There are still a ton of fun things to do in Tucson while you are following theΒ Arizona coronavirus guidelines to stay home.
This week is filled with performances, music, painting, crafting, interactive videos, fitness, storytimes, shopping and more!
Things change quickly during the coronavirus pandemic so check for the latest information. Links are included with each activity.
Keep Arizona Brewing Virtual Beer Festival
Cheers! Don't miss this beer-lovers oasis at the BYOB virtual Arizona Craft Beer Festival! Enjoy flavorful craft beers from 20+ local breweries (select breweries are open for take-out, curb-side service and delivery). Join the festival live onΒ FacebookΒ andΒ YouTubeΒ Saturday. The event includes brewer interviews, virtual tours, music streams, swag and more!
When:Β Saturday, April 18, 2-6 p.m.
Visit theΒ Arizona Craft Beer Festival websiteΒ for more information.Β
Celebrate 90 years of the Fox Tucson Theatre
Join Fox Theatre in a virtual party for nine days! Fox Theatre will highlight one decade per day. Don't miss an opportunity to be entertained by artists who have visited the Fox stage.Β
When: Through Sunday, April 19
Cost:Β Free
Visit the Fox Theatre Facebook page for more information.Β
Tiger Queens Virtual Happy Hour
Wear your best animal print attire and grab a brew at your local Tap & Bottle for a virtual happy hour with Brunch Babes.Β Β
When:Β Wednesday, April 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cost: $3, limited to 35 people
Visit Brunch Babe's Facebook page for more information.Β
Online Family Friday: Tie-Dye
Sign up for a family-friendly interactive online class with Creative Kind. Learn aΒ variety of ways to create fun and interesting patterns with tie-dye.Β
When:Β Friday, April 17, 2-2:30 p.m.
Cost: FreeΒ
Visit Creative Kind's Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Family Play with PlayformanceΒ
Have some fun in your living room with the crew from Playformance. ThisΒ interactive event will include songs, games, finger plays, books, laughs and more!
When: Saturday, April 18, 10-10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free, donations acceptedΒ
Visit Playformance's Facebook page for more information.
Club Congress TV performances
Join Club Congress for free livestreaming performances throughout the week.Β
When:Β Various times
Cost:Β Free
Visit theΒ Club Congress Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Virtual 2020 Spring Made in Tucson Market
Shop with 120 local artists, learn about their processes, and have an opportunity to purchase their work. The artists and merchants have made theirΒ websites availableΒ for you to shop online for the month of April and beyond.
When:Β Now thru April 30
Visit theΒ Made in Tucson Market Facebook eventΒ for more information.Β
Paint Citrus Fruit with Creative JuiceΒ Β
Grab a friend or the kids and follow our instructor's step by step instructions and create your own beautiful masterpiece!
When:Β Sunday, April 19, 2-4 p.m.
Cost:Β Free class, supply kits are available for purchase
VisitΒ Creative Juice'sΒ Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Paint Your Pet with Tipsy Picassos(sold out)
JoinΒ Tipsy Picassos for some online fun and paint your pet! Supplies and kits are available for purchase. Kids are more than welcome to join in on the fun too!Β
When:Β Saturday, April 18, 4 p.m.
Cost: Class is free and supplies are available for purchase
Visit Tipsy Picasso's Facebook page for more information.
Free Fair Housing Orientation
Learn the basics of fair housing with online classes!Β This workshop offers an overview of Fair Housing Laws in the U.S. Attendees will acquire an understanding of the Federal and State of Az Fair Housing Laws and the current topics relevant to fair housing. At the conclusion of this course, attendees will get a certificate of attendance.
When:Β Monday, April 20, 10-11:30 a.m.
Cost:Β Free
VisitΒ Southwest Fair Housing CouncilΒ for more information.Β
Live Parenting Support with Q&A
If your the kids are driving you crazy and you need some advice, 4Tucson Education is hosting a live Facebook event to give you some tools and information.
When:Β Monday, April 20, 9-10 a.m.
Cost:Β Free
VisitΒ 4Tucson EducationΒ for more information.
