We're about a week away from Halloweekend, but the spooky festivities are already in full gear.
On the list for this week: Hotel Congress sΓ©ances, Boo at the Zoo, the kid-friendly Boo Bash, haunted attractions, ghost tours, spooky crafts, trunk-or-treats and pumpkin patches. Besides Halloween activities, expect Loft Film Fest, two plant sales, an anime festival and lots of music.
Of course, things can change quickly these days. Check for the latest info before heading out!
Moviegoers browse the concession counter at The Loft.
Loft Film Fest
Loft Film Fest is back for its 14th year. The event screens independent, foreign and classic films while "celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors."
When:Β Now through Oct. 24
Where:Β The Loft Cinema,Β 3233 E. Speedway
Cost:Β General admission to individual movies is $12
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Comedy Arts Festival
Enjoy the last few days of this comedy festival with Tucson Improv Movement. Expect performances and workshops, including acts from allover the U.S.
When:Β Now through Oct. 19
Where:Β Tucson Improv Movement,Β 414 E. Ninth St.
Cost:Β $5-$9 per show. Workshops are $45.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
The third Thursday of the month is a party at MOCA, when the art museum is open late with free admission. Expect drinks from Tap+Bottle, food from Reservation Sensation, tunes from KXCI DJs and talks and activities surrounding theΒ 2025 Sonoran Desert SchoolΒ GardenersβΒ Almanac.
When:Β 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,Β 265 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Third Thursdays at Mission Garden
Mission Garden is staying open late on the third Thursday of the month. Cross your fingers for an immaculate sunset!
When:Β 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Break barriers, build futures and push your limits!
Join Girl Scouts in going Over the Edge on Nov. 9Β for an exhilarating urban night rappel that raises funds to support girls in our community. Gather your crew,Β sign upΒ and conquer 17 stories!
Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series, this time featuring Znora. Food trucks will be onsite and kids will be able to go trick-or-treating from community organizations. Bring your own chairs or blankets!
When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Marana MunicipalΒ Complex,Β 11555 W. Civic Center Dr.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Humanities Festival
Hosted by the University of Arizona, the 15th annual Humanities Festival highlights the theme of "well-being." The next event, held on Thursday, will welcome Brandon Som, who has written poems that celebrate "his Chicana grandmother, who worked nights on the assembly line at Motorola, and his Chinese American father and grandparents, who ran the family corner store."
When:Β Select dates through Oct. 29; the next event is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Various locations on the University of Arizona campus; the next event is at the UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival
Pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the corn maze and enjoy a number of kid-friendly activities such as carnival rides and a jumping pillow.
When:Β Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27
Where:Β Marana Pumpkin Patch,Β 14950 N. TricoΒ Road
Cost:Β $20 and up. It's recommended to buy tickets in advance.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The SlaughterhouseΒ
Tucson's haunted house The Slaughterhouse is open for another year of scares with ghouls, butchers, chainsaws and clowns, also featuring a zombie shooting experience, mini escape rooms and axe throwing.Β
When:Β Thursdays-Sundays through Nov. 2
Where:Β The Slaughterhouse,Β 1102 W. Grant Road
Cost:Β $29 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Terror in the Corn
This haunted attraction is back for yet another year of scares. Among the scary activities, expect a corn maze, a zombie shootout, an escape room, a vampire magic show and a circus featuring "3D horrors, terrifying live actors, heart-stopping animatronics and blood-curdling effects."
When:Β Thursdays-Sundays throughΒ Oct. 31, plus Oct. 30
Where:Β 13591 W. Avra Valley Road
Cost:Β $30 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Mary Hyde, βThe Demon Queen,β makes an appearance at the annual Nightfall press conference at Old Tucson, 201 S. Kinney Road, on Aug. 15.Β
Nightfall
Nightfall has made its return to Old Tucson with 10 scare zonesΒ β one more than last year β and four haunt mazes. Stunt shows, magic shows and comedic dissections are also on the agenda.
When:Β Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 27
Where:Β Old Tucson,Β 201 N. Kinney Road
Cost:Β $29 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Tucson Ghost Tour
Take a tour through downtown Tucson after dark, all while hearing haunted stories of spots around town.Β
When:Β 7 p.m. select dates in October and November
Where:Β Downtown Tucson, detailed directions will be emailed upon ticket purchase
Cost:Β $25
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Hues βn Booze Painting Night
Hues 'n Booze and Whiskey Del Bac are collaborating for this paint night! You'll get a welcome cocktail along with whiskey tastings.
When:Β 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Whiskey Del Bac, 2106 N. Forbes Blvd.
Cost:Β $45
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Di Luna Candles Workshop
Learn to make a candle with the help of local maker Di Luna. Alongside your candle, you'll get to paint a pumpkin.
When:Β 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Di Luna Candles,Β 3061 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $55
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Vine & Dine at Tohono Chul
Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro will host this five-course dinner alongside wine from Arizona's Callaghan Vineyards.Β
When:Β 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:Β $135
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Boo at the Zoo
Meet with princesses, pirates and superheroes at Reid Park Zoo's kid-friendly Halloween event. There will be comedic skeleton scenes, games, alien alley and candy stations.Β
When:Β 6-8:30 p.m. Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 18-27
Where:Β Reid Park Zoo,Β 3400 E. Zoo Court
Cost:Β $15. Timed tickets are required, purchase in advance.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A cat cleans itself at the Hermitage Cat Shelter.
Hermitage Cat Shelter Trick-or-Treat ExtravaganzaΒ
Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary is hosting an evening of trick-or-treating for kids.
When:Β 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary,Β 5278 E. 21st St.
Cost:Β Donation of unopened pet food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Not Too Frightful Fridays
Trail Dust Town is playing it safe this Halloween β no scares or haunts, just fun! Go trick-or-treating near the amusement rides, watch a Halloween-themed stunt show and enjoy fall-themed drinks and snacks.
When:Β 5-8 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 18-25
Where:Β Train Dust Town,Β 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Β $8 wristbands for unlimited rides
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
La PeΓ±a del SurCo
The University of Arizona'sΒ Applied Intercultural Arts Research is hosting a free gathering of Latin American folk music. Empanadas will be available for purchase!
When:Β 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Coalition Space,Β 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Fall FestivalΒ
Casas Church is hosting a community-wide event with a trunk-or-treat, vendors, inflatables, food trucks, music and a donation drive for Interfaith Community Services.
When:Β 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18.Β Editor's note: This event has been canceled as of Oct. 17.
Where:Β Casas Church,Β 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
All Souls Memorial Lantern Workshop
Taiko group Odaiko Sonora will be at MotoSonora this Friday to help visitors create memorial lanterns that can be carried during November's All Souls Procession. While materials will be provided, you can bring images, quotes and other items to decorate your lantern. No plastics!
When:Β 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β MotoSonora Brewing, 1015 S. Park Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donations welcome
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The October G3
G3 Tucson, the city's gay happy hour group, is hosting their monthly party at Playground. Expect more mellow tunes in the first hour, followed by a dance party by 6!
When:Β 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Playground Bar & Lounge,Β 278 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $9, your first drink is included. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Drew Kirk smiles as he basks in blacklight-glowing face paint during the GLOW! Festival at the Triangle L Ranch, 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch Road, on Sept. 9, 2017, in Oracle, Ariz.Β
GLOW!
Head to Triangle L Art Ranch in Oracle for the illuminated art experience βGLOW!β Wander through 10 acres of trails filled with glowing artwork and performances.
When:Β 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-19
Where:Β Triangle L Ranch,Β 2805 N. Triangle L Ranch RoadΒ in Oracle
Cost:Β $65 per carload
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The Internet Listening Party
Roux Events is hosting a listening party at Revel Wine Bar, featuring hits by The Internet.
