Tucson Β· Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1

Halloween weekend
in the Old Pueblo.

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Halloween & Seasonal

Dave and Boo-ster's: Boo Bash & Moonlight Mixer

Dave & Buster's Tucson Β· Tucson

1390 E Tucson Marketplace Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85713

Dave & Buster's runs two ticketed Halloween parties. Boo Bash is a family morning with a pancake banquet and 3 hours of unlimited game play. Moonlight Mixer is an 18+ evening with a savory banquet, unlimited game play and optional drink tickets.

  • SatBoo Bash (family) 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; Moonlight Mixer (18+) 7–10 p.m. Two separately ticketed sessions

Boo Bash $27.94 (food only) or $33.01 (with $10 power card); Moonlight Mixer from $24.99 per person before tax, gratuity and fees

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Hocus Pocus Halloween

Showcase Flippin It Β· Tucson

4140 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween day at the Showcase Flippin It store with free coffee and candy, a free wand-making workshop, face painting, a photo booth and a costume contest.

  • Sat10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Free (free coffee, candy, wand-making workshop, face painting and photo booth)

Halloween & SeasonalFree

The Harrow House, a haunted escape room

Quincie Douglas Library Β· Tucson

1585 E 36th St, Tucson, AZ 85713

A haunted-house-themed escape room where teams of two to four solve 10 puzzles to find out what happened to Clara. For teens 13+ and adults; families may bring children 11 and up.

  • SatSessions 10:30–11:30 a.m. & 12–1 p.m.

Library program; no fee listed; registration required

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Trunk or Treat Car Show (Freddy's Last Saturday Car Show)

3725 W Orange Grove Rd (Freddy's) Β· Tucson

3725 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

A Halloween edition of the monthly last-Saturday car show, with trunk-or-treating and trophies in about 22 categories, including People's Choice and Kids Choice.

  • Sat3–8 p.m. (car registration 3–about 6:30 p.m.)

Free for spectators. $15 per show car.

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Halloween Party! (Main Library)

Joel D Valdez Main Library (The 101 Space) Β· Tucson

101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween crafting party for teens in the library's 101 Space, with stations for clay figurines, diamond-art pumpkins and scratch-art bats.

  • Fri4–5 p.m.

Library program; no fee or registration listed

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Trunk or Treat at Saint Francis in the Valley

Saint Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church Β· Green Valley

600 S La Canada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614

Community trunk-or-treat at the church with a free hot dog dinner, games in the courtyard, and a fire truck and ambulance kids can explore.

  • FriStarts 4:30 p.m.

No admission price listed; the hot dog dinner is free

Halloween & SeasonalFree

All Hallows Eve Double Feature at Coronet (Beetlejuice & Scream)

Coronet Cafe & Nightjar Β· Tucson

353 S Meyer Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween double feature on Coronet's main patio: Beetlejuice at 6 p.m. and Scream at 7:30 p.m., with food and drinks from the Coronet Cafe and Nightjar.

  • SatDoors 5 p.m.; Beetlejuice 6 p.m.; Scream 7:30 p.m. (event listed 5–9 p.m.)

No admission price listed; walk-in, no reservations. Food and drink from the Cafe and Nightjar are available for purchase.

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Downtown Tucson Halloween Trick-or-Treating

Participating downtown Tucson businesses Β· Tucson

E Congress St between N Toole Ave and S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Kids in costume collect candy from about 20 participating downtown businesses, including Hotel Congress, HUB, The Screamery, Children's Museum Tucson and Gibson Food Hall. Congress Street is closed to traffic that night.

  • SatFrom 5 p.m. while supplies last Congress St closed to traffic 5 p.m.–3 a.m.

Free

Halloween & Seasonal

Halloween Trunk or Treat at Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson

Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson – Frank & Edith Morton Clubhouse Β· Tucson

3155 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A trunk-or-treat run by City Boyz West with Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson. It has candy for kids, costumes, food vendors, face painting, music, and a display of lowriders and old-school cars.

  • Fri5–9 p.m.

Not stated; promoted as open to all

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Not Too Frightful Fridays

Trail Dust Town Β· Tucson

6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

A family Halloween evening at Trail Dust Town with a Halloween train ride, Ferris wheel, carousel, and a scavenger hunt that ends with a treat bag.

  • Fri5–8 p.m. Last Friday of the series

Admission and parking are free. A $10 wristband covers unlimited rides (Halloween train, Ferris wheel, carousel) plus a scavenger hunt with a treat bag.

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Not Too Frightful Fridays at Trail Dust Town

Trail Dust Town Β· Tucson

6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

A family Halloween evening with a Halloween train ride, Ferris wheel, carousel and a scavenger hunt with treat bags, plus a separately ticketed Pistoleros stunt show.

  • Fri5–8 p.m.

Admission and parking are free; $10 unlimited-ride wristband (Halloween train, Ferris wheel, carousel, scavenger hunt with treat bag). The Pistoleros show is ticketed separately.

Halloween & Seasonal

Terror Trail at Tomb Town Tucson

Tomb Town Tucson Β· Tucson

8343 N Wanda Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704

Walk-through haunted cemetery trail in a northwest Tucson front yard, with live actors and props. Run by a local family for more than 20 years.

  • Fri5–10 p.m.
  • Sat5–10 p.m.
  • Sun5–10 p.m. Past editions ran only Oct 30–31.

$1 donation (to the Community Food Bank or Tucson Action Team's spay/neuter fund)

Halloween & SeasonalHeads up

A Witch's Quest

Valley of the Moon Β· Tucson

2544 E Allen Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

A family Halloween play performed in the storybook ruins of Valley of the Moon. Shows start every 20 minutes and last about an hour.

  • FriShows every 20 min, 6–6:40 p.m. start times; each about 1 hour Closing night; public shows end after the 6:40 p.m. performance

$10 non-member adults; $5 youth 7–17; free for members and children under 7

Halloween & Seasonal

Monster Mash Family Bash at Main Event

Main Event Tucson Β· Tucson

4700 S Landing Way, Tucson, AZ 85714

A family Halloween night at the Main Event entertainment center with monster bowling, a mummy chase tag game, a dance party and a costume contest.

  • Fri6–9 p.m.

$28.33 per ticket

Halloween & SeasonalFreeHeads up

Salvation Army Harvest Festival

The Salvation Army Amphi Corps Community Center Β· Tucson

218 E Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

A drive-through and walk-up Halloween event with festive lights, free food and drinks, and treat bags for kids. Some vehicles win surprise prizes.

  • Sat6–8 p.m.

Free. Free food, drinks, and children's treat bags with candy and toys.

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Tent O' Treat at Tucson Mountain Market

Tucson Mountain Market Β· Tucson

4775 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85757

A Halloween night market with trick-or-treating at vendor tents and a pumpkin hunt for kids. Costumes are encouraged, and local vendors and food are for sale.

  • Fri6–9 p.m.

Free entry; vendor goods and food are for sale

Halloween & SeasonalFree

Trunk or Treat with Dinner and Games

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Marana building Β· Marana

13555 N Lon Adams Rd, Marana, AZ 85653

A church-hosted trunk-or-treat with dinner and games. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

  • Fri6–8 p.m.

Free

Halloween & SeasonalHeads up

Halloween Silent Adventure

Downtown Tucson (exact meeting spot sent after sign-up) Β· Tucson

102 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A one-hour silent-disco walking tour: you wear wireless headphones and follow a host through downtown Tucson, dancing to a spooky Halloween playlist. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Sat6:30–7:30 p.m. (listing description says 7–8 p.m.) Listing has conflicting times

Price not shown on the Eventbrite page. The organizer says fees are lower when booking on silentadventures.com.

Halloween & Seasonal

Pistoleros Wild West Show: The Curse of Captain Cutthroat

Trail Dust Town Β· Tucson

6541 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

The Pistoleros stunt troupe puts on its Halloween-themed Wild West stunt show, The Curse of Captain Cutthroat, on Trail Dust Town's outdoor stage with bleacher seating.

  • FriShows 7 & 8 p.m.
  • SatShows 7 & 8 p.m.
  • SunShow 7 p.m. Only one show

Ticketed; price not published on the pages checked

DΓ­a de los Muertos & Cultural

DΓ­a de los Muertos & CulturalFree

DΓ­a de los Muertos Community Ofrenda at Community Food Bank

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona – Nuestra Tierra Garden Β· Tucson

3003 S Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713

Visitors can place a photo or note for a loved one, pets included, on the community altar in the Food Bank's Nuestra Tierra Garden. Oct 31 is the ofrenda installation with a marigold workshop, and Nov 1 honors children (DΓ­a de los Angelitos).

  • SatEvent opens 8:30 a.m.; Magic of Marigolds workshop 10:30–11:30 a.m. Community ofrenda installation
  • SunDaily hours not published DΓ­a de los Angelitos, honoring children and infants

No cost listed

DΓ­a de los Muertos & Cultural

DΓ­a de los Muertos CelebraciΓ³n en Nuestro JardΓ­n

Tucson Botanical Gardens Β· Tucson

2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

Families can decorate sugar skulls, get Catrina face painting and do botanical crafts. Tapatio de Tucson plays mariachi at 11 a.m., Red Herring Puppets performs a Catrina show at 12:30 p.m., and there are floral displays and a community ofrenda.

  • Sun10 a.m.–1 p.m. (mariachi 11 a.m.–noon; puppet show 12:30 p.m.) Rain or shine

Free with Gardens admission: TBG-only tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors 62+/military, $10 children 17 and under, free for ages 2 and under

DΓ­a de los Muertos & CulturalFree

Magic of Marigolds Workshop

Las Milpitas Community Farm (Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona) Β· Tucson

2405 S Cottonwood Ln, Tucson, AZ 85713

Hands-on workshop at a community farm on growing marigolds as companion plants and insect deterrents, and on their role in DΓ­a de los Muertos. Attendees can take home a limited number of blooms.

  • Sat10:30–11:30 a.m.

By donation; take-home marigold blooms (limited) also by donation

DΓ­a de los Muertos & CulturalFree

DΓ­a de Muertos Nichos

Caviglia-Arivaca Library Β· Arivaca

17050 W Arivaca Rd, Arivaca, AZ 85601

A workshop where you make a nicho, the decorative shadow box used on DΓ­a de Muertos altars and ofrendas, to honor a loved one.

  • Fri1–3 p.m.

Free library program

DΓ­a de los Muertos & CulturalFree

DΓ­a de Muertos Ofrenda Exhibit Opening

CorazΓ³n del Barrio (30 West gallery building) Β· South Tucson

30 W 28th St, South Tucson, AZ 85713

An exhibit opening with six community ofrendas and a South Tucson Photo Club photography show, plus local vendors and a free mini nicho craft activity.

  • Sun1–5 p.m.

Free; free mini nicho crafting activity

DΓ­a de los Muertos & CulturalFree

Day of the Bread

The Monica Β· Tucson

40 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A free DΓ­a de los Muertos–season gathering at The Monica with pan dulce, local vendors, live mariachi and face painting. It's hosted with the bakery Peonies and the artisan group Adela.

  • Sun6–9 p.m.

Free admission

Concerts & Music

Concerts & MusicFree

Rock the Old Pueblo: Battle of the Bands

La Rosa Β· Tucson

800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A youth battle of the bands where young local musicians play rock, pop, country, alternative and original music. Presented by Tucson Federal Credit Union with Alice Cooper's Solid Rock Teen Centers, and proceeds support Solid Rock.

