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The Slaughterhouse
Tucson's haunted house The Slaughterhouse is open for another year of scares with ghouls, butchers, chainsaws and clowns, also featuring a zombie shooting experience, mini escape rooms and axe throwing.
When: Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 2
Where: The Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost: $29 and up
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Nightfall
Nightfall at Old Tucson is back for another year with 10 scare zones — one more than last year — and four haunt mazes. Stunt shows, magic shows and comedic dissections are also on the agenda.
When: Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27
Where: Old Tucson, 201 N. Kinney Road
Cost: $29 and up
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Mexican Baseball Fiesta 2024: Celebrate Culture and Baseball!
Join the Mexican Baseball Fiesta Oct. 3-6 at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium for an unforgettable weekend of baseball, featuring top Mexican teams and local talent. Get your tickets now and experience the passion of the Mexican Baseball Fiesta!
First Thursday at TMA
The Tucson Museum of Art offers pay-what-you-wish admission on the first Thursday of the month. Expect a cash bar, live music, gallery activities and a lecture on Colonial Latin American Art.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish
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Odyssey Live Storytelling
Attend this live storytelling event to hear stories surrounding the theme of "creepy."
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: $12
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The Southern AZ Home Show Returns to the Tucson Convention Center Oct. 25-27
Only three days to shop, compare and save with hundreds of trusted local experts in kitchens and baths, windows, flooring, décor and more. This is the ideal place to find great deals, new ideas and practical advice to jump-start your next home project. Visit the website and save 50% on tickets!
The Emo Night Tour
It was never just a phase! Dance the night away to My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday and Fall Out Boy during this party at The Rock.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3
Where: The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave.
Cost: $24. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Craft Your Own Self-Love Spell Jar
Local maker Yōlia Botánica will guide you through this workshop where you'll create your own self-love spell jar with herbs, salts, crystals and wax.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3
Where: Yōlia Botánica, 1307 W. St Marys Road
Cost: $35
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Consider the COMP 005 Study of a New Investigational Approach for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Many people who receive antidepressant treatment for their depression do not get an adequate response to these treatments. This is sometimes referred to as treatment-resistant depression or TRD. This study will explore whether an investigational medicine, COMP360, together with psychological support, is an effective treatment for people who have not been helped by prior treatments for their depression. Learn more here.
Tucson Ghost Tour
Take a tour through downtown Tucson after dark, all while hearing haunted stories of spots around town.
When: 7 p.m. select dates in October
Where: Downtown Tucson, detailed directions will be emailed upon ticket purchase
Cost: $25
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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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Tucson Meet Yourself
Folklife festival Tucson Meet Yourself brings hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Tucson each year to celebrate the food, music, dance and arts of our city's many cultures.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 (no performances between 2-5 p.m.). 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.
Where: Jacomé Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to watch performances and demonstrations, bring money for food and shopping
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Terror in the Corn
This haunted attraction is back for yet another year of scares. Among the scary activities, expect a corn maze, a zombie shootout, an escape room, a vampire magic show and a circus featuring "3D horrors, terrifying live actors, heart-stopping animatronics and blood-curdling effects."
When: Select dates Oct. 4-31
Where: 13591 W. Avra Valley Road
Cost: $30 and up
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Local Love Presents
Enjoy a lineup of local music at 191 Toole during the venue's Local Love series.
When: 7 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 4-11
Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $5-$8
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Chinese Chorizo Festival
This month-long fest celebrates the lost historic food symbol of Chinese chorizo. Activities include talks, a cocktail competition and food vendors serving dishes made with Chinese chorizo.
When: Select dates through early November
Where: Various locations across Tucson
Cost: Varies based on event and menu item
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Events at Hunter's Kitten Lounge
Tucson's newest cat lounge is hosting a slew of events this October, including a "Mean Girls" movie night, a dreamcatcher-making class, yoga and a watercolor workshop.
When: Select dates through October
Where: Hunter's Kitten Lounge, 5319 E. Speedway
Cost: Varies based on event
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ZOOcson
Reid Park Zoo is hosting their annual gala featuring food and drinks from more than two dozen local restaurants alongside auctions, live music and animal ambassador presentations.