When:Β 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Revel Wine Bar,Β 416 E. Ninth St.
Cost:Β $15 for reserved seatingΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pumpkin Fiesta
Head to Sonoran Glass School to see hundreds of handmade glass pumpkins. While you're there, you can watch live glassblowing demonstrations or make a pumpkin of your own.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 18-26
Where:Β Sonoran Glass School,Β 633 W. 18th St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping; to create your own pumpkin, fee starts at $65
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Queer Speed DatingΒ
Find your next date or make a new friend at this queer speed dating event!
When:Β 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Bawker Bawker Cider House,Β 400 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β Free to participate with the purchase of one drink. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pop Nights
DJ Bex is spinning all the pop hits of your dreams, from Britney Spears and Madonna to Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Billie Eilish.Β
When:Β Midnight to 2 a.m. Fridays
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Club Country
Put on your cowboy boots and dance the night away as DJ Du spins country hits.
When:Β 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18
Where:Β Club Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, this event is for ages 21 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Chinese Chorizo Festival
This month-long fest celebrates the lost historic food symbol of Chinese chorizo. Activities include talks, a cocktail competition and food vendors serving dishes made with Chinese chorizo.
When:Β Select dates through early November
Where:Β Various locations across TucsonΒ
Cost:Β Varies based on event and menu item
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Walking tours with the Presidio Museum
Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. The list of tours on the calendar for this weekend include Death After Dark, Mansions of Main Avenue, Barrio Viejo and Court Street Cemetery.
When:Β Friday-Sunday, Oct. 18-20
Where:Β Locations vary based on tour.
Cost:Β $30. Pre-registration may be required for these events.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cast members walk through a path of fairy lights at Valley of the Moon.
The Witching Hour with Valley of the Moon
It's time for Valley of the Moon's fall show! Watch the mystical performance that includes a wizard, warlock, demonic companion and a demon hunter.
When:Β Fridays-Sundays through Oct. 27; performances start at 6 p.m. and run every 20 minutes through 8 p.m.
Where:Β Valley of the Moon,Β 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:Β $10 for adults, $5 for youth, free for kids ages 7 and under
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Guitars Under the Stars at Tohono Chul
Every Friday and Saturday through November, Tohono Chul will be staying open late with live music, drinks and bites from the Garden Bistro.
When:Β 5-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Nov. 30
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Boo Bash
Tucson Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual Boo Bash, complete with carnival games, a costume parade, food trucks and lots of candy. Bring your own trick-or-treating bag!
When:Β 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Lincoln Park soccer fields,Β 4325 S. Pantano Road
Cost:Β Free to attendΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.Β
Tohono Chul Plant Sale
At Tohono Chul's annual fall plant sale, you'll find thousands of landscape-ready plants, plus some plants that are harder to find. More than 400 species will be available.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 19-20. Member-only day is Oct. 16!
Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, in the parking lot
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for plants
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Pima County Master Gardeners Plant Sale
Bring home your newest plant baby (or should we say babies?). Pima County Master Gardeners' upcoming sale features cacti, succulents, perennials, compost and more.
When:Β 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Anime Wonder Festival
This two-day festival celebrates anime through vendors, food, car displays, cosplay, music and more.
When:Β Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19; Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Tucson Expo Center,Β 3750 E. Irvington Road
Cost:Β $30 and up
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Movie at the Ranch
Watch a free outdoor screening of "Hocus Pocus" at Steam Pump Ranch this weekend. Crafts for kids are part of the fun!
When:Β 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Steam Pump Ranch,Β 10901 N. Oracle Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring your own chairs and blankets
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Doggie Shorts Film Festival
Local nonprofit Ability Dogs of Arizona is hosting a festival of short films that celebrate the bond between dogs and humans.
When:Β 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Leo Rich Theater,Β 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Β $50
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Retro Game Show Night
Enjoy an evening of off-the-cuff (and sometimes NSFW) comedy thatΒ pays homage to old TV game shows with a funky twist.
