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Glowing Pumpkins
Walk through a trail of intricate carvings on foam pumpkin replicas at this Halloween event from the folks behind The Slaughterhouse. You'll see carvings of animals, movie and TV characters, and Tucson icons like "A" Mountain. Unlike The Slaughterhouse, this experience isn't scary!
When: Open dusk until 10 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday through Oct. 31 (plus two Mondays).
Where: Parking area north of Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road.
Cost: Depending on the day, $20-$25 for general admission, $75-$91 for a family of four (with $10 gift shop credit). On Wednesdays and Thursdays, a family four pack is $49 (without the gift shop credit). On Wednesdays, you can bring in an Eegee's receipt from that week and get $3 off your ticket (use code eegees3 when buying your ticket online).
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Nightfall
It's official! Nightfall at Old Tucson is back. Organizers say the scary 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: 5:30-11:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 6-30
Where: Old Tucson, 201 N. Kinney Road
Cost: $35-$45 for ages 12 and up, $30-$40 for kids 5-11. Advanced, timed-entry tickets are required.
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The Slaughterhouse
Ready to be scared? Head to The Slaughterhouse, a giant haunted house held in a former meatpacking plant.
When: Thursday-Sunday through Oct. 30, plus open on Halloween and for "blackout night" on Nov. 4.
Where: The Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost: $25-$40
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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 a zipline, carnival rides and a jumping pillow.
When: 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: Marana Pumpkin Patch, 14950 N. Trico Road
Cost: 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.
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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: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays in October, in addition to Oct. 30-31; 6 p.m. to midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Where: 9312 W. Rillito Village Trail
Cost: $28-$36 for general admission, $38-$46 for fast passes.
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Tucson Film & Music Festival
This film festival says it focuses on music-related films, especially those that have a connection to Arizona or the Southwest.
When: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 6-9
Where: The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress St.
Cost: $8
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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. There will be art and gallery activities, live music and a cash bar. You can also participate in a treasure hunt and adults can get a flash tattoo!
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish, reserve tickets in advance
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Gather A Vintage Market
Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this four-day market, now in a new space!
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 6-8; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: Gather A Vintage Market, 300 S. Park Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Mexican Baseball Fiesta
The Mexican Baseball Fiesta is back for its 11th season this weekend, featuring a partnership with the Liga ARCO Mexicana Del Pacifico (Mexican Winter League) who comes to the United States for their version of spring training.
When: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 6-9
Where: Kino Stadium, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cost: $15-$20
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"The Thief Collector" free screening
In 1985, painting "Woman-Ochre" by Willem de Kooning was stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Three decades later, the painting was found. The film "The Thief Collector" discusses the theft of the painting and how a "mild-mannered couple could have pulled one of the greatest art heists of a generation." The screening will be followed by a chat with the filmmakers.
When: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6
Where: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, reserve your ticket online
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Tucson Meet Yourself
This folklife festival, founded in 1974, brought 150,000 people to the downtown area in 2019 to celebrate the food, music, dance and arts of Tucson's many cultures. You'll find dozens of food vendors, performances and artists at this three-day event.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 (no performances between 2-5 p.m.). 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9.
Where: Jacomé Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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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, performances and art installations.
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 7-8
Where: Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road in Oracle
Cost: $65 per carload
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The Hotel Congress Séance Experience
The Hotel Congress Séance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical séance "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: Several dates in October.
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $14.94
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Emo Nite at 191 Toole
Bust out that My Chemical Romance shirt in the back of your closet and your favorite black eyeliner — Emo Nite returns to Tucson on Oct. 7. Don't forget to check out the venue's clear bag policy!
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
Where: 191 Toole, 191 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $16. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Monster Mash at Steam Pump Ranch
This family-friendly event will get you excited for Halloween! Tickets include pumpkin decorating while supplies last, jumping castles, face painting, Halloween-themed crafts and a scary movie scavenger hunt. Food trucks will be onsite!
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
Where: Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $5
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ZOOscon Gala
This year's gala at Reid Park Zoo will feature food and drinks from more than 20 eateries, live music and an online auction with items like a "hang with the sloth" experience.
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
Where: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost: $150. Premium tickets also available. Tickets include food at all vendors, plus two drink tickets. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Guided look at the night sky
Volunteer astronomers at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will guide guests through points in the night sky with a 16-inch telescope at the observatory.
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 7-8 and Oct. 14-15. Dates are subject to change due to staffing and weather.
Where: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, donations accepted
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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: 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 17
Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 Paseo del Norte
Cost: Pricing varies based on menu items ordered. The gardens will be closed during these events.
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Ghostbusters in the Haunted Ruins
Go on an interactive adventure through Valley of the Moon, where "there's something strange in our fairy woods."
When: Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 7-30. Shows begin every 20 minutes from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: $10 for adults. Kids 7 and under get in for free.
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Kitty Haha Comedy Night
Lady Haha will be center stage at this comedy show surrounded by the cats at El Jefe Cat Lounge. You can bring your own food and drinks!
When: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $18. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Pima County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale
Bring home your newest plant baby (or should we say babies?). Pima County Master Gardeners is hosting a fall plant sale this weekend, featuring cacti and succulents, perennials, compost, gardening books and decor, and more.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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Tucson Village Farm Winter Vegetable Start Sale
Tucson Village Farm is hosting its annual sale of winter vegetable starts, including kale, broccoli, chard, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: 2201 E. Roger Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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Tucson Audubon Society Plant Sale
Pick up native plants at this sale hosted by Tucson Audubon Society. When you buy three or more plants, you'll receive a free desert wildflowers poster! A garden walk kicks off the three-day plant sale at 9 a.m. on Oct. 8.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 9; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10
Where: 3835 W. Hardy Road
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for plants
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Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's
Fall is HERE and Willcox's Apple Annie's is celebrating. Take a hayride to pick a pumpkin, walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12½-acre corn maze, and munch on barbecue food and kettle corn.
