October in Tucson is packed with fun events, from foodie festivals to outdoor adventures giving you all the reasons to get out and enjoy the best of fall desert life!
Tucson Meet Yourself
Tucson Meet Yourself is a folklife festival that brings hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Tucson each year to celebrate the food, music, dance and arts of our city's many cultures.
When: Saturday Oct. 5th 11-10pm, Sunday 11-6pm
Where: 101 N. Stone Ave
*Free to attend but bring cash for parking and vendors.
Visit event site for more info
#LovePup Family Fest
93.7 Johnjay and Rich will be hosting a pet friendly, family friendly event with an appearance from Bluey! Enjoy games, food vendors and on site pet adoptions.
When: Saturday, October 5th 10-2pm
Where: Rancho Sahuarita Clubhouse
15455 S. Camino Lago Azul, Sahuarita, AZ.
Visit event site for more info
Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios - Reign of Terror
Not for the faint of heart (like me haha!!) Explore mazes, stunt shows and the haunted old west!
When: Weekends now through October 27th, 6pm-11:30
Where: Old Tucson Studios
201 S. Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ.
Visit event site for more info
Movie at the Ranch
Back to the Future III will be playing as part of Oro Valley Parks and Recreations Movie Under the Stars series. Bring chairs and blankets, enjoy!
When: Saturday October 5th, movie starts at 6:30
Where: Historic Steam Pump Ranch
10901 N. Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ.
*free event, open to everyone
Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival
50 acres of home grown pumpkins, a corn maze and games and rides for kids to enjoy!
When: Now through October 27th
Where: Marana Pumpkin Patch
14950 N. Trico Rd, Marana, AZ.
Visit for admission and more info
Dogtoberfest
Hosted by The Tucson Dog Magazine, features vaccinations and micro-chipping, adoptable dogs, costume contests, vendors and food trucks, plus games for pups like bobbing for hot dogs.
When: Sunday October 6th 10-4pm
Where: Brandi Fenton Park
3568 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ
*free to attend but bring money for food and vendors
Disney Villains Trivia Night
Bring your friends and test your Disney Villains knowledge!
When: October 8th, 7pm
Where: Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.
228 E. 6th Street, Tucson AZ.
Costumes are encouraged!
Discovery Nights at Childrens Museum Tucson
Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, story times and pop-up science experiments.
When: Thursdays 5-7pm
Where: Childrens Museum Tucson
200 S. 6th Ave. Tucson, AZ.
Visit site for special activity dates!
Disney on Ice
Enjoy magic in the stars presented by Disney on Ice!
When: October 10th-13th
Where: Tucson Arena
260 S. Church Ave, Tucson, AZ.
Visit ticketmaster for tickets
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Park Place Mall presents dance performances by Ballet Folklorico Tapatio, family friendly activities and a chance to witness the live creation of Arizonas largest mural by renowned local artist Jessica Gonzales!
When: October 11th 6-8pm
Where: Park Place Mall
5870 E. Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ.
*free to attend
Patagonia Fall Festival
If you've been wanting to take a trip to Patagonia the fall festival is set to feature more than 100 artists, plus food and live music.
When: Saturday October 12 9-5pm; Sunday October 13th 10-4pm.
Where: Patagonia Town Park
325 Mckeown Ave., Patagonia, AZ.
*free to attend but bring cash for food and vendors
Not Too Frightful Fridays
Family friendly Halloween fun that's not too spooky!
When: October 11th, 18th, and 25th 5-8pm
Where: Trail Dust Town
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd, Tucson, AZ.
Second SundAZe at TMA
Pay-what-you-wish admission at Tucson Museum of Art.
When: October 13th 10-5pm
Where: Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main Ave, Tucson, AZ.
Visit Tucson Museum of Art for more info
Helldorado Days
Helldorado is held every third Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October since 1929 and consists of gunfight re-enactment shows, street entertainment and more!
When: October 18th-20th
Where: Tombstone Historic District
311 E. Allen Street, Tombstone, AZ.
Traditional O'odham Agriculture
Learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about Native American crops.
When: October 19th, 8-9:30am
Where: Mission Garden
946 W. Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ.
*free to attend
Bisbee 1000 Great Stair Climb
A unique fitness challenge (or friendly walk) unlike any other! The only outdoor stair climb in the U.S. while enjoying the challenge, runners and walkers alike see some of the most scenic parts of Old Bisbee. Or come and spectate and enjoy the cooler weather and all the charm of Bisbee!
When: October 19th, check in starts at 7am
Where: 201 Tombstone Canyon Road, Bisbee, AZ.
To register or for more information visit here
I hope you enjoy all that Tucson and Southern Arizona has to offer! If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out!
-Brenda
brenda@realestatewithbrenda.com