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Club Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $19.06. Β This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Find pumpkins, sunflowers, a corn maze and more at Apple Annie's annual Fall Pumpkin Celebration.
Fall Pumpkin Celebration at Apple Annie's
Take a road trip to Apple Annie's in Willcox for a hayride to the pumpkin patch. Walk through a sunflower field, make your way through the 12Β½-acre corn maze and pick some veggies to take home.
When:Β The corn maze is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. You can pick pumpkins 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily β but the hayrides to the patch are only open weekends.Β
Where:Β 6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox
Cost:Β Corn maze is $10 for ages 12 and up, $8 for ages 3-11. Hayrides are $5 for ages 3 and up. Pumpkins range in price.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
CompaΓ±Γa de Danza FolklΓ³rica Arizona Presents: Recuredos
CompaΓ±Γa de Danza FolklΓ³rica Arizona is celebrating their 10th birthday with a night of live music and dance, featuring tributes to lost loved ones.Β
When:Β 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave.
Cost:Β $25
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
"Alice in Wonderland" Tea at The Lavender Manor
The Lavender Manor is hosting an afternoon tea inspired by "Alice in Wonderland." Sip on lavender earl grey tea while enjoying lavender-themed treats.
When:Β 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β The Lavender Manor, 347 E. Fourth St.
Cost:Β $50 for adults, $20 for kids ages 12 and under
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Local Art Fall Festival
Supporting local nonprofit Survivor Shield Foundation, this artisan market will take place at El Jefe Cat Cafe. Afterwards, you can head next door to the lounge to hang with the cats.
When:Β Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β El Jefe Cat Cafe, 3025 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend the market; $12 an hour for the lounge
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Buds & BloomsΒ
Local garden center Eco Gro is hosting Buds & Blooms, an event featuring food and art vendors.
When:Β 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Eco Gro,Β 657 W. St Marys Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Dirty T Market
Local spicy candy shop Dirty T Tamarindo is hosting a market featuring vendors, food and games.
When:Β 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Dirty T Tamarindo,Β 1211 W. St Marys Road
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
C3 Car Club's Trunk-or-Treat
For the third year, C3 Car Club is hosting a trunk-or-treat featuring candy, decorated cars and a costume contest for kids.
When:Β 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Dave & Buster's, 1390 E. Tucson Marketplace Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cars & Coffee Trunk-or-Treat
'Tis the season for trunk-or-treating. This car show will feature a trunk-or-treat for kiddos.
When:Β 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Chapman Honda, 4426 E. 22nd St.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Traditional O'odham AgricultureΒ
Learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about Native American crops.Β
When:Β 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Mission Garden,Β 946 W. Mission Lane
Cost:Β Free to attend, donations accepted
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays, this time to learn about using native plants to create rain gardens. Kid-friendly activities are part of the fun.
When:Β 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Watershed Management Group,Β 1137 N. Dodge Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Silent Adventures
Silent disco meets flash mob with Silent Adventures! Put on your headphones and dance your way through downtown Tucson.
When:Β 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Downtown Tucson
Cost:Β $25 for adults, $15 for kids
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
The crowd lines up under the marquee at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress, for the Ian Munsick concert, Tucson, Ariz., April 25, 2023.
Rocktober Fest
Enjoy anΒ all-local lineup of rock music at The Rialto this Saturday.
When:Β 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β $5-$8
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Attracting Hummingbirds with Native Plants
Head to Harlow Gardens to hear about native plants that attract hummingbirds.
When:Β 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Harlow Gardens,Β 5620 E. Pima St.
Cost:Β Free to attendΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Chocolate Factory Tour
If you love "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," this might be your dream come true. Though not as extravagant as Willy Wonka's facility, take a tour of Monsoon Chocolate's factory to learn how the chocolate is made.
When:Β 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 19-26
Where:Β Monsoon Chocolate,Β 234 E. 22nd St.
