There are still a ton of fun things to do in Tucson while you are following theย Arizona coronavirus guidelines to stay home.
This week is filled with performances, music, painting, crafting, interactive videos, fitness, storytimes, shopping and more!
Things change quickly during the coronavirus pandemic so check for the latest information. Links are included with each activity.
Keep Arizona Brewing Virtual Beer Festival
Cheers! Don't miss this beer-lovers oasis at the BYOB virtual Arizona Craft Beer Festival! Enjoy flavorful craft beers from 20+ local breweries (select breweries are open for take-out, curb-side service and delivery). Join the festival live onย Facebookย andย YouTubeย Saturday. The event includes brewer interviews, virtual tours, music streams, swag and more!
When:ย Saturday, April 18, 2-6 p.m.
Visit theย Arizona Craft Beer Festival websiteย for more information.ย
Celebrate 90 years of the Fox Tucson Theatre
Join Fox Theatre in a virtual party for nine days! Fox Theatre will highlight one decade per day. Don't miss an opportunity to be entertained by artists who have visited the Fox stage.ย
When: Through Sunday, April 19
Cost:ย Free
Visit the Fox Theatre Facebook page for more information.ย
Tiger Queens Virtual Happy Hour
Wear your best animal print attire and grab a brew at your local Tap & Bottle for a virtual happy hour with Brunch Babes.ย ย
When:ย Wednesday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $3, limited to 35 people
Visit Brunch Babe's Facebook page for more information.ย
Online Family Friday: Tie-Dye
Sign up for a family-friendly interactive online class with Creative Kind. Learn aย variety of ways to create fun and interesting patterns with tie-dye.ย
When:ย Friday, April 17, 2-2:30 p.m.
Cost: Freeย
Visit Creative Kind's Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Family Play with Playformanceย
Have some fun in your living room with the crew from Playformance. Thisย interactive event will include songs, games, finger plays, books, laughs and more!
When: Saturday, April 18, 10-10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free, donations acceptedย
Visit Playformance's Facebook page for more information.
Club Congress TV performances
Join Club Congress for free livestreaming performances throughout the week.ย
When:ย Various times
Cost:ย Free
Visit theย Club Congress Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Virtual 2020 Spring Made in Tucson Market
Shop with 120 local artists, learn about their processes, and have an opportunity to purchase their work. The artists and merchants have made theirย websites availableย for you to shop online for the month of April and beyond.
When:ย Now thru April 30
Visit theย Made in Tucson Market Facebook eventย for more information.ย
Paint Citrus Fruit with Creative Juiceย ย
Grab a friend or the kids and follow our instructor's step by step instructions and create your own beautiful masterpiece!
When:ย Sunday, April 19, 2-4 p.m.
Cost:ย Free class, supply kits are available for purchase
Visitย Creative Juice'sย Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Paint Your Pet with Tipsy Picassos(sold out)
Joinย Tipsy Picassos for some online fun and paint your pet! Supplies and kits are available for purchase. Kids are more than welcome to join in on the fun too!ย
When:ย Saturday, April 18, 4 p.m.
Cost: Class is free and supplies are available for purchase
Visit Tipsy Picasso's Facebook page for more information.
Free Fair Housing Orientation
Learn the basics of fair housing with online classes!ย This workshop offers an overview of Fair Housing Laws in the U.S. Attendees will acquire an understanding of the Federal and State of Az Fair Housing Laws and the current topics relevant to fair housing. At the conclusion of this course, attendees will get a certificate of attendance.
When:ย Monday, April 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost:ย Free
Visitย Southwest Fair Housing Councilย for more information.ย
Live Parenting Support with Q&A
If your the kids are driving you crazy and you need some advice, 4Tucson Education is hosting a live Facebook event to give you some tools and information.
When:ย Monday, April 20, 9-10 a.m.
Cost:ย Free
Visitย 4Tucson Educationย for more information.
