๐ย Fun for everyone ๐
Fall Festival
Tanque Verde Elementary School's annual fall festival is a night of fun, food, friends and festivities! Some highlights: inflatable hamster balls, jumping castles, slides, cake walk, bingo, a TEACHER DUNK TANK, and so much more! Bring your friends, neighbors and family. All are welcome.
Where:ย Tanque Verde Elementary School, 2600 N. Fennimore Ave.
When: Friday, Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Cost: Free Admission
For more information click here.
Children's Museum FAME - Family Arts & Music Experience
Check out the seventh annual FAME - Family, Arts & Music Experience at the Children's Museum Tucson. Kids and their families are invited to explore and enjoy hands-on art, wonderful food and live entertainment by Tucson's finest young performers. Enjoy performances by Mr. Nature, Barbea Williams dancers, Music and Dance Academy of Tucson, Tucson Girls' Chorus, Bollywood dancers, Mariachi Herradura, Folklorica Tapatio and more!
Where:ย Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave.
When:ย Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Booย Bash 2017 (Sponsored)
Join the Tucson Parks and Recreation staff for a free, fun Halloween event presented by Intuit. Come dressed up and enter the costume parade, play fun games, jump on the inflatables and enjoy the trunk-or-treat goodies. This is always a fun time out with the whole family.
When:ย Saturday, Oct. 21,ย 4-7 p.m.
Where:ย Lincoln Park Soccer Field,ย 4325 S. Pantano Rd.
Cost:ย Free!
UA Museum of Art Family Day - Arts and Science
Learn from working artists and scientists. Explore art and science with hands-on activities. Face painting, story-time, live music and more!
Where: The University of Arizona Museum of Art, 1031 N. Olive Rd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 21,ย 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost: Must pay museum admission to attend free event
For more information click here.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
15th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Bring your friends and help make a difference. Registration begins at 7 a.m.
Where: Armory Park, 221 S. 6th Ave.
When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 7-11 a.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Sweat for Pets: Walk, Run & Roll
Join the Humane Society of Southern Arizona's third annual Sweat for Pets: Walk, Run & Roll on the UA Mall. Build a team or walk alone, all proceeds from this fundraising walk save the lives of homeless animals.
Where: University of Arizona, 2030 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Sunday, October 22 at 7:30 a.m. to noon
Cost: $10 Registration and dogs walk free
For more information click here.
This Is Tucson School Fair
More than 50 different local schools, districts and programs will all be in one place to help you find the best education for your kids.
Bring the kids in their Halloween gear for a costume parade and trick-or-treating, check out an hourly UA Bookstore storytime or use the JCC's babysitting services for the little ones.ย
Let us know that you'll be there by pre-registering on our websiteย tucson.com/schoolfairย and you could win one of five $100 gift cards.
Where: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E. River Road
When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Dia de los Muertos, The Musical
Where: Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 East Speedwayย
When: Sunday, Oct. 22, 12:30-2 p.m.
Cost: $7-$10
For more information click here.
๐For Kids๐
Science Saturday - Monsters
Family Science Saturday: Squares at Highland Free School.
Highland Free School is hosting a free Science Saturday event. Tucson families are invited to take part in this monthly STEAM exploration (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics).
This month will include fun with monsters!
Where:ย Highland Free School, 510 S. Highland Ave.
When:ย Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: Free Event
Forย more information click here.
TSO Just for Kids - In the Desert with Cowboy Elmo
Yee Haw!! Join Elmo and his pals for rollicking fun in a magical musical adventure mystery. Watch out for desert critters, prickly cactus and summer monsoons. Help solve the case and wear your best cowboy gear! Music and story by TSO violist Ilona Vukovic-Gay.
Where: Tucson Symphony Orchestra, 2175 N. 6th Ave.
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Cost: $3 donation per person.ย Sign up for a season family pass online or by calling the TSO Box Office at (520) 882-8585
For more information click here.
Trunk or Treat!
Join join the Northwest YMCA for its 15th trunk-or-treat. Inflatables, live entertainment, incredible costumes and lots of treats!
Where:ย Northwest YMCA, 7770 N. Shannon Rd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m.
Cost: $1 per person; bring money for food trucks
For more information click here.
Kids' Entrepreneur Fairย
Let your kids design, create, and get ready to sell their goods. This is a great learning opportunity about free enterprise, marketing, advertising, profitability and more great benefits to having their own little business. Ages 6-13.ย
Where:ย Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Road
When: Saturday, Oct. 21 at 6 PM - 8 PM
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Marana Cotton Festival
Rodeo, beer garden, petting zoo, Marana High School club booths, Marana Community Food Bank, live music, cotton harvest demonstrations and play pile, food vendors, steak fry, and much more!ย
Where: 12375 N. Heritage Park Dr., Marana
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 4-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
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Sugar Skull Paint Night
Prep for the All Souls Procession by painting your very own sugar skull at Dillinger Brewing Company. Color Me Mine will help you paint a custom skull to take home.
Where:ย Dillinger Brewing Company, 3895 N. Oracle Road
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 3-8 p.m.
Cost: Starting at $25, includes your first beer
For more information click here.
Sunset Yoga at Las Milpitas
Taught by a certified yoga instructor, Jessica Luse, this class is ideal for anyone โ from beginners to advanced practitioners. The class aims to leave you to feeling refreshed and revitalized.ย
There are a limited number of yoga mats available to borrow, otherwise bring your own!
Register online
Where: 2405 S. Cottonwood Lane
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 5-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here
Festival on the Green
Enjoy specialty craft beer and wine vendors, delicious food trucks, live music, backyard games, and a putting course.
Beverage tickets and souvenir mug for tasting will be available for purchase at event.
Where:ย El Conquistador, 10555 N. La Caรฑada Dr.
When:ย Saturdayย Oct. 21, 12-5 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more information click here.
Tucson Museum of Art Free Community Celebrationย
A doorway was cut into the existing gallery at the entrance level opening to new galleries where the gift shop once was at the Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Tucson, AZ on October 11, 2017.
After a summer of renovation and expansion, the Tucson Museum of Art will reopen with new galleries, new feature exhibitions, and new selections from the museum's permanent collection on view.ย
Where: Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block, 140 N. Main Ave.
When:ย Saturday Oct. 21, 11 a.m. and Sunday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
For more information and festivities taking place on Saturday and Sundayย click here.
Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival
Theย seventh annual Willcox Wine Country Fall Festival features 16 Willcox Arizona Farm Wineries, top music acts from Phoenix and Tucson, a Street Bistro featuring Dante's Fire, over 45 local artists, crafts, and locally grown pistachios and pecans.
Where: Historic Railroad Avenue Park,ย 606 S. Railroad Ave., Willcoxย
When:ย Oct. 21 at 11 a.m. to Oct. 22 at 5 p.m.
Cost: $15-45 including admission and drink ticketsย
For more information click here.
๐ฌMovies๐ฌ
The Mads Are Back / Live Riffing Show
Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu screen some of the worst movies ever made and riff them LIVE. There's a meet and greet before and after the event. Be sure to swing by and gets some laughs.ย
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Thursday Oct. 19, 6:30-9:30 PM
Cost: $25-$30
For more information click here.
Jurassic Park
Velociraptors in the Motion Picture: "Jurassic Park". List from: AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills. See a scene from the movie.
Steven Spielbergโs blockbuster prehistoric creature feature Jurassic Park was advertised as โAn Adventure 65 Million Years in the Making."
Where:ย The Loft Cinema,ย 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
When:ย Friday, Oct. 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.ย
Cost:ย $5-6
For more informationย click here.
Monster Squad plus Jane's Rolling Wok
Bring the kiddos and come see the classic kid-friendly movie from 1987: Monster Squad. Jane's Rolling Wok food truck will be there from 6-9 p.m.
Where:ย Casa Video, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Friday, Oct. 20, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
Be Kind Rewind For Video Store Day!
Where: Casa Video, 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Event is free to attend
For more information click here.
The Purple Rain Sing-A-Long
A Prince "Purple Rain" sing-a-long, not unlike this "Purple Rain" viewing party in Minneapolis, will take place at the Loft, Oct. 21.ย
Bathe in the funky majesty of the Purple Rain Sing-A-Long, featuring a sing-a-long screening of the 1984 classic Purple Rain, a Prince music video salon, a Prince costume contest and purple glow sticks for everyone!
Where:ย The Loft Cinema,ย 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.ย
When:ย Saturday,ย Oct. 21, 7:30-10 p.m.ย
Cost:ย $10-12
For more informationย click here.
The Wicker Man: Final Cut - Free Outdoor Screening
Where:ย Museum of Contemporary Art,ย 265 S. Church Ave.
When:ย Saturday, Oct. 21,ย 7:30-9:15 p.m.
Cost:ย Free Admission
For more informationย click here.
Matinee: Addams Family
Kid-friendly! When a man claiming to be Fester, the missing brother of Gomez Addams, arrives at the Addams' home, the family is thrilled. However, Morticia begins to suspect the man is a fraud, since he cannot recall details of Fester's life.ย
Where:ย Casa Video,ย 2905 E. Speedway Blvd.ย
When:ย Sunday, Oct. 22, 3-5 p.m.ย
Cost:ย Free
For more informationย click here.
๐ฐ Shopping๐ฐ
The Drawing Studio Artist/Maker Yard Sale
A unique yard sale experience! Come find art supplies and stylish household treasures from Tucson's artist and maker community. If you're an artist, crafter, or someone looking for unique home goods, this yard sale is for you!
Where:ย The Drawing Studio, 2760 N. Tucson Blvd.
When:ย Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cost:ย Free
For more informationย click here.
