Tucson in September is a wonderful time. We made it though the worst of the summer and we've got so many fun outdoor events to look forward to — 42 days till Tucson Meet Yourself, 65 days till the All Souls Procession and 99 days till Winterhaven Festival of Lights BTW.
Here's a list of few things happening in the near future. Let's do this!
Fun for everyone 🎉
UA vs. NAU
The University of Arizona ZonaZoo
Watch the Wildcats take on their first football game of the season against Northern Arizona.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 2 at 9 p.m.
Where: Arizona Stadium, 545 N. National Championship Drive
Cost: Find ticket information here or how to watch the game on TV here.
48th Saguaro National Park Labor Day 8-Miler & 5K Walk/Run
More than 1,400 runners, joggers and walkers participated in last year’s Saguaro National Park Labor Day Run at Saguaro National Park East. This year the event is capped at 750.
Run an eight-mile course in Saguaro National Park East and enjoy the scenic desert landscape.
It's the oldest race held every year by the Southern Arizona Roadrunners.
Space is limited, so sign up before the event to better your chances at a spot.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, Sept. 4 starting at 6:45 a.m.
Where: Saguaro National Park East
Cost: Eight-mile run is $80, 5K is $40.
Mexican Independence Concert at the Fox Theater
A young contestant for the title of Nuestra Belleza Fiesta Patrias, or the new festival beauty, parades the Mexican flag across the stage during the 2013 Fiestas Patrias celebration of Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at the Anselmo Valencia Tori Amphitheatre at Casino del Sol, 5655 W. Valencia Road, in Tucson, Ariz.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day a day early with a free concert hosted by the the Mexican Consulate and the Instituto Cultural Mexicano De Tucson.
Seating is first come, first served.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Sept. 15, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater Tucson, 17 W. Congress Street
Cost: Event is free to attend
El Tour Loop the Loop
Kick off the El Tour season with a free cycling event around The Loop, a shared-use path that connects the Rillito River Park, Santa Cruz River Park and the Pantano River Park among other spots.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16, 6:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: The Loop
Cost: Event is free to attend
Roasted Chile Festival
Tatiana Scott picks out freshly roasted green chiles .
The Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market is hosting their yearly roasted chile festival, so you might want to stop by and take a whiff of that sweet smoky air.
Enjoy the beer garden, activities for the kids, and live music. Vendors will also be there selling fresh produce, food, and a bunch of other goodies.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Rincon Valley Farmers and Artisans Market, 12500 E. Old Spanish Trail
Cost: Event is free to attend
Shakespeare in the Park
Carol Edwards looks off stage in her role as the Princess of France dress rehearsal for the El Rio Theatre Project's Love's Labour Lost. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
The El Rio Theatre Project kicks off their Shakespeare in the Park performance of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Bring a blanket and a picnic so you can eat and watch the show under the stars.
Find more information here.
When: Performances run from Sept. 16 to Oct. 1
Where: Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd.
Cost: Free but a suggested donation of $5
Pride on Parade
Chrissy Buckallew hollers for the on-stage entertainers during Saturday’s Pride in the Park, part of the 39th Annual Tucson Pride Festival, at Reid Park.
Tucson Pride 2017 is bringing the fun with an evening parade on Fourth Avenue.
It's one of several events that are happening this month to mark the 40th anniversary of Tucson Pride — considered one of the oldest LGBTQ community events in the country.
Find a list of other events happening, including a Mr and Miss Tucson Pride pageant and Pride in the Park, here.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m.
Where: Fourth Avenue
Cost: Free
Family Time
Free Admission Day at the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures
Dirty Cellar is a wall mounted box by John Goldstern, 1998. This is a portion of the piece which is about 2 feet wide overall at The Mini Time Machine Museum, 4455 E. Camp Lowell in Tucson, AZ. Photo taken Thursday, July 3, 2014.
The Mini Time Machine Museum is offering free admission in celebration of their 8th birthday. 🎉
When: Friday, Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures , 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
Cost: Free
Free First Thursday at the Tucson Museum of Art
The Corbett House
Explore around the Tucson Museum of Art at this historic block party. Take a 15-minute tour to hear about the architectural history of the Corbett House and La Casa Cordova.
