Temperatures in the 80s, packed event schedules ... oh how we love October. π
This weekend, check out a Taylor Swift album release party, Halloween celebrations, the second weekend of the Chinese Chorizo Festival, a Malibu Barbie merch truck, a plant sale at Tohono Chul, a birthday bash dedicated to K-pop stars, a giant two-day volunteering event, a "Stranger Things"-themed laser show, lots of opportunities to support local artists ... and MORE.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest information before heading out!
Impulse is a temporary installation of glowing seesaws on the University of Arizona campus.
"Impulse" glowing seesawsΒ
The University of Arizona is now home to a temporary exhibit where glowing seesaws are the star. The all-ages installation is home to 15 seesaws that illuminate the area, brought to campus through Arizona Arts Live.
When:Β Now through Nov. 8
Where:Β Outside of the UA Main Library,Β 1510 E. University Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to ride
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Loft Film Fest
Loft Film Fest is back for its 12th year. The event screens independent, foreign and classic films while "celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors."
When:Β Now through Oct. 20
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway
Cost:Β General admission to individual movies is $12.Β
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Car-free, care-free Cyclovia on October 30
Cyclovia TucsonΒ is the city's biggest block party where people can move, play and discover.Β Four miles of city streets will be closed to car traffic and open to walkers, joggers, cyclists, skatersΒ and all other forms of people-powered movement.
Glowing Pumpkins
Walk through a trail of intricate carvings on foam pumpkin replicas at this Halloween event from the folks behind The Slaughterhouse. Unlike The Slaughterhouse, this experience isn't scary!
When:Β Open dusk until 10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 30, plus Halloween.
Where:Β Parking area north of Tucson Mall,Β 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β Depending on the day, $20-$25 for general admission, $75-$91 for a family of four (with $10 gift shop credit). Several discounts are available.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Terrorfest Horror-Con and Film Festival
The annual Terrorfest Film Festival and Horror-Con is mostly what it sounds like: a horror-themed film festival and convention. You'll see new and old horror films, plus spooky short movies. The convention portion has been described as your typical convention experience, like Tucson Comic-Con β but horror.
When:Β Terrorfest is Oct. 20-23; Horror-Con is Oct. 22-23.Β
Where:Β Terrorfest is at The Screening Room,Β 127 E. Congress St.Β Horror-Con is at 191 Toole,Β 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost:Β $8 per screening for Terrorfest. $5 admission for Horror-Con.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Boo Bash at Lincoln Park
JoinΒ Tucson Parks and RecreationΒ for a fun-filled evening of tricks and treats at theΒ Boo Bash at Lincoln Park, 4325 S. Pantano Road, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 4-7 p.m.Β Enjoy carnival games, trunk-or-treat, costume parade, and more. Food will be available for purchase.
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucsonβs Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission β and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing, there will be food from Reservation Sensation Frybread, spooky film screenings and a small art activity.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event siteΒ for more information.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this monthly concert series. This month, enjoy music from Good Trouble, a '60s, '70s and '80s classic rock cover band. There will also be aΒ Halloween Treat Trail for kids, so come in costume!Β Plus, food trucks will be onsite. Bring your own chair or blanket!
When:Β 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Marana MunicipalΒ Complex,Β 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Do YOU have what it takes?
Be brave and sign up today to rappel in support of the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Active duty and retired military receive a discount to participate!
Startup Drinks
Startup Drinks, hosted by Startup Tucson, is a casual way for entrepreneurs to meet and network with other entrepreneurs. Costumes are encouraged at this Halloween edition of the event.Β
When:Β 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Maynards,Β 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for drinksΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Urban Hike with Bawker Bawker
Arizona Trail Association and Bawker Bawker Cider House are hosting an urban hike around downtown, where you'll be able to see some of Tucson's most haunted spots. Afterwards, hikers will receive a discount on their first round of cider! Wear a hike-friendly costume for a chance to win a prize.Β
When:Β 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Bawker Bawker Cider House,Β 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for cider
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
10 Years of Comedy
Tucson Improv Movement is celebrating its 10th birthday! They're celebrating with a weekend of six special shows from Thursday to Saturday.Β
When: Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 20-22
Where: Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost: $7 per show
Visit the event page for more information.Β
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.Β
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival
Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze, and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as a zipline, carnival rides and a jumping pillow.
