Calendar of Events

March 10, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Beautiful Spirit: Art in Motion

Experience giant, kinetic, and interactive artworks by local artist Joe Benedict at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

May 23, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Tohono Chul: Chillin at the Chul

Summer nights just got a bit cooler at Tohono Chul on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 to 9 pm, with live music, refreshing drinks, family-friendly activities, tasty eats, and free admission!

May 23, 2025 - July 11, 2025

Main Gate Concert Series

The Main Gate Concert Series features the best local Tucson artists in jazz, Latin jazz, funk, R&B, and more staged in Geronimo Plaza at Main Gate Square every other Friday, May-July! Admission is free.

June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

AZPM Celebrates PRIDE MONTH

AZPM celebrates the LGBTQ+ Community all month long through special programming, stories, and resources. Visit azpm.org/pride for more information.

June 7, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Enjoy a family-friendly outing during popular Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum every Saturday evening throughout the summer to beat the heat.

June 12, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Birds of Mission Garden

Join expert birders for a free guided walk through the beautiful Mission Garden, where you’ll spot seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify common bird calls and songs. Held every second Thursday of the month from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

June 19, 2025 - August 21, 2025

Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden

You’re invited to enjoy the evening sunset glow and cooler temperatures at the Mission Garden, featuring food from Oaxarico. Held every third Thursday evening this summer, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

June 28, 2025 - August 23, 2025

Old Tucson - Saguaro Sunset Night Market

Join, "Old Tucson" for an eclectic array of arts, crafts and food vendors for a summer evening of strolling the historic Main Street and Town Square, supporting local artists, enjoying live music and tasty food and drinks. Bars, restaurants, rides and attractions open! Entry and parking are FREE!

June 30, 2025 - July 18, 2025

PBS BOOKS Readers Club Interactive Adventure

This summer engage in bookish fun to earn points, win prizes and forge deeper connections with the PBS Books Readers Club. In partnership with the Goosechase App, this 3 week adventure invites bookworms, science buffs, foodies and life long learners on a journey full of prizes, surprises, and local pride beginning June 30th.

July 3, 2025

31st Anniversary Fireworks Spectacular at Casino Del Sol Resort

Casino del Sol is celebrating its 31st anniversary and you're invited! Check out the free fireworks display at AVA Amphitheater and enjoy entertainment at the Tropico Lounge. AVA gates open at 7:30 PM, show begins at 8:15 PM.

July 3, 2025

Tucson Museum of Art: First Thursday

On the first Thursday of every month the Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block offers extended hours and pay-what-you-wish admission from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

July 4, 2025

Diamonds in the Sky Celebration

Join Pima County during the “Diamonds in The Sky” event at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium. Free entry with charitable donation to Community Food Bank. One non-perishable food item per person or $1 donation per person. Gates open at 5:30 PM; first pitch at 6:30 PM. 8:30 - 8:45 PM - Game Ends. Fireworks Spectacular - 30 minute show begins after the game.

July 4, 2025

July 4th w/ Gertie and the T. O. Boyz and more!

Join the Mercado District for an evening of music, food, and fun featuring Gertie and the TO Boys. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, DJs, and an extended beer garden during the fireworks display off of “A” Mountain. Don’t miss out on this festive event! Doors open 6:00 PM

July 4, 2025

28th Annual 'A' Mountain Fireworks Celebration

The City of Tucson will be presenting the 28th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. Watch the fireworks show on "A" Mountain (Sentinel Peak) from the Tucson Convention Center, beginning at 9:00 PM, weather permitting. Lots open 7:00 PM.

July 7, 2025 - August 1, 2025

The Mini Time Machine’s Hands-On Camps

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is excited to share its 2025 Summer Camp sessions for children ages 8–14, designed to ignite creativity and curiosity through immersive, hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) activities.

July 8, 2025 - August 31, 2025

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Quilts in the Garden

"Quilt for a Cause” returns this summer with over 400 handmade quilts on display in Porter Hall Gallery and Friends House. Each piece is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Quilt for a Cause and Tucson Botanical Gardens.

July 19, 2025 - September 28, 2025

Camouflage - Studio Art Quilt Associates Juried Exhibition

By members of Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) and juried by Canadian textile artist Lorraine Roy, this global exhibition brings together 36 artists from eight countries, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, and Mauritius. Their works explore themes of concealment, adaptation, and visual deception using fabric, stitch, and layered textile techniques.

August 5, 2025 - August 10, 2025

Broadway in Tucson: SHUCKED

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. See SHUCKED August 5th through August 10th at Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.

August 7, 2025

Wilde Meyer Gallery - Tucson ArtWalk

We invite you to join the Wilde Meyer Gallery on August 7th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, for great art, light refreshments, and live music by harpist Vanessa Myers.

October 4, 2025

Arizona Opera: Zorro

Inspired by the legendary masked vigilante, Zorro follows the return of Diego de La Vega to his native pueblo in Los Angeles, where he encounters old flames, tyrannical rulers, and the plight of the oppressed. Join Arizona Opera on October 4th 2pm at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall (260 S Church Ave).

October 11, 2025 - October 26, 2025

Saguaro City Music Theatre: My Fair Lady

Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is widely considered one of greatest musicals of all time. The show is October 11th to October 26th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).

December 20, 2025 - January 4, 2026

Saguaro City Music Theatre: Annie

The iconic Tony award-winning Annie featuring the timeless songs “It’s The Hard Knock Life” and “Easy Street”. Annie runs from December 20th to January 4th at the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway).