I'm waiting for the rain.
So to stay cool, we're sneaking into Costco freezers, we're buying milkshakes and throwing water balloons at each other. And speaking of milkshakes, Zinburger has $3 kids meals from now until August.
Anyway, it's a new month and a new list of things to do. Here's what we found for you from June 30 to July 31. Enjoy!
Family Fundays at the Trail Dust Down
Parents, pick up some produce at the Farmer's Market while the kids play on the ferris wheel, dance along to live music, get their face painted and more. Get the kiddo a $6 wristband for unlimited Trail Dust Town rides (ferris wheel, carousel, and train).
Find more information here.
When: Friday, June 30, 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Pop-up Summer Clothing Sale
Grab a beer and shop for summer clothes.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, June 30, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Floor Polish, 215 N. Hoff Ave., #107
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Fourth of July
Fireworks on "A" Mountain
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the firework show at the 21st Annual "A" Mountain Fireworks Celebration. There will be food vendors selling hot dogs, hamburgers and Mexican food, entertainment and a nighttime spectacular.
There are also so many deals going on downtown on the 4th you could spend the whole day there.
Find more information here.
Baby, you're a firework.
When: Tuesday, July 4, opens at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Watch them for free from parking lot B and C at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. TCC has a great parking lot map, check it out here.
Cost: Event is free and open to the public.
Pro tip: Leave your car near the streetcar route, away from the TCC. Take the streetcar to the TCC and park your lawn chair there. The line of cars is real after the fireworks and you don't want to get stuck in it.
Movies
Cat Video Fest
YAS CAT VIDEOS YAS! Watch an hour and half worth of cat videos in The Loft parking lot.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 8, 7:30-9 p.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: General admission is $8 and $6 for Loft members and children 12 and under.
"Sing" at Fox Tucson Theatre
You get popcorn. You get to watch "Sing" some place air conditioned.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 14, 10 a.m. to noon
Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Find Dory at Marana Public Pool
Grab your swim trunks and your favorite floaties because Marana Public Pool is hosting a dive-in movie. It'll be like you're swimming with Dory and friends through the ocean to find her family.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 15, 7:45-9:45 p.m.
Where: Marana Public Pool, 13250 N. Lon Adams Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Loft Kids Fest
Loft Kids Fest is this month and we're losing our cool. It's nine days of free screenings and free popcorn.
It all kicks off with a party on July 21 at Trail Dust Town at 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. where children can participate in family-friendly activities and ride the Trail Dust Town rides. There will not be a movie playing at the kick off party but it it's still something you don't want to miss.
Then starting at 10 a.m. July 22-30, children can watch movies, eat popcorn and do activities with Mildred & Dildred Toy Store before the movie for free. This is the line up:
• July 22: Cinderella (2015) at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• July 23: Kubo and the Two Strings at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• July 24: Disneynature: Oceans at 10 a.m.
• July 25: Akeelah and the Bee at 10 a.m.
• July 26: Bee Movie at 10 a.m.
• July 27: The Sandlot at 10 a.m.
• July 28: Looney Tunes at 10 a.m.
• July 29: Ponyo at 10 a.m.
• July 30: Ice Age at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Find more information here.
When: July 22-30, movies start at 10 a.m.
Where: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost: FREE MOVIES! FREE POPCORN!
"Dirty Dancing" at TMA
Have the time of your life in the Tucson Museum of Art courtyard. Grab a glass of wine, bring something to sit on and cry during "Dirty Dancing."
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 27, movie starts at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: $3 per person, includes popcorn.
Workouts
Glitter and Glow at Cool Summer Nights
All the glitter and glow are coming together at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Cool Summer Nights. Enjoy two free yoga sessions with glow sticks, one at 7:30 and the other at 8:30 p.m. After that, participate in the lightning photography presentation, learn about minerals that glow, and admire the arctic with a new art exhibit called "Into the Arctic" (it's air-conditioned).
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 1, 5-10 p.m.
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Cost: Regular admission applies; general admission is $20.50, $18.50 for Seniors (ages 65+), $8 for children (3-12) and free for children under 3.