When:Β Now through Oct. 30. 3-8 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Where:Β Marana Pumpkin Patch,Β 14950 N. TricoΒ Road
Cost:Β Online prices are $18 on weekdays, $20 on weekends. It's recommended to buy tickets online, as there are only a limited number of tickets available at the gate. Prices increase by $1 at the gate. Some activities cost extra.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Terror in the Corn
This haunted attraction is back for another year of scares. Your ticket gets you access to three scary attractions connected by a cornfield. The event is presented by Buckelew Farm, known for its now-closed pumpkin patch.
When:Β 6-10 p.m. Thursdays in October, in addition to Oct. 30-31; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Where:Β 9312 W. Rillito Village Trail
Cost:Β $28-$36 for general admission, $38-$46 for fast passes.Β
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Angelica De La Paz, left, and her friend Celeste Campas react while walking through the Dead Manβs Grotto haunted house at Nightfall in Old Tucson outside on Oct. 6, 2022.
Nightfall
Nightfall at Old Tucson is back. Organizers say the attraction has a new format, including a "fully immersive experience that combines terrifying mazes with classic stunt shows and a town full of characters that you can interact with throughout the night."
When:Β 5:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 30
Where:Β Old Tucson,Β 201 N. Kinney Road
Cost:Β $35-$45 for ages 12 and up, $30-$40 for kids 5-11. Advanced, timed-entry tickets are required.Β
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Slaughterhouse
Ready to be scared? Head to The Slaughterhouse, a giant haunted house held in a former meatpacking plant.Β
When:Β Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 30, plus open on Halloween and for "blackout night" on Nov. 4.Β
Where:Β The Slaughterhouse,Β 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost:Β $25-$40
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Boo at the Zoo
Meet with princesses, pirates and superheroes at Reid Park Zoo's kid-friendly Halloween event. There will be an illusionist show, games, trick-or-treat stations and more.Β
When:Β 6-8:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23; Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 29-30.Β
Where:Β Reid Park Zoo,Β 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost:Β $13. Timed tickets are required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Taylor Swift Dance Night and Album Release Party
Visit Club Congress on Friday night and you'll find a room filled with Swifties celebrating Taylor Swift's newest album "Midnights."
When: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $18 in advance, $22 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit the event page for more information.
United Way Days of Caring
Join this giant two-day community volunteer event hosted by United Way. Projects include clean-ups, painting, buffelgrass pulls, outreach and more.
When:Β Oct. 21-22
Where:Β Various locations.
Cost:Β Free to volunteer, sign up online
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Paint, Pizza and Ice Cream Social
Kids ages 6 and up are invited to This n' That Creative Studio for an evening of painting, pizza and ice cream. Canvases will be pre-traced, and the kids will learn how to make their own Halloween painting! There will also be Halloween-themed games.Β
When:Β 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where:Β This n' That Creative Studio,Β 1066 S. Pantano Road
Cost:Β $28Β
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Maria Mazon of BOCA, pictured right, and Ben Forbes of Forbes Meat Company will be making the Chinese chorizo for restaurants across Tucson. Feng-Feng Yeh and Jackie Tran will do the same.Β
Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival
This festival is the first of its kind in Tucson, celebrating Chinese chorizo, "an obscured historic food symbol of Chinese and Mexican immigrant solidarity in Tucson during the 1880-1960s." Over the next two weekends, participating local restaurants will prepare dishes with Chinese chorizo (and a vegan version).
When:Β Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23, Oct. 28-30
Where:Β Participating restaurants across Tucson.
Cost:Β Prices vary.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical sΓ©ance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).
When:Β Several dates in October.