  • Sat11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free with a $0 ticket, according to the ticketing page

Concerts & MusicHeads up

Take It Easy: Salute to the Eagles

Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley Β· Oro Valley

13005 N Oracle Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85739

An Eagles tribute show at Gaslight Music Hall. It covers hits from 'Life in the Fast Lane' to 'Desperado', 'Lyin' Eyes' and 'Hotel California'.

  • SunShows 2–4 p.m. & 6–8 p.m. Both shows listed as sold out

Ticketed; price not listed (both shows sold out)

Concerts & MusicFree

UA Symphonic Choir Fall Concert

Crowder Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona Β· Tucson

1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

The UA School of Music's top choral ensemble, led by interim director Dr. Marcela Molina, sings a program across choral styles and traditions.

  • Sun3–5:30 p.m.

Free

Concerts & MusicHeads up

Halloween Bash w/ Rhythm Jax

Monterey Court Cafe Β· Tucson

505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween show by the band Rhythm Jax at Monterey Court, a cafΓ© and music venue on Miracle Mile.

  • SatListed 4–10 p.m. 4–10 p.m. matches the venue's Saturday evening hours; the exact set time isn't confirmed.

Price not listed

Concerts & MusicFree

Corey Spector Live at Creosote-Sonoran Kitchen

Creosote-Sonoran Kitchen and Cocktails, The Club at Starr Pass Β· Tucson

3645 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Corey Spector plays live music at Creosote, a Sonoran-style restaurant and bar at the Starr Pass golf club.

  • Fri5–8 p.m.

No ticket or cover listed; food and drinks for purchase

Concerts & Music

Jazz Under the Stars

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Β· Tucson

7366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704

Live jazz in the evening at Tohono Chul's Garden Bistro patio, with a different local act each night. Liz Cracchiolo plays Friday and Max Goldschmid plays Saturday.

  • Fri5–8 p.m. Liz Cracchiolo
  • Sat5–8 p.m. Max Goldschmid

$5 general public; free for Tohono Chul members.

Concerts & MusicHeads up

The Holly Bros Have Returned! Album Release Show

Brick Box Brewery Β· Tucson

220 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701

Local band The Holly Bros play an album release show at Brick Box Brewery, with guests Paul Jenkins and Miguel Melgoza.

  • SunListed 5 p.m.; description says show starts 5:30 p.m. Conflicting start time (5 vs 5:30 p.m.)

Price not listed

Concerts & Music

PRETENDAZ '80s Halloween Eve Concert

Sun City Oro Valley Activity Center Auditorium Β· Oro Valley

1495 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

The Pretenders tribute band PRETENDAZ plays Pretenders songs plus '80s hits by Billy Idol, Joan Jett, Blondie and others, with a dance floor. '80s attire is encouraged.

  • FriDoors 5 p.m.; show 5:30–8 p.m.

Non-residents $20 at the door (cash or check); residents buy in advance through SCOV

Concerts & MusicFree

Corey Spector: Halloween Night on the Salud Patio

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa – Salud Patio Β· Tucson

3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

Guitarist, pianist and singer Corey Spector plays a request-driven, sing-along jukebox set on the resort's outdoor Salud Patio, which has fire pits and city views, on Halloween night.

  • Sat5:45–9 p.m. (title says 6–9 p.m.)

No ticket or cover listed; food and drinks for purchase

Concerts & MusicFree

Grams & Krieger w/ Special Guests

Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe Β· Tucson

505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705

Steve Grams, Danny Krieger and Ralph Gilmore play original and classic blues on the Monterey Court patio stage. Listed as a recurring first-Sunday-of-the-month show.

  • Sun6–9 p.m.

No cover charge (per listing)

Concerts & Music

Halloween Dance with Hardscrabble Road

GVR West Center Auditorium Β· Green Valley

1111 S GVR Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614

A Halloween dance with live music from the band Hardscrabble Road. Costumes are optional, and GVR provides snacks and set-ups.

  • Sat6 p.m.

General public $25; GVR members and guests $15

Concerts & Music

Halloween Weekend @ Groundworks

Groundworks Tucson Β· Tucson

2919 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Two nights of local-band shows at an all-ages DIY venue, with costume contests, prizes, raffles and candy. Friday has four local bands; on Saturday, local bands play tribute sets as the Ramones, Misfits, Sublime and 100gecs.

  • FriDoors 6 p.m. Goonsville, Clone Temple Pilots, Yogar, Local Cat Girl. Free, donations encouraged.
  • SatDoors 6 p.m. Tribute sets: The Ramones (Sweet Gloom), Misfits (Nsomniaks), Sublime (Synesthezia), 100gecs (Hi-Tek Low Life). $10 suggested donation.

Fri Oct 30: free, donations encouraged. Sat Oct 31: $10 suggested donation.

Concerts & Music

Members Only 1980s Halloween Show

Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley Β· Oro Valley

13005 N Oracle Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85739

The 1980s party band Members Only plays a nonstop set of synth-pop, new wave, rock anthems and power ballads on Halloween night. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Sat6–8 p.m.

$31 (per KXCI listing); tickets via Gaslight Music Hall

Concerts & Music

Mister Bing's Skylark Club: Babes of the Blues

The Treasury 1929 Β· Tucson

2 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A revived golden-age supper club in a restored Art Deco bank. Vocalist Crystal Stark and a swing band pay tribute to Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith and other early blues singers, with a four-course dinner by chef Daniel Scordato and tableside magicians.

  • Fri6:15–9 p.m.; dinner and floor show begin 7 p.m.

Dinner and show $230 per person all-in (tax and gratuity included). Standing cocktail viewing from the mezzanine $35. BroadwayWorld lists a $35–$235 range.

Concerts & Music

Candlelit SΓ©ance with Space Travelers Union

The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Space Travelers Union, led by Ryan Wheless, plays an ambient and jazz set in The Century Room, lit only by candles and haze. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Sat6:30–9:30 p.m. Lights drop to candlelight at 6:30; arrive any time

$15–$20 plus DICE fees

Concerts & Music

Echoes of Remembrance: A Candlelit DΓ­a de los Muertos Tribute Concert

Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church Β· Tucson

2331 E Adams St, Tucson, AZ 85719

Tenor Carlos ZapiΓ©n sings Mexican classics, Latin American sacred music and folk songs such as "La Llorona" with nylon-string guitar. The hall is lit by thousands of LED candles arranged like altars. The concert runs about 60 minutes with no intermission.

  • Fri6:30–7:30 p.m. Premium seating sold out; general seating available.

General seating $42; premium seating (first four rows) $54; plus tax and fees

Concerts & MusicFree

Halloween Show & Party at Slow Body Beer Co

Slow Body Beer Co Β· Tucson

831 E 17th St, Tucson, AZ 85719

A Halloween Eve party at the brewery taproom, with indie bands Cheers to the Outside and The Wind Below, emcee and poet Lourdes Leiner, art vendors, and costume contests for singles and couples.

  • FriDoors 6:30 p.m.; music 7 p.m.

Free admission

Concerts & MusicHeads up

Jazz Jam with Max Goldschmid

The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A jazz jam session: pianist and multi-instrumentalist Max Goldschmid plays with the Century Room house band, and local musicians can sit in.

  • Sun6:30–9:30 p.m.

$5–$10 plus DICE fees

Concerts & MusicFree

Pinecone Manzanita at Che's Lounge

Che's Lounge Β· Tucson

350 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Pinecone Manzanita, the duo of Lana Rebel and Kevin Mayfield, plays an early-evening set at Che's Lounge, a Fourth Avenue dive bar.

  • Sun6:30–8:30 p.m. The performer's page lists 7 p.m.

Free

Concerts & Music

Elton Dom: The Young Elton Experience

Pima Community College Center for the Arts, Proscenium Theatre (West Campus) Β· Tucson

2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709

Elton Dom performs a tribute show to the early career of Elton John at PCC's Proscenium Theatre.

  • Fri7 p.m.
  • Sun2 p.m.

Price not listed

Concerts & MusicHeads up

Halloween at Union feat. Gift Horse

Union Public House, St. Philip's Plaza Β· Tucson

4340 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718

The band Gift Horse plays a Halloween night set on the outdoor stage at Union Public House in St. Philip's Plaza.

  • SatMusic 7–10 p.m. (bookings from 6 p.m.)

Tickets/reservations from $16 via Tock.

Concerts & MusicHeads up

Heather Hardy Band

Monterey Court Studio Galleries and Cafe Β· Tucson

505 W Miracle Mile, Tucson, AZ 85705

An evening set of blues and jazz from Tucson singer Heather Hardy and band at Monterey Court's outdoor stage and cafe.

  • Fri7–10 p.m. (Tableagent listing shows 4–10 p.m.)

$15 plus tax (per AllEvents)

Concerts & Music

SoulChild at Union Public House

Union Public House (St. Philip's Plaza) Β· Tucson

4340 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718

The band SoulChild plays live at Union Public House, a restaurant and bar in St. Philip's Plaza, starting at 7 p.m.

  • Fri7 p.m.

Price not confirmed; reservations via Tock

Concerts & MusicFreeHeads up

Swigfoot Halloween Party

The Hut Β· Tucson

305 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween costume party at the Fourth Avenue tiki bar The Hut. Swigfoot headlines, with Funky Bonz and Saguaroville also on the bill.

  • SatDoors 7 p.m.

No cover

Concerts & Music

Tesoro at DesertView Performing Arts Center

DesertView Performing Arts Center (DVPAC) Β· SaddleBrooke

39900 Clubhouse Dr, Tucson, AZ 85739

Tucson band Tesoro plays Spanish guitar and rumba rhythms mixed with rock, funk, Latin and cinematic sounds. The show promises new arrangements with more guitars and percussion.

  • Fri7–9 p.m.

$28 plus a $1.50 per-order ticketing fee

Concerts & Music

The Wildwoods with Rebekah Rolland

La Rosa Β· Tucson

800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A seated concert at La Rosa by the folk/Americana trio The Wildwoods, with Rebekah Rolland opening.

  • SunDoors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m.

Seated GA $26.49; Rose Circle $39.48; Gold Circle $51.95

Concerts & MusicFree

Weinberg's Diaries featuring Guest Artist Mikhail Kopelman

Holsclaw Hall, Fred Fox School of Music, University of Arizona Β· Tucson

1017 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721

Violinist Mikhail Kopelman, former first violinist of the Borodin Quartet, joins School of Music faculty for Weinberg's Piano Quintet. The concert marks 30 years since MieczysΕ‚aw Weinberg's death.

  • Fri7–9:30 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Concerts & Music

Stewart Copeland: Have I Said Too Much

Rialto Theatre Β· Tucson

318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

The Police drummer Stewart Copeland tells stories from his career, based on his book Have I Said Too Much, with photos, video and an audience Q&A.

  • FriShow 7:30–10 p.m.

$43.50–$76.30

Concerts & Music

XIXA: 10 Years of Bloodline, with Amor Y Powers

La Rosa Β· Tucson

800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Tucson desert-rock band XIXA plays a 10th-anniversary show for their album Bloodline, with Amor Y Powers opening.

  • FriDoors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30–10 p.m.

