goal of documenting biodiversity, while engaging people and connecting them to nature. Participants in BioBlitz receive FREE ADMISSION to Tohono Chul […]
The Pima County Fair is one of Southern Arizona’s largest and most anticipated annual events with nearly 250,000 visitors over a 10 day period. People from all over the county come to see wacky and wonderful shows, to sing along with their favorite bands, to squeal with laughter on carnival rides, and to eat the kind […]
It is the first day of tooth fairy training for Bridget Bicuspid and Marty Molar. But things aren’t going as well as they wanted. As hard as they try, they just don’t have what it takes to become official tooth fairies. When Calvin McCavity threatens to end the Fairy Flight Force once and for all, […]
Join Gaslight Theatre for a salute to the Everly Brothers and the timeless harmonies of rock and roll duos! This brand new concert, starring Alex Mack and Chach Snook, features classics like "Wake Up Little Susie," "All I Have to Do is Dream," "Cathy's Clown," and the title song. You'll be immersed in the music […]
The Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Novice Summer Swim Team Program provides a fun, exciting, and rewarding swimming experience for all children ages 5 to 18. Be part of the Pima County swimming tradition and join the program today! Pre-requisites (complete without stopping): Jump or roll into water over head Resurface and tread […]
Looking for a fun way to connect with family and friends? Join this DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from the gallery or from one of the licensed designs. Board & Brush will provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your […]
Featuring Chef Janos, Chef Gary Hickey, & Chef Tyler Fenton w/ visiting chefs from Merida & San Antonio 6 paired courses + hors d’oeuvres Tucson City of Gastronomy and Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT) come together at The Carriage House to present an unforgettable kickoff to Pueblos del Maíz 2023. Chef Janos Wilder, Chef Gary […]
Hits! The Musical is a high energy production featuring America’s best young superstars. The cast of approximately 22 members will consist of the country’s most talented singers and dancers, ages 8-23. The show will take audiences on a musical journey through the decades, highlighting the biggest hits of all time in Pop, Country, Rock and […]
Learn to make pom poms, and weave them onto a garland or create a cute pom pom critter! Presented by Yusuke Banno.
Baseball vs Air Force, Day 1 Event Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm Facility: Hi Corbett
Baseball vs Air Force, Day 1 Event Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm Facility: Hi Corbett
Since 2017, the Tucson Palooza has brought together agencies from across Tucson and Pima County to deliver information regarding mental health in a fun, informal setting. At NO COST, it combines the informational force of a resource fair, the festivities of a carnival (including games for the whole family) with live music and resource exhibitors. […]
In this hands-on class you’ll hone basic knife skills and practice the fundamental cuts–mince, dice, brunoise, bâtonnet and julienne. Practice how to cut a wide range of food items like a head of cabbage, delicate herbs, and onions, with practically no tears! You will also learn techniques for safety and keeping your knives maintained and […]
Celebrate the International Wildlife Museum’s 35th Anniversary with archery, horseback riding, crafts, exhibitors, a bounce house, raffles, face painting, and food trucks. Make sure to check out the 35th Anniversary swag for sale at the event. $5 General Admission ages 4+; Museum Members FREE!
Baseball vs Air Force, Day 3 Event Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm Facility: Hi Corbett
Community Water Safety Day is Sunday, May 7 | 1-5 pm Join the J, Safe Kids Pima County, and TMC for a water safety day! Play at the J’s splash pad, swim in the pools, and learn all about water safety. Free, open to the public, Pre-registration encouraged (first 150 registered get a swag bag) […]
Softball vs California, Day 3 Event Date: Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm Facility: Hillenbrand Stadium
Fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is showing their gratitude to educators across the country by offering teachers a free single-topping mini sundae. Guests must present a valid school ID for Dine-In or Drive-thru orders only. This offer occurs during Teacher Appreciation Week, beginning on Monday, May 8, 2023, and ending on Friday, […]
Come along on a journey through roots music as Mamma Coal plays KIDS’ COUNTRY! Songs about parenthood, childhood, animals, and nature. This hour long music show will get your toes tapping, shakers shaking, and faces smiling! Mamma Coal will get you up and moving so put on your dancing boots!
Enjoy traditional Latin music and dance at Mariachi Extravaganza! This show features Mariachi Estrella Juvenil, Trio Guadalajara, Viva Arizona Dance Company, and Mariachi Sonido de México! Enjoy the culture and heritage of this special event, y que, "Viva el Mariachi!"