Arizona Opera is also hosting an OperaCon Extravaganza! Listen to live performances around the museum campus and learn things about the art form.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, Sept. 7, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum Of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Free
Colonial Demonstrations at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson
In this file photo, Rudy Bird III, right, talks with Janet Marcus, left, about era medicine available in the 1700s during Living History Day at The Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave., in downtown Tucson Ariz. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Get a look at Tucson history up close.
The Presidio Museum is getting ready for Living History Day season, which happens in October, with live colonial demonstrations of blacksmithing, soldier drills and cannon firing.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson, 196 North Court Street
Cost: $5 for adults, $1 for kids ages 6-14, free for children under 5 and Presidio members
GLOW! a nighttime art experience
Jump into a illuminating wonderland of lights and magic with the return of GLOW! at the Triangle L Ranch. Let the twinkle-light path guide you through five acres of glowing sculptures, multi-media installations, performances, music and more.
There are a few GLOW! events happening this year, but the Sept. 9 date offers the cheapest admission for adults, with proceeds benefiting Oracle's San Pedro Actors Troupe.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Triangle L Ranch, 2085 North Triangle L Ranch Road
Cost: Adults, $15, children ages 4-13, $8, ages 0-3 free
Disney's The Little Mermaid at Centennial Hall
Swish your fins over to the UA campus to be where the people are for theater performances of The Little Mermaid presented by Broadway in Tucson.
Find more information here.
When: Sept. 13-17
Where: Centennial Hall, 1020 E University Blvd
Cost: Price varies, check here for tickets.
Be part of her world.
Movies
Movies in the Park - Finding Dory
“Finding Dory”
Go on an underwater adventure with a free outdoor screening of Finding Dory as part of Cox Communications Movies in the Park.
Bring your own blankets and chairs. Food vendors will be there too.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Sept. 1, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: Demeester Outdoor Performance Center, 900 South Randolph Way
Cost: Event is free to attend
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at The Loft Cinema
Relive good times with Newt and the gang with a screening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them at The Loft.
It will also be presented in 70mm film — will your eyes be able to handle such a magical experience?
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Sept. 3, noon-2:30 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 for Loft members
The Office Binge Watch - Free Outdoor Screening at the UA
Be a part of the Dunder Mifflin family by watching some of the best episodes of The Office during a free outdoor screening in the Highland Bowl on the UA campus.
Bringing your own "Wold's Best Boss" mug to the event is optional.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m.
Where: Highland Bowl on the University of Arizona campus
Cost: Event is free to attend
Free Movie in Marana - Beauty and the Beast
Dan Stevens as The Beast and Emma Watson as Belle find love in the latest version of “Beauty and the Beast.”
It's a tale as old as time 💖
Watch the latest Beauty and the Beast film with a free outdoor screening. It's part of Movies + Music in Marana.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 at 6:45 p.m.
Where: San Lucas Community Park, 14040 North Adonis Road
Cost: Event is free to attend
The AllNite ScreamORama
Have the spookiest sleepover ever at The Loft Cinema during their AllNite ScreamORama where you can watch a marathon of horror movies into the morning. Don't forget the blankets and pillows.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 7 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 East Speedway Blvd.
Cost: $15 in advance, $17 day of and $13 for Loft members
For you and your BFF 👯
Make & Sip: Mid-Year Vision Boards, BYOB
The lounge in the Creative Tribe Workshop studio.
Get your friends together for a night of crafting at Creative Tribe. They'll provide the supplies and you'll bring the booze. It's perfect 🙌
Create and take home a vision board that will help you finish out the rest of the year strong.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, Sept. 1, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe, 236 South Scott Avenue
Cost: $7
Succulent Bowls + Mimosas at Green Things
Have a spot in which nothing will grow? Plant some artificial succulents.
Be fancy and build a cute little succulent garden while sipping on mimosas. Green Things has bowls starting at $5 and succulents for as little as $1.99.