$32.73–$90.90 (general standing room up to table and stage-view seating)

Concerts & Music

Znora Halloween Party

191 Toole Β· Tucson

191 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween rock show with Znora, Custom, The Pitts, Flying Half Full and Wrought Iron. Also food trucks, vendors and costume prizes.

  • SatDoors 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30–11 p.m.

$10–$20.65

Concerts & MusicFree

Alassane at R Bar

R Bar Β· Tucson

350 E Congress St #110, Tucson, AZ 85701

A free late-night jazz fusion set by local act Alassane at R Bar, the Rialto Theatre's bar next door. It's promoted as an after-show option following the Stewart Copeland event at the Rialto that evening.

  • Fri10–11:59 p.m.

Free

Concerts & MusicFree

Late Night | John Welsh

The Century Room, Hotel Congress Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Late-night set by guitarist-composer John Welsh's trio, with Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) on drums and Gage Diehl on double bass, in the Century Room jazz club.

  • FriShow 10:30 p.m.

Free walk-in; advance reserved seats $5–10

Nightlife & Parties

Nightlife & Parties

Rave to the Grave: Halloween Yoga, Beats & Brunch

The Monica Β· Tucson

40 E Congress St, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween-morning event at The Monica with yoga set to a DJ, sound healing and free-flow movement, then house music, wellness stations and brunch.

  • Sat7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Check-in 7:50–9 a.m.; house music and wellness activities from 9 a.m.

Ticketed via Eventbrite; price not shown

Nightlife & Parties

Halloween at HighWire

HighWire Β· Tucson

30 S Arizona Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween night at the downtown HighWire lounge with spooky cocktails, three DJs all night and a costume contest in The Grand room.

  • Sat4 p.m.–2 a.m. Costume contest in The Grand

Cover not listed

Nightlife & Parties

Halloween at Owls Club

Owls Club Β· Tucson

236 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Halloween night at the Owls Club bar in a former funeral home, with live music and an outdoor bar in the courtyard from 4 p.m. and an indoor show at 10 p.m. No performers are named.

  • Sat4 p.m.–midnight; courtyard music from 4 p.m., inside show 10 p.m.

Cover not listed

Nightlife & Parties

Tucson Halloween Bar Crawl

HighWire Lounge (check-in) and downtown bars Β· Tucson

30 S Arizona Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A costumed downtown bar crawl run by Crawl With Us. You check in at HighWire Lounge for a lanyard and drink vouchers, visit participating bars, and finish at an after party at Corbett's.

  • SatCheck-in 4–6 p.m.; crawl 4–10 p.m.; mid party 7–9 p.m.; after party 10 p.m.–midnight at Corbett's

$25 single, $20 per person for groups of 4 or more bought together, $40 at the door. Tickets include 2–3 drinks or shots.

Nightlife & Parties

4th Ave Halloween Bar Crawls (Halloween Eve 10/30 & Halloween 10/31)

O'Malley's Bar & Grill (check-in) Β· Tucson

247 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

These are 21+ costume bar crawls on 4th Avenue with stops at several bars. Each night ends with an after-party at The Royal Room.

  • FriCrawl 5 p.m.–midnight; check-in 5–8 p.m.; after-party 11 p.m.–midnight at The Royal Room Venues include O'Malley's, Corbett Brewing (until 10 p.m.), Mr. Heads and The Royal Room
  • SatCrawl 4–11:30 p.m.; check-in 4–7 p.m.; after-party 10–11:30 p.m. at The Royal Room Saturday's tickets were listed at about $18.84–$23.11 (AllEvents)

Ticketed. Eventbrite shows no fixed price, and prices rise as tickets sell. AllEvents lists Saturday tickets at $18.84–$23.11. Groups of 4+ get 20% off.

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Halloween Eve Bar Crawl (4th Ave District)

O'Malley's Bar & Grill (check-in) Β· Tucson

247 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Self-paced Halloween bar crawl on Fourth Avenue: wristband and map at O'Malley's, welcome shots or treats at up to five bars, free cover and drink specials, and an Instagram costume contest. It ends with an after-party at The Royal Room.

  • FriCheck-in 5–8 p.m.; crawl 5 p.m.–midnight; after-party 11 p.m.–midnight at The Royal Room

$18.84–$23.11 per AllEvents (rises as tickets sell); 20% off for groups of 4+.

Nightlife & Parties

REAL Halloween Costume Party

The Broadway HUB Β· Tucson

3773 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

An evening costume party with music and socializing hosted by The Broadway HUB on East Broadway. Guests are asked to come in costume.

  • Fri5–8 p.m.

Registration via Eventbrite; price not listed

Nightlife & Parties

Hardscrabble Road Halloween Dance

GVR West Center Auditorium Β· Green Valley

1111 S GVR Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614

A Halloween dance with live music from the band Hardscrabble Road. Costumes are optional, GVR provides snacks and set-ups, and drinks are BYOB.

  • Sat6 p.m.

$15 for GVR members and guests; $25 for the general public

Nightlife & Parties

3 Nights of Fright: Halloween Weekend at Playground Tucson

Playground Tucson (Playground Rooftop) Β· Tucson

278 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween weekend of costumes, dancing and DJ nightlife at the downtown Playground bar and rooftop. The costume contest is on Thursday, Oct 29, before the window.

  • Fri7 p.m.–2 a.m.
  • Sat7 p.m.–2 a.m. Congress St closed from Toole Ave to just before Scott Ave, 5 p.m.–3 a.m.

Price not listed

Nightlife & PartiesFree

It's Alive! 2000s Horror Night

R Bar Β· Tucson

350 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Y2K/2000s horror-themed Halloween party at R Bar with a costume contest and spooky cocktails such as "Blood Bags," held before the Rialto's 2000s party next door.

  • Sat7 p.m.–midnight

Free entry (per media listing)

Nightlife & Parties

Monster Mash Mix Tape Dance Party

Gaslight Music Hall of Oro Valley Β· Oro Valley

13005 N Oracle Rd #165, Tucson, AZ 85739

A Halloween costume dance party where the Tucson band 7 After 7 plays rock, pop and country hits from the '70s and '80s alongside newer songs.

  • Fri7–9:30 p.m. KXCI lists the end time as 9 p.m.

$23 (per KXCI listing)

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Project X Tucson

Solar Culture Β· Tucson

31 E Toole Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

An overnight Halloween party at Solar Culture with music and a costume contest, put on by Kill People, Love Money Productions.

  • Sat7 p.m.–6 a.m. Runs overnight into Nov 1

Ticketed via Eventbrite; price not shown

Nightlife & Parties

The Murder

Arizona Theatre Company (Temple of Music and Art) Β· Tucson

330 S Scott Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Sonoran Sapphics crow- and witch-themed queer Halloween party with tarot readings, a trinket swap, dancing and group 'spells'; costumes and masks encouraged.

  • Fri7–10:30 p.m. Tucson Love Letter lists 7–10 p.m.

$17.85

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Halloween Baddie Bash II: Return of the Baddies

Brick Box Brewery Β· Tucson

220 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween party at Brick Box Brewery with live music, a costume contest and dancing, put on by Rae-L.

  • Fri8 p.m.

Tickets listed at $11.20 (Arizona Daily Star) and $16.30 (Tucson Love Letter); likely different tiers

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Monster Mass: La Rosa's Annual Halloween Party

La Rosa Β· Tucson

800 N Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

La Rosa's annual Halloween party has a DJ set by Sounds by Posi, two costume contests, a photo booth, a Zoltar fortune teller, tarot and a Ouija board.

  • SatDoors & show 8 p.m.

$20 (per listings); now sold out, resale only

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Sky Bar Halloween Party One & Two

Sky Bar Β· Tucson

536 N 4th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Two back-to-back Halloween parties at the Fourth Avenue bar Sky Bar on Friday and Saturday night.

  • Fri8 p.m.–2 a.m. Halloween Party One
  • Sat8 p.m.–2 a.m. per event title (calendar time field says 9–11:55 p.m.) Halloween Party Two; listed times conflict

Price not listed

Nightlife & PartiesFree

Velvet Cowboy Halloween Party

Velvet Cowboy Β· Tucson

177 N Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween night party at the downtown Velvet Cowboy bar with go-go dancers, Jell-O shots, and a costume contest with prizes.

  • Sat8 p.m.–2 a.m.

Free entry, 21+

Nightlife & Parties

Coyote Ugly Halloween

Brandylion House of Tea & Spirits Β· Tucson

200 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Halloween-night party at Brandylion, a downtown brandy and tea bar in a 1907 house next to the Presidio Museum. The listed lineup is Bex, Halsero, Roch and Atlantis Moreupset.

  • Sat9 p.m.–1 a.m.

Not listed

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Halloween Night at Block A

Block A Β· Tucson

345 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A ticketed Saturday-night entry at Block A, a downtown Congress Street bar and restaurant, on Halloween night. Paid guests are on a door list to skip the line.

  • Sat9 p.m.–1 a.m. (ticketed arrival window) Skip-the-line ticket; arrive between 9 PM and 1 AM

Ticketed via Tock; search snippet shows $35 per ticket (an earlier lead said $25)

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

It's a 2000's Party: Halloween Edition

Rialto Theatre Β· Tucson

318 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Halloween edition of the touring 2000s dance party: DJs play 2000s pop, hip-hop and emo hits, and costumes are encouraged.

  • SatDoors & show 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Listed as sold out

General admission $34.05 (sold out)

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Night of the Living Glam: Till Death Do Us Party

The Treasury 1929 Β· Tucson

2 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A 1920s-themed Halloween party across all three levels of the historic Treasury building, with DJ Mother Tierra, surprise performances and a costume contest (prize: $300 Vivace gift certificate).

  • Sat9 p.m.–1 a.m.

$20 (cocktails extra)

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Snakes After Dark

Snakes & Lattes Tucson Β· Tucson

988 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719

Late-night board game cafe session with hosted games, prizes and live music, plus cocktail and drink specials. It's aimed at UA students.

  • Fri9 p.m.–close
  • Sat9 p.m.–close Inferred from the recurring Saturday schedule

Reservations via Eventbrite; price not listed

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The Nightmare Before Halloween: A Strange & Unusual Dance Party

Poe's Art House Β· Tucson

331 E 7th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween dance party where DJ GB plays darkwave and post-punk, with live burlesque from Doxy Divine and Neurotic Gothic. There's a beer and wine bar, and costumes are welcome.

  • Fri9 p.m.–1 a.m.

$12 in advance on Eventbrite, $15 at the door; limited early-bird offer of 2 tickets for $20.

Nightlife & Parties

The Vampire Masquerade Ball

Brandylion House of Tea & Spirits Β· Tucson

200 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A gothic masquerade night hosted by DezzysWorld in a 1907 house, with DJs, performances, food and vendors. A midnight gothic fashion show lets guests walk the runway.

  • Fri9 p.m.; gothic fashion show at midnight

$20 advance, $30 at the door

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Masque-RAVE: A Devil's Night Ball

Hotel Congress Plaza Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Outdoor Halloween masquerade rave hosted by Rude Girl Raves. Expect EDM, emo, rock and pop, a cinematic video show, a costume contest, vendors and a cabaret.

  • FriDoors 9 p.m.; 9:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

$12 advance, $15 day of show (plus Dice fees); GA

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

Hip Hop Halloween Party with DJ Jahmar & Arizona Fatz

Ovia Lounge Β· Tucson

2449 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween costume party with DJ Jahmar, DJ Rocksteady and a special guest playing hip hop, R&B, reggae, Afrobeats and dancehall. There is a cash prize for best costume.

