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08/10/2025

Join the celebration! 🎉 We're looking back at over 250 years of the cultures and traditions that make Tucson so special. Celebrate with us at the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson on Saturday August 23, 2025 from 6-10pm.

Get ready for this FREE event with fun for the whole family including:
🎶 Live music from Gertie and the T.O. Boyz and Mariachi Innovación
🍴 Frybread, Eegee's, and food trucks
💃 Performances by Ballet Folklórico Tapatío, Chinese Lion Dancers, and more!

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/41xMV6D

08/08/2025

The number one question I get about the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival is: “Why is it in August when it’s so hot?”

The answer: August is an amazing time for birding here! There is peak hummingbird diversity, and we get special bird visitors from the tropics. All the animals are taking advantage of the abundance from monsoons. Plus, southbound migration is beginning, so we can see an incredible mix of birds.

I spent the day in Patagonia and picked up several lifers, saw amazing wildlife, soaked in gorgeous vistas, and met some of the nicest people.

If birding in Southern Arizona isn’t on your to-do list yet, it should be!

08/04/2025

📸 Repost: .aerials
San Xavier Del Bac Mission near Tucson, AZ after restoration.

08/01/2025

Mark your calendars, because this August in Tucson is packed with events! From Comic Con to gem shows, there's something for everyone all month long. 📆

🌵 Fridays and Saturdays: Chillin’ at the Chul at Tohono Chul / 6pm

🌙 Saturdays: Cool Summer Nights at Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum / 4:30pm

🦁 Friday & Saturday Nights Ending August 9: Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo / 6pm

🎸 Aug. 1: KXCI’s 12th Annual House Rockin’ Blues Review at El Casino Ballroom KXCI Community Radio / 7:30pm

✈️ Aug. 2: Fly-A-Drone Day at Pima Air and Space Museum / 10am

🎤 Aug. 3: Desert Music Project at Hotel Congress / 7pm

🐦 Aug. 6–10: Southeast Arizona Birding Festival at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tucson–Reid Park Tucson Bird Alliance

🛍️ Aug. 8: Tucson Desert Night Market at Di Luna Candles / 5:30pm

🎩✨Aug. 16: Stars of Magic 2025 at the Temple of Music and Art Arizona Theatre Company / 7pm

🧠❓ Aug. 16: Tucson Trivia Night at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson / 7pm

🌻 Aug. 21: Summer Sunsets at Mission Garden: Friends of Tucson's Birthplace / 5pm

🍉 Aug. 22: Watermelon Crawl at Trail Dust Town / 6pm

🎉 Aug. 23: Celebration of All Things S-cuk Son/Tucson at Presidio San Agustín del Tucson / 6pm

🌵 Aug. 23: Saguaro Sunset Night Market at Old Tucson / 6pm

🖼️ Aug. 23: Momentos – a TMA Summer Series at Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block / 2pm

🍷 Aug. 28: Minis & Sip – Pinball Machine at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures / 5:30pm

💎 Aug. 28–31: Tucson Fall Gem Shows

🦸‍♀️ Aug. 29–31: Tucson Comic Con at Tucson Convention Center Tucson Comic-Con

🛍️ Aug. 29: Summer Night Market at MSA Annex Mercado District Events / 6pm

🎶 Aug. 30–Sept. 1: Club Congress Weekend at Hotel Congress

🎤 Aug. 30: Stevie B with Special Guests Lisa Lisa, Shannon, and Jaya at Casino Del Sol / 8pm

🌮🍹 Aug. 31: Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge at El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort / 6pm

For more events, visit the link below to check out our local events calendar!
https://bit.ly/42rSzXJ

07/31/2025

Mexican food may not solve our problems... but we're going to check just in case. 😉 Snag 10% off your next visit to Chela’s Latin Cuisine with our FREE Summer Streetcar Savings Pass! 🌮 🍹 Sign up today and get discounts at over 80 local businesses along the streetcar route. Grab these deals before they're gone! ☀️ Sign up at: https://www.visittucson.org/streetcarsavings/

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07/30/2025

Looking for a fun family activity next weekend? 🐦 Bring the flock to Family Birding Day at Reid Park on Saturday, August 9 from 8-10 a.m.! This FREE event is packed with hands-on fun for kids including face painting, a music hour with Mr. Nature's Music Garden, short bird walks, free snacks and drinks, and more!

🌟 PLUS don't miss the Nature Expo happening inside the grand ballroom of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel—Reid Park with live animal presentations from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. courtesy of Reid Park Zoo and AZ Game & Fish! Visit the link below to learn more. 🦉

https://bit.ly/3ISxFuQ

Footage courtesy of Mick Thompson/ Southeast Arizona Birding Festival / Tucson Bird Alliance

07/29/2025

Tucson locals know that our iconic signage is reflective of the city's character and history. In a tribute to the Tucson community, miniatures artist Jorge Ruiz has recreated some of the city's most iconic signs in the exhibit "Signs of Community: Signage of the Old Pueblo in Miniature."

The exhibit features landmarks like The Loft Cinema's retro letterboard to the classic "Ugly but Honest" sign in the 5 Points neighborhood. His work captures every last detail of these beloved signs, celebrating their well-worn facades down to the last scuff mark.

You can see the full exhibit now at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures until January 11, 2026. It is the museum's first bilingual exhibit, with information available in both English and Spanish. Follow Jorge's upcoming work at and learn more about the exhibit at https://bit.ly/40C5shO

07/29/2025

To celebrate Tucson’s upcoming 250th birthday, the City of Tucson - Government partnered with local organizations to commission four murals by talented local artists: Pen Macias (The Desert Pen), Joe Pagac, Camila Ibarra (Camila On Canvas), and Ignacio Garcia (Ignacio Garcia). Each mural reflects the artists’ interpretations of over a millennia of culture and history in this region.

The 250+ celebration honors not only the founding of the Spanish presidio in 1775, but also the rich history of the indigenous peoples who have inhabited this region for over thousands of years. For more information on the Tucson 250+ celebration, visit https://bit.ly/4kXKgu1

A thank you to the following sponsors for helping bring these murals to life: Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Rio Nuevo Downtown Tucson

07/26/2025

Have you been to Summer Safari Nights at Reid Park Zoo? 🐾 Beat the heat and enjoy themed nights filled with kid-friendly activities, live music, and more.

⛈️ This weekend’s theme: Monsoon Madness! Bring a swimsuit and splash down the waterslide! 💦

🗓️ Fridays & Saturdays until August 9 | 6–8 PM
📍 Reid Park Zoo | 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson
🎟️ For more info and upcoming themes, visit https://bit.ly/3UsjFtY

07/23/2025

07/23/2025

Don't miss the final round of Night Ops happening THIS SATURDAY at the Pima Air and Space Museum and the Tucson Military Vehicle Museum! Enjoy discounted admission and explore these historic aircraft and vehicles up-close. Check out the museum's latest arrival: the World War II-era Philippine Mars!

Event info:
🗓️ July 26
⏰ 5:00-8:30 p.m.
📍 Pima Air & Space Museum/Tucson Military Vehicle Museum
🎟️ Purchase tickets upon arrival

More information: https://bit.ly/3GKZ6pD

07/22/2025

Lodge On The Desert is the peaceful desert getaway you've been looking for! 🏜️ This local boutique hotel is the perfect blend of southwest charm and modern luxury. Don't miss your chance to reserve a special summertime package!

Book your stay: https://bit.ly/3TOP75F 😎 🌵