Eat a Sonoran hot dog, cheer on the Wildcats, visit Tucson Meet Yourself. How many of these very Tucson things have you done?
We love Tucson's food scene, both the longtime favorites and the newcomers who have joined the ranks. In 2023, more than six dozen restaurants, food trucks and bars opened up including pizzerias, Moroccan sandwiches and dim sum.
'Tis the season for saguaros wrapped in twinkling lights. From Winterhaven to ZooLights, here's where to see holiday lights in the Tucson, Marana and Oro Valley areas.
From indoor playgrounds, hikes suited for kids and the best chicken tenders in town, here's a BIG list of family-friendly restaurants, attractions and more in Tucson, Arizona.
A HUGE guide to biking in Tucson including popular trails, local bike tours, ride groups and organizations, repair shops and other resources.
A mega list of Tucson-area museums and art galleries that you have to check out while in the Old Pueblo. Some of our local museums feature art, history, automobiles, aircraft and wildlife.
A HUGE guide for University of Arizona students that includes local places to see, things to do and places to eat while in Tucson.
Monsoon officially starts June 15. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you have a successful summer gardening experience in Tucson.
It's time to party! 🎉🎂 From parks and artsy venues to animal-centric spots and active spaces like trampoline gyms, here's where to have kids' birthday parties in Tucson, Arizona.
Flour tortillas are synonymous with Tucson, Arizona. Here are 18 local places to find them.
Close your eyes and imagine fair food: funnel cake, corn dogs, lemonade. Maybe turkey leg? What about deep-fried butter? We embark on a wacky and wonderful journey through the world concessions at the Pima County Fair 2022.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona's rattlesnake avoidance training sessions return this spring to help Tucson dogs avoid traumatic and expensive rattlesnake bites.
After years of dreaming and planning a community for vulnerable youth, it's finally coming to life. Construction is expected to begin next week on nonprofit I Am You 360's tiny home community on Tucson's east side.
The Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is offering a huge list of classes for Spring 2022 for kids and adults. Sign up before Wednesday, Jan. 22!
Blax Friday started as a single spreadsheet through Google and very quickly turned into an entire directory for Black-owned businesses in Tucson and throughout Arizona with its website, app and other marketing.
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Hand in Paw Kids Club teaches Tucson children ages 6-11 years old about caring for animals. The club provides hands-on experience and lessons about varying topics such as animal welfare and first-aid.
El Tour de Tucson is known as a giant cycling event around the Tucson area. But the 2021 expo, which is free and open to the public, offers more than just bicycle fun.
Sonoran hot dog carts are everywhere in Tucson. Yet, they are also hard to find. Most don't show up with a simple Google search. This is the first part in a series of maps that track down every hot dog cart in Tucson, starting in the central/midtown neighborhood.
It's real hot. Luckily, Tucson's resorts and public pools boast fun features like water slides, lazy rivers, stunning views and even mermaids each offering a different vibe.
The gallery’s mission is to serve as a space that celebrates Chicanx culture, uplifts artists of color and is a place where the community and artists can gather, learn from and inspire each other.
Relax by the resort pool, play a round of golf, surround yourself with local art or nature and find tons of activities at these hotels and resorts in Tucson and Southern Arizona.
For much of his life, David Garcia has made his living as a landscaper. But he calls the unpaid work he does under the name Barrio Restoration — cleaning and beautifying the curbs, sidewalks and roundabouts on Tucson’s south side in his free time “landscaping with a purpose" and "doing good for the hood."
Breathe Easy Automotive is a Tucson full-service auto repair shop that does everything from oil changes to brakes and engine repairs. The woman-owned business prioritizes the customer experience.
Tips on how gardeners can be more environmentally friendly including: avoid pesticides, reduce water use, avoid peat moss, and reuse your nursery pots.
Boss Women Unite is a woman-owned business that helps other women entrepreneurs, artists and makers find community and support as they pursue their goals. Tiffany Nakatani is the owner and creator.
Support local small businesses this holiday season by shopping at local Tucson markets, purchasing memberships and annual passes to nonprofits and arts organizations and buying gift cards.
Free Ever After Bridal Boutique and Masterpiece Mentorship use proceeds from secondhand dresses sold in the Tucson wedding dress store to support mentoring programs for survivors of sexual exploitation.
While you can't go wrong with giving essential baby gifts like diapers and wipes, if you're looking for something special, try some of these infant gifts from Tucson baby stores, makers and services.
From preschool to raspados, these Tucson entrepreneurs launched new businesses as recently as last weekend.
Dancing in the Streets Arizona is a nonprofit ballet studio in South Tucson that makes ballet dance classes affordable and accessible for Tucson kids, especially those from at-risk communities.
The work of this collection of Tucson, Arizona based Latinx makers is particularly unique because it's largely inspired by their love and pride for their culture, language and life in the Sonoran Desert.
The pandemic has caused added stress for many adults, here's how to know when it's time to find professional help and what to consider when looking for a therapist in Tucson, Arizona.
Pivot Produce is supplying fresh veggies grown on Tucson and Southern Arizona farms directly to customers through its new Pivot Direct program, that launched as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
A University of Arizona researcher published a study ranking the best and worst materials for homemade face masks. Plus where to get a mask, how to wear a mask and Pima County's mask requirement.
The Loft Cinema is a nonprofit, arthouse movie theater in Tucson. When it closed due to COVID-19, the theater continued to connect people to each other and the world outside Arizona through virtual events and livestreamed films.
New murals by Tucson artists provoke thought, celebrate Tucson and inspire hope and imagination.
Arizona monsoon season starts starts June 15, 2020 according to the National Weather Service. Find driving tips, how to avoid flash flooding and dust storms and that amazing creosote smell.
Wedding planner Mollee Richey of Peace of Mind Event Design and Waitstaff offers advice for Tucson couples making plans for fall 2020 weddings and spring 2021 weddings amid coronavirus concerns.
As Arizona's coronavirus restrictions loosen and you make plans for staying active this summer, here is a guide to which Tucson parks, pools and recreation areas are open and which are still closed.
In Tucson, AZ, you don't have to venture too far to find a hotel or resort offering summer staycations with majestic mountain views and a cool pool to beat the summer heat.
Pima County One Stop, Pima College, YWCA, and the library all have virtual courses and workshops to help workers laid off during coronavirus in Tucson, Arizona learn new skills or apply for a new job.
Tucson bike shops have seen an increase in traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get ideas for bike repair, bike shops, finding a place to ride and staying safe in Arizona.
Free things to do in Tucson at home while coronavirus restrictions are in place in Arizona. Free virtual fitness classes, storytimes, concerts, painting and more.
We're driving less, cooking more and finding slower ways to spend our days during the COVID-19 pandemic. And some of the sustainable habits we're picking up are good for our community and our world.
There are still things to do in Tucson at home while coronavirus restrictions are in place in Arizona. Check out this list of virtual things to do April 10-16 — crafts, events, fitness classes, kid-friendly, shopping and more.
Tucson mutual aid groups and neighbors have organized on their own during the coronavirus pandemic to help support others. Here are three examples of the ways Tucsonans are taking care of each other.
We've gathered a few ideas for you to fill your days with all the fun and rounded up a list of local camp options if you still need to make child care plans.
Editor's note: Hi friends, things have changed quickly since this story was written and the spring Cyclovia event has been canceled. You can still support the local businesses highlighted here…
Wildflowers kick off our spring bloom, making way for flowering cacti and trees in the months to come.
You know what's awesome? Spending an evening or day exploring some of downtown's best spots.
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