Murals in the Tucson, Arizona area continue to fill our city's walls with beauty. Here's where to find some of them!
Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide is here, featuring over 80 camps in Tucson.
The Pima County Fair adds chocolate-covered strawberries to the menu, three new rides on the Midway and a mix of rock, rap, country and Latin to its concert stages.
Put those old VHS tapes and photographs on a handy flash drive, courtesy the free Wildcats Memory Lab. Read moreDigitize your cherished photos and old home movies with this free service at the UA
Coming soon to a theater near you: a new documentary about Tucsonan Chris O'Dell's work with legendary bands like the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin. Read moreA new documentary chronicles this Tucson woman's wild ride through rock history
#ThisIsTucson editor Gloria Knott is leaving her post. She shares her gratitude for the community. Read moreSharing my gratitude and love for Tucson as I leave my position as #ThisIsTucson’s editor
The University of Arizona and Tucson candle company Cicada Candles have joined forces to create a new collection of candles to remind people of their favorite spots on campus. Read moreThese new candle scents aim to remind you of the University of Arizona
A list of local indoor and outdoor pet-friendly places to take your dog in Tucson, Arizona. The list includes parks, hiking trails, restaurants, bars and activities that your furry friend can tag along to. Read moreA giant list of dog-friendly places and things to do in Tucson 🐶
From indoor playgrounds, hikes suited for kids and the best chicken tenders in town, here's a BIG list of family-friendly restaurants, attractions and more in Tucson, Arizona. Read moreOur big guide of kid-friendly things to do and eat in Tucson
A new literary haven is preparing to make its debut in Tucson, offering book lovers a chance to explore and purchase rare, new and used books with a unique focus on the Southwest. Read moreA new bookstore is opening at the MSA Annex with new, used and rare finds
Reid Park Zoo elephant calf Meru is officially 1 year old. Here's what she's learned in her first year. Read moreTucson's biggest baby is officially 1 year old and she's still as cute as ever 🐘
Joe Pagac's towering 153-foot "Desert Colossus" saguaro cactus, set against a baby blue cloud-dotted backdrop, looms larger-than-life on Tucson's skyline. Read moreTucson is now home to Arizona's tallest mural
From scratch-made ice cream to cookies and other confections, Tucson is home to lots of tasty desserts. Here's a giant guide on where to find them. Read moreOur HUGE guide to dessert in Tucson, from pastries to date-night spots
#ThisIsTucson hosted a market on Feb. 22, featuring local makers, food trucks, flash tattoos and more in downtown Tucson. Read moreWe hosted a market on Saturday — here's a photographic recap ❤️
Tucson toy stores consistently sell out of one product so popular that businesses are begging for shipments, which fly off the shelves within days, if not hours. Read moreThe Sonny Angel effect: the blind bag cherub figurines fly off the shelves at these Tucson stores
The Southern Arizona Beekeepers Association (SAZBA) works to foster a deeper understanding of beekeeping, raising awareness about the ecological importance of bees in the Sonoran Desert. Read moreThis community group is building a buzz around bee education in Southern Arizona
Ironwood Pig Sanctuary has 680 pigs onsite and more than 400 in foster homes. Read moreThis pig sanctuary is celebrating 25 years in Marana 🐷
Save the date for #ThisIsTucson's third annual Tucson Together market featuring 100-plus vendors, food trucks, live music and more fun on Feb. 22 in downtown Tucson. Read moreWe're hosting a market with 100 makers, food trucks, live music, tattoos + more ❤️
Now almost 1 year old, Reid Park Zoo's elephant calf is playful and eager to learn. Read moreTucson's baby elephant finds joy in everything — but especially grapes 🍇
Friends to Lovers is a pop-up bookstore dedicated to romance novels, with the goal of bringing conversations from BookTok to the Tucson community. Read moreThese four friends are creating a community for fans of romance books
This collective aims to create a space for writers of all genres to share experiences, offer tips and provide workshops to help one another succeed in the competitive world of publishing. Read moreThis new author collective aims to strengthen community bonds between local writers
Your guide to Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Tucson, Arizona: We'll tell you about shuttles through the canyon, if pets are allowed, where to see water after rain falls in Tucson, and more. Read moreA giant guide to Sabino Canyon, Tucson's treasured hiking spot
Tucson is home to several mystical shops that sell crystals, smudge sticks, herbs and more, alongside workshops and events like tarot readings and limpias. Read moreCrystals, intention candles and tarot readings: 11 metaphysical shops in Tucson
Lael Wilcox is the fastest woman to ride her bike around the world. The Tucsonan traveled over 18,000 miles in three months to break the record. Read moreThis Tucsonan is the fastest woman to ride a bike around the world
Reid Park Zoo's baby elephant Meru is loving grapes, hay and sometimes elephant pellets. Read moreAt 10 months old, elephant calf Meru might have a new best friend 🐘
A guide to notorious gangster John Dillinger's short-lived stay in Tucson and his eventful capture by the Tucson Police Department. The guide also includes the impact of his capture on Tucson's cultural scene through murals and events. Read moreJohn Dillinger's eventful capture in Tucson: the history and how it's remembered today
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