Virtual Parent Group
De-stress with other local parents in a fun interactive virtual workshop. Whether you need to have adult interaction or just need to vent about your stress and fears.Β You can join from a desktop, laptop, tablet or phone. You will need a Google account and you may need to download the Google Meet App if using a phone, but it is free software.Β
When:Β Monday, April 20, 10-11 a.m.
Cost:Β Free
VisitΒ Pima County Parenting CoalitionΒ for more information.
High Intensity Interval Training Virtual Class
Join an all-levels fitness online class with DeeDee's Dynamic Fitness. The class includes high intensity interval training bodyweight exercises.
When:Β Monday, April 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost:Β $2-$10
VisitΒ DeeDee's Dynamic Fitness Facebook pageΒ for more information.
Online Crooked Yoga
Crooked Yoga is now onΒ YouTube! Unwind from the week with instructors Hanna Hero, Julie Vernon and more every Saturday on YouTube. Stop by the brewery after class to pick-up some crowlers to cool off.Β
When:Β Saturday, April 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Cost:Β Free class, donations accepted
VisitΒ Crooked Tooth's Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Floor Polish Cardio Party-O!
Floor Polish is livestreaming all kinds of classes. Tune in for the studio's classic Cardio-Party-O!
When:Β Friday, April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cost:Β $7 and up, sign upΒ here
VisitΒ Floor Polish's websiteΒ for more information.Β
Centerline MovementΒ
Join Centerline Movement with livestreaming through Zoom. Classes are scheduled seven days a week. Donations accepted.
VisitΒ Centerline Movement Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Breakout Studio
Breakout Studio is offering online classes through theirΒ YouTubeΒ page. Classes include meditation, bootybelly workout, jazz choreography, warm-ups and more.Β
VisitΒ Breakout Studio Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Zoo To You
Explore the Reid Park Zoo throughΒ blogs,Β Facebook,Β Instagram, andΒ TwitterΒ for fun facts, fun photos,Β activity pages for kids and a behind-the-scenes sneak peak at the zoo.Β
When:Β New videos and activities posted dailyΒ at 9 a.m.; 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.Β
Cost:Β Free
Visit theΒ Reid Park Zoo websiteΒ for more information.Β Β
Yoga 4 Youth
Yoga Oasis' Yoga 4 Youth program is offering virtual classesΒ throughout the school year for kids ages 4-12. ClassesΒ include practicing poses, short meditations, learning to breathe through situations, playing games, journaling, partner yoga and stories of yoga.Β
When:Β Thursdays AprilΒ 16, 23, 30 andΒ May 7, 4:15-5:15 p.m.Β
Cost:Β $13 for a single classΒ βor $80 for a seven-week session of online classes via Zoom.
Visit theΒ Yoga Oasis websiteΒ for more information.Β
Livestreaming butterfly pavilion
Relax with a Tucson Botanical GardensΒ livestream webcamΒ from inside the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion. Watch all of those pretty pretty butterflies from the comfort of your couch.Β Β
Cost:Β Free, donations accepted
Watch theΒ butterfly webcam here.Β Β
Make Way for Books Online Storytime
Cuddle with your kids on the couch and get ready for livestreaming with Make Way for Books. Download the free Make Way for Books app ahead of time so you can follow along with the books and activities.Β
When:Β April 15-18, 10:30-11 a.m.Β
Cost:Β Free
VisitΒ Make Way For Books Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β Β
Mildred and Dildred
Enjoy brain teasers, DIY crafts, isolation kits, board games with free delivery (over $30) in Tucson. Storytime is posted live onΒ FacebookΒ andΒ InstagramΒ at 9 a.m. daily.Β
VisitΒ Mildred and Dildred's Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β
Pima County Library children's e-reading room
The library still has tons of digital resources you can use for free with a library card (which you can nowΒ get over email). You can check out ebooks and audiobooks instantly with apps like Libby, OverDrive and RBdigital. The library also provides digital access to select comics and magazines.
Cost:Β Free
Check out some of theΒ library's read-along options.Β
See the Tucson Museum of Art collection on social media
While the museum is closed, the Tucson Museum of Art is sharing artwork from their collection onΒ FacebookΒ andΒ Instagram, so that you can #museumfromhome.Β
Cost:Β Free
Visit theΒ Tucson Museum of Art's Facebook pageΒ for more information.Β Β