Learn how to raise chickens in almost any kind of backyard! Despite the challenges offered by our weather, learn simple ways of keeping chickens comfortable, well-fed, and properly supplied with water. Keeping chickens is more than just getting eggs; they are also extremely fun friends! A variety of chickens will be brought for attendees to […]
Program Synopsis for SOUNDS OF THE SONORAN DESERT An Immersive 41-minute Listening Experience Produced by Thomas Wiewandt/wildhorizons.com VIP tickets available! Being a visual species, we don’t often think about vanishing natural sounds, and people are forgetting how to listen. Creature voices have always been our window to the wild and this production seeks to motivate […]
Enjoy a heart-warming musical version of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale. In which an ugly duckling overcomes ridicule and loneliness and finds a place where he belongs. Children and families welcome. In the Meeting Room. Come early to get a good seat!
From the Delicious Desert: Build Harvesting, Processing and Cooking Skills, featuring recipes and stories from Desert Harvesters’ award-winning Eat Mesquite and More. Presentations include slideshows, samples, and discussion focusing on what’s growing, fruiting, seeding, and podding in the Sonoran Desert at the time of the presentation. This program is for everyone 6+.
Baseball vs Nevada Event Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:00 pm Facility: Hi Corbett
Tips and skills to write better grants, faster! 501 Navigation partner Carolyn Owens has 25 years of grant writing experience. She will share her expertise and lessons learned with hands-on skill building during this workshop to help you improve your grant writing success. Please bring your own paper, laptop, or tablet for writing practice.
The Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to residents for over 20 years. The Oro Valley Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform monthly in the community’s largest shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country […]
Family Life Academy will be having their annual rummage sale! Stop by the Gym and shop INDOORS for clothes, shoes, housewares, holiday decorations, tools, and toys! Friday, May 12th - 7AM-3PM Saturday, May 13th - 8AM-noon DONATIONS ACCEPTED and can be dropped off any school day from 7:00am-6:00pm. Contact the school office with any questions. […]
Explore the Sonoran Desert's five seasons in this hands-on workshop. Learn about patterns of sun and rain, imagine ways to play year-round, and plant seeds that are in season. Dress for the weather as this class will take place outside.
Tucson Parks and Recreation will host a Parents Night Out on Friday, May 12, from 5:00-8:00pm at Morris K. Udall Recreation Center, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road. The cost is $5 per child (ages 5-11 only). Kids will enjoy the movie "Alice in Wonderland," a themed craft, and play games. A snack is included. Call […]
The Erik Hite Foundation is excited to bring back their annual 5K and Touch the Truck Event in person this year! Run or walk for those who have served, are serving now, and those who have given their lives to preserve our freedoms. The event will be fun for all ages with an official 5K […]
Family Life Academy will be having their annual rummage sale! Stop by the Gym and shop INDOORS for clothes, shoes, housewares, holiday decorations, tools, and toys! Friday, May 12th - 7AM-3PM Saturday, May 13th - 8AM-noon DONATIONS ACCEPTED and can be dropped off any school day from 7:00am-6:00pm. Contact the school office with any questions. […]
Description On Your Left Fitness is proud to partner with the Town of Marana for its 2023 spring edition of #RUNMARANA. Come get active as a family and honor all moms, grandmothers, and moms-to-be at the Mother's Day 5k! This event offers a 5K beginning at GLADDEN FARMS COMMUNITY PARK. Medals are only guaranteed/included for […]
Bring mom to Reid Park Zoo this Mother’s Day and join us in an appreciation for the Zoo’s animal moms. There will be special keeper chats and enrichment throughout the day. While you’re at the Zoo, stop in at Wildlife Trading Post in the entry plaza for cool and environmentally friendly jewelry and gifts for […]
Looking for the perfect way to show your mom how much you care? Treat her to an award-winning brunch buffet with elegant, classic dishes and all her favorite sweet treats! Sunday, May 14th | 10am - 5pm $90 per adult $50 kids age 6-12 5 & under complimentary Call 520-529-3500 to reserve your seating.
*Reservations highly recommended* The Parish will be serving the following features in addition your favorites on a limited Parish menu - Open for normal dinner service until 8 P.M. 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. THE PARISH BREAKFAST 2 eggs any style, Parish hash, bacon toasted baguette SOUTHERN BAKED EGGS smoked tasso, spicy cream, grilled leeks, […]
Register online between April 17-May 15 League will run on Tuesday nights from May 30-July 25 Games will be played at Lincoln Regional Park from 6-10 p.m. Women: Ages 16+ Cost: $400/team
The Barking Mouse wittily champions the value of learning a second language. The Blue Frog is the Mayan version of the Legend of Chocolate.
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. Learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them.
Re-live 3 days of PEACE and LOVE in just two hit-filled hours! Watch authentic performances of the biggest and most iconic songs from the Woodstock Event!... Jimi-Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Arlo Guthrie, Janis Joplin, Sha Na Na, Crosby Stills & Nash, CCR. and more! Plus, you'll learn some background about the artists and songs! Just to […]
Genealogy can be fun and rewarding. Where and how do I begin to learn about my family history? This course is an introduction to online genealogy research to help you learn vocabulary and get organized. Handouts include a variety of family trees, definitions of terms, resources, and the percentage of shared DNA with your relatives.