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $175
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Friday Night Concert at Steam Pump Ranch
Oro Valley Parks and Recreation is hosting a free concert this Friday, featuring Hardscrabble Road.
When: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food. Bring your own chair or blanket!
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Pop Nights
DJ Bex is spinning all the pop hits of your dreams, from Britney Spears and Madonna to Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish.
When: Midnight to 2 a.m. Fridays
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
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Club Country
Put on your cowboy boots and dance the night away as DJ Du spins country hits.
When: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 4-18
Where: Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
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Magic & Mystery Dinner Theater
Enjoy dinner from Dante's Fire alongside a magical theatrical performance.
When: 6:30 p.m. (and one show at 3 p.m.) select dates in October
Where: Dante's Fire, 2526 E. Grant Road
Cost: $49 without dinner, $89 with dinner
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. There's a long list of tours on the calendar for October, including two cemetery tours, mural tours and lots of history tours.
When: Various dates, check out the calendar here.
Where: Locations vary based on tour.
Cost: $30 and up. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
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The Witching Hour with Valley of the Moon
It's time for Valley of the Moon's fall show! Watch the mystical performance that includes a wizard, warlock and demonic companion.
When: Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 4-27; performances start at 6 p.m. and run every 20 minutes through 8 p.m.
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for youth, free for kids ages 7 and under
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Guitars Under the Stars at Tohono Chul
Every Friday and Saturday through November, Tohono Chul will be staying open late with live music, drinks and bites from the Garden Bistro.
When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Nov. 20, except Oct. 11
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival
Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as carnival rides and a jumping pillow.
When: Thursdays-Sundays, Oct. 5-27
Where: Marana Pumpkin Patch, 14950 N. Trico Road
Cost: $20 and up. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance.
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's
Take a road trip to Apple Annie's in Willcox for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12½-acre corn maze and pick some veggies to take home.
When: The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. You can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily — but the hayrides to the patch are only open weekends.
Where: 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox
Cost: Corn maze is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.
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Iron Chef Tucson 2024
Watch as reigning champ Kenneth Foy takes on Anthony Dromgoole during this competition for the Iron Chef Tucson title.
When: 3-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road
Cost: $45 and up. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Oktoberfest at Button Brew House
Activities during this Oktoberfest bash include a costume contest, flash tattoos and a stein-holding competition. Nine breweries will be pouring beers and Haus of Brats will be serving German bites.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: $29 and up
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Free First Saturday at Valley of the Moon
Celebrate fall with Valley of the Moon! Expect games, storytelling and crafts alongside a costume sale and a costume parade.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show
This 22nd annual event promises alligators, crocodiles, cobras, mambas, gaboon vipers, poison dart frogs, monitor lizards, giant tortoises, pythons, tree vipers and more. Expect a reptile petting zoo and experts on hand to answer reptile-related questions.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road
Cost: $15, cash only. $5 for kids ages 6-12. Free to attend for kids 5 and younger.
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High in the Desert
Meet professionals in Arizona's cannabis industry all while enjoying music and vendors.
When: 4-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $65 and up
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#LovePup Family Fest
Hosted by the #LovePup Foundation, which was founded by popular radio DJ Johnjay Van Es and his wife Blake, #LovePup Family Fest will feature pet adoptions, live entertainment, activities for kids, food trucks and the chance to meet Bluey.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse, 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul, Sahuarita
Cost: Free to attend; reservations required to meet Bluey
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Angel or Demon? Grand Re-Opening Masquerade Party
Heathen Haus is reopening its doors with a masquerade party. Dress in angelic or devilish attire and enjoy music from a DJ, burlesque, mocktails and a costume contest.
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Heathen Haus, 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost: $10
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Tucson Big Sing
Bring your singing voice to Tucson Big Sing, an annual community-wide sing-along held at Reid Park.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend
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The Bandit's Western Market
Beautiful Bandit Boutique is organizing a market that's part Western, part Halloween. Shop local businesses while enjoying brunch and a charity raffle benefitting Chicks N Chaps.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Whiskey Roads, 2290 W. Ina Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and brunch
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RAPunzel: A Hip Hop Musical
Watch the classic tale of Rapunzel told as a hip-hop musical, courtesy Live Theatre Workshop's Children's Theatre.