  • Fri10 p.m.–2 a.m. (another listing says 9 p.m.) The start time conflicts between the two listings: 9 p.m. or 10 p.m.

$10

Nightlife & Parties

LASH BOSS Halloween Bash

Tucson

254 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A downtown Halloween dance party with a live DJ, a Zombie Boogie dance contest, a photo booth, raffles and Halloween vendors.

  • SatDoors 9:50 p.m.; party 10 p.m.–2:30 a.m.

$15; includes a wristband and one free photo booth picture

Nightlife & PartiesHeads up

ZONA Zoo Halloween at Block A

Block A Β· Tucson

345 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A Wildcat-themed Halloween club night with DJ Jason and Halloween drink specials. Costumes encouraged.

  • Sat10 p.m.–2 a.m.

$25 advance line-skip pass; tables $300 minimum

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Learn to Make Sourdough Bread

Northwest Medical Massage (Community Room) Β· Tucson

205 W Giaconda Way #105, Tucson, AZ 85704

Hands-on beginner workshop on making sourdough from scratch with a starter and whole grains. Attendees take home a jar of starter and a loaf to bake.

  • Sun2–4 p.m.

Ticketed via Eventbrite; price not shown

Food & Drink

DΓ­a de los Muertos Dinner Celebration at Penca

Penca Restaurante Β· Tucson

50 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701

A multi-course, candlelit Mexican dinner at Penca marking DΓ­a de los Muertos, with an optional wine pairing or guided agave-spirits tasting.

  • Sun5:30–8:30 p.m.

$110 per person plus tax and gratuity; optional $45 wine pairing or $45 guided ancestral agave tasting

Food & Drink

Autumn Evening at the Teahouse (Garden Tea Tasting & Raffle Benefit)

Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas Β· Tucson

2510 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Tea tasting in the teahouse and its garden, with a raffle and food drive. All proceeds go to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

  • Fri6–8 p.m. (raffle drawn 7:30 p.m.)

$10 suggested donation (online or at the door) includes tea service and one raffle ticket; extra raffle tickets $5 or 6 for $25.

Food & Drink

Cozymeal cooking classes in Tucson

Chef's home kitchen in Tucson (85742 area per Eventbrite; address given after booking) Β· Tucson

Chef's home kitchen in Tucson (85742 area per Eventbrite; address given after booking), Tucson

Hands-on 3-hour cooking classes with a meal, taught by local chefs Sarah and Linda in their Tucson home kitchens. Classes include French pastry, fresh pasta, sushi, Italian and Thai.

  • FriFrench Pastry Foundations 6–9 p.m. Only French Pastry is listed for this date
  • SunThai with Chef Linda 5 p.m.; Fresh Pasta, Sushi 101, Italian and French Pastry with Chef Sarah 6 p.m. (3-hour classes)

$95 per person (French Pastry) or $99 per person (most other classes), plus a $4.99 service fee

Food & Drink

Grand Opening of The Side Bar

Ocotillo Lounge, MSA Annex (Mercado District) Β· Tucson

267 S Avenida del Convento, Tucson, AZ 85745

A grand-opening celebration for The Side Bar, a new bar in the Ocotillo Lounge at the MSA Annex in the Mercado District.

  • Fri6–10 p.m.

No price listed

Markets

MarketsFree

Rillito Park Farmers Market

Rillito Park – Farmers Market Food Pavilions Β· Tucson

4502 N 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

A weekly Sunday farmers market from Heirloom Farmers Markets. Local growers, food producers and vendors sell from the covered pavilions at Rillito Park.

  • Sun9 a.m.–1 p.m.

No admission fee listed

MarketsFree

Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market: Kids' Halloween Fun Day

Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market Β· Vail

12500 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85747

A Saturday farmers and artisans market at a barn on Old Spanish Trail east of Vail. On this date it hosts a Kids' Halloween Fun Day.

  • SatMarket 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Kids' Halloween Fun Day; no separate activity times posted

No admission fee listed. Vendors sell goods individually.

MarketsFree

Udall Park Farmers Market

Morris K. Udall Park (north side, near the baseball fields) Β· Tucson

7202 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

A weekly Heirloom Farmers Market at Udall Park with local farmers, growers and food vendors. It runs on the north side of the park near the baseball fields.

  • Fri9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Free to browse; vendors set their own prices

MarketsFree

Art at Green Valley – October

Continental Shopping Plaza Β· Green Valley

210 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85614

An outdoor juried art and craft show with about 50 exhibitors at Continental Shopping Plaza, run by Kevin's Art Attack.

  • Fri10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–3 p.m. Final day

Free

MarketsFree

Foothills Community Market

Foothills Mall (South Parking Lot) Β· Tucson

7325 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741

A weekend outdoor vendor market in the Foothills Mall south parking lot, with local food, crafts and goods.

  • Sat10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sun10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free to browse

MarketsFree

St. Philip's Plaza Market

St. Philip's Plaza Β· Tucson

4280 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85718

A weekend outdoor market at St. Philip's Plaza with local artists, makers, creators and food businesses.

  • Sat10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Sun10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free to browse

MarketsFree

Tanque Verde Swap Meet

Tanque Verde Swap Meet Β· Tucson

4100 S Palo Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85714

A large open-air flea market with hundreds of vendor stalls selling new and used goods, produce and food, open Friday evenings through Sunday afternoon.

  • Fri3–11 p.m.
  • Sat7 a.m.–11 p.m.
  • Sun7 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free admission and free parking

MarketsFree

Trinkets or Treats Market

Desert Drifter Coffee (Oro Valley) Β· Oro Valley

10335 N La CaΓ±ada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

A Halloween-season pop-up vendor market at Desert Drifter coffee shop, with goods like cookies, books and jewelry. Tattoos are also offered.

  • Fri3–7 p.m.

Free to attend; vendors sell their goods

Arts & Exhibitions

Arts & Exhibitions

SCULPT: Making Space

Tucson J Fine Art Gallery + Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden Β· Tucson

3800 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

The Tucson J's annual sculpture show, with new indoor works in the Fine Art Gallery and outdoor pieces in the Jill Rosenzweig Memorial Sculpture Garden.

  • Fri5 a.m.–6 p.m. (Tucson J hours)
  • Sat7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Tucson J hours)
  • Sun7 a.m.–6 p.m. (Tucson J hours)

Open to the public during J hours; no admission price published

Arts & Exhibitions

Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures

Tucson Botanical Gardens Β· Tucson

2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

An outdoor exhibition of fantastical creature sculptures placed around the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Garden admission also covers the indoor shows Xochimilco, Portal: Crossing Over and Tapestries from Egypt, and the Butterfly Magic pavilion.

  • FriGardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • SatGardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • SunGardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Included with garden admission. The homepage gives no prices; see the gardens' ticketing page.

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

CPAC Gallery Exhibits: Small Wonders & The Lives We Share

Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC): Harry and Ann Paxton Gallery and Theater Lobby Β· Green Valley

1250 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85622

Two gallery shows: Small Wonders, work by Arizona artists, in the Paxton Gallery, and The Lives We Share, work by Sonsoles "Sunny" Shack, in the Theater Lobby.

  • FriGallery 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Final weekend of both exhibits (they close Nov 2).

No admission fee listed

Arts & Exhibitions

Mini Time Machine special exhibits: Ara Bentley's Addams Family Mini Mansion & Beetlejuice Dollhouse; The Need to Keep (Amanda Kelly)

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Β· Tucson

4455 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712

Two temporary exhibits at the miniatures museum. Ara Bentley's 16-room Addams Family mansion and Beetlejuice dollhouse are pop-culture builds, and Amanda Kelly's 'The Need to Keep' is a show of her miniature works.

  • Fri9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sat9 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sun9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Museum admission: adults $15; seniors 62+, college students and military $13; ages 4–17 $9; Museums for All $3

Arts & Exhibitions

Sonoran Hourglass: Behold the Gloaming Crepuscular

Tohono Chul, Exhibit House Main Gallery Β· Tucson

7366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704

Group exhibition on dusk in the Sonoran Desert, the third part of Tohono Chul's Sonoran Hourglass series. It features work by Michael Afsa, Amber Vanhatala Stene, Erinn Kennedy and Eduardo Palazuelos.

  • FriGalleries 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (grounds 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • SatGalleries 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (grounds 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • SunGalleries 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (grounds 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)

Included with garden admission: $20 general, $15 seniors 62+ and active military, $10 youth 2–17, free under 2 and members, $3 Museums for All

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Butterfly Magic

Tucson Botanical Gardens, COX Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion Β· Tucson

2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

A seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit with live butterflies flying among orchids and tropical plants in the gardens' COX Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion.

  • FriButterfly Magic 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (gardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
  • SatButterfly Magic 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (gardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
  • SunButterfly Magic 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (gardens 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Gardens-only admission: $20 adults, $18 seniors 62+ and active military, $10 children 17 and under, free for 2 and under. A combo ticket with Yume Japanese Gardens is $25 for adults.

Arts & Exhibitions

Animality: 100 Years of Photographs

Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona Β· Tucson

1030 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85721

A temporary exhibition of a century of animal photography from the Center for Creative Photography's collection, shown in the Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery.

  • Fri10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Not stated on the exhibition page

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

Artists from the Border: Oscar Bernal & Alejandro Macias

Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, Pima Community College West Campus Β· Tucson

2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709

A gallery exhibition of paintings by Oscar Bernal and Alejandro Macias, two painters whose work was shaped by life on the U.S.–Mexico border.

  • FriGallery open 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Gallery hours are listed Mon–Thu 10–5 and Fri 10–3, with no weekend hours

Free

Arts & Exhibitions

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun: The Midnight Sketches of Ted DeGrazia & Saint Francis of Assisi

DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Β· Tucson

6300 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718

Temporary exhibits of Ted DeGrazia's small watercolored pen-and-ink sketches, drawn late at night on postcards and envelopes, plus his drawings, prints, sculptures and paintings of Saint Francis of Assisi from 1950–1978.

  • Fri10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sun10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Adults $10, youth $5, under 12 free (per Tucson Weekly). The gift shop is free.

Arts & Exhibitions

DΓ­a de los Muertos Ofrendas Exhibition

Presidio San AgustΓ­n del Tucson Museum Β· Tucson

196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A seasonal exhibition of DΓ­a de los Muertos ofrendas (altars) at the reconstructed Presidio fort museum downtown.

  • Fri10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sun10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Included with museum admission: $9 adults, $6 children 6–14, $6 Pima County residents/seniors/military, $3 resident/military children, members free

Arts & Exhibitions

Erika Victor: Edge of Darkness

Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery Β· Tucson

6872 E Sunrise Dr, Ste 1, Tucson, AZ 85750

The first solo show at Medicine Man Gallery for Zuni artist Erika Victor, who is based in New Mexico. It presents her dramatic interpretations of the Southwest landscape.

  • FriGallery open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • SatGallery open 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Not listed

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Fall Classic Art Exhibit

Desert Artisans' Gallery Β· Tucson

6536 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

A group show of work in a range of media by about 50 local artists who own and run the gallery. All work is on display and for sale.