When: Saturday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Where: Green Things, 3384 East River Road
Cost: Event is free to attend. Pay for materials used.
6th Annual Great Crush Festival
Take a mini road trip out of town to Sonoita where you can drink wine, stomp on grapes, eat delicious food and listen to some live music at the Great Crush Festival.
They've even got some non-alcoholic concoctions available for the kiddos and designated drivers so everyone can have a good time.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 Highway 82
Cost: $10-20 to attend
Dog Portraits in the Gardens
Yazzie takes a break on the trail during a previous year’s Dog Days of Summer event at Tucson Desert Botanical Gardens.
Get a professional portrait done of your pet BFF by photographer Vicky Stromee at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
It's part of the garden's Summer Oasis Series and Dog Days Of Summer, where leashed dogs can explore the grounds.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, Sept. 11, 7:30-9 a.m.
Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way
Cost: $10 for one pose, $15 for two poses
Yoga and Beer
Interior of Arizona Beer House on the southwest corner of Kolb & Broadway in Tucson, AZ on July 20, 2016. Photo by Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star.
Arizona Beer House is now offering free yoga on Monday evenings.
That's right, you can now sweat for free and then go buy some beer and dinner after. Sounds like our kind of workout.
Find more information here.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 11, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona Beer House, 150 South Kolb Road
Cost: Free, but the beer will cost you.
Hula Hoop Workshop
Gina Lomeli of San Diego, Calif. takes a turn on the hula hoop on the Empire Polo Field during the third day of the 2014 Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Learn how to be the best hula hooper in town with a few hooping tricks for beginners. This is an adults only class.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 from noon to 1 p.m.
Where: The Nerd Gym, 15 East Toole Avenue
Cost: $10
Make a unicorn terrarium at Plant Night
Unicorns. Succulent gardens. Rainbow sparkle trim. Does it get any better?
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m.
Where: Fox and Hound, 7625 North La Cholla Blvd.
Cost: $57.73
Are you Sirius: A Harry Potter Trivia Night Fundraiser
Show how much of a real wizard you are at a Harry Potter trivia night hosted by Make Way for Books. You can compete in teams or individually. Dressing up is encouraged — fingers crossed everyone decides to go as Hagrid.
Find more information here.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona Beer House, 150 South Kolb Road
Cost: $10 suggested donation per person
Shopping
Mercado Flea Market
The Mercado San Agustin is introducing a new market to its list of events and it all starts on Sept. 10.
Enjoy shopping a mix of antique and vintage finds the second Saturday of each month.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Sept. 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Mercado San Agustin, 100 South Avenida del Convento
Cost: Event is free to attend
Bride to Bride Flea Market
The Bride to Bride Flea Market is a place to sell all of those knickknacks you so carefully collected for your wedding.
Newlyweds, sell your old weeding decor at the Bride to Bride Flea Market. Engaged people, purchase used decor on the cheap. It's a match made in heaven!
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 16 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 South Church Avenue
Cost: $6 to attend
Plant Sale at the Desert Museum
Get new plants just in time for fall at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Plant Sale. They'll have more than 250 types of plant species available for purchase with prices starting at $4.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, Sept. 24 from 6 a.m. to noon
Where: Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N Kinney Road
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Pump up the jams
Hoco Fest
Fans pressed closer to see Cracker at the Hoco Fest in 2009.
Hotel Congress is hosting its 12th annual Hoco Fest, a five-day party featuring dozens of bands from across the country, liquor tastings, guest lectures, a vinyl and vintage clothing fair, yoga and more.
Read our story and get the schedule of events here.
When: Aug. 30 to Sept. 1
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 Congress Street
Cost: Prices vary, buy tickets here.
The Glitter Ball at the Rialto Theater
Sparkle however you want at the Glitter Ball, a no-rules costume party hosted by Elias and their outer space companion, Kitty Quasar.
The Rock n'Roll dance party musical acts include Pork Torta, The Rifle and Exbats.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 9 p.m.
Where: Rialto Theater, 318 East Congress Street
Cost: $6
