There’s no shortage of exciting events happening in August. From Comic Con to food truck roundups, check out what’s going on in town this month:
$5 Fridays at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Enjoy $5 admission to the Tucson Botanical Gardens every Friday through Sept. 26. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way.
Chillin at the Chul
Check out music, spirits and bites at Tohono Chul’s summer series. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children’s Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play. 6-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Aug. 30. Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Summer Safari Nights 2025
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights. 6-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo Ct. Cost: $0-$11.25
Di Luna Saturdays
Head over to Di Luna on Saturdays for a weekly market that features local vendors, food, drinks, flash tattoos and more. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturdays. Di Luna, 2700 N. Campbell Ave. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.
Sabino Canyon Night Crawler
The crawler’s night tour takes place on Saturdays through Oct. 25. 7:30- 9 p.m. Saturdays. Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Cost: $15 for adults, $8 for children.
Cool Summer Nights
Enjoy the sights of the Desert Museum at night, in cooler temperatures. Bring a flashlight to walk around and possibly spot a nocturnal animal, touch a stingray and check out themed activities. 6-10 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 31. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Road. Cost: $29.95 for adults, $19.95 for kids ages 3-12, $24.95 for Arizona residents.
Visitors walk a trail as the sun sets over the grounds at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum during Cool Summer Nights.
Saguaro Sunset Night Market
Head to Old Tucson and stroll through the town square where there will be local artists, live music, crafts, food vendors and more. 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 23. Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road. Cost: Free to attend, parking free, bring money for shopping.
Social Game Night — Snakes & Lattes
Board games in a friendly setting. 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14. Snakes & Lattes, 988 E. University Blvd. Cost: Free.
Crafts & Karaoke — Poppin’ Off
Grab your paintbrushes and a microphone, and celebrate National Kool-Aid Day with a colorful night of Kool-Aid Watercolor Painting and karaoke. 7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15. Poppin’ Off Pop Culture Gifts & More, 4570 E. Broadway. Cost: $5.
Femme Drop
An all-female stand-up comedy show. 9-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 15. Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St. Cost: $9.
Arte y Latte
Sip on your favorite drink from Chapoppin, enjoy a pastry, and create a candle in a traditional Mexican clay cup. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Chappopin Cafe, 640 N. Stone Ave. Cost: $60.
Fairytale Tea Party — Trail Dust Town
Trail Dust Town’s magical Fairytale Tea Party is an afternoon of family fun with snacks and tea at the Savoy Opera House. Interact with fairy tale characters, and participate in interactive activities including amusement rides, and meet a unicorn. 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Cost: $35 for visitors over age 2.
Stars Of Magic Show
Get ready to be dazzled by Tucson’s best magicians at this family friendly show full of magic, comedy and illusions. 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. Cost: Free.
The Game Show Show
Join Tucson Improv Movement for a night of gameshow style fun. 7:30- 8:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16. Tucson Improv Movement, 414 E. Ninth St. Cost: $9.
Filipino-inspired high tea
Sweet and savory bites at Himaya Garden tea party. 11 a.m. — 1 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17. Himaya Garden, 427 E. Limberlost Dr. Cost: $59.99.
Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden
Watch the sunset and grab a bite from Oaxarico. 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food.
Passport Global Dance Party
Zerai’s Int’l Bar and DJ Herm host a global music dance party that features beats from all over the world. 8-11 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Zerai’s Int’l Bar, 2725 E. Broadway. Cost: Free to attend.
Tios & Tias
DJ Chris Villa is throwing a dance party to all kinds of tunes at the Hotel Congress Plaza. 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cost: Tickets start at $25.
Watermelon Crawl
Enjoy watermelon-themed drinks and dance to live music at this Trail Dust Town event. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Savoy Opera House, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road. Cost: $5.
Fire Show at Sky Bar
Cirque Collective Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar. 8:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave. Cost: Free to attend.
Desert Haze Market
Shop all kinds of vintage clothing when this market, also featuring flash tattoos and a DJ set, pops up at Hotel Congress. 6-11 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.
Tucson 250+ Block Party
Celebrate Tucson’s birthday at this block party, featuring performances, food and drinks that highlight the city’s history, demonstrations and more. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave. Cost: Free to attend.
Members of the honor guard watch as Trooper Juan Figueroa from the Department of Public Safety unfurls the Arizona state flag at Tucson’s birthday fiesta at the Presidio Museum. This year, celebrate Tucson’s birthday at a block party that’s free to attend, 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Ducky’s 4th Annual Bake Sale
Treats from local vendors including Ducky’s, Ate Kei Filipino Treats, 1989 Bakehouse, Tucson Chocolate Factory and more. 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24. Brick Box Brewery, 220 E. Broadway. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.
Boots & Cats
Ring in the school year with this back-to-school bash. Stop by the Hotel Congress plaza where there will be DJ sets, local vendors, giveaways, a mechanical bull and more. 6 p.m. — 2 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cost: Tickets range from $12-$25.
Tucson Comic-Con
Thousands will flock to the Tucson Convention Center for the 16th annual Tucson Comic-Con, many donning costumes or paying homage in some way to their favorite fictional characters. Expect gaming, cosplay, interactive experiences and celebrity sightings. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 29-31. Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Cost: Various prices.
Summer Night Market
Shop from around 60 local makers when the Summer Night Market takes over the MSA Annex every fourth Friday of the month through September. 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29. MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.
Block Party and Night Market
To celebrate their 3rd anniversary, Dirty T Tamarindo will host a party featuring local food trucks, vendors, games, a movie screening, a DJ, a comedy show and more. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. 1211 W. St. Mary’s Road (the Food City parking lot). Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping.
Record Fair
Buy and swap records, enjoy DJ sets and a bloody Mary bar. 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping.
Movie Night with Cats
Head over to Hunter’s Kitten Lounge where you’ll get to snuggle up to some cute cats while watching a movie. 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30. Hunter’s Kitten Lounge, 5319 E. Speedway. Cost: $25.
Dos Vidas Labor Day Kick Back Car Show
Car show featuring low riders, classic cars, art cars, choppers and more. 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31. Maynards parking lot, 400 N. Toole Ave. Cost: Free to attend.