When: 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 — but the hayrides to the patch, barbecue food and kettle corn are only open weekends.
Where: 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox
Cost: 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
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Sabino Canyon Crawler night tour
Take the shuttle through Sabino Canyon — at night! The night tours run every Saturday through October, depending on weather.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturdays through 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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2nd Saturdays
Downtown's 2nd Saturdays are back! Check out food trucks, live music and local makers during this monthly outdoor street festival.
When: 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Downtown Tucson along East Congress Street
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Oktoberfest at Button Brew House
More than a dozen breweries will be at Button Brew House's upcoming Oktoberfest celebration, which also features German food from Haus of Brats, live music all day, a costume contest and a stein-holding contest. A portion of sales will go to nonprofit Youth on their Own.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Button Brew House, 6800 N. Camino Martin
Cost: $39 for a 0.5 liter glass stein and three beer fills. $6 for each additional outdoor pour or $1 off indoor pours.
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Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon
Head to Mount Lemmon Ski Valley's last Oktoberfest celebration of the season. There will be German beer, food, music and a dance floor, plus kid-friendly games. Note: Dogs are not allowed.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 8-9
Where: 10300 Ski Run Road in Mount Lemmon Ski Valley
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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Tucson Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Bring it to the Tucson Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.
When: 4:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, 101 W. Sixth St.
Cost: Free to attend
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420 Friendly Fall Festival
Arte Bella on Fourth Avenue, Tucson's puff and paint space, is hosting a 420-friendly fall festival. There will be local vendors, painting, giveaways, live music, drinks and food. While there, you'll be able to vape and dab inside and light flower on the patio.
When: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Arte Bella, 340 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food, drinks and shopping
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Tucson Big Sing
Tucson Big Sing is a community-wide sing-along for all ages held at Reid Park. The program includes lots of familiar songs like "Amazing Grace," "Hey Jude" and "Sweet Caroline."
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center at Reid Park, 800 S. Concert Place
Cost: Free to attend
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Art after Dark at Children's Museum Tucson
Children's Museum Tucson is partnering with the University of Arizona College of Humanities Africana Studies Department for the debut of Cuentacuentos, which will showcase live storytellers where children can "learn about diverse cultures using rich storytelling traditions, visual arts and hands-on activities."
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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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.
When: Several nights during October.
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $40. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Animal Faire
Animals, both family pets and the stuffed variety, can get a special blessing at St. Philip’s in the Hills’ Animal Faire. In addition to the blessing, there will be free microchips from the Pima Animal Care Center, a demonstration from the Pima County Sheriff’s K-9 team, therapy pets, animals for adoptions and a hawk on display. There will also be kid-friendly activities such as face painting, a clay class, a drawing class and a roving magician.
When: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: St. Philip’s in the Hills, 4440 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
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Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. Upcoming tours include tours of Mission Garden, Armory Park and Barrio Viejo; the Turquoise Trail tour, where you'll see historic buildings and learn a slice of Tucson history; the Public Art and Murals tour; and a Presidio District Gastronomy Tour.
When: Various dates, check out the calendar here.
Where: Locations vary based on tour.
Cost: $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members for walking tours. Gastronomy tour is $120 for nonmembers, $100 for members. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
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Tucson Cars and Coffee
Head to this car show centered around trucks, hosted by Obsessions Car Club.
When: 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
Where: Lowe's, 4075 W. Ina Road
Cost: Free to attend
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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: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April
Where: St. Philip's Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Arizona Insect Festival
Back for its 10th 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." There will be interactive exhibits and chances to learn about insect research that takes place at the UA. Food trucks will be onsite.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: ENR2 building on UA campus, 1064 E. Lowell St.
Cost: Free to attend
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"Sugar Skull!"
This family-friendly performance of "Sugar Skull!" features music and dance from Mexico, intertwined with the story of a 12-year-old girl who "thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones" and eventually learns the meaning of Día de los Muertos.
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: Centennial Hall, 1010 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $23
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Mercado Flea
Back again this fall is the Mercado Flea, complete with more than 45 vendors selling antique and vintage items.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month through May
Where: Mercado District, 100 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Fruit Cocktail Lounge
Head downtown for an LGBTQ+ cocktail party and social at The Century Room at Hotel Congress! Enjoy cocktails, small plates and entertainment.
When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: The Century Room, 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: $6. This event is for ages 21 and up.
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Second SundAZe at TMA
Visit the Tucson Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Check out art-making activities and performances.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Pay what you wish, reserve tickets in advance.
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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, Oct. 9; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Where: Ward 1 City Council Office, 940 W. Alameda St. on Oct. 9; El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road on Oct. 28.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the Oct. 9 event page or the Oct. 28 event page for more information.
Tie Dye at Borderlands
Enjoy a beer at this tie-dye workshop hosted by Borderlands Brewing Company. You'll get a "Beer Me" Borderlands shirt, a pint a beer, and access to tie-dye supplies.
When: 6-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
Where: Borderlands Brewing Company, 119 E. Toole Ave.
Cost: $20
Visit the event page for more information.