  • FriGallery open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • SatGallery open 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Not listed

Arts & Exhibitions

Ignacio GarcΓ­a: Las Sonoras Paintings

Tucson Desert Art Museum Β· Tucson

7000 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85715

An exhibition of paintings by Tucson artist and muralist Ignacio GarcΓ­a, gathered from private collections, showing the city's Mexican American heritage and Sonoran Desert setting.

  • Fri10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • SunNoon–4 p.m.

Museum admission. The museum page lists $5 special admission (members free) with the Oct 1 opening reception; regular-day pricing isn't separately stated.

Arts & Exhibitions

Jack-O-Bon Ceramic Lanterns Workshop

Yume Japanese Gardens Β· Tucson

2130 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

Hands-on workshop where you build a hollow ceramic lantern inspired by Japan's Obon festival and learn how it connects to American Halloween customs.

  • Sat10 a.m.–1 p.m.

$100; $80 members

Arts & Exhibitions

New Exhibitions at Tucson Museum of Art: Art at the Intersection of Past and Possibility & After Everything, You Embraced My Being…

Tucson Museum of Art Β· Tucson

140 N Main Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Newly opened exhibitions across five TMA galleries, with interactive gallery activities and family learning guides. Artes GrΓ‘ficas de Oaxaca is also on view.

  • Fri10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Sun10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Included with paid museum admission; free for TMA members

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Staged: The Art of Performance

University of Arizona Museum of Art Β· Tucson

1031 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

A museum exhibition on performance in art. Also on view are 'Look at Me and See What?' (through Dec 5) and 'Sentimental Impressions'.

  • Fri10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Sat10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Price not listed

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

University of Arizona Gallery Exhibitions (Animality, Staged, Sentimental Impressions, Relative Impulse, UAUA)

University of Arizona galleries (UA Museum of Art, Alice Chaiten Baker Gallery, Joseph Gross Gallery, Lionel Rombach Gallery) Β· Tucson

1031 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

Several current University of Arizona exhibitions: Animality: 100 Years of Photographs at the Baker Gallery; Staged: The Art of Performance and Sentimental Impressions at the UA Museum of Art; Relative Impulse at the Joseph Gross Gallery; and the UAUA student show at the Lionel Rombach Gallery.

  • FriUAMA 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; other galleries open 10 a.m. (closing time not listed) Last day of the UAUA Exhibition. Relative Impulse open today only this weekend.
  • SatUAMA 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Baker Gallery opens 10 a.m. Joseph Gross Gallery (Relative Impulse) closed Saturdays

Free (UAMA and Animality listed as free to all)

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

Saturday Art & Serenade at SAAG Gallery

SAAG Gallery (Southern Arizona Arts Guild), Joesler Village Β· Tucson

1745 E River Rd, Suite 135, Tucson, AZ 85718

Live music from Tucson Musicians Club volunteers, artist demonstrations, cookies and cider, and local art for sale at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild gallery.

  • Sat11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (live music 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; demos 12:30–2:30 & 3:30–5:30 p.m.)

Free

Arts & Exhibitions

Of Earth and Light

Untitled Gallery Β· Tucson

101 W 6th St, Ste 121, Tucson, AZ 85701

A three-artist exhibition: suspended installations by Rani Olson, traditional Korean hand-coiled paper work by Rina Yoon, and mixed-media embroidery with porcelain by Inna Rohr.

  • SatNoon–5 p.m.

Price not listed

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

Autumn Spirit Art Exhibit

WomanKraft Art Center Β· Tucson

388 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A group show at WomanKraft of seasonal-themed art by local artists in many media. This weekend is the last chance to see it.

  • Fri1–5 p.m.
  • Sat1–5 p.m. Closing day

Free

Arts & ExhibitionsFree

Interior Stroll with Maria Denolt

University of Arizona Museum of Art Β· Tucson

1031 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719

An interactive, slightly satirical performance tour by Maria Denolt (the performing name of Dani Lamorte) that investigates alleged "performance sightings" and why people believe theaters exist.

  • Fri1–2 p.m.

Free museum admission; the event page lists no separate fee

Arts & ExhibitionsHeads up

Frequency: The Secret of Everything – Screening & Q&A

The Loft Cinema Β· Tucson

3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Community-rental screening of a documentary by Kaia Roman and Zappy Zapolin about frequency technologies. A Q&A panel with Rizwan Virk and Kaia Roman follows.

  • Sun2 p.m. (Loft); Eventbrite lists 1:30–4:30 p.m. 97-minute film, then a Q&A panel

Eventbrite tickets only (Loft passes not accepted); price not listed; marked sold out.

Arts & Exhibitions

Yoga at the Museum

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures Β· Tucson

4455 E Camp Lowell Dr, Tucson, AZ 85712

An all-levels yoga class held among the miniature exhibits after the museum closes to the public. Open to adults and youth 12+.

  • Sat4:15–5:15 p.m.

$10 general (includes same-day museum admission); $5 members

Arts & ExhibitionsHeads up

Spooky BYOB(ook) Bedazzling Session

Stacks Book Club – Broadway Β· Tucson

2920 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A craft session where you decorate your own paperback with rhinestones, with a spooky/seasonal book theme.

  • Fri5:30 p.m. Sold out

Ticketed (price not shown; sold out)

Arts & Exhibitions

Ken Russell's The Devils

The Loft Cinema Β· Tucson

3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Repertory screening of the director's cut of Ken Russell's 1971 film The Devils, in a 4K restoration from the original camera negative.

  • Fri5:45 p.m.
  • SatShows 4:30 & 8 p.m.
  • Sun6 p.m.

Regular Loft admission (amount not published on film page)

Arts & Exhibitions

GLOW! at Triangle L Ranch

Triangle L Ranch Β· Oracle

2805 N Triangle L Ranch Rd, Oracle, AZ 85623

A nighttime art event on about 10 acres of illuminated trails and sculpture, with performers including Pinto Pony, Night Serum and Golden Boots. It ends with a DJ Halloween dance party (DJ Luviswhatigot420) and a light show.

  • SatGates 5:45 p.m.; event 6–10 p.m.; Halloween dance party 8–10 p.m. Performances 6–8 p.m., then a DJ Halloween dance party on the Main Stage 8–10 p.m.

$65 per carload (covers parking and admission for everyone in the car)

Arts & Exhibitions

Hausu (House)

The Loft Cinema Β· Tucson

3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Screenings of Nobuhiko Obayashi's 1977 cult Japanese horror-comedy, including showings on the Loft's outdoor Open Air Cinema screen.

  • Fri6:30 p.m. (Open Air Cinema), 9:45 p.m. (Screen 3)
  • Sat7:15 p.m. (Open Air Cinema), 10:30 p.m. (Screen 4)
  • Sun1:45 p.m. (Screen 2), 6:30 p.m. (Open Air Cinema)

$9 general, $6 Loft members

Arts & Exhibitions

Halloween Double Feature: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre + The Return of the Living Dead

The Loft Cinema (Screen 1) Β· Tucson

3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A Halloween-night horror double bill on Screen 1: Tobe Hooper's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) followed by Dan O'Bannon's horror-comedy The Return of the Living Dead (1985).

  • SatTexas Chainsaw Massacre 7:30 p.m.; Return of the Living Dead ~9:30 p.m. (approximate) Approximate showtimes; total runtime 2 hr 54 min

$12 general; $10 Loft members (one member-priced ticket per member). Double-feature tickets only; passes not accepted.

Arts & Exhibitions

Wild at Heart (New 4K Restoration)

The Loft Cinema Β· Tucson

3233 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

A repertory screening of David Lynch's 1990 film Wild at Heart in a new 4K restoration of the unrated version.

  • Sun7:30 p.m. (runtime 2 hr 5 min) Screen 4

Regular Loft admission; passes accepted

Arts & ExhibitionsFreeHeads up

Quiet Pursuits: PaperWorks Sonoran Art Collective (closing day)

Pima Visual Arts Gallery, Pima Community College West Campus (Santa Rita Bldg A, 2nd floor) Β· Tucson

2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709

The last day of a group exhibition of works on paper by the PaperWorks Sonoran Art Collective at Pima College's West Campus Visual Arts Gallery.

  • FriFinal day; hours not published Closing day of the exhibition

Free

Theater & Dance

Theater & DanceHeads up

Eureka Day

Invisible Theatre Β· Tucson

1400 N First Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719

Invisible Theatre's production of Jonathan Spector's comedy about a progressive Berkeley school community divided over vaccination. The Nov 1 matinee opens the run, which continues through Nov 22.

  • Sun2:00 p.m. (opening performance, about 120 min) Venue showed only 5 seats left when checked

Single tickets $45 (season-wide price; no Eureka Day-specific price listed)

Theater & Dance

Man of La Mancha

Arts Express Theatre (Mainstage) Β· Tucson

5870 E Broadway Blvd #214, Tucson, AZ 85711

Arts Express Theatre stages the musical Man of La Mancha, in which Cervantes tells the story of Don Quixote. It is a community musical production rated PG-13.

  • SatMatinee 2:00 p.m. (only show of the day) Only one show on Halloween; lobby opens 1:00 p.m., seating 1:30 p.m.

Ticketed; prices not listed on the show page

Theater & Dance

Manual Cinema: The 4th Witch

Centennial Hall, University of Arizona Β· Tucson

1020 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

Manual Cinema's wordless shadow-puppetry and live-cinema show with live music, inspired by Macbeth: an orphaned girl is trained by a witch and seeks revenge. A pre-show costume contest is held in the lobby.

  • SatShow 2 p.m. (about 65 min); costume contest registration 1–1:45 p.m.

Students $10; other prices via Ticketmaster

Theater & DanceHeads up

Hocus Pocused, or Witch, Please?!

The Gaslight Theatre Β· Tucson

7010 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710

The Gaslight Theatre's fall 2026 musical melodrama, a witch-themed spoof with live music and audience participation.

  • FriShows 3, 6 & 8:30 p.m. 6 p.m. sold out; 3 and 8:30 p.m. had seats
  • SatShows 2, 5 & 7:30 p.m. All shows sold out
  • SunShow 12:30 p.m. Sold out

Adults $31, children 2–12 $20, seniors/students/military $29 (plus tax)

Theater & Dance

Seance!

The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre at The Historic Y Β· Tucson

738 N 5th Ave #131, Tucson, AZ 85705

Wolfe Bowart's darkly whimsical metaphysical comedy, set in Tucson's Historic Y, mixes mystery, sleight-of-hand and ghostly appearances. It runs about an hour.

  • FriShows 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. (about 60 min)
  • SatShows 6:00 & 7:30 p.m. (about 60 min)

Adults $32; seniors, students, teachers and theatre artists $27 (fees included). Free for Scoundrel Society members.

Theater & DanceHeads up

Murder at the Magic Show II

Mystery & Magic Dinner Theater on Broadway Β· Tucson

4855 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

A candle-lit three-course dinner combined with an interactive murder mystery and live magic performance.

  • Fri6:30–10 p.m. Tickets $20–$89 listed
  • Sat6:30–10 p.m. Listed as sold out

$20–$89 (Fri Oct 30); Sat Oct 31 sold out

Theater & DanceHeads up

The SΓ©ance Experience

Viscount Suite Hotel Β· Tucson

4855 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

A live re-creation of a Victorian-era dark sΓ©ance in the 1800s style, led by Ross Horwitz.

  • SatSessions 6:30–7:30 p.m. & 7:45–8:45 p.m.