Virtual Parent Group
De-stress with other local parents in a fun interactive virtual workshop. Whether you need to have adult interaction or just need to vent about your stress and fears.ย You can join from a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. You will need a Google account and you may need to download the Google Meet App if using a phone, but it is free software.ย
When:ย Monday, April 20, 10-11 a.m.
Cost:ย Free
Visitย Pima County Parenting Coalitionย for more information.
High Intensity Interval Training Virtual Class
Join an all-levels fitness online class with DeeDee's Dynamic Fitness. The class includes high intensity interval training bodyweight exercises.
When:ย Monday, April 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost:ย $2-$10
Visitย DeeDee's Dynamic Fitness Facebook pageย for more information.
Online Crooked Yoga
Crooked Yoga is now onย YouTube! Unwind from the week with instructors Hanna Hero, Julie Vernon and more every Saturday on YouTube. Stop by the brewery after class to pick-up some crowlers to cool off.ย
When:ย Saturday, April 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost:ย Free class, donations accepted
Visitย Crooked Tooth's Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Floor Polish Cardio Party-O!
Floor Polish is livestreaming all kinds of classes. Tune in for the studio's classic Cardio-Party-O!
When:ย Friday, April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost:ย $7 and up, sign upย here
Visitย Floor Polish's websiteย for more information.ย
Centerline Movementย
Join Centerline Movement with livestreaming through Zoom. Classes are scheduled seven days a week. Donations accepted.
Visitย Centerline Movement Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Breakout Studio
Breakout Studio is offering online classes through theirย YouTubeย page. Classes include meditation, bootybelly workout, jazz choreography, warm-ups and more.ย
Visitย Breakout Studio Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Zoo To You
Explore the Reid Park Zoo throughย blogs,ย Facebook,ย Instagram, andย Twitterย for fun facts, fun photos,ย activity pages for kids and a behind-the-scenes sneak peak at the zoo.ย
When:ย New videos and activities posted dailyย at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.ย
Cost:ย Free
Visit theย Reid Park Zoo websiteย for more information.ย ย
Yoga 4 Youth
Yoga Oasis' Yoga 4 Youth program is offering virtual classesย throughout the school year for kids ages 4-12. Classesย include practicing poses, short meditations, learning to breathe through situations, playing games, journaling, partner yoga and stories of yoga.ย
When:ย Thursdays Aprilย 16, 23, 30 andย May 7, 4:15-5:15 p.m.ย
Cost:ย $13 for a single classย โor $80 for a seven-week session of online classes via Zoom.
Visit theย Yoga Oasis websiteย for more information.ย
Livestreaming butterfly pavilion
Relax with a Tucson Botanical Gardensย livestream webcamย from inside the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion. Watch all of those pretty pretty butterflies from the comfort of your couch.ย ย
Cost:ย Free, donations accepted
Watch theย butterfly webcam here.ย ย
Make Way for Books Online Storytime
Cuddle with your kids on the couch and get ready for livestreaming with Make Way for Books. Download the free Make Way for Books app ahead of time so you can follow along with the books and activities.ย
When:ย April 15-18, 10:30-11 a.m.ย
Cost:ย Free
Visitย Make Way For Books Facebook pageย for more information.ย ย
Mildred and Dildred
Enjoy brain teasers, DIY crafts, isolation kits, board games with free delivery (over $30) in Tucson. Storytime is posted live onย Facebookย andย Instagramย at 9 a.m. daily.ย
Visitย Mildred and Dildred's Facebook pageย for more information.ย
Pima County Library children's e-reading room
The library still has tons of digital resources you can use for free with a library card (which you can nowย get over email). You can check out ebooks and audiobooks instantly with apps like Libby, OverDrive and RBdigital. The library also provides digital access to select comics and magazines.
Cost:ย Free
Check out some of theย library's read-along options.ย
See the Tucson Museum of Art collection on social media
While the museum is closed, the Tucson Museum of Art is sharing artwork from their collection onย Facebookย andย Instagram, so that you can #museumfromhome.ย
Cost:ย Free
Visit theย Tucson Museum of Art's Facebook pageย for more information.ย ย
