It may be Halloweekend, but from Cyclovia to porch fest, there's plenty going on for those who may not be the biggest fans of Halloween.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission — and free beer from Barrio Brewing Co. KXCI will be DJing and there will be talks and activities surrounding the publication of the 2023 Sonoran Desert School Gardener's Almanac.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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All Souls Memorial Lantern Workshop
Taiko drummers Odaiko Sonora are hosting a workshop at Takamatsu that will teach you to make a memorial lantern to bring to the upcoming All Souls Procession. Materials will be provided, but you can bring special paints, paper, images or quotes to decorate your lantern. All the items must be able to be safely placed in an urn for burning at the end of the procession.
When: 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26
Where: Takamatsu, 5532 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
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Fall Ikebana Festival
Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson describes Ikebana as a "meditative art of Japanese floral arranging." At this festival, you'll find colorful floral arrangements showcased throughout the grounds of the gardens.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 26-Nov. 5
Where: Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $18 for adults, $5 for kids under age 15
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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
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Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.
When: 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where: The Garden Kitchen, 2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Chiles, Chocolate and Day of the Dead
Tohono Chul is hosting two days of food vendors, artisans and entertainers this weekend, along with ofrendas and Día de los Muertos face painting for kids. Vendors will be selling handmade chocolate, salsas and salts.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: $20 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-12
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A Happy Hive Halloween Party
The Happy Hive Market is back: Halloween edition! Shop from 20 local vendors, get bites from food truck 420 Taco and see if you can take the top honors during a costume contest. Kids will get treat bags, too.
When: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping, food and drinks
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GLOW!
Head to Triangle L Art Ranch in Oracle for the illuminated art experience “GLOW!” Wander through 10 acres of trails filled with glowing artwork and performances.
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28
Where: Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle
Cost: $65 per carload
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Full Moon Event
Di Luna Candles is hosting a two-day event featuring hand-poked tattoos, tarot readings, flower crown making, ear piercings and local vendors.
When: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Di Luna Candles, 3061 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Crafty AF Club
Local maker shop Hola Chingona is hosting a flower crown workshop ahead of Día de los Muertos as part of the shop's Crafty AF Club.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
Where: Hola Chingona, 412 E. Seventh St.
Cost: $45
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Friday Night Concert at Steam Pump Ranch
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is hosting a free concert with The Steel Sahuaros. Food trucks will be onsite.
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Bring your own chair or blanket!
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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: 4-6 p.m. Fridays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
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Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.
When: 8:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Cat events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe! This weekend's events include "Harry Potter" movie nights and cat bingo.
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 27-28 for movie nights; 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 for bingo.
Where: El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $45 for a couch for three people for movie nights; $14 for bingo, reservations required.
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Walk with Amal
Little Amal is a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee girl, who has traveled to 15 countries with a "message of hope and solidarity." She’s now made her way to the United States, stopping in Tucson with several events at locations including Tumamoc Hill, Galeria Mitotera, Children’s Museum Tucson and the University of Arizona Mall.
When: Four events in Tucson on Saturday, Oct. 28. The first event begins at 6 a.m. The last event begins at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Various locations.
Cost: Free to attend
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Heathen Harvest Festival & Market
Local shops The Heathenry and Monsoon Mystics are hosting a market ahead of Halloween, set to feature 40 vendors, food trucks and activities for all ages including a costume contest.
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: The Heathenry and Monsoon Mystics, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Retro Game Show Night
Retro Game Show Night, an evening of off-the-cuff comedy that pays homage to old TV game shows with a funky twist, returns. The upcoming game show is "The Family Fuss."
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $17.51. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Fall Plant Sale
Pick up herbs, veggies, wildflowers and landscape plants for your garden, thanks to local nonprofit Native Seeds/SEARCH.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Native Seeds/SEARCH Conservation Center, 3584 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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A Night For the Living
Local nonprofit Coyote TaskForce is hosting their annual fundraiser benefitting mental health in Tucson. The party features Día de los Muertos-style face painting, raffles, music and cocktails.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Cafe 54, 54 E. Pennington St.
