FRIDAY
Go plant shopping
Native Seeds/SEARCH is bringing back its fall veggie plant sale. There will be moreΒ leafy greens, herbs, brassicas, native wildflowers and shrubs.
When:Β Oct. 21-23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where:Β Native Seeds SEARCH,Β 3061 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free
The case of the Sleepy Hollow
The Case of Sleepy Hollow is a 45-minute show where you become part of the story as you walk through Valley of the Moon. You'll learn if there really is a Headless Horseman. This show is happening every weekend of October, checkΒ Valley of the Moon's websiteΒ for times and dates.Β
When:Β Friday, Oct. 21, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where:Β Valley of the Moon,Β 2544 E. Allen Rd.
Cost:Β General admission is $10, students pay $5,Β children (7 and younger) and members are free. You can order yourΒ tickets in advanceΒ or on the day of the show.
SATURDAY
Eat some chili and have some fun
TheΒ 21st Annual Tucson Fire Fighters Chili Cook-Off is back for a whole day of family-friendly fun and $2 chili samples.
Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, with or without meat, youβll probably find it among the many booths at the Tucson Firefighters Chili Cook-Off.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Bandshell at Reid Park,Β 998 S. Concert Pl.
Cost: Free and open to the public
Get the whole family together to meet a scientist
The University of Arizona Museum of Art is bringing you Family Day: Meet a ScientistΒ so that you and your child can learn from a scientist with hands-on activities. There will be other activities including a creative art challenge, a scavenger hunt through the galleries and story time.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: The UA Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Rd.
Cost: Children under 18, museum members, students and faculty/staff with ID get in for free;Β general admission is $8; and seniors (65+) pay $6.50
Unleash your undead self
Bookmans Speedway is hosting aΒ Zombie Fair. Learn about zombies, dress up as zombies and interact with zombies.
When:Β Saturday, Oct. 22, noon to 3 p.m.
Where:Β Bookmans Speedway,Β 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Free
Oktoberfest becomes 4thtoberfest
Enjoy local beers, brats and live music.Β 4thtoberfest will be held in different locations along Fourth Avenue and a ticket gets you a 5 oz.Β logo glass andΒ eight drink discount tickets. Tickets are $15 and you can get them online or in-person on the day of the event at TheΒ Flycatcher, Mr. Heads, and Skybar.Β
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 to 7 p.m.
Where: Fourth Avenue
Cost: $15
Don't miss this multi-venue festival on Fourth Avenue with local beer, brats and life music.
Eat some food and listen to some music
Dusk Music Festival has potential to be the coolest music festival to happen to Tucson with its rad lineup, local food, art and technology.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 to 11:20 p.m.
Where:Β Rillito Park Race Track,Β 4502 N. First Ave
Cost: $45 to $99
Get your tickets online, in person or at the door on the day of the event.
Drink some coffee and play some games
Cartel is bringing Dice & Decks, a tabletop gaming club, to play boardgames and have fun. Buy yourself some coffee while you're there.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 5 to 10 p.m.
Where: Cartel Coffee Lab,Β 2516 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Free
Have a fancy evening at a museum
The Tucson Museum of Art is hostingΒ Culture + Cocktails + Craft, a 21-and-over event with food fromΒ local restaurants, regional brews and drinks from local mixologists, music and dancing, and art. Check out who's going to be serving here.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost:Β General admission is $50 and $45 for members and designated drivers. Get your tickets here.
An event just for UA students
Here's the perfect opportunity to avoid all responsibility. UA Fall Bash will have music, pumpkin decorations, free food and fun for anyone with a CatCard.
When: Saturday, Oct. 22, 7 to 11 p.m.
Where: Park Student Union,Β 615 N. Park Ave.
Cost: Free
SUNDAY
Participate in FAME
The Children's Museum'sΒ Family Music & Art ExperienceΒ is back for its sixth year. That means free admission, extra activities for you and your children and lots of people.
More than 2,000 people took part in the free Family Arts & Music Experience held at the Children's Museum in October. The event was aimed at giving children and their loved ones a chance to have fun together.
When:Β Sunday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. 6th Ave.
Cost:Β Free
Watch "A" Mountain come to life
Kick off University of Arizona Homecoming with the lighting of "A" Mountain.
When: Sunday, Oct. 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Main Gate Garage,Β 815 E. Second St.
Cost: Free
