This was a pretty cool event, though it's much smaller than what I'm normally used to. They did…read morehave an awesome kids area though... complete with the fire dept letting kids sit up in a real firetruck! There was a free movie being projected on the side of a building at one end, near the firetruck. There were belly dancers at the other end, near the food vendors. The problem was... there just wasn't much in between. I hope they cont. to have the fire trucks... the kids loved it. And on that note, I'd like to apologize for my friend cutting in front of all the parents and kids who were waiting for their turn in the firetruck. He didn't see the line and I was way in the back, wondering where he went! lol I think he cut in line anyway... or else how did he get up there so fast?! It's still something cool and free to do on a lazy Sat night, if you're in the area. Might see ya there... if I lived in Tuscon.

This is a fantastic event for an otherwise pretty lackluster downtown Tucson (in terms of events)!…read more If you took a snapshot of Scott & Broadway during a 2nd Saturday, you'd be able to convince anyone that Tucson is an awesome place, and that downtown is quirky, fun, and the place to be! This event is just that good! The entertainment is awesome! Sometimes at events, you have to wonder why certain entertainers were invited because they don't fit with the vibe. This was not the case at the bunch of 2nd Saturdays we've been to. The various entertainment matches the vibe of Tucson perfectly! The music is loud enough so you can hear it from the stage to the eating area, which is great so you can enjoy it while you eat. I love the vendors that line the streets, selling cool, often handmade, items that you don't see in stores every day. Lots of cool stuff to look at and buy, and a lot of it can make great gifts. And I just love that the Pima County Library brings their book truck there sometimes, and they give away free books! It's always a good thing to get books in the hands of the community. The selection of food trucks and vendors at 2nd Saturdays is pretty decent. So good, in fact, that we never eat from just one place. We tend to try as much stuff as our bellies can hold, and we don't regret it one bit because most of the food is really delicious! I'd love to see maybe a couple more places join up, there seems to be room down one of the streets, but that's just me being greedy to try more food. Overall, we really love 2nd Saturdays Downtown, and we will keep planning our 2nd Saturdays around this awesome Tucson event!

Always a great time at the annual Tucson Folk Festival. So nice to see returning musicians and my…read moreFavorite - Fox and Bones! There were 6 stages of music, lots of food trucks and plenty of parking. This is one of the best free events in Tucson.

I've been attending this festival since it started in the 1980s. This year I went all three days…read more The weather cooperated, so it was enjoyable to be outside. The music is a mixed bag, but there are so many acts that there is definitely some great stuff. The main headliner this year, Tom Rush, was great. Food options are not as good as at Tucson Meet Yourself, but I was still able to enjoy a wide variety of mostly good food over the course of the three days. I ran into many friends and acquaintances there, which was also fun. I look forward to this all year!

What a great community event for Tucson and fundraiser for KXCI. With Calexico as the annual…read moreheadliner and a slew of talented local bands you are sure to have a super fun day. The event closes down the streets in the Art Museum Historic Block and you can wander from the main stage to the side stage stopping in between for a nice cold beer and a yummy sonoran dog or Korean Taco. I absolutely love this day and look forward to it every year. My one suggestion for future events is to always keep it on a Saturday. This year, it was hosted on a Sunday and it loses a little luster when you know you have to be at work the next morning.

This was my third year going to this festival and it was great!! We mostly go to listen to Sergio…read moreMendoza Y La Orkesta and the rest is a bonus. This year O'Dell served the beer but before they've had a variety of local brews which was nice. Since we came over after having walked around the street fair we didn't eat anything here but it looked like there were plenty of tasty options. I love that you can walk around to the stages outdoors and enjoy the great weather, food, drinks and music!

SABAHA home show is always a good time for me and my girls. For many years we have spent the day…read morewalking the floor talking to vendors and listening to sales pitches. If nothing else they learned to spot BS quick. They learned how to ask questions and compare opinions and hear different business sell the same products. Best thing in 2026 is the kids market. I think that is a brilliant idea to encourage young kids to become entrepreneurs. Be careful they will get all your money if you have a heart.

The SAHBA home show is a convention that takes place in Tucson twice a year, once in spring and…read moreonce in fall, featuring products and vendors to help improve your home, patio, or pool. The cost for admission does seem a bit high for something of this nature at $8/person, but there are on-demand coupons printable online for $2 off admission. It seems odd to me that they'd even have a coupon for a convention, why not just make the admission price $6/person? The ballroom and convention floor were packed with vendors and with people, even early in the morning. So a good strategy might be to look over the map online first and highlight what vendors you'd like to see. Some personal highlights from the 2012 Spring show include: -Canyon Pondscapes, a great way to use rainwater harvesting not only for watering your garden but also adding in a water feature (RainXchanage). -The Solar Store, a solar installer that has been in business for 15 years and is very knowledgeable about the product. - EMMCo, HVAC contractors who also specialize in tankless water heaters.

This Fiesta started in 2002 when a sinkhole on Grande Avenue closed small businesses down for a few…read moremonths until road repairs were finished. Now it has become a family event and a great tradition for Barrio Hollywood every April. There are tons of food booths, carnival games and rides and live music for dancing. Grande Avenue is closed down between Speedway and Saint Mary's from Friday evening until late Sunday night. For the year 2015, the dates are April 18 & 19th. No admission to enter. Most of the action is right in front of St. Margaret Mary's Catholic church on 801 N Grande Ave. Very family oriented but beer can be bought inside the fences.

Barrio Hollywood! Woot woot! Having a great time. Live music, food, games, more food, beer,…read moreraspados, classic cars! It's a fun relatively cheap way to spend the day, and its all to support neighborhood charity, community etc! Eat, play, live well!

Tucson Jazz Festival is pure joy for music lovers! Incredible talent, great vibes, and the perfect…read moremix of free outdoor stages and intimate venues. Tucson comes alive with swing, soul, and smiles-- it's my annual jam!

Pretty cool event! The main stage was set up beside Corbetts, there were a couple of food trucks…read moreand an outdoor bar. The crowd was fun and the music was great. We really enjoyed Grammy award winning New Breed Brass Band.

Amazing rocks and fossils! Tucson gem show is amazing every year. There are 56 different shows…read moreduring the two weeks in February, this was the first time I visited this show.

I have been enjoying the Tucson Gem Shows for years, but yesterday at RMGM was so much fun and a…read morereally relaxed shopping experience! In the span of only one year, owner Sandra and her family have really built this show out! Multiple buildings, room to easily move around & shop, convenient, free parking, food available from Tuxson Tacos Catering and super clean restrooms really make this show a treat AND you can park once and visit other shows in the Mineral District. Did I walk away with a new acquisition? Of quartz!!!! BAHAHAHAH

A varied collection, well curated and tastefully organized. Was a true find on a hot day.read more

Based on the museum's name, I didn't expect to find about a dozen very good paintings by 19th and…read moreearly 20th century masters lining two walls in a corridor that leads from one gallery to another. I was rewarded by what I did expect: galleries of Native American rugs that looked like an exhibition of minimalist paintings. Staring at the repetitive patterns employed by skilled artisans didn't put me in a trance but these rugs held my gaze for a long time. I took a break and watched a video on the challenges of modern rug makers; water shortages are becoming more prevalent and it affects all stages of production from ensuring sheep have enough to drink to finding the natural sources of the dyes used.