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.Β
Cost:Β $14.94 for general admission,Β $28.33 to be part of the sΓ©ance. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
City of Gastronomy Cocktail Challenge
The Tucson City of Gastronomy organization is putting together a cocktail challenge where six local mixologists will compete for your vote. You'll get to try six sample cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, and have the chance to vote for your favorite drink of the night.Β
When:Β 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where:Β The Monica,Β 40 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $70
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Movie on the Lawn at Steam Pump Ranch
Catch a free screening of "Beetlejuice" at Steam Pump Ranch. Bring your own chairs and blankets!
When: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Tucson Ghost Tour
Tucson Ghost Society is hosting three ghost tours this weekend.Β
When: 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Oct. 21-23
Where: Downtown Tucson, detailed instructions are emailed when tickets are purchased
Cost: $20, buy tickets in advance.
Visit the event page for more information.
Halloween at My Gym Tucson
Kiddos can walk through a haunted house, snack on some treats and end the evening with trick-or-treating. Parents must be present!
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where:Β My Gym Tucson,Β 7942 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β $9, reserve your spot in advance.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Brewin at the Chul
Tohono Chul is hosting its first-ever fall series at its Garden Bistro! There will be music, spirits, brews and a rotating menu.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 17
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 Paseo del Norte
Cost:Β Pricing varies based on menu items ordered. The gardens will be closed during these events.Β
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Ghostbusters in the Haunted Ruins
Go on an interactive adventure through Valley of the Moon, where "there's something strange in our fairy woods."Β
When:Β Fridays-Sundays, through Oct. 30. Shows begin every 20 minutes from 6-8 p.m.
Where:Β Valley of the Moon,Β 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:Β $10 for adults. Kids 7 and under get in for free.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Movie nights with cats
Picture this. You're watching a "Harry Potter" movie, munching on some popcorn and candy ... and cuddling with CATS. That's a reality at El Jefe Cat Lounge's movie nights happening this month! You and a guest will have a couch to yourselves, plus popcorn and two drinks. Candy, ice cream and additional drinks will be available for purchase.Β
When:Β Several nights during October.
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Lounge,Β 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $40. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Pit has a spacious outdoor seating area called The Commons, right next to The Loop.
Oktoberfest at The Pit
Head to food truck park The Pit for Oktoberfest! There will be beer specials from four local breweries, plus games, live music and, of course, food trucks.
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where: The Pit, 7889 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit the event page for more information.Β
Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When:Β 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where:Β BICAS,Β 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Movies with Nightjar
Head to Nightjar, the sister bar of The Coronet and Meyer Avenue Cafe, for drinks, late-night bites and a movie β ones that "couldnβt either get on or stay on the publicβs radar" β on the patio on Fridays.
When:Β 10:30 p.m. FridaysΒ
Where:Β Nightjar,Β 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, happy hour specials available
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Malibu Barbie Truck, pictured here, will make a stop in Tucson on Oct. 22.
Malibu BarbieΒ Truck Tour
TheΒ Malibu Barbie Truck TourΒ is making a stop in Tucson this weekend and bringing exclusive retro Barbie merch with it. You can purchase apparel like anΒ embroidered denim jacket and a tie-dye bucket hat, and houseware items like a beach towel, burlap tote bag and ceramic mug.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β La Encantada,Β 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Fall Plant Sale at Tohono Chul
It's almost time for Tohono Chul's annual fall plant sale! Find landscape-ready plants, plus some plants that are said to be harder to find.Β
When:Β 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 22-23. Tohono Chul members get a preview on Oct. 19!
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Citizen Hotel, 82 S. Stone Ave. in Tucson, Ariz. on August 11, 2022.
Queer AF Halloqween PartyΒ
This party, presented by Lady Haha and Roux Events, is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, where there will be dancing, an open mic, a costume contest, and comedy shows!
When:Β 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β The Citizen Hotel,Β 82 S. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β $10 in advance, $20 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's
Take a hayride to pick a pumpkin, walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12Β½-acre corn maze, and munch on barbecue food and kettle corn.