Hiking Basics with REI
You won't be working out but you'll be learning about what it takes to hike: what to bring with you, how to stay safe and where to go for the best hikes.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 6, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: REI, 160 W. Wetmore Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend. Register here.
Yoga and Miniature Meditation Garden at Green Things
Do some yoga stretches and then make your own miniature mediation garden (to keep you company when you do yoga at home). You can bring your own supplies or buy supplies at Green Things. RSVP by clicking "Going" on the Facebook event page.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Green Things, 3384 E. River Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend. Bring money to buy things to make a miniature meditation garden.
Yoga at Reid Park
Grab your mat, your water and a bestie to do some downward dog at Reid Park.
Find more information here.
When: Sunday, July 16, 9-10:15 a.m.
Where: Reid Park, 900 S. Randolph Way
Cost: Free but donations are encouraged.
Dance with your baby at My Gym
Wear your baby while you bust a move. My Gym Children's Fitness Center is hosting a dance class for parents and babies 2 months to 2 years old. The class is limited to 15 children, so sign up soon.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, July 24, 1:15-2 p.m.
Where: My Gym Children's Fitness Center of Tucson, 7942 N. Oracle Rd.
Cost: $15 per child. Sign up here.
There's beer
1912's Second Anniversary Celebration
1912 is 2 years old and it's a time to party. They are celebrating with live entertainment, new beer releases, games, prizes and food trucks.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 1, noon to 10 p.m.
Where: 1912 Brewing Company, 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., #105
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Disney trivia at Crooked Tooth Brewing
Do you know everything there is to know about Disney and all things Disney? Crooked Tooth Brewing Company is hosting a Disney trivia night with eight rounds of Disney fun (there will be no Marvel or Star Wars questions). And the stakes are high so pick your team wisely, the winning team gets a $50 gift certificate.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 6, starts at 8 p.m.
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co., 228 E. Sixth St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Beer Swag Swap at Tucson Hop Shop
Do you have beer swag that is collecting dust? Did you use that pint glass one time? Take your gently-used beer swag and swap with other people with beer swag. Grab a beer while you're there.
Find more information here.
When: Wednesday, July 12, 5-7 p.m.
Where: Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Beer + Tamales = ❤️
Tucson Tamale Company is pairing with local breweries to bring you tamales that go well with beer. Buy a flight and find out which tamale goes best with it.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 8, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Ten Fifty-Five Brewing, 3810 E. 44th St., #315
Cost: Event is free to attend. Beer costs money.
Even more beer and tamales
If you loved that or missed it, you can also go to 1912 Brewing Company for flights and tamales.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 21, 5-8 p.m.
Where: 1912 Brewing Company, 2045 N. Forbes Blvd., #105
Cost: Event is free to attend. Beer costs money.
More things just for kids
Party with real turtles at Bookmans
It's a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle party with real-life turtles from House of Herp. There will also be pizza and crafts.
Find more information here.
When: Activities start at 10 a.m. Each Bookmans location hosts on a different day: Wednesday, July 12 to Friday, July 14.
Where: All three Tucson Bookmans locations: Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Northwest, 3733 W. Ina Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
All three Tucson Bookmans locations: Bookmans East, 6230 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Midtown, 3330 E. Speedway Blvd.; Bookmans Northwest, 3733…
Dr. Seuss Literacy with Little Cardboard Rocket
Enter the worlds of Dr. Seuss with your 3- to 5-year-old.
Find more information here.
When: Monday, July 17, 10-11 a.m.
Where: Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, 5360 E. Pima St.
Cost: $5 per child.
Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church at 5360 E. Pima St.
Tinker Tuesdays at the Pima County Library
Your kiddos will get to learn about geology and science through fun experiments.
Find more information here.
When: Tuesday, July 18, 2-5 p.m.
Where: Martha Cooper Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
School Readiness Night at the Children's Museum
Refresh your kid's mind before the school year. The Children's Museum is offering a school readiness event for 3- to 5-year-olds. They'll get a grab bag with school supplies, learn how to handle feelings and emotions, learn the ABCs and more.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Admission is $3 per person and free for members.
