Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair

Guests at the Cordova Crafts and Creations booth get a jump on holiday shopping at the annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair at Reid Park on Nov. 28, 2021.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 23, we'll publish a list with even more events. Keep your eyes peeled for that or sign up for ourΒ Weekend Planner email newsletterΒ to get the list sent straight to your inbox.Β 

Fall Wine Tasting Series

Every Wednesday this month, discover new wines at The Century Room's fall tasting series. This Wednesday is all about Sonoran wines.

When:Β 6 p.m. Wednesdays in November

Where:Β The Century Room,Β 311 E. Congress St.

Cost:Β $30. These events are for ages 21 and up.

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson

Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.Β 

When:Β 5-7 p.m. Thursdays

Where:Β Children's Museum Tucson,Β 200 S. Sixth Ave.

Cost:Β Free to attend

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.


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Holiday Harvest Food Drive returns Nov. 10!

TheΒ 94.9 MIXfm Holiday Harvest Food DriveΒ will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary donationsΒ all day long to support the Community Food Bank! Plus, monetary donations will be matched thanks to Tucson Electric Power.


Ride with FUGA

Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, whichΒ advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south-side and west-side communities.Β 

When:Β 9-11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13; 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25

Where:Β Ward 1 City Council Office,Β 940 W. Alameda St.Β on Nov. 13; El Pueblo Center,Β 101 W. Irvington RoadΒ on Nov. 25.

Cost:Β Free to attend

Visit theΒ Nov. 13 event pageΒ or theΒ Nov. 25 event pageΒ for more information.

Guided look at the night sky

Volunteer astronomers at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will guide guests through points in the night sky with a 16-inch telescope at the observatory.Β 

When:Β 7-10 p.m. several Fridays and Saturdays in November. Dates are subject to change.

Where:Β Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium,Β 1601 E. University Blvd.

Cost:Β Free to attend, donations accepted.

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.


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Greater Vail Chamber Hosts VailFest 2022!

VailFest is a family-friendly event that has something for everyone! Join us Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pima County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit our website:Β vailfest.com.


Brewin at the Chul

Tohono Chul is hosting its first-ever fall series at its Garden Bistro! There will be music, spirits, brews and a rotating menu.

When:Β 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 17

Where:Β Tohono Chul,Β 7366 Paseo del Norte

Cost:Β Pricing varies based on menu items ordered. The gardens will be closed during these events.Β 

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Art Corner with BICAS

Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.

When:Β 4-6 p.m. Fridays

Where:Β BICAS,Β 2001 N. Seventh Ave.

Cost:Β Free to attend, donation suggestedΒ 

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Movies with Nightjar

Head to Nightjar, the sister bar of The Coronet and Meyer Avenue Cafe, for drinks, late-night bites and a movie β€” ones that "couldn’t either get on or stay on the public’s radar" β€” on the patio on Fridays.

When:Β 10:30 p.m. FridaysΒ 

Where:Β Nightjar,Β 347 S. Meyer Ave.

Cost:Β Free to attend, happy hour specials available

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Black Owned Business Festival

Blax Friday, a local organization with a directory of Black-owned businesses throughout Arizona, is hosting its first Black Owned Business (BOB) Festival this month. There will be more than 60 vendors, food trucks and live entertainment.Β 

When:Β 6-10 p.m.Β Saturday, Nov. 26

Where:Β MSA Annex,Β 267 S. Avenida del Convento

Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Arts & Crafts Fair in Reid Park

This Arts & Crafts Fair held by Tucson Parks and Recreation boasts more than 140 vendors including painters, jewelers, photographers and more.

When:Β 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 26-27

Where:Β Reid Park,Β 900 S. Randolph Way

Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Walking tours with the Presidio Museum

Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. Upcoming tours include Mansions of Main Avenue; the Turquoise Trail downtown; Barrio Viejo; Armory Park; and Public Art and Murals. There's also a Presidio District Gastronomy Tour.Β 

When:Β Various dates, check out the calendarΒ here.

Where:Β Locations vary based on tour.

Cost:Β $25 for nonmembers, $20 for members for walking tours. Gastronomy tour is $120 for nonmembers, $100 for members.Β Pre-registration may be required for these events.

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

St. Philip's Plaza Market

Visit St. Philip's Plaza to shop from local makers and enjoy live music. While you're there, grab a bite to eat at one of the plaza's several eateries.

When:Β 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April

Where:Β St. Philip's Plaza,Β 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience

The Hotel Congress SΓ©ance Experience is a live recreation of a Victorian Era-theatrical sΓ©ance "exactly as performed in 1800s" in the hotel's only third-floor room to survive its 1934 fire (be prepared to go up a few flights of stairs).

When:Β 7:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 12-26

Where:Β Hotel Congress,Β 311 E. Congress St.Β 

Cost:Β $14.94 for general admission, $28.33 to participate. This event is for ages 21 and up.

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Remove Arundo and Restore the Flow

Watershed Management Group's River Run Network is hosting volunteer days to help remove the invasive Arundo plant, which "drinks up to 3-4 times as much water as native plants and crowds out native species," from Tanque Verde Creek.

When:Β 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 12, Nov. 19 and Nov. 26

Where:Β Tanque Verde Creek and Wentworth Road

Cost:Β Free to attend, register online

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Arts & Crafts Fair in Reid Park

This Arts & Crafts Fair held by Tucson Parks and Recreation boasts more than 140 vendors including painters, jewelers, photographers and more.

When:Β 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 26-27

Where:Β Reid Park,Β 900 S. Randolph Way

Cost:Β Free to attend, bring money for shopping

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

"Friends" Trivia

Test your knowledge in all things "Friends" at this trivia night where you could win a gift card to Crooked Tooth Brewing Co. Teams can have as many as five people!

When:Β 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29. Teams are signed up on a first come, first served basis. It's suggested to get there by 6 p.m. to secure your spot.

Where:Β Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.,Β 228 E. Sixth St.

Cost:Β Free to attend, recommended to buy a drink or two!

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.

Witch Talk Wednesdays

The Ninth House metaphysical shop hosts a monthly Witch Talk Wednesday. They compare the event to their other salons, where you can discuss tarot and astrology with like-minded individuals. There’s no instructor, but instead a community gathering to discuss chosen topics around witchcraft.

When:Β 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Where:Β The Ninth House,Β 2563 E. Fort Lowell Road

Cost:Β Free to attend

Visit theΒ event pageΒ for more information.


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