When: Saturdays-Sundays through Oct. 13
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 3322 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost: $17-$20
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Sabino Canyon Night Tours
Take a ride through Sabino Canyon after dark! The tour features a narrative program in English and Spanish with details about Sabino Canyon's history, fauna and flora.
When: 6 p.m. Saturdays in October
Where: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost: $15 per adult, $8 per child ages 3 to 12
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Oktoberfest at Trail Dust Town
Six breweries will be pouring drinks at Trail Dust Town's Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. German food, including brats and pretzels, will be on the menu. While admission is free, tickets are on sale for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
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Movie at the Ranch
Watch a free outdoor screening of "Back to the Future III" at Steam Pump Ranch this weekend.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Evening of Play 2024
Children's Museum Tucson is hosting its annual fundraiser, Evening of Play. Explore the museum in an adults-only setting alongside food, drinks, music and loteria.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $175. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Oktoberfest in Mount Lemmon
Head up to Mount Lemmon to celebrate Oktoberfest alongside food, beer and music.
When: Weekends through Oct. 13
Where: Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley, 10300 E. Ski Run Road
Cost: Free to attend, parking is $5
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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: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Steinfeld Warehouse, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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'80s Dance Party at Surly Wench
Surly Wench Pub is hosting an '80s dance party. Wear your best '80s-themed attire!
When: 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Surly Wench Pub, 424 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: $5. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Chocolate Factory Tour
If you love "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," this might be your dream come true. Though not as extravagant as Willy Wonka's facility, take a tour of Monsoon Chocolate's factory to learn how the chocolate is made.
When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays except Oct. 12
Where: Monsoon Chocolate, 234 E. 22nd St.
Cost: $20
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Art Events with Caroline Martin
Local artist Caroline Martin is sharing her love of art with the community! She recently started an art cart, where she brings craft supplies to different cafes. Choose from three self-guided crafts to complete at the cafes! She's also hosting two paint classes this month where attendees will have the chance to paint atop a vinyl.
When: Various dates for art cart; paint classes are 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where: Various locations
Cost: Crafts at the art cart range from $5-$15; paint classes are $35-$45
Visit the art cart page or paint class page for more information.
Music in the Park
Arizona Symphonic Winds is hosting the last concert in its fall concert series. Bring your own chairs and blankets!
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5
Where: Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend
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BICAS Crafternoons
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: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggested
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Music on the Mountain
For years, Mount Lemmon was home to a weekly concert series. The series went on hiatus in 2013, but made its highly anticipated comeback over the summer.
When: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19; noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26
Where: Mount Lemmon Lodge, 12833 N. Sabino Canyon Park
Cost: Free to attend
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Events with Libra & Thorn
Metaphysical art shop Libra & Thorn is hosting a slew of events this October, including sound bath ceremonies, tarot introductions and a haunted book club.
When: Various dates
Where: Libra & Thorn, 101 S. Pantano Road
Cost: $10-$40, depending on the event
Visit the event page for more information.
Foothills Community Markets
Visit this market to shop from vendors who have items like yard art, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more.
When: 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays
Where: Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Dogtoberfest
Oktoberfest is fun and all, but what about Dogtoberfest? This event, hosted by The Tucson Dog Magazine, features vaccinations and micro-chipping, adoptable dogs, costume contests, vendors and food trucks, plus games for pups like bobbing for hot dogs.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for vendors
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Arizona Insect Festival
Back for its 12th year, the Arizona Insect Festival, which is hosted by the University of Arizona's Department of Entomology, hopes to encourage understanding of our local insects. Experience interactive exhibits and learn about insects! Four food trucks will be onsite.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Where: ENR2 building on UA campus, 1064 E. Lowell St.
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Pops Orchestra Concert Series
Tucson Pops Orchestra is back for the last concert in its fall series. Expect a beer garden and food trucks!
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks. Bring your own chair or blanket!
Visit the event page for more information.
Cat Events at El Jefe Cat Cafe
Spend time with the cats at El Jefe Cat Cafe, all while playing bingo or enjoying a yoga session.
When: Sundays in October
Where: El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $18 for yoga; $14 for bingo, reservations required
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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