$15–$25 (the 6:30 p.m. session is listed at $15)

Theater & Dance

Black Comedy

Live Theatre Workshop (Mainstage) Β· Tucson

3322 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Live Theatre Workshop stages Peter Shaffer's farce about a struggling artist who borrows his neighbor's furniture to impress his fiancΓ©e's father and an art collector, until a power failure throws the evening into chaos.

  • Fri7 p.m. Opening night
  • Sat7 p.m.
  • Sun2 p.m.

Ticket prices not listed on the show page

Theater & Dance

Frankenstein's Monster

Pima Community College Center for the Arts – Black Box Theatre Β· Tucson

2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ 85709

Pima Arts stages a new adaptation of Frankenstein, written and directed by Maryann Green, about belonging and what it means to be human. Audience members in monster costumes on Oct 31 and Nov 1 can enter a contest for spring-show tickets.

  • Fri7 p.m. ASL-interpreted performance
  • Sat7 p.m. Monster costume contest
  • Sun2 p.m. Final performance; monster costume contest

Ticketed through Eventbrite; prices not listed on the pages checked.

Theater & Dance

George Washington's Teeth

Community Performance & Art Center (CPAC) Β· Green Valley

1250 W Continental Rd, Green Valley, AZ 85622

A community theater production of Mark St. Germain's comedy George Washington's Teeth, directed by Susan Voorhees. The run continues Nov 6–8.

  • Fri7 p.m.
  • Sat3 p.m. matinee
  • Sun3 p.m. matinee

Ticket prices not published; tickets are sold on ThunderTix

Theater & Dance

All My Sons β€” The Rogue Theatre

The Rogue Theatre at The Historic Y Β· Tucson

300 E University Blvd, Suite 150, Tucson, AZ 85705

The Rogue Theatre stages Arthur Miller's drama All My Sons. The weekend includes the discount preview Friday and opening night Saturday evening.

  • Fri7:30 p.m. Discount preview
  • SatShows 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. is opening night
  • Sun2 p.m. matinee

General admission; regular ticket prices not published on the pages checked. $15 student rush tickets (valid ID, 15 minutes before curtain, unsold seats only).

Comedy

Comedy

Halloween at Unscrewed: Trick or Treat & Boo Bash!

Unscrewed Theater Β· Tucson

4500 E Speedway Blvd #39, Tucson, AZ 85712

Kids trick-or-treat in the Training Center, with candy and toys provided. That's followed by Boo Bash!, a Halloween improv show, and a family-friendly improv show at 7:30.

  • SatTrick-or-treat 4:30–5:30 p.m.; Boo Bash! 6 p.m.; Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed 7:30 p.m. Trick-or-treat is in the Training Center (#40).

Boo Bash! $5; Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed $5–$10; trick-or-treat price not listed

Comedy

Boo Bash! A Halloween Improv Show

Unscrewed Theater Β· Tucson

4500 E Speedway Blvd #39, Tucson, AZ 85712

A Halloween-themed improv comedy show at Unscrewed Theater. It follows the theater's trick-or-treat for kids.

  • SatShow 6 p.m. Follows the free-to-attend trick-or-treat at 4:30–5:30 p.m. in the Training Center (#40)

$5

Comedy

Haunted Happy Hour

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween edition of TIM's 'Comedy Happy Hour' improv show. Later that night the theater also has WereWolf: a Haunted Comedy Show (7:30) and The Improv Haunted House (8:30).

  • Sat6:30–7:30 p.m.

Price not listed

ComedyFree

Improv Jam!

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A free open improv jam where anyone who wants to can get on stage and improvise.

  • Fri6:30–7:30 p.m.

Free

Comedy

Tucson Improv Movement Halloween Weekend Shows

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Halloween-themed improv comedy shows at a downtown improv theater, including The Improv Haunted House on both nights, WereWolf on Saturday, and Soapbox + The Bat ('improv in the dark') on Friday. A student showcase follows on Sunday afternoon.

  • FriImprov Jam 6:30 p.m. (free); Soapbox + The Bat 7:30 p.m.; The Improv Haunted House 8:30 p.m.
  • SatHaunted Happy Hour 6:30 p.m.; WereWolf: a Haunted Comedy Show 7:30 p.m.; The Improv Haunted House 8:30 p.m.
  • SunImprov 401 Student Showcase 1 p.m.

Friday Improv Jam is free; prices for other shows are not listed on the site

Comedy

Soapbox + The Bat

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A special edition of TIM's Soapbox improv show that includes a segment of improv performed in the dark. It's part of a Halloween-weekend lineup that also includes the free Improv Jam at 6:30 and The Improv Haunted House at 8:30.

  • Fri7:30–8:30 p.m.

Ticketed; price not listed on the theater's homepage

Comedy

WereWolf: a Haunted Comedy Show

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween improv comedy show built around the werewolf social-deduction game, at Tucson Improv Movement's theater. It's part of a Halloween-night lineup that also includes Haunted Happy Hour and The Improv Haunted House.

  • Sat7:30–8:30 p.m.

Price not listed

ComedyHeads up

Pauly Casillas at Laffs Comedy Caffe

Laffs Comedy Caffe Β· Tucson

2900 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716

Stand-up comedian Pauly Casillas plays two shows in one night at Laffs, Tucson's long-running comedy club.

  • FriShows 8:00 & 10:30 p.m. (doors 7 p.m.) Listed as sold out

General $15, Preferred $20

Comedy

The Improv Haunted House

Tucson Improv Movement Β· Tucson

414 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween-themed improv comedy show at Tucson Improv Movement, on both Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Fri8:30–9:30 p.m.
  • Sat8:30–9:30 p.m.

Price not listed on the organizer page

Family & Kids

Family & Kids

Halloween Paint & Plant

Four Arrows Garden Center (Lil' Sprout Station) Β· Vail

13499 E Success Dr, Vail, AZ 85641

A Halloween make-and-take craft at the garden center: kids paint a small Halloween-themed planter and plant a succulent to take home. Parents can shop the garden center or sit on the terrace.

  • Sat9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Ticketed. allevents lists $6.11; Eventbrite shows no price.

Family & Kids

Dr. Zoo (Reid Park Zoo kids' program)

Reid Park Zoo – Animal Health Center Β· Tucson

3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716

Children aged 8–12 go behind the scenes at the zoo's Animal Health Center. They see the surgery, treatment and pharmacy rooms, then work through hands-on vet-scenario stations and earn a Dr. Zoo certificate.

  • Sun9:30–11:30 a.m.

$25 per child for non-members, $20 for Zoo-member children

Family & Kids

Wee Storytime & Nature NiΓ±os at Children's Museum Oro Valley

Children's Museum Oro Valley at Tohono Chul Β· Tucson

7366 N Paseo del Norte, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

Educators read a nature-themed story to young children, then lead an arts-and-crafts activity tied to the book. Indoor exhibits are aimed at kids 5 and under.

  • FriStory time 9:30 a.m.; Nature NiΓ±os activity 10 a.m. until closing (12:30 p.m.)
  • SatStory time 9:30 a.m.; Nature NiΓ±os activity 10 a.m. until closing (12:30 p.m.)
  • SunStory time 9:30 a.m.; Nature NiΓ±os activity 10 a.m. until closing (12:30 p.m.)

Included with Tohono Chul admission (price not listed on the museum site); free for ages 2 and under

Family & Kids

Halloween Costume Day at Jojo's Playhouse

Jojo's Playhouse Β· Green Valley

115 W Esperanza Blvd, Green Valley, AZ 85614

Kids come in Halloween costumes for the Friday costume day at an indoor children's play space. Face paint is not allowed.

  • Fri10 a.m.–5 p.m. (regular Friday hours)

Regular play-space admission; price not listed on the event page

Family & Kids

Trick-or-Treat at the Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum

UArizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum Β· Tucson

115 N Church Ave, Suite 121, Tucson, AZ 85701

Kids trick-or-treat through the gem and mineral galleries. The day also includes hands-on family activities and story time in the Arizona Gallery.

  • Sat10 a.m.–3 p.m. (arrive by 2:30 p.m.)

Not yet listed for 2026 (2024 edition: $5 adults, kids free)

Family & KidsFree

Costume Storytime & Parade

Murphy-Wilmot Library Β· Tucson

530 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711

Ghost- and pumpkin-themed stories, songs and games, then families in costume parade around the library collecting treats.

  • Fri10:30–11:30 a.m.

Free

Family & KidsFree

Halloween Storytime Spook-tacular!

Eckstrom-Columbus Library Β· Tucson

4350 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85711

A Halloween family storytime with stories, songs, crafts, games and treats for children up to age 10 and their families.

  • Fri10:30–11:15 a.m.

Free library program

Family & KidsFree

Spooky Storytime & Trick-or-Treat!

Martha Cooper Library Β· Tucson

1377 N Catalina Ave, Tucson, AZ 85712

A costume storytime with spooky songs and stories, then a Halloween craft and trick-or-treating around the library for snacks and prizes. Aimed at toddlers through age 8 and their families.

  • Sat10:30–11:30 a.m.

Library program; no fee or registration listed

Family & Kids

Tot Rec Room

Anamax Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room Β· Sahuarita

17501 S Camino De Las Quintas, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

A parent-assisted play session for toddlers aged 12 months to 5 years, with group reading, music and movement, play stations (ball pit, LEGO, sensory play) and crafts.

  • Fri10:45–11:30 a.m. Last session of the October series

$5 per class

Family & Kids

Meet Buddy the Elf and Win ELF Tickets

Children's Museum Tucson Β· Tucson

200 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Buddy the Elf and friends read stories with kids and hand out free doughnuts at the Children's Museum. There's also a chance to win tickets to Elf the Musical.

  • Sat11 a.m.–1 p.m.

$12.50 (per Arizona Daily Star listing; likely museum admission)

Family & KidsFree

3D Printing Drop-In Program

Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Β· Tucson

8959 E Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ 85749

A weekly drop-in where teen volunteers help you design a 3D model in Tinkercad. Library staff print it for pickup the following Saturday.

  • Sat12–2 p.m.

Free; materials provided

Family & Kids

Cars, Costumes & Candy at Park Place

Park Place Mall Β· Tucson

5870 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

An indoor Halloween afternoon at the mall with a car show, decorated trunks and participating stores handing out candy. There's also a costume contest with prizes, games, balloon twisters and a photo booth.

  • Sat12–2 p.m.

Not listed on the mall page (aggregators say free)

Family & Kids

Children's Museum Tucson: Generation Creation & MyTime

Children's Museum Tucson Β· Tucson

200 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Generation Creation is a hands-on session in the Imagine It! area where kids practice skills like using a screwdriver and painting. On Friday afternoon, MyTime turns off the loudest exhibits and flashing lights and adds sensory activities for children with special needs and their families.

  • FriGeneration Creation 1 p.m.; MyTime sensory-friendly 3–5 p.m. (museum 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • SatGeneration Creation 1 p.m. (museum 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
  • SunGeneration Creation 1 p.m. (museum 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)

$12.50 per person; free under 12 months and for members. MyTime (Friday after 3 p.m.) is half price.

Family & KidsFree

Halloween Crafternoon

Dewhirst-Catalina Library (Meeting Room) Β· Catalina

15631 N Oracle Rd #199, Catalina, AZ 85739

Drop-in afternoon of Halloween crafts in the library meeting room, with several crafts to choose from. Listed for all ages from preschoolers to adults.