Thursday, May 18, 8:00am-1:00pm With the American Red Cross Christ Community Church FLC Dining Room Donation by appointment or walk-in. To schedule your appointment, please go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "ccctucson". Call Sarah in the church office (520-296-8501) if you have questions.
A free outdoor concert series! Limited Seating is Available: Attendees are encouraged to bring their own seating. Food and beverage trucks are on site. This is a family-friendly event and dogs are welcome if they are leashed.
Baseball vs USC, Day 1 Event Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:00 pm Facility: Hi Corbett
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.
Calling all teens! Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library is looking to recruit you for a place in the library as a Summer Volunteer! You will get a chance to interact with other teens, learn skills, encourage reading, and help shape teen programming for your peers! The Summer Volunteer Orientation will cover the basics of tracking […]
WILDE MEYER GALLERY will present a group show looking forward to summer with landscapes, figurative, and abstract art.
Men of all ages are welcome to join El Camino Baptist Church for breakfast on Saturday, May 20th at 8am in D Building. Eat a hearty breakfast, fellowship and hear from a speaker. There is no cost for this event, but donations will be accepted at the event.
Not a member? Don’t worry! You can become a member at the door for as little as $20.
Introduce your child to the hobby of model building at Pima Air and Space Museum. When: 3rd Saturday of every month at 10am Where: Administrative Building located north of the parking lot Cost: $15 per child for members, $20 per child for nonmembers Ages 6+ Each child will receive a quick-build model kit that they […]
Weekend in Willcox Wine Country - Willcox Wine Festival - Spring 2023 Fri. May 19 - Chamber Wine Dinner Sat. May 20 - Festival + Seminars Sun. May 21 - Festival + Barrel Tasting Wineries: 1764 Vineyards | Arizona Stronghold | Birds and Barrel Bodega Pierce | Caduceus/Merkin | Carlson Creek Copper Horse | Coronado […]
Congratulations on your engagement! Now the whirlwind of wedding planning begins. It's okay to feel a little overwhelmed. All brides-to-be dream about "The Big Day," but many don't know where, when, and how to start. That's where the Bridal & Wedding Expo comes in! Fashion shows and live music Meet with amazing wedding companies Bachelor/Bachelorette […]
Enjoy free planetarium programs and optics activities for families, teachers, and science enthusiasts of all ages! Enjoy a free planetarium show (2PM) and a free public presentation on the James Webb Space Telescope (3:30PM). If you want to visit Flandrau science exhibits, regular admission applies ($8 to $12). The International Day of Light is a […]
Mamma Coal and her all-star band will play the greatest hits from Loretta Lynn's legendary career. Songs like "Coal Miner's Daughter," "You Ain't Woman Enough," "You're Lookin' At Country," "One's on the Way," "The Pill," and many more! Special guest Charlie Hall will join the band for a collection of Conway Twitty duets including, "After […]
Move & Renew & Refuel! Join the women of Christ Community Church for a fun exercise time with Bethany Newhouse, followed by renewing our minds as we study the power of words, while refueling with a healthy dinner! Wear clothes and shoes that you are comfortable for moving in. This event is for all ages […]
Donors of all blood types are needed, especially those with types O negative, B negative, and A negative. According to the Red Cross, type O negative is the universal blood type that can be safely transfused to anyone and is often used to treat trauma patients.
Learn why our desert is so diverse and why diversity is good for us. Then, meet a few of the animals that live in our biodiverse region!
Let's get the wheels turning! Bring your bike for a tune up and learn some basic skills to keep it in good shape. Presented by Safe Routes to School.
Crawl inside an inflatable planetarium to experience the wonders of the night sky. Learn basic observational astronomy, including what stars and constellations are, how to identify them in the night sky, and the mythology behind them.
Come and try your artist skills in an entry level drawing/painting class! Presented by The Drawing Studio. Space is limited. Tickets will be available fifteen minutes before the event start time.
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.
Ward 4 Council Woman Nikki Lee and Tucson Parks and Recreation invite you to celebrate the beginning of summer with the grand opening of Freedom Pool and its new water slide on Friday, May 26, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Freedom Park, 5000 E. 29th St. The community will enjoy swimming, pizza, jumping castles, music, […]
Learn to play amazing, unworldly sounds on a didgeridoo! You will learn how they are made and used by the Aboriginals of Australia. Seating limited to 18 participants. Open to ages 6-104.
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.
Bring your kids and join Samantha Brewer and Viviana Beltran from the USA-National Phenology Network to learn about phenology, making nature observations, and starting your own nature journal. This class is appropriate for kids and their families and will be taught both in English and Spanish.
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 […]
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 […]