25 FREE events happening in Tucson this June 2024 💸

Free museum days, outdoor movies, a Juneteenth celebration — you don't have to break the bank to enjoy local events in Tucson.

Here are 25 events that are free to attend this June.

Free First Saturday at Valley of the Moon

Local fantasy park Valley of the Moon opens its doors for free this Saturday. Enjoy old-fashioned fun in the sprinklers!

When: 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road

Cost: Free to attend 

Visit the event page for more information.

Loft Kids Fest

Loft Kids Fest is back for another summer of family-friendly movies. Every Saturday and Sunday morning in June, free movie screenings will take place indoors at The Loft with pre-show entertainment from local toy shop Mildred & Dildred. 

When: Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for pre-show activities and movies begin at 10 a.m. weekends in June.

Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

First Saturday ArtWalk

The Warehouse Arts Management Organization is hosting its First Saturday ArtWalk this weekend, where you can walk through several local galleries and artist studios.

When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: See the map here

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Music in the Park

Arizona Symphonic Winds has performed over 260 concerts at Udall Park and they aren't stopping now. Bring your own chairs and blankets! 

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Meet the Author

Aneta Hebrova is the author behind "Essence of Tucson: The Story," a book that documents Hebrova's time in Arizona and is said to capture Tucson's "culture, spiritual, historical and natural heritage." Hebrova will be signing books at Barnes & Noble!

When: 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1

Where: Barnes & Noble, 5130 E. Broadway

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Cafecito and Chisme

Tucson Creative Comadres, a local group for Latina creatives and entrepreneurs, is hosting a free networking event featuring Bea Mendivil to chat about the outdoors and mental health.

When: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1

Where: The Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.

Cost: Free to attend, RSVP online

Visit the event page for more information.

First Thursday at Tucson Museum of Art

Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission, gallery activities, live music and a cash bar. Get food from Parkie Sandwich while you're there!

When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 6

Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

Cost: Pay what you wish

Visit the event page for more information. 

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. 

When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays

Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Movies at Reid Park

Catch a family-friendly movie in Reid Park thanks to Cox Communications. There will be pre-show entertainment including music, games and prizes. Food trucks will be onsite, too. The movie begins when the sun goes down. 

When: 6 p.m. Fridays, June 7 and June 21

Where: Demeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!

Visit the event page for more information.

Tasting History: Garlic and onions

Learn about the origins behind garlic and onions and how they became part of Tucson's agricultural and culinary traditions. Demonstrations are part of the fun.

When: 9-11 a.m. Friday-Saturday, June 7-8

Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane

Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted

Visit the event page for more information.

First Friday Poetry

Poet and author Cara Lopez Lee, who wrote "Candlelight Bridge," is stopping by Revolutionary Grounds during its First Friday Poetry open mic. 

Tucson Juneteenth Festival

The Tucson Juneteenth Festival is celebrating with a week packed with events. The six events begin June 8 with a Cinderella Ballet at the Temple of Music and Art and end June 19 with an artist talk and exhibit. The main festival takes place June 15 with a car show, live entertainment, kid-friendly activities, vendors and food trucks.

When: June 8-19; festival is 4-10 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: Multiple locations; festival is at Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way

Cost: Festival is free; ballet starts at $18.

Visit the event page for more information.

2nd Saturdays

Check out food trucks, live music and local makers during this monthly outdoor street festival.

When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, June 8

Where: Downtown Tucson along East Congress Street

Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food

Visit the event page for more information.

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Art After Dark at Children's Museum Tucson

Each month, Children's Museum Tucson hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission! 

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8

Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Tucson Repair Cafe

Need something fixed? Bring it to the Tucson Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.

When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, June 8

Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, 101 W. Sixth St.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Second SundAZe at TMA 

Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Activities include art-making and family yoga.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 9

Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.

Cost: Pay what you wish

Visit the event page for more information. 

Ride with FUGA

Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities. 

When: 8-10 a.m. Sunday, June 9; 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 28

Where: ard 1, 940 W. Alameda St., on June 9; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road, on June 28

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information. 

Movies in Marana: "The Bad Guys"

Summer means outdoor movies are back! Catch a free outdoor screening of "The Bad Guys." Bring your own seating!

When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: Gladden Farms Community Park, 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Oro Valley Movies on the Lawn

Kid-friendly movies will take over the Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center monthly through September. June's movie is "Wonka." Bring your own seating!

When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center, 10555 N. La Cañada Dr.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden

Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about Native American crops.

When: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, June 15

Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane

Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted

Visit the event page for more information.

Free Third Thursdays at MOCA

The third Thursday of the month is a party at MOCA. The art museum is open late with free admission. Expect food, drinks and tunes from KXCI DJs. 

When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 20

Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Monsoon Literacy Celebration

This kid-friendly event, recommended for children ages 4-10 years old, will include hands-on literacy activities, animated short movies, story times and a sing-along with musicians from the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22

Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.

Cost: Free to attend, register online

Visit the event page for more information.

Archaeology Day at Mission Garden

Kids can learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.

When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 22

Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane

Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted

Visit the event page for more information.

Canstruction Tucson: Build for Hunger

This art exhibit features "cansculptures" built with canned foods by teams of local architects, designers, builders, contractors and engineers. You can vote for your favorite sculpture by donating to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

When: June 22-July 10

Where: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadway

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Fire Show at Sky Bar

Cirque Collective Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar. 

When: 8:15 p.m. Friday, June 28

Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.

Cost: Free to attend

Visit the event page for more information.

Explore nature through fun, hands-on exhibits at Children’s Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul

CMOV@TC has indoor and outdoor exhibits with daily activities and programming for kids and families that mesh with the environmental focus of Tohono Chul, teaching all about the culture, animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert!

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