Events

Experience the vibrant energy of the Fall season with dozens of food vendors, local craftspeople, and entertainers who fill the gardens with delicious bites, handmade delights, and lively melodies. Kids can enjoy […]

Now in its 33rd year, Arizona’s premier western haunt, Nightfall, returns to Old Tucson this spooky season with more scares, larger haunts, and all new entertainment, attractions, craft cuisine and […]

Experience The Slaughterhouse, Tucson's #1 rated haunted house entering its 21st year. One giant horrifying walkthrough featuring different themes throughout the experience including ghouls, voodoo, butchers, chainsaws (of course🪚), clowns, […]

Tucson Modernism Week is a vibrant, citywide celebration of mid-century design, culture, and architecture. Now in its 14th year, this annual event draws thousands of design enthusiasts, historians, and preservationists […]

Celebrating its fifteenth year in 2025, the Loft Film Fest (located in beautiful Tucson, Arizona) is dedicated to showcasing the best independent, foreign and classic films, as well as celebrating the work of established and emerging directors, writers, producers and actors. The Loft Film Fest, through its eclectic and diverse programming, aims not only to […]

Each year, over 150,000 participants gather in downtown Tucson for a two-mile, human-powered procession that culminates in the ceremonial burning of “The Urn.” This symbolic urn contains the hopes, memories, and offerings of the public, honoring those who have passed. Myriad altars, performances, installation art, and creative collaborations infuse the procession with a powerful sense […]

The longest-running science fiction, fantasy, and horror convention in Arizona! 

Mark your calendars for Homecoming week this fall! Here you can explore everything we have planned for Wildcat alumni, students, and friends at Homecoming 2025 celebrations!

Mission Garden is thrilled to announce our expanded Native American Arts Fair on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This extended event will highlight the rich artistic traditions and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities from across the region. The fair will feature over 40 Indigenous artists showcasing their extraordinary craftsmanship in […]

The La Encantada Fine Art Festival is one of the region’s most prestigious juried art events, where creativity and craftsmanship converge in a vibrant celebration of the arts. Set against the lush, ever-blooming garden walkways of the La Encantada Shopping Center, this open-air festival offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover and support local artisans and […]