You don't have to break the bank in order to have some fun in Tucson! From a Star Wars movie night to car shows, there's plenty of things to do that don't cost an arm and a leg.Β
Below are 18 events happening throughout May that are free to the public!
BICAS Crafternoons
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When: 1-4 p.m. SaturdaysΒ
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost: Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ
Visit the event page for more information.
Aiden Buck, left, 3, colors his DΓa de los Muertos mask while his sister Athena Buck, 9, helps him during the Children's Museum Tucson's Discovery Nights at the Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. 6th Ave, in Tucson, Ariz. on Oct. 28th, 2021.Β
Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.Β
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Mi Casita Press Print Pop-Up
Stop by Ceres and get a free screen-printed art print by local artist, Mi Casita Press. Limited prints will be available so itβs first come first serve.Β
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Where: Ceres, 77 W. Washington St.Β
Cost: Free
Visit their event page for more information.Β
Picture Party
The Center for Creative Photography is celebrating their 50th anniversary with a Picture Party, an exhibition that will feature more than 100 images, recent acquisitions and archival objects from its collection.Β
Where: Opening on Saturday, May 3
Where: The Center for Creative Photography, 1030 N. Olive Rd.Β
Cost: Free to attend
Visit their event page for more information.
Free Comic Book Day at Heroes and Villains
Heroes and Villains will be giving away 10,000+ free comics that span from superheroes to manga. The event will also have costumed characters and exclusive collectibles.Β
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Where: Heroes and Villains, 4533 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit their event page for more information.
First Tucson Filipino American Sportsfest
A one-day, Olympic style event that celebrates Philippine Independence Day and their heritage. The event will also include competitive sports tournaments, cultural activities, live music and more.Β
When: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 3
Where: University of Arizona Recreation Center South Gym, 1400 E. 6th St.Β
Cost: Free admission for attendeesΒ
Visit their event page for more information.Β
Women, Wine & WildernessΒ
If youβre looking to get more involved with local outdoor organizations, this event helps start the connection with you and women in outdoor leadership, teaching you about the different roles and how you can get started.Β
When:Β 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Where:Β Summit Hut,Β 5251 E. Speedway
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theirΒ event pageΒ for more information.
AANHPI Heritage Festival & Market
The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center is celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month with a festival thatβll feature their gift shop, live music, dance performances and more.Β
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Where: Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Rd.Β
Cost: Free to attend
Visit their event page for more information.Β
Movie at the Ranch
Celebrate Star Wars Day with a free screening of βRogue One.β Costumes are welcome and there will be crafts and special guests.Β
When:Β 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4
Where:Β Steam Pump Ranch,Β 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Landing Place
Landing Place is a temporary art installation and celebration of the living Santa Cruz River by Maxie Adler and Kimi Eisele. The installation will include handmade, decorative windsocks to raise the visibility of plants and animals that have returned to the river.Β
When:Β May 4 through May 10
Where:Β You can view the windsocks from either side of the Santa Cruz River, halfway between Cushing St. and West Starr Pass Blvd.Β
Cost:Β Free
Visit theirΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Blossom and Bond with Mom
Families can celebrate Motherβs Day with a flower scavenger hunt, a craft station, a Motherβs Day story time and various giveaways.Β
When:Β 12-3 p.m. Saturday, May 10
Where:Β Park Place Mall,Β 5870 E. Broadway
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theirΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Asian Night Market
Tucson Foodie and local Asian community members are putting together Tucsonβs first Asian Night Market featuring food, music, art and more.
When:Β 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 10
Where:Β Tucson Chinese Cultural Center,Β 1288 W. River Rd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theirΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Auguste Rodinβs Adam stands on the lowest level of the Tucson Museum of Art, in one of several galleries utilizing underground space in 2021.
Second SundAZe
For this monthβs Second SundAZe, the Tucson Museum of Art will be offering different art-making activities, bracelet making for Motherβs Day, family yoga and a performance by Ballet Tucson.
When: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11
Where: Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N. Main Ave.Β
Cost: Free to attend
Visit their event page for more information.
Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
Third Thursday at Tucsonβs Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission and beer from Brick Box Brewery.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Thursday, May 15
Where:Β Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series, this time featuring Southern Reins Country Band. Food trucks will be onsite and donβt forget to bring your own chairs or blankets!
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15
Where:Β Marana Municipal Complex,11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Movies in Marana
"Moana 2" will be playing at the Silverbell District Park this month! Not only can you watch the movie, but there will be food vendors and you're encouraged to wear your best Hawaiian shirt.
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Where: Crossroads at Silverbell District Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Rd.Β
Cost: Free
Visit their event page for more information.Β
Best of the Stories that Soar
This Literacy Connects event brings student-written stories to life, featuring tales of laughter, wonder and more.Β
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 18
Where: Marroney Theater, 1035 N. Olive Rd.Β
Cost: Free admission
Visit their event page for more information.
A 1970 Volkswagen Beetle and its Iron Man motif is just one of several vehicles sporting a superhero theme for Little Anthony's Classic Car Show, at Little Anthony's Diner, 7010 E .Broadway, Saturday, September 23, 2017, Tucson, Ariz.
Classic Car Show at Little Anthonyβs Diner
Not only will you see cool classic cars, but the event will also feature food, prizes, giveaways and a jumping castle.Β
When: Various dates in May
Where: Little Anthonyβs Diner, 7010 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit their event page for more information.
