This is the last summer weekend for some people (We're looking at you, TUSD kids).Β
That means this weekend has to be awesome. Luckily, there's lots of stuff going on.Β
Even if you're not thinking about school yet, let this be your little reminder that it's right around the corner:
β’ Amphi's first day is Thursday, Aug. 10.
β’ Catalina Foothills School District's first day is Thursday, Aug. 10.
β’ Flowing Wells Unified District's first day is Thursday, Aug. 10.
β’ Marana Unified School District's first day is Monday, Aug. 7.
β’Β Tanque Verde School District'sΒ first day is Thursday, Aug. 3.Β
β’ Tucson Unified School District's first day is Thursday, Aug. 3.
β’ Sahuarita Unified School District's first day is Monday, Aug. 7.Β
β’ Sunnyside Unified School District's first day is Wednesday, Aug. 2.Β
Megan Noli, far right, looks through clothing for her 7-year-old during the Just Between Friends of Tucson consignment sale at the Tucson Convention Center on Thursday, July 23, 2015.Β
Get ready for school ...
Just Between Friends sale
JBF is one of the greatest collections of used clothing and other items. You can buyΒ clothes, shoes, toys, books, movies, games, puzzles, infant gear, outdoor play equipment, furniture, maternity items and more at a discounted price. It's like buying from 100 of your best Tucson friends.Β
Pro tip: Saturday isΒ half-price day, which means most items will be 50 percent off.
Find more information here.
When:
β’ Thursday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
β’ Friday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
β’ Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
More information: Register here to get your free entry pass.
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 deal with feelings and emotions, learn the ABCs and more.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Friday, July 28,Β 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
More information:Β Admission is $3 per person and free for members.
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. Don't forget to sign up for the sale. First, print outΒ this form. Then you fill it out and either scan and send toΒ uaauctions@fso.arizona.edu, fax it toΒ 520-626-8816 or drop it off in person at the surplus store. You can find more information on theΒ Facebook event page. This registers you for the sale and any future auctions.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:Β University of Arizona Surplus Storefront,Β 3740 E. 34th St.
More information:Β Event is free to attend.Β
It's all happening at theΒ University of Arizona Surplus Storefront atΒ 3740 E. 34th St.
Badges and Backpacks is back!
Get a backpack before the next school year.Β 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 informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m. to noon
Where:Β Tucson Convention Center,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
More information:Β Event is free to attend.
Then do some more shopping
Gather: A Vintage Market pop up
The vintage market won't be at its usual spot on St. Mary's Road this weekend. Instead, they're opening shop at the Tucson Mall for a one-time event. Everything you would find at the normal location has been moved to the former J. Jill space in the mall. That means you'll be able to stop at Sephora after you buy a vintage dresser.
Find more information here.Β
When: Thursday to Sunday,Β July 27-30, doors open at 10 a.m.
Where: In the old J. Jill location in the Tucson Mall,Β 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: Event is free to attend but you'll want to bring your money to buy things.
Monsoon Madness Plant Sale at Tohono Chul
Girl, we know you need another succulent in your life. Go get one at a supercool sale where all the plants are wacky and one-of-a-kind.
Find more informationΒ here.
Succulents will be on sale at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's Annual Plant Sale
When:Β Friday, July 28, 3-7 p.m. and Saturday, July 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where:Β Tohono Chul Park,Β 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
Cost:Β You can explore the park for free during the sale. They accept both cash and card.Β
Or enjoy a movie
Watch "The Sandlot" for free
C'mon, we all love this movie and it's free because of Loft Kids Fest.
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Thursday, July 26, pre-movie activities start at 9:15 a.m. and the movie follows at 10 a.m.
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway Blvd.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend, plus free popcorn.Β
"Dirty Dancing" at TMA
If it doesn't rain, watch one of the best love stories with your bff, a glass of wine and some popcorn in the courtyard of the Tucson Museum of Art.Β
Find more informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Thursday, July 27, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where:Β Tucson Museum of Art,Β 140 N. Main Ave.
Cost:Β $3 gets you in and popcorn.Β
Maybe attend a celebration
Exo's 5th Birthday Party: Summer Survival Celebration
This party's got it all. Try Exo's new cocktails, explore the new patio, listen to some live music, enjoy pozole and tres leches cake, and watch episodes of Wonder Woman in the courtyard.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Exo Roast Co.,Β 403 N. Sixth 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 informationΒ here.Β
When:Β Saturday, July 29, noon to 11 p.m.Β
Where:Β Museum of Contemporary Art,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend.Β
More family things to do
Coloring at Pueblo Vida Brewing
It's beer for the adults and coloring for the kiddos. It's the best of both worlds.Β
Find more information here.Β
When: Thursday, July 27, 4-10 p.m.
Where: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company,Β 115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend.Β
Christmas in July (the family-friendly one) at Hotel Congress
You can bring the whole family to this one. There will be a water slide, dunk tank, snow cones, a snow machine and crafts withΒ Ben's Bells Project.
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 4-7 p.m.
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost: Event is free to attend.
Main Gate Square Culinary Challenge
Enjoy some of the best things businesses in Main Gate Square have to offer: food. You'll get free samples from participating vendors, including:Β Woops,Β The Dutch Eatery & Refuge,Β Jimmy's Pita & Poke,Β Pasco Kitchen & Lounge,Β Red's Smokehouse & Tap Room,Β Gentle Ben's,Β No Anchovies!, and more. It's up to you to find the best restaurant on University Boulevard.
Find more information here.Β
When: Saturday, July 29, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Main Gate Square,Β 800 E. University Blvd.
Cost: Event is free to attend. There will be free samples to enjoy and a cash (card is accepted) bar.
And stuff for the 21-year-olds
Succulents and mimosas at Green Things
Get your lady friends together for a plant party at Green Things, where you will make succulent bowls and sip mimosas.
Have questions? Email them at sales@greenthingsaz.com
Find more information here.
When: Saturday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Green Things,Β 3384 E. River Road
Cost: Demonstration is free. You just have to buy supplies for the workshop.
Christmas in July at Hotel Congress
And this is the one for adults. Go dressed up in your favorite bathing suit, enjoy adult snow cones, a snowball fight, live music and a visit from Santa. This is the cure for your summer blues.
Find more information here.Β
When:Β Saturday, July 29, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β Event is free to attend until 10 p.m., then $3.
Ravenclaw party at Highwire Lounge
Bartenders and attendees will be dressed up, there will beΒ wizardly cocktails and no cover. Get your Ravenclaw friends together for a magical night.Β
The house parties follow the sold out Harry Potter Charity Ball everyone was talking about. The Gryffindor party is happening at Owls Club (236 S. Scott Ave.), Hufflepuffs are atΒ Even StevensΒ (178 E. Broadway Blvd.) and Slytherins are at Elliot's on Congress (135 E. Congress St.).Β Go to your own house's party or dare to attend another's.
Find out more informationΒ here.
When:Β Saturday, July 29, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where:Β HighWire Lounge,Β 14 S. Arizona Ave.
Cost:Β No cover but you'll want to bring money for those wizardly cocktails.