  • Fri1–4:30 p.m.

Library program; no fee or registration listed

Family & KidsFree

Halloween Craft Event

Nanini Library Β· Tucson

7300 N Shannon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

Halloween crafts including spell vials, a mini Halloween world in a jar, decorated masks and eyeball slime, with snacks served while supplies last. All ages welcome.

  • Sat2–3:30 p.m.

Library program; no fee listed, no registration needed

Family & KidsFree

Halloween at Homeward Books

Homeward Books Collective Β· Tucson

2921 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85716

The co-op bookstore gives away free used kids' books and candy to trick-or-treaters on Halloween afternoon and evening.

  • Sat3–8 p.m.

Free; free used kids' books and candy

Family & KidsHeads up

Flandrau Halloween: Spooky Sky, Laser HalloScream & Spooktacular Science

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium Β· Tucson

1601 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721

Halloween programs at the UA planetarium. Friday has a spooky astronomy star talk and a hard-rock laser show. Saturday has a family afternoon with slime and chemistry demos, UA club tables, trick-or-treating, Arizona Ghostbusters, and themed laser shows.

  • FriSpooky Tucson Sky 3:30–4:30 p.m.; Laser HalloScream! (hard rock) 5–6 p.m. Exhibits close at 5 p.m. HalloScream is $21 general, $10 members, and may sell out.
  • SatSpooktacular Science noon–5 p.m.; laser shows 12:30 (Fright Light), 2:00 & 4:00 (KPop Demon Hunters), 3:00 (Halloween Mix Tape) The 2:00 KPop Demon Hunters show was sold out. Activities only $11, laser show plus activities $18.

Oct 31: activities $11 (ages 3+), $4 EBT/WIC, free for ages 2 and under and members; laser show plus activities $18. Oct 30: Laser HalloScream $21 general, $10 members; no price listed for Spooky Tucson Sky.

Family & KidsFreeHeads up

Halloween Family Event at Envision High School

Envision High School Β· Tucson

351 W Prince Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

A Halloween trick-or-treat event at a small charter high school, with families encouraged to come in costume. Attendees are entered in a drawing for a 'Boo Basket.'

  • Fri3:30–5 p.m.

No price listed; promoted as a community trick-or-treat event

Family & KidsFree

Trick or Treat at Unscrewed Theater

Unscrewed Theater Training Center (#40) Β· Tucson

4500 E Speedway Blvd #40, Tucson, AZ 85712

Kids in costume can trick-or-treat for candy and toys at the improv theater's training center before its evening Halloween shows.

  • Sat4:30–5:30 p.m.

No price listed

Family & KidsFree

4th Annual HalloVerde Trick-or-Treating

Palo Verde Neighborhood (maps and parking at the Catalina High School student lot) Β· Tucson

3645 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85716

More than 80 houses in the midtown Palo Verde Neighborhood (between Grant, Speedway, Country Club and Alvernon) give out treats. There is live music and other activities along the route.

  • Sat5–9 p.m.

No cost listed

Family & KidsFree

Halloween Party at Sonoran Glass School

Sonoran Glass School Β· Tucson

633 W 18th St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A free all-ages Halloween party at the glass school, with a glass scavenger hunt, a pumpkin patch of handmade glass pumpkins (discounted during the event), and paid walk-in glass projects. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Sat5–8 p.m.

Free entry; walk-in glass projects $25–45

Family & KidsFree

Trunk n Treat

New Spirit Lutheran Church Β· Tucson

8701 E Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ 85710

A trunk-or-treat in the church parking lot with candy, food and cupcakes, open to everyone.

  • Sat5–7 p.m.

Free (candy, food, cupcakes all free)

Family & KidsFree

2nd Annual Poppin' Off Trunk or Treat

Poppin' Off Pop Culture Gifts & More (Midstar Plaza) Β· Tucson

4873 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85712

A free trunk or treat outside a pop-culture gift shop. It has a costume contest with prizes at 7 p.m. and a best-dressed-trunk contest.

  • Fri5:30–8 p.m.; costume contest sign-ups 5:30 p.m., contest 7 p.m.

Free; candy while supplies last

Family & KidsFree

Trunk or Treat / Harvest Festival

Tucson Mountain Baptist Church Β· Tucson

5757 W Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735

A free family evening at a west-side church with decorated trunks for trick-or-treating, booths, a cake walk and kids' activities.

  • Fri5:30–7:30 p.m.

Free

Family & KidsFree

Fall Festival

Enchanted Hills Baptist Church Β· Tucson

3020 S Mission Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713

A church fall festival on Halloween night with free food, games, music and a trunk or treat.

  • Sat6–8 p.m.

Free food, games and trunk or treat

Family & KidsFree

Harvest Fest 2026

Pima Street Baptist Church Β· Tucson

5056 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

A Halloween-night church harvest festival with free games and candy, a jumping castle, music, a spinning wheel and a cake walk.

  • Sat6–8 p.m.

Free games and candy

Family & Kids

Spooky Splash at Starr Pass: Coco Dive-In Movie

JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa (Starr Canyon Lazy River) Β· Tucson

3800 W Starr Pass Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85745

A Halloween evening at the resort's lazy river with paid craft stations and a dive-in screening of Coco by the pool.

  • SatEvent access 6 p.m.; Spooky Studio crafts 6–8 p.m.; Coco screening 7:30 p.m. Film: Coco

From $30 for adults and children 3–17 (includes the poolside movie); infants free. Crafts are extra: Bear Factory $30 (costume add-on $15), mask craft $5, ceramic planter $10 (succulent add-on $5), tote bag $5. A Day Pass (from $40) is required to enter before 6 p.m.

Family & KidsFree

Trunk or Treat – Community Halloween Night

Saguaro Christian Church Β· Tucson

8302 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710

A community Halloween night in the church parking lot with trick-or-treating from car trunks, free food, games and bounce houses. Costumes are encouraged.

  • Sat6–8 p.m.

Free (trick-or-treating, food, games, bounce houses)

Outdoors & Tours

Outdoors & Tours

Introduction to Birding by Ear

Catalina State Park – trailhead parking lot Β· Tucson

Catalina State Park, trailhead parking lot, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737

A guided session on identifying local birds by their songs and calls. All skill levels are welcome.

  • Sat7 a.m. Likely the last session of the Sept–Oct series

No program fee listed. Park entry is $10 per vehicle (1 person), $20 per vehicle (2–4 people), or $5 per individual/bicycle.

Outdoors & Tours

Guided Bird Walk at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park – trailhead parking lot Β· Tucson

Catalina State Park, trailhead parking lot, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737

Experienced guides lead a 3–4 hour walk to spot and identify some of the park's 150+ bird species. Bring binoculars and a field guide.

  • Sun8 a.m. (3–4 hours) No geology walk this Sunday; the next one is Nov 8.

No walk fee listed. Park entry is $10 per vehicle (1 person), $20 per vehicle (2–4 people), or $5 per individual/bicycle.

Outdoors & Tours

Grow Your Own Food: Seed Starting Series

Four Arrows Garden Center Β· Vail

13499 E Success Dr, Vail, AZ 85641

A hands-on outdoor workshop on starting vegetable seeds. Each attendee takes home a 6-cell seed tray, seed-starting soil, seasonal seeds and a care guide.

  • Sat9–10 a.m.

$7 general admission (price from the allevents listing)

Outdoors & Tours

Tohono Chul Guided Docent Tours

Tohono Chul Β· Tucson

7366 N Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ 85704

Docent-led walks through the Tohono Chul desert gardens. The Discovering tour gives an overview, Connecting Plants & People covers plant uses, and the Saturday Poetry & Plant Walk follows the unpaved Desert View Trail.

  • FriDiscovering Tohono Chul 9 & 10 a.m. (calendar: 9–11 a.m.); Connecting Plants & People 10:30–11:30 a.m.
  • SatPoetry & Plant Walk 8:30–9:30 a.m.; Discovering Tohono Chul 9 & 10 a.m. (calendar: 9–11 a.m.) Same day as the Chiles, Chocolate & Day of the Dead Festival (festival tickets apply).

Tours are free with garden admission: $20 general, $15 seniors 62+ and military, $10 youth 2–17, $3 Museums for All, free for members and under 2.

Outdoors & Tours

Turquoise Trail Walking Tour

Presidio San AgustΓ­n del Tucson Museum Β· Tucson

196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A guided 2.5-mile walking loop through downtown Tucson that follows the painted turquoise line, covering early city history and historic buildings. It starts and ends at the Presidio Museum.

  • Sun9–11:30 a.m.

$35 general, $20 members

Outdoors & Tours

Monsoon Mamas: Cemetery Walk at Evergreen

Evergreen Mortuary, Cemetery and Crematory Β· Tucson

3015 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

A stroller-friendly walking tour of Evergreen, Tucson's largest cemetery, covering the Tucson pioneers buried there. Organized by the moms' group Monsoon Mamas.

  • Fri9:30–11 a.m.

Free for Monsoon Mamas members; $5 non-members; new moms can use a First Visit Pass for one free event

Outdoors & Tours

Barrio Viejo Tucson & Historic Scott Avenue Guided Walking Tour

Strolls and Stories Tours (meets near St. Augustine Cathedral) Β· Tucson

St. Augustine Cathedral, 192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

Two-hour, roughly two-mile guided walk through the Barrio Viejo and historic Scott Avenue, starting near St. Augustine Cathedral.

  • FriTour window 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (2-hour tour)
  • Sat2:30–4:30 p.m.
  • SunTour window 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (2-hour tour)

$35 per person

Outdoors & Tours

Downtown Tucson & El Presidio Guided Walking Tour

Meets near the YMCA, 60 W Alameda St (Downtown Tucson) Β· Tucson

60 W Alameda St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A two-hour guided walk through historic downtown Tucson, El Presidio and Barrio Viejo. Stops include Sonoran row houses, El Tiradito wishing shrine and Henry Trost architecture, with stories of the area's Native American and Spanish Colonial history.

  • Sat10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Sun2:30–4:30 p.m.

$35 per person

Outdoors & Tours

Saturday Nature Program at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park – Trailhead Picnic Area Β· Tucson

Catalina State Park, Trailhead Picnic Area, 11570 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85737

A drop-in Sonoran Desert exhibit with dozens of live native reptiles. Volunteers answer questions, and visitors can pet a live snake if they want.

  • Sat10 a.m.–1 p.m. Weather permitting

No program fee listed. Park entry is $10 per vehicle (1 person), $20 per vehicle (2–4 people), or $5 per individual/bicycle.

Outdoors & Tours

Old Tucson Studios Tours

Old Tucson Β· Tucson

201 S Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85735

A 90-minute semi-private walking and tram tour led by an Old Tucson historian. It covers the site's history as a film and TV studio, amusement park and events center.

  • FriTours 10:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. (90 min each)
  • SatTours 10:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. (90 min each)
  • SunTours 10:15 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. (90 min each)

Price not listed

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Saguaro NP West ranger programs: The Desert as a Provider / Signal Hill Petroglyphs

Saguaro National Park, Tucson Mountain District (Red Hills Visitor Center; Signal Hill) Β· Tucson

Saguaro National Park Red Hills Visitor Center, 2700 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ 85743

Two ranger programs in the park's west district: a talk on traditional food and medicinal uses of desert plants at Red Hills Visitor Center, then a program on the Signal Hill petroglyphs.