Superhero storytime at Barnes and Noble
Read a story about superheroes living lives just like us. Your child can dress up as their favorite superhero; listen to stories "Good Morning, Superman!," "Be A Star, Wonder Woman!" and "Bedtime for Batman" by Michael Dahl; and do some activities.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday July 29, starts at 11 a.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble Eastside, 5130 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
More things for the adults
Make & Sip at Creative Tribe
Grab your besties, some wine and a need to create. Creative Tribe wants you to get out of your house with a crafternoon (you'll be painting terra cotta pots). Don't forget to RSVP on the Facebook event.
Find more information here.
When: Friday, July 14, 7-11 p.m.
Where: Creative Tribe, 236 S. Scott Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend but you gotta pay for supplies. It's also BYOB.
Monsoon Madness Plant Sale at Tohono Chul
Girl, we know you need another succulent in your life. Go get one at one of the coolest plant sales where all the plants are wacky and one of a kind.
Find more information here.
There are a variety of succulents at Tohono Chul Park's Monsoon Madness Plant Sale.
When: Friday, July 28, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost: You can explore the park for free during the sale. They accept both cash and card.
Harry Potter Party at HighWire Lounge
This isn't the only Harry Potter-themed party, each house gets its own party at downtown bar. Go to your own house's party or dare to attend another's.
At HighWire, bartenders and attendees will be dressed up, there will be wizardly cocktails and no cover. Get your Ravenclaw friends together for a magical night.
Find out more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: HighWire Lounge, 14 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost: No cover but you'll want to bring money for those wizardly cocktails.
You know, the highly-anticipated Wildcat Rummage Sale
It's back and, we hope, bigger than ever. Buy all the things college students left behind in the dorms for unbelievably low prices. Leave your kids at home because if it's anything like last year, it will be packed with people and moving super fast. You gotta be quick and dedicated to get what you want.
It is recommended to pay with check but card is accepted. We will have more information for you soon.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: University of Arizona Surplus Storefront, 3740 E. 34th St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
It's all happening at the University of Arizona Surplus Storefront at 3740 E. 34th St.
More for the whole family
Free First Thursdays at TMA
Every first Thursday of the month is a free day at the Tucson Museum of Art. There will be music, food, games, and more. It's air-conditioned so get out of the house and see all the art.
Find more information here.
When: Thursday, July 6, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Art After Dark at the Children's Museum
Learn how to juggle from Cirque Roots, dance along to the DJ stylings of MOCA's Robot DJ, and other hands-on activities.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 8, 5:30-8 p.m.
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Tucson Roller Derby Harry Potter Expo Game
Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin are going head-to-head but not in Quidditch. They're competing to be the best at roller derby in the first-ever Harry Potter Wizard's Cup. Everyone's going to be dressed up, it's encouraged. People are also welcome to sign up to join a team, you can sign up here.
And the best part? You can buy spells that disadvantage the team of your choice. Spells like "Riddikulus" for $5, which makes the skater of your choice wear something funny from the box.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Indoor Sports Center, 1065 W. Grant Rd.
Cost: Pre-sale tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 11-17 years and free for children under 10 with purchase of adult ticket. Get your pre-sale tickets online. Prices go up to $15 at the door on day of event.
The competition is going down at the Tucson Indoor Sports Center at 1065 W. Grant Rd.
Loft Kids Fest Kick-Off Party at Trail Dust Town
This kicks off the Loft Kids Fest. It's gonna be an underwater adventure with splashy activities, a real mermaid, live music, giveaways and more. You can also get the Trail Dust Town $6 attractions wristband.
Oh, and there's no movie at this event.
Find more information here.
Parents and kids pack the carnival area filled with rides, face-painting and music.
When: Friday, July 21, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Badges and Backpacks is back!
Get a backpack before the next school year. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is giving away free backpacks with school supplies. It's first come, first served so get there early.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
MOCA's 20th Birthday Party
The Museum of Contemporary Art is throwing a 90s party to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. There will be cake, water balloons, a craft area, photo booth, live entertainment, food trucks all day, and a dance party. It's going to be the can't-miss event of the summer. Be there or be square.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, noon to 11 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
