🎉 Fun for everyone 🎉
Tucson Meet Yourself
It's time to eat wonderful food from around the world and soak up that perfect October weather at Tucson Meet Yourself — an annual folk festival in downtown Tucson that celebrates the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona and expressions of everyday life.
Did we already mention the food? Because there's a reason why people call this event "Tucson EAT Yourself." Check out this list to find out what food vendors will be there is year.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: El Presidio Park, 160 W. Alameda Street and Jacome Library Plaza, 101 N. Stone Avenue
Cost: Event is free to attend — bring cash for food and drinks.
Free Zumba with DanceKlass Fitness!
Join DanceKlass Fitness for some Zumba fun!
When: Friday, Oct. 13, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Rd.
Cost: Event is free
More info here.
Patagonia Fall Festival
Take road trip out of Tucson to the little town of Patagonia for their Fall Festival. It's hosted at the park right in the center of town — just like Stars Hallow! There will be music, food, vendors and a whole lot of fun.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15
Where: Near Patagonia Town Hall, 349-365 McKeown Avenue — It's about an hour drive from Tucson btw.
Cost: Free
Friday the 13th Double Feature - 35mm Prints
Have a scary time watching Friday the 13th Double Feature. Enter to win prizes plus a free small popcorn for anyone named Jason or Alice (ID required).
When: Oct. 13 at 9 p.m. to Oct. 14 at 11:55 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $10-12
More info: Click here
Vintage trailer show on Sunshine Mile
Jenni Pagano debuts her new retail space at Tucson Modernism Week today. Pagano renovated a 1972 Shasta compact trailer to sell vintage items she’s bought at estate sales and other outlets.
A dozen restored vintage trailers are parking at Sunshine Mile as part of Tucson Modernism Week. Go take a look at these beauties for yourself and prepare to daydream about the open road.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14 and Sunday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Sunshine Mile, 2419 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: $10 general admission.
Find more information here.
Disney on Ice at the TCC
Take your family to see Disney On Ice's "Follow Your Heart" for your chance to see the Emotions from "Inside Out" and celebs such as Dory, Elsa, Cinderella, Buzz Lightyear and other Disney stars. And Mickey and Minnie. Obviously.
Find more information here.
When: Shows on Thursday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Avenue
Cost: The Tucson Convention Center box office is selling tickets starting at $17. You can also buy tickets from Disney here.
Your favorite Disney characters on ice!
Dia de los Muertos, The Musical
El Dia de Los Muertos from a new perspective. The audience travels into the world of the dead with a young woman grieving the loss of her beloved pet. She discovers that what she once thought to be scary and dark can be beautiful and kind.
When: Sunday, Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m. (and every Sunday through Nov. 5)
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $7 kids, $10 adults
More info: Click here
🎥 Movies 🎥
Cars 3 - Free Outdoor Screening
Disney-Pixar via AP
En la nueva cinta “Cars 3”, Owen Wilson es la voz del carro Lightning McQueen. La actriz Cristela Alonzo presta su voz al carro Cruz Ramírez. La cinta promete más secuencias espectaculares.
Rev your engines for an exciting outdoor screening of Pixar’s automotive blockbuster.
Where: UA Mall, 1303 E. University Blvd.
When: Friday, Oct. 13, 9-10:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Hocus Pocus - Free Screening
Three witches conjure up a cauldron and cause a whole lot of trouble on one very memorable Halloween night.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E Speedway Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 10-11:45 a.m.
Cost: Free Admission
For more information click here.
Maleficent & Sleeping Beauty Party!
Disney's "Maleficent" with Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) Photo: Disney 2014
A very villainous Halloween party at Casa Film Bar. Maleficent: cartoon or live action, who wore it better? We'll be watching both.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Casa Film Bar, 2913 E Speedway Blvd.
Cost: Free but bring money for the witch's favorite wine
For more information click here.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone celebration at The Loft
Yer ahh wizard, Tucson! Celebrate the 20th anniversary release of the first Harry Potter book with a magical movie party brought to you by the Pima County Public Library.
Go to all the pre-screening fun at 11:15 where you can hang out with some of the Hogwarts crew, eat free Golden Snitch cake pops from Cakes for Causes and do activities hosted by Mildred & Dildred Toy Store. It all leads up to a costume contest and showing of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone."
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Oct. 15, noon to 2:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $8 general admission, $6 for Loft Members and kids 12-and-under
👯 For the BFF 👯
Mask and Papier-Mâché craftshop for the All Souls Procession
Get ready for the All Souls Procession happening on Nov. 5. with free papier-mâché workshops geared toward helping you make that mask, float, puppet or any other project for the big event.
The organizers of the procession are also hosting a number of other crafting workshops for the month of October, get the full schedule here.
When: Sundays from 1-6 p.m., Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. until Oct. 29, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Oct. 14, 21 and 28.
Where: 1011 E. Miles Street
Cost: Free
🛒 Shopping 🛒
CYT Tucson Costume Sale
Christian Youth Theater is selling costumes from old productions. Find costumes for Halloween or your next school, church or community production.
When: Friday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 14, 12-3 p.m.
Where: CYT Tucson, 1027 S. Tyndall Ave.
More info: Click here
- Target is having a toy sale. Spend $50 on selects toys and get $10 off.
- For a limited time at PetsMart, free toy box with any $20 toy purchase. Also, you can save up to 40 percent off Halloween apparel, beds, collars, toys and dog treats.
- Time to bulk up on your crafting supplies. Michaels is having a 60 prercent off fall sale.
$1 sale at Buffalo Exchange
Buffalo Exchange is hosting a $1 clothing and accessories sale to help raise funds for the All Souls Procession. Be sure to get there early to score some good stuff!
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — or whenever clothes run out
Where: Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $1 for each clothing item — cash only
Find more information here.
TVF Vegetable Start Sale
There is a huge list of varieties available: broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cilantro, collards, mustard greens, swiss chard and much more.
When: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 - 11 a.m.
Where: The Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost: Prices start at $4 each or 3 for $10
More info: Click here.