Cost:Β $20
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
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:Β 1-4 p.m. Saturdays
Where:Β BICAS,Β 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Cost:Β Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Music on the Mountain
For years, Mount Lemmon was home to a weekly concert series. The series went on hiatus in 2013, but made its highly anticipated comeback over the summer.Β
When:Β Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19
Where:Β Mount Lemmon Lodge,Β 12833 N. Sabino Canyon Park
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Foothills Community Markets
Visit this market to shop from vendors who have items like yard art, home decor, jewelry, baked goods and more.
When:Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays
Where:Β Foothills Mall,Β 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A photo of a previous Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience that Ross Horwitz has conducted.Β
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience
The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical sΓ©ance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).
When:Β 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sundays
Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.Β
Cost:Β $15 for general admission, $30 for VIP. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Wine 101: Spaghetti Western
Head to Arizona Wine Collective to learn about four Arizona wines whose grapes can be traced back to Italy. You'll hear about climate resilience, lessons from Italian winemaking and "how Arizona wine makers have adapted these techniques to fit desert conditions."
When:Β 4-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Arizona Wine Collective,Β 4280 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:Β $25. This event is for ages 21 and up.
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Silent Reading Party
Each month, the Pima County Library hosts a silent reading party. Find a cozy and quiet spot to read in the company of others.
When:Β 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Coalition Space,Β 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost:Β Free to attend
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Boozy Drag Brunch
Playground and Queer AF are hosting a rooftop drag brunch featuring performances, a breakfast menu and specials on mimosas.
When:Β 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Playground, 278 E. Congress St.
Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for brunch
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Fundamentals of Braiding
Stylist Melanie LaVonne will teach a two-day course about the basics of braiding.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday-Monday, Oct. 20-21
Where:Β The Neon Door, 224 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:Β $200
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Learn how to decorate adorable Halloween-themed cookies during this workshop led by Q Confections.Β
When:Β Noon on Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β This n' That Creative Studio, 1066 S. Pantano Road
Cost:Β $55
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
2024 Exotic Bird Fair
TheΒ Avicultural Society of TucsonΒ is hosting an exotic bird fair with finches to macaws, feed, toys and supplies.
When:Β 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Kino Sports Complex Event Center,Β 2805 E. Ajo Way
Cost:Β $5, cash only
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
A Tea Tasting: Wulong Tea from China's Greatest Origins
Taste 15 Wulong (aka Oolong) teas this Sunday at Seven Cups. Staff will guide you through each tea, answering questions and telling personal stories through the tastings.
When:Β 9:30-11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas, 2510 E. Fort Lowell Road
Cost:Β $38
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Solar Observing with Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association
Join Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association for an afternoon of solar observing.
When:Β 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20Β
Where:Β Saguaro National Park East,Β 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
Cost:Β Free to attend, park entrance fee may apply
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Halloween Pumpkin Painting
Spend your afternoon at Pueblo Vida painting a pumpkin and sipping a beer.
When:Β 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20Β
Where:Β Pueblo Vida Brewing Co., 115 E. Broadway
Cost:Β $15, includes pumpkin and a draft beverage. Sign up in advance!
Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.
Art Events with Caroline Martin
Caroline Martin recently started an art cart, visiting different cafes and bringing along supplies for three different self-guided crafts.Β She's also hosting a workshop this Sunday where attendees will have the chance to paint atop a vinyl.Β
When:Β Various dates for art cart; paint class is 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20
Where:Β Various locationsΒ
Cost:Β Crafts at the art cart range from $5-$15; paint class is $45
Visit theΒ art cart pageΒ orΒ paint class pageΒ for more information.
Explore nature through fun, hands-on exhibits at Childrenβs Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul
CMOV@TCΒ has indoor and outdoor exhibits with daily activities and programming for kids and families that mesh with the environmental focus of Tohono Chul,Β teaching all about the culture, animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert!
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