Cost: $45
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Las Mujeres Verdes Mercado
Las Mujeres Verdes is a group with a goal: helping other minority-owned small businesses thrive through frequent artisan markets. Find about 30 vendors selling items like art, jewelry, self-care and food. Costumes are welcome and vendors will be giving out candy!
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Halloween Night Market
Rozet Nursery's upcoming all-ages market features local vendors, palm and medium readings, live music and food. Costumes are encouraged!
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Rozet Nursery, 7707 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Tarot Con
Head to Bookmans' east location for an evening of tarot readings, aura photography, witchy artists and more.
When: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend
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Wine Walk
Sample 15 wines from Mexico and Arizona at Westbound's Wine Walk. Two food pop-ups and a DJ are part of the fun.
When: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Westbound in the MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $50
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Tucson Record Show
For its 18th year, Cassidy Collectibles is putting on a record show where you'll find vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia.
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Fraternal Order Police Hall, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: $8 admission for 8 a.m. arrival; $4 admission for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. arrival.
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Día de los Muertos + Halloween Family Funday
The Presidio and Fort Lowell museums are hosting Family Funday in celebration of Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Decorate plaster skulls, create straw skeletons and make your own candle holder.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Fort Lowell Museum, 2900 N. Craycroft Road
Cost: Free to attend, donations welcome
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Fall events at Life Under The Oaks Lavender Farm
Lavender is no longer in bloom at the Life Under The Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle, but the farm is still celebrating the fall season. A fall celebration will take place on Saturday. Explore the farm, paint a pumpkin, make a witch's broom and enjoy treats. The following morning, the farm will host a lavender pumpkin pancake brunch.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 for the fall celebration; 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 for brunch.
Where: Life Under The Oaks Lavender Farm, 1221 N. Rancho Robles Road, Oracle
Cost: $5 admission to Saturday's celebration; $45 for the witch's broom workshop; $10 for pumpkin painting for kids; $40 for Sunday brunch.
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Poetry Workshop with Jodie Hollander
Poet Jodie Hollander is hosting two poetry workshops in Saguaro National Park West this month. The Saturday workshop will focus on narrative poetry and the Sunday workshop will focus on humans in relation to nature.
When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 28-29
Where: Saguaro National Park West
Cost: Free to attend. Space is limited. RSVP by emailing jordan_chadwick-camp@nps.gov with the subject line "Poetry in the Parks."
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St. Philip's Plaza Market
Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers from silversmiths to candle makers. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Cyclovia
Enjoy a day of car-free streets, where you can walk, bike or skate your way through Tucson neighborhoods. It's essentially a big block party where you'll find activity hubs and food vendors along the route.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: From the downtown area to Fort Lowell and Stone area. See the route here.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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Garden District Porch Fest
Head to the family-friendly Garden District Porch Fest for an afternoon of live music — from rock to jazz — on eight porches in the midtown Garden District neighborhood. Food trucks are also part of the fun.
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: See the addresses here.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to tip musicians and buy food
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Coalition Creature Feature Market
The Historic Fourth Avenue Coalition is hosting a creepy vendor market ahead of Halloween.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: The Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Group bike ride with Hello Bicycle
Hello Bicycle is putting together a casual group bike ride along The Loop! After the bike ride, Ate Kei Treats will be popping up with Filipino food including lumpia and cookies.
When: 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: Hello Bicycle & Cafe, 3702 E. Hardy Dr.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for coffee and food if you wish
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Plantney's Big Gay Yard Sale
Pop culture-inspired plant shop is hosting a yard sale! Find plants, cuttings, vinyl, clothing and more.
When: 11:10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: Plantney, 439 N. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Yoga + Pint
1912 Brewing Co. is collaborating with Veterans Yoga Project for a yoga and pint class, which includes an hour-long yoga session and either a pint of 1912 beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Veterans Yoga Project.
When: 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Where: 1912 Brewing Co., 2045 N. Forbes Blvd.
Cost: $15
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Musical Murals
For the third year, the University of Arizona School of Music is inserting itself into Meet Me At Maynards and rerouting walkers along a 2-mile trail that passes by some of downtown’s wonderful walls of street art. Fourteen UA student ensembles will perform in small ensembles set up at several locations.
When: 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30
Where: Maynards, 400 N. Toole Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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