"Impulse" glowing seesaws
The University of Arizona is now home to a temporary exhibit where glowing seesaws are the star. The all-ages installation is home to 15 seesaws that illuminate the area, brought to campus through Arizona Arts Live.
When: Now through Nov. 8
Where: Outside of the UA Main Library, 1510 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Free to ride
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Cyclovia — Tucson's biggest block party — this Sunday
Enjoy great weather, meet new people, and get a little exercise — all on four miles of city streets closed to car traffic and open to people. Pull up a lawn chair, walk your dog, roller skate, blow bubbles — it's safe and fun to join in, because during Cyclovia, the streets are yours!
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. "Unlike the flowers you may have seen here in America, Ikebana uniquely emphasizes shape, line and form while giving equal attention and importance to the branches, stems and leaves of a plant rather than merely arranging its blooms."
When: Oct. 27-Nov. 6. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Where: Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way
Cost: $18, $5 for kids under 15
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Ghouls Market
The Downtown Clifton is hosting a mini market ahead of Halloween. Shop from eight makers, enjoy live music 6-9 p.m., and enter the costume contest at 8 p.m.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
Where: The Downtown Clifton, 485 S. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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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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Diwali Celebrations
India Society of Southern Arizona is throwing a party in celebration of Diwali. There will be performances, dancing, karaoke and Indian food.
When: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Where: GLH Event Center, 1365 W. Grant Road
Cost: $30 for adults, $20 for kids
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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: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Chinese Chorizo Festival
This festival is the first of its kind in Tucson, celebrating Chinese chorizo, "an obscured historic food symbol of Chinese and Mexican immigrant solidarity in Tucson during the 1880-1960s." Participating local restaurants will prepare dishes with Chinese chorizo (and a vegan version).
When: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 28-30
Where: Participating restaurants across Tucson.
Cost: Prices vary.
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#LovePup Family Fest
Hosted by the #LovePup Foundation founded by popular radio DJ Johnjay Van Es and his wife Blake, #LovePup Family Fest is bringing pet adoptions, trick-or-treating, costume contests, and kid-friendly activities to Reid Park.
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
Where: Reid Park
Cost: Free to attend
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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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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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Movies with Nightjar
Head to Nightjar, the sister bar of The Coronet and Meyer Avenue Cafe, for drinks, late-night bites and a movie — ones that "couldn’t either get on or stay on the public’s radar" — on the patio on Fridays.
When: 10:30 p.m. Fridays
Where: Nightjar, 347 S. Meyer Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, happy hour specials available
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Noche de Ofrendas
Galeria Mitotera is hosting a "night of remembrance and community" this Saturday, including two ofrendas, one of which is digital. There will be a folklorico performance, crafts, two food vendors and a health clinic offering COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Galeria Mitotera, 1802 S. Fourth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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Día de los Muertos Community Altar
Help build a community altar in celebration of Día de los Muertos and to honor lost loved ones. All attendees are welcome to bring photos to add to the altar, plus there will be food, drinks and performances.
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Cost: Free to attend
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Tucson Record Show
Tucson Record Show is returning for its 17th year this Saturday, slated to feature around 20 dealers from across the state selling tens of thousands of records in all kinds of genres. The most popular titles, though, are the classic rock albums.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Fraternal Order of Police Hall, 3445 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: $4
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Flower Crown Workshop
Tucson Creative Comadres, a local networking group for Latina creatives and entrepreneurs, is hosting a flower crown workshop. In addition to the crown, you'll get to take home a sample of Tanna's Botannas candies.
When: 10-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Tanna's Botannas, 4426 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $25
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Las Mujeres Verdes Mercado
Las Mujeres Verdes, a group of four women looking to uplift small businesses, are putting together a mercado on Saturday. Check out 35 local vendors, some of which will be giving out candy.
When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Flowers & Bullets Midtown Farm, 3538 E. Ellington Place
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
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Coco In Concert — Live to Film
You never hear Federico Ramos's voice, but you see his hands and hear him play whenever a character in the Academy Award-winning animated film "Coco" picks up a guitar. This weekend, he joins the Tucson Symphony Orchestra as the guest soloist for "Coco In Concert — Live to Film." The cineconcert features the orchestra performing the score while the film plays on a large screen.
When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29; 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: $12-$60
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Halloween Food Truck Rally
More than a dozen food trucks will be at this southeast-side rally, including options for Hawaiian dishes, desserts made with ube, and Puerto Rican sweets. Plus, "The Nightmare Before Christmas" will be playing in the park at 7 p.m.
When: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Union Square Park, corner of Via Pampas Morenas and Via Bombachas
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
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Family Fun Day at Presidio Museum
Place a photo on the museum's ofrenda and learn about the importance of Día de los Muertos. Make a calavera mask and enjoy treats while you're there.
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave.
Cost: Included with museum admission, which is $8.
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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! 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: 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 29-30
Where: El Jefe Cat Lounge, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: $40. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
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Goat yoga
Enjoy an hour of yoga and goats with this class at Udall Park!
When: 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
Where: Northeast of the Udall Pool building at Udall Park, 7290 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: $25
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Garden District Porch Fest
Head to the family-friendly Garden District Porch Fest this Sunday for an afternoon of live music and food trucks. Eight Tucsonans volunteered their porches this year for the festival, all of which are walking distance from one another. Check out the full schedule for details!
When: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Recommended to visit the porch at 4109 E. Pima St. first. Find a full map here.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to tip musicians and buy food
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Spinnin' Wheels Outdoor Roller Disco
An outdoor roller disco and dance party is taking over the MSA Annex the night before Halloween. Costumes are encouraged and there will be a contest for both adults and kids! Remember to bring your own skates.
When: 6-10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost: $10
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Spooktacular Science
Science-themed activities abound! Check out Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium for kid-friendly Halloween activities, including crafts, a slime station, telescope viewings and "chemistry curiosities." Halloween-themed laser shows are also on the schedule.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, 1601 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Museum admission is $9 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4-7. Laser shows are $9 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4-7.
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Spooktacular Wizard Workshop
The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is hosting a Spooktacular Wizard Workshop, aka a maker space designed for school-aged kids. There will be several activity stations that may include DIY magic wands, mini cauldrons and more. All kids must be with an adult!
When: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost: $10 per child with museum admission, which is $11.50 for adults and $8 for kids ages 4-17.
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Clothing Swap with Food Not Bombs Tucson
Food Not Bombs Tucson, a mutual-aid group providing food to the community, is hosting a free clothing swap this Sunday. Bring clothes to swap, and take home some new pieces for yourself.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
Where: 2500 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, bring clothes to swap
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Día de los Muertos in Barrio Viejo
Merchants in the Barrio Viejo neighborhood are hosting a Día de los Muertos event that includes an altar at Design Studio 1127, food and drink specials at Meyer Avenue Cafe, a flower stand by Patagonia Flower Farm (outside of Meyer Avenue Cafe), exhibits at Etherton Gallery, among more.
When: Sunday, Oct. 30. Check with individual merchants for times.
Where: Barrio Viejo merchants
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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Music Mondays at Casa Video and Film Bar
Spend Halloween night at Casa Video and Film Bar, which will be screening "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "Shock Treatment." Fresco Pizzeria will deliver to Casa Video with no delivery fee!
When: 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31
Where: Casa Video and Film Bar, 2905 E. Speedway
Cost: Free to attend, bring money to order food
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