When:Β Fall Pumpkin Celebration is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30. The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. If weekdays are more your thing, you can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily β but the hayrides to the patch, barbecue food and kettle corn are only open weekends.Β
Where:Β 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox
Cost:Β Corn maze is $9 for ages 12 and up, $7 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Sixth Avenue Block Painting Party
Living Streets Alliance, the organization behind the popular Cyclovia event, is hosting a block painting party! Artist Yu Yu Shiratori will be painting a mural, plus there will be DJs, food trucks and kid-friendly activities. Dress to get messy if you plan to help paint!
When:Β 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β South Sixth Avenue between 12th and 13th streets
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for foodΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
La Encantada Fine Art Festival
Find fine art, ranging from metalwork to fashion, at this festival taking over La Encantada Shopping Center. There will be live art demonstrations and music presented by the Southern Arizona Artists Guild.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β La Encantada Shopping Center,Β 2905 E. Skyline Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Old Pueblo MarketΒ
Shop from local artists at the Old Pueblo Market this month. You'll find wall decor, dried flower bouquets, jewelry, ceramics and more.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β The Annabelle Studio,Β 630 E. Ninth St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Mercadito del Barrio
Galeria Mitotera is hosting a pop-up market, featuring four food vendors and six artists. You'll be able to find vegan food, barbecue, paper goods, mixed media and more.
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Galeria Mitotera, 1802 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shoppingΒ
Visit the event page for more information.
Retro Game Show Night
Retro Game Show Night, an evening of off-the-cuff comedy featuring some of Tucsonβs most talented drag queens and LGBTQ+ personalities, returns this month.Β The upcoming game show is "The $9.95 Pyramid."Β
When:Β 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Club Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $17.51.Β This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
"Beetlejuice" Halloween Party
Catch a screening of "Beetlejuice" at The Loft Cinema! There will be prizes for the best costumes, plus props to use during the movie.Β
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway
Cost:Β $12, $10 for kids 12 and under.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Night at the Museum
Head to the Arizona History Museum for two separate Halloween events this Saturday, including one for families and one for adults. The family event includes ghost tours, trick-or-treating, music, crafts, face painting, a pumpkin contest, costumed characters and more. Later in the evening, the adult-only event is a light-out experience, where attendees can go ghost hunting on museum grounds.
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 for the family event. 9:30 p.m. to midnight for the adult event.
Where: Arizona History Museum, 949 E. Second St.
Cost: The family event is $10 for adults, $8 for kids ages 7-13. The adult event is $30.Β
Visit the event page for more information.
Laser "Stranger Things"
Calling all "Stranger Things" fans! Head to Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium for a "Stranger Things"-themed laser music show, with songs and lights to bring you back to the Netflix hit. Get your tickets online, these shows often sell out!
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium,Β 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost:Β $9 for adults, $7 for kids
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pictured is a strawberry Eegee, ranch fries and the Original Grinder at the Eegee's located atΒ 7235 E. Golf Links Road.
Eegee's Haunted Drive-Thru
Pick up your favorite Eegee's sandwich while cruising through a spooky drive-thru. Every car that enters the drive-thru will get a free kids Scary Berry Eegee.Β
When:Β 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Eegee's,Β 2510 E. Speedway
Cost:Β A purchase is required to participate in the drive-thru, prices on menu items vary.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
K-pop Birthday Event
AZSPECIALTEA, an organizer that brings K-pop events to Arizona, is hosting a birthday bash at Ni Hao Tea! The event celebrates the birthdays of Jimin from BTS, Bang Chan and Lee Know from Stray Kids, Heeseung of Enhypen, and Jongho of Ateez. There will be drinks, raffles, vendors and photo ops.
When:Β 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Ni Hao Tea,Β 4726 E. Broadway
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and drinks
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
11th Annual Desert Living Home Tour
Check out creative and sustainable yards, homes and community spaces during this Desert Living Home Tour hosted by Watershed Management Group. The self-paced tour will show spaces that harvest rainwater, use solar energy, grow food, and more.Β
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Select sites across Tucson (and Phoenix too, if you're in that area).
Cost: $20, sliding-scale tickets are also available. Register online.
