Here are a few fun facts you might want to know about saguaro cactus blooms in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Some spoilers: Peak blooming is now through early June and the flowers smell like melon.
#ThisIsTucson's mega list of thrift shops in Tucson, Arizona and the surrounding area. Find secondhand clothing, household items, furniture and more at these local stores.
It's always ice cream season in Tucson, Arizona. As temperatures rise, though, the frozen treat becomes irresistible. Here are 12 places to get your locally-made ice cream fix!
#ThisIsTucson's mega list of places in Tucson, Arizona that frequently host live music events. Read more30 places in Tucson where you can often find live music
How does the 2022 monsoon season in Tucson, Arizona compare to 2021? Here's the most recent rain tally for the area, accompanied by beautiful photos of this year's monsoon.Β Read moreHow much rain has Tucson gotten this summer? + 19 amazing monsoon photos
What's happening in Tucson, Arizona this month? Margarita championship, monsoon plant sale, events at the Botanical Gardens, craft workshops, beer festival, and we say goodbye to some summer favorites. Plus, more in the Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita areas! Read more80 fun events happening in Tucson this August 2022 π¦π¨πΉ
What's happening in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: Back-to-school drives and free backpacks, Santa in July, a monsoon plant sale, a HUGE sale with items for kids and babies, free movies, and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Read more33 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 28-31 π π±βοΈ
Staycation spot: Hotel McCoy in Tucson, Arizona, has a footprint of more than 150 local artists from murals inside and out, to a cactus-themed claw machine and local art hanging above the beds.Β Read moreStay at Hotel McCoy amid 70 murals and rooms named after local artists
What's happening in Tucson this weekend: Backpack giveaways, movies, markets, a pop-up nightclub, kid-friendly activities, cat karaoke and more events in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley, Arizona areas. Some events are free! Read more34 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 21-24 ππ¬π±
Spaghetti Club, a pop-up nightclub in Tucson, Arizona, will be at the MSA Annex through the end of August. The club is home to throwback vibes, through its decor, vinyl DJ sets and cocktail menu. Read moreFind a pop-up nightclub THIS SUMMER ONLY at MSA Annex
Where to see FREE movies this summer 2022 for both adults and kids in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas.Β Read more4 places to see FREE movie showings in Tucson this July πΏ
What's happening in Tucson, Arizona this weekend? Local markets, movies and music, plus cat events, comedy shows, a sorbet and cider flight, and conservation and gardening events in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Some events are free! Read more35 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 14-17
Phoenix may be hotter than Tucson, but there are lots of attractions worthy of a drive up north for a summer getaway. Find water parks and other things to do in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Glendale. Read moreA big list of Phoenix-area water parks and family-friendly things to do
Monsoon season in Tucson, Arizona started June 15, according to the National Weather Service. Find info on driving tips, how to avoid flash flooding and dust storms, and that amazing creosote smell. Read more10 facts about Arizona's 2022 monsoon season β‘β‘β‘
What's happening in Tucson, Arizona this weekend? Check out movies in the park, 2nd Saturdays, a kitten monsoon, night experiences at museums, and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Some events are free! Read more33 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend July 7-10 πππ
What to do in Tucson this weekend and this month: Local markets, live music, sorbet and cider pairings, free movie screenings, plus where to celebrate the 4th of July and see fireworks in the Tucson, Marana, Oro Valley and Sahuarita areas. Read more65 fun events happening in Tucson this July 2022 πΏππ
Check out our list of 19 books that are either written by authors with Southern Arizona ties or are about topics relevant to the area. Happy reading, Tucson! Read more19 books with Tucson ties to add to your summer reading list
Tucson Water and its artist-in-residence have released a "Monsoon Mixtape" by local musicians that features β and celebrates β the sounds of our summer storms. Read moreSoundtrack of summer: Celebrate rainy weather with this 'Monsoon Mixtape'
What to do in Tucson, Arizona this weekend: Kids Fest, pool parties, a pizza contest, two game shows, a "Bohemian Rhapsody" sing-along at The Fox, and more in the Tucson, Vail, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Some events are free! Read more35 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend June 23-26 πποΈπ¦
What to do in Tucson this weekend: Check out Juneteenth events, pride events, live music, movie screenings, Brew at the Zoo, and kid-friendly activities in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Some events are free! Read more40 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend June 16-19 π»βπ₯«
Get to know #ThisIsTucson a little better with our staff summer activity picks. Read moreHere are some of our favorite things to do in summer. What are your summer picks?
If you're looking to escape Tucson for a beach getaway, San Diego is about a 6-hour drive away. Check out beaches, eat a giant breakfast burrito, spot a seal, and say hi to a couple Tucson elephants at the zoo. Read moreTucson's beach? A huge list of San Diego things to do and eat suggested by fellow Tucsonans
When temperatures are expected to reach 110 degrees, the City of Tucson will open six cooling centers.Β Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness is also offering resources for the community. Read moreCooling centers will be open in Tucson when it hits 110 degrees
What to do in Tucson this weekend: outdoor movie screenings, a pool party, 2nd Saturdays, a "Bohemian Rhapsody" sing-along, a Queen laser show and more in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas. Some events are free! Read more37 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend June 9-12 π§ββοΈπ¬πΆ
Tucson's monsoon season kicks off on June 15. Current predictions show a wet summer starting around July with the storms slowing down toward the end of August and September, a local expert says. Read moreWhat will monsoon season look like this year? Here are the 2022 predictions βοΈ
What's happening in Tucson in June? Experiences after sunset at museums, water activities, a summer plant sale, outdoor movies, live music and more in the Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and Sahuarita areas. Read more75 fun events happening in Tucson this June 2022 πβοΈποΈ
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