  • FriThe Desert as a Provider 12:45–1:30 p.m. (Red Hills VC); Signal Hill Petroglyphs 2:15–3 p.m. No meeting place is listed for Signal Hill Petroglyphs.

Ranger programs free; park entrance fee applies (not listed on source)

Outdoors & Tours

Haunted Hotel Tours at Hotel Congress

Hotel Congress Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A 30-minute guided tour of the historic Hotel Congress, covering its haunted history and ghost stories.

  • Fri6 p.m. (30 min)
  • SatTours at noon & 1 p.m. (30 min each) The 1 p.m. listing's description says 12 p.m., so confirm the time when booking

$15 adults, $10 children

Outdoors & Tours

Historic Downtown Tucson Ghost Walk

Meets at Hotel Congress (Toole Ave side, by the Visit Hotel Congress mural) Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A 90-minute, roughly 1-mile guided walk through downtown Tucson telling the area's haunted history and ghost stories.

  • FriTours at 6 & 8 p.m. (90 min)
  • SatTours at 6 & 8 p.m. (90 min)
  • Sun8 p.m. (90 min)

$29 adults, $25 students, $22 children

Outdoors & Tours

Death After Dark Walking Tour

Starts and ends at Brandylion House of Tea & Spirits (next to the Tucson Presidio Museum) Β· Tucson

200 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701

A 2-mile after-dark walking tour by the Tucson Presidio Museum covering notable deaths in Tucson history, including executions, suicides, gunfights and accidents. It starts and ends at Brandylion.

  • Fri6:30–8:30 p.m.
  • Sat6:30–8:30 p.m.

$35 general; $20 Presidio members

Outdoors & Tours

Tucson Queer Outdoors Silent Disco Hike

Tumamoc Hill Trail Β· Tucson

Tumamoc Hill Hiking Trail, Tumamoc Hill Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745

A group evening hike up Tumamoc Hill with a silent-disco dance break part of the way up. Organizers supply the headphones and playlist.

  • Fri6:30–8:30 p.m. (check-in from 6:15 p.m.)

Ticketed via Eventbrite; price not shown

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Community

Garden Bathing: Cultivating Magic & Wonder

Tucson Botanical Gardens – Porter Hall Β· Tucson

2150 N Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712

Horticultural therapy session for caregivers: a slow sensory walk through the Gardens with Samhain and DΓ­a de los Muertos stories. Participants then make a take-home herbal bundle in Porter Hall with aromatherapist Kerry Cummins.

  • Sat9–11 a.m.

$25; sign-up required.

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Over the Edge 2026

5151 Building Β· Tucson

5151 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85711

Fundraiser rappellers go down the side of the 5151 Building on East Broadway to raise money for Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona. Others can watch from below.

  • Sat9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hours come from the KXCI listing.

Spectator admission not stated; each rappeller commits to raising $1,000

CommunityFree

Tucson Walk for Apraxia

Riverfront Park Β· Oro Valley

Riverfront Park, 551 W Lambert Ln, Oro Valley, AZ 85737

A charity walk for children with childhood apraxia of speech, followed by a medal ceremony for the 'Apraxia Stars'. There are also family games, a basket raffle, an ice cream truck, face painting and a photo booth.

  • SatCheck-in 9:30 a.m.; walk 10:30 a.m., ceremony follows Halloween costumes encouraged

No registration fee listed; a $50 self-donation or $50 raised earns a walk shirt (Apraxia Stars get one free)

CommunityFree

Curator Talks With Dena

Mission Garden Β· Tucson

946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ 85745

Monthly garden talk with Mission Garden's curator. This month covers growing winter heritage crops: soil, sun, water and pests, with time for questions.

  • Sun10–11 a.m.

Free (Mission Garden events free unless noted)

CommunityFree

Fall Festival and Samhain Celebration

Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation Β· Tucson

3235 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741

A community Samhain celebration with games, food, music, meditations and an ancestor altar. Visitors can add photos or mementos of loved ones to the altar.

  • Sun10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Free (according to the allevents listing)

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Take Flight Aerial: Aerial Sling Class Series

Take Flight Aerial Β· Tucson

37 E Pennington St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A beginner, all-levels aerial sling class that opens a five-week Sunday series at a downtown aerial studio.

  • Sun10:30–11:30 a.m.

$124 for the 5-week sling series pass. The site also lists a $28 single drop-in rate, but doesn't say whether it applies to this series.

Community

Con Nichiwa 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson – Reid Park Β· Tucson

445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711

A three-day anime and fan convention at the DoubleTree Reid Park hotel.

  • Fri11 a.m.–6 p.m. (aggregator listing)
  • Sat11 a.m.–6 p.m. (aggregator listing)
  • Sun11 a.m.–6 p.m. (aggregator listing)

Badge required; prices not confirmed

Community

Practical Sustainability Workshops at Reid Park Zoo

Reid Park Zoo – Conservation Learning Center (upstairs classroom) Β· Tucson

3400 E Zoo Ct, Tucson, AZ 85716

On Saturday, Tucson Electric Power covers low- and no-cost ways to save energy, and TEP customers get a free weatherization kit. On Sunday, City of Tucson Environmental Services explains how to recycle correctly, how to reduce waste and how to dispose of household hazardous waste.

  • Sat11 a.m.–12 p.m. TEP Home Energizer Workshop
  • Sun11 a.m.–12 p.m. Recycling 101 with City of Tucson Environmental Services

Free with zoo admission; free for zoo members

CommunityFree

Startup Mentoring Drop-In (Startup Zones)

Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce Β· Oro Valley

1822 E Innovation Park Dr, Oro Valley, AZ 85755

A free drop-in session where aspiring entrepreneurs can pitch ideas, get feedback and work on their startups with volunteer mentors from Startup Zones.

  • Sat11 a.m.–2 p.m., arrive any time

Free

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Blind Date with a Book Swap

4th Ave Coalition Β· Tucson

434 E 9th St, Tucson, AZ 85705

Bring a book, wrap or decorate it with the craft supplies provided so the title is hidden, then swap it for someone else's mystery book.

  • Sun2–4 p.m.

Not listed; bring a book to swap

Community

Halloween Sound Bath Experience

The Healing Hub Β· Tucson

1106 N Anita Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

A one-hour sound bath with crystal and metal singing bowls, gongs, chimes and drums, with Halloween visuals for the Oct 31 afternoon session.

  • Sat2 p.m. (about 1 hour) Halloween-themed session; no 5:30 p.m. session that day

$30 early bird, $35 general, $40 at the door (Eventbrite fees may apply)

Community

Buddy's Bloom Bar

Hotel Congress Plaza Stage Β· Tucson

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A workshop where guests build a holiday flower arrangement to take home. Broadway in Tucson gives out prizes (show tickets, merch, gift cards) and The Cup CafΓ© offers table service on the Plaza.

  • Sun4–6 p.m.

$25 + Dice fees (includes making a flower arrangement)

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Annual Blessing for the Departed

The Yoga Connection Β· Tucson

3929 E Pima St, Tucson, AZ 85712

A candlelight yogic ritual for All Souls Day to bless loved ones and pets who have died. You can attend in the studio or online.

  • Sun6–7:30 p.m. Also offered online.

By donation

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Sprouts Farmers Market Rita Ranch Grand Opening

Sprouts Farmers Market #58 Tucson-Rita Ranch Β· Tucson

10015 E Old Vail Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747

Opening of a new Sprouts grocery store at Old Vail and Houghton roads. Local press says family and kids' activities are planned over the opening weekend.

  • Fri Opening day; time not published

Free to visit

Sports

Sports

Dave's Run for ALS (20th annual)

Curtis Park Β· Tucson

2110 W Curtis Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705

A 20th-annual charity 8K and 5K, plus a free kids' mile, that raises money for ALS research. Runners can do both races as the 13K 'Dave's Double'.

  • Sun8K 7 a.m.; 5K 8:40 a.m.; FitKidz Mile 8:45 a.m. Packet pickup: 8K 6:15–6:45 a.m.; 5K and FitKidz 7–8:15 a.m.

8K, 5K and Team Hoyt duos $40; Dave's Double (8K + 5K) $55; FitKidz Mile (12 and under) free

Sports

Oracle Run – 44th Annual (10K, 5K, 1 Mile)

Acadia Ranch Museum Β· Oracle

825 E Mt Lemmon Hwy, Oracle, AZ 85623

A hilly 10K, 5K and 1-mile race on rural roads on the north slope of the Santa Catalinas, at about 4,500 ft. It benefits the Oracle Historical Society.

  • SatRace-day registration 6:30 a.m.; 10K and 5K start 8 a.m. 1-mile start time not published.

1 Mile $15; 5K or 10K $45

Sports

Salute to Veterans 5K/10K/Half Marathon – Tucson

Danny Lopez Park Β· Tucson

Danny Lopez Park, 4300 N Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85745

A 5K, 10K and half-marathon run starting from Danny Lopez Park, honoring veterans. Veterans run free.

  • SatCheck-in 7 a.m.; race starts 8 a.m. Race-day registration and packet pickup open at 7 a.m.

Race-day entry $40 (5K), $45 (10K), $60 (half); veterans run free, active duty $15

Sports

They Run With Us 5K Memorial and Fun Run

Richard B. Wilson K-8 School Β· Tucson

2330 W Glover Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742

A memorial 5K and 1-mile fun run at Richard B. Wilson K-8 School, hosted by the Jackson and Cameron Clark Foundation in memory of Jackson and Cameron Clark.

  • SatPacket pickup 8–9:15 a.m.; 1 Mile Fun Run 9 a.m.; 5K 9:30–11 a.m. Packet pickup is same day only

1 Mile Fun Run $25; 5K $45; virtual 5K/Fun Run $35

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Arizona Women's Volleyball vs. Houston

McKale Center Β· Tucson

1721 E Enke Dr, Tucson, AZ 85721

A Big 12 women's volleyball match at McKale Center, the first of Arizona's home matches this weekend.

  • FriListed 12 p.m. (unconfirmed) Start time from ticket resellers; may be a placeholder

Tickets sold via Ticketmaster; price not confirmed

Sports

Canelo vs. Mbilli Watch Party

The Neighborhood DWTN Β· Tucson

61 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

A bar watch party showing the Canelo Álvarez vs. Christian Mbilli fight on screens, with food and drinks.

  • SatStarts 1 p.m.; ring walk 3 p.m.

Price not listed

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Baskets & Buddies: October 2026

La Villita Community Center Β· Sahuarita

71 W Sahuarita Rd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629

An inclusive basketball program run by the town for kids aged 6–15 with special needs, including intellectual and developmental disabilities. All ability levels are welcome.

  • Fri4–5 p.m. Final session of the October series

$10 session registration

Sports

Tucson Speedway Grand Finale / Trunk N Treat

Tucson Speedway (Pima County Fairgrounds) Β· Tucson

11955 S Harrison Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747

The track's season-ending race night, with Super Late Models, Modifieds, Thunder Trucks, Pro Stocks, Hornets and Mini Stocks, plus a Halloween Trunk N Treat for kids.

  • SatGates 5 p.m.; racing 6:30 p.m. Season finale with a Trunk N Treat

Adult $18; military, seniors and juniors $16; family pack (4 people) $50; plus fees