Visit the event page for more information.
Beyond the plants, the inside of Plantney includes a hot pink ladder, a holographic sign and a life-size cutout of Britney Spears.
Monstera Mash
Head to pop culture-themed plant shop Plantney for part Halloween party, part plant swap. Costumes are encouraged!
When:Β 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Plantney,Β 439 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
"SHE Talks!" Heritage, Home and Memory in Mission Garden
At this event, presented by Arizona Foundation for Women, attendees will tour Mission Garden and learn about medicinal herbs and sustainable gardening.
When:Β 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β Free to attend, registration required. Space is limited! This event is for adults only.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Halloween at International Wildlife Museum
Go trick-or-treating at the International Wildlife Museum! While you're there, you can also enjoy crafts, games and a haunted house. Those 9 years old and up can try out pumpkin archery.
When:Β 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β International Wildlife Museum,Β 4800 W. Gates Pass Road
Cost:Β $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4-12. Pumpkin archery is $3 per person.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Plant in a Pumpkin Kids Class
Kids can plant a flower in a pumpkin at this upcoming class at Harlow Gardens. This event is suggested for ages 4-10 years old.
When:Β 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Harlow Gardens,Β 5620 E. Pima St.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pistoleros Wild West Show at Trail Dust Town on Tanque Verde Road, Tucson, December 9, 2020.
Fall Fun at Trail Dust Town
Trail Dust Town had to postpone this fall event due to the rain, but it's back on this weekend! Enjoy live music, an outdoor bar serving Oktoberfest beers and a pop-up shop with snacks. There will also be amusement rides, balloons, face painting, crafts and a mini pumpkin patch, in addition to a stunt show.Β
When: 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and rides
Visit the event page for more information.
Bachata Social Dance Night, Halloween editionΒ
Put on your dancing shoes for a night of music and mingling. This social dance night takes over Floor Polish, with a bachata class followed by social dancing. No experience is required β don't forget to wear your Halloween costume!
When:Β 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Floor Polish Dance + Fitness,Β 930 N. Stone Ave.
Cost:Β $10, cash or Venmo
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. This weekend's tour will show you public art and murals, and you'll learn about the artists behind the pieces.
When:Β 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
Where:Β Presidio San AgustΓn del Tucson Museum,Β 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost:Β $25. Pre-registration is required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Remove Arundo and Restore the Flow
Watershed Management Group's River Run Network is hosting volunteer days to help remove the invasive Arundo plant, which "drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native plants and crowds out native species," from Tanque Verde Creek.
When:Β 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
Where:Β Tanque Verde Creek and Wentworth Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, register online
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!Β
When:Β 8-9 a.m. Saturdays in October
Where:Β Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park,Β 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Β $25
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from hundreds of local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April
Where:Β St. Philip's Plaza,Β 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Harvest Moon Cultural Festival
Luxxarte Artists Collective is putting together Sunday's Harvest Moon Cultural Festival, complete with an evening of live music from Tohono O'odham Waila bands Gertie & the T.O. Boyz and Papago Warrior, plus musician Gabriel Ayala. Beyond the music, an interactive mural project will be unveiled, where you'll be able to connect digitally to hear "stories, songs and lore from some of Southern Arizona's knowledge keepers."Β
When: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where: Old Town Artisans, enter through Dusty Monk Tavern, 201 N. Court Ave.
Cost: $20 suggested donation
Visit the event page for more information.Β
"Cheers to Tucson" pool party
Local nonprofit Tucson Food Project is raising money with a pool party! Tickets include four hours at the pool, plus music, a Sonoran hot dog and a drink from Hotel McCoy's bar. There will also be giveaways and prizes. Pool capacity is limited and passes are first-come, first-served!
When:Β 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Hotel McCoy,Β 720 W. Silverlake Road
Cost:Β $20 in advance, $25 at the door. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Singer Giselle-Paris Aubrey of Mariachi Aztlan de Pueblo High School serenaded singer Linda Ronstadt with βBlue Bayouβ during ceremonies naming the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall after Ronstadt.
Pueblo High Mariachi Brunch
This upcoming brunch at HighWire helps raise money for Pueblo High School's mariachi. Tickets include a brunch buffet, two margaritas (tickets for kids don't include the margaritas) and a performance by Mariachi AztlΓ‘n de Pueblo High School.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β HighWire,Β 14 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost:Β $35 for kids, $45 for adults
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Dia de los Muertos TertuliaΒ
Presented by Galeria Mitotera and Borderlands Ensemble is a "beautiful musical journey of Mexican composed music and stories." There will also be a vaccine clinic and a station for art and selfies.
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where: El Casino Ballroom, 437 E. 26th St.
Cost: $6 for individuals, $20 for families up to eight people
Visit the event page for more information.
Good Things Tucson at Hotel McCoy
Good Things Tucson closed their brick-and-mortar shop and maker space earlier this year, but they're back for a pop-up workshop at Hotel McCoy where you'll learn to make an adorable macrame ghost hanging. Tickets also include a mimosa and a tamale!
When:Β Noon on Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Hotel McCoy,Β 720 W. Silverlake Road
Cost:Β $35 through Venmo, reserve your spot in advance.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Spooktacular Halloween Party
Kiddos can put on their Halloween costumes and head to We Rock The Spectrum for a party. There will be treats, themed crafts, a costume contest, games and open play.
When:Β 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 29
Where:Β We Rock The Spectrum,Β 4811 E. Grant Road
Cost:Β $25 per child in advance. To reserve in advance but pay the day of, there will be a $5 nonrefundable deposit. It's $35 for walk-ins.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Stacks Book Club
Stacks Book Club, an online shop that also does in-person pop-ups, is hosting a book discussion at Dillinger Brewing Company. The book of discussion is TJ Klune's "The House in the Cerulean Sea."Β
When:Β 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Dillinger Brewing Company,Β 402 E. Ninth St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for brews
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Spooktacular Wizard WorkshopΒ
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is hosting a Spooktacular Wizard Workshop, aka a maker space designed for school-aged kids. There will be several activity stations that may include DIY magic wands, mini cauldrons and more. All kids must be with an adult!
When:Β Noon to 3 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 23-30
Where:Β The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures,Β 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost:Β $10 per child with museum admission, which is $11.50 for adults and $8 for kids ages 4-17.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Art Hike on Mount LemmonΒ
Local artist Stephanie Daniels, of Brushes and Boots, is leading a Mount Lemmon art hike with company Kula Cloth. Bring your art supplies of choice and hike the Bear Wallow Trail, stopping to draw surrounding scenery. Daniels will provide some artistic guidance.
When:Β 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Sunset Trailhead parking lot, see driving directions on the event page
Cost:Β Free to attend, register online
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Drag Queen Bingo
Head to Bawker Bawker Cider for drag queen bingo, hosted by Roxi Starr.
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Bawker Bawker Cider,Β 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to play. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A Celebration of Sculpture
Check out the opening of the Tucson J's sculpture garden. While you're there, enjoy live music, dance performances, and all-ages activities. Kosher pizza will be available for purchase!
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where: Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Paper Flower and Crown-making Workshop
At this workshop held at the Presidio Museum, you'll learn how to make three styles of crepe paper flowers to adorn a crown. All materials will be provided!
When: 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β Presidio San AgustΓn del Tucson Museum,Β 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost: $15. Pre-registration is required.
Visit the event page for more information.
Pamela Howe explains the process of her art work during the βMeet the Artistsβ event at Desert Artisansβ Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road.
Desert Artisans' Gallery 35th Anniversary
Desert Artisans' Gallery has been home to fine art by Southern Arizona artists for 35 years. To celebrate the milestone, the gallery is hosting a party where you can meet with artists, enjoy music, watch live demonstrations, and get discounts on artwork!
When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where: Desert Artisans' Gallery, 6536 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for art
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cat Bingo at El Jefe Cat Lounge
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge all while playing bingo!
When:Β 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Lounge,Β 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $14, reservations required.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
