Fireworks
"A" Mountain July Fourth Fireworks — Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. Food vendors, beer garden, 6-9:30 p.m. in Parking Lot B; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Views from 22nd Street and Frontage Road; City and State parking garage, 498 W. Congress St. July 4. 791-4101.
Star Spangled Spectacular — Arizona Pavilions, south of Arizona Pavilions and Cortaro Road, Marana. Karate demonstrations, music by Giant Blue, activities and specials, 6-10 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Schedule at marana.com. 382-1950.
July Fourth Toros Baseball Game — Hi Corbett Field, 700 S. Randolph Way. Independence Day minor-league game. 7 p.m. game; fireworks display follows. July 4. $5, $8,$10. 325-1010.
Freedom Fest 2009 — Rillito Park, 4502 N. First Ave. Country music with Cindy Standage, Gary Bonnett, Gloriana, Pat Green, Tracy Lawrence. All ages. 5:30-11:30 p.m., gates open at 5 p.m. July 4. $20 general, $40 red zone, in advance; $30 general, $50 red zone, day of show. Fireworks show at 11 p.m. 696-2709.
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Tucson Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort — 10000 N. Oracle Road. Pre-fireworks picnic dinner and live music, fireworks display at 9 p.m.July 4. Weekend packages include music poolside, Wii games, cooking demonstrations. For guests only. Call for cost and packages. 544-5000.
Starr Pass Resort — 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd. Four-day holiday weekend packages with Nickelodeon characters, games and activities, July 2-5. Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. July 2 and 4 only. All activities are for guests. 792-3500.
Fourth of July in Tubac — Tubac Presidio State Park, 1 Burruel St. Free games, prizes, hot dogs, watermelon and park admission, 10-11:30 a.m. Info at 398-2704. Fireworks at Tubac Golf Resort, 1 Otero Road, Exit 40. Gates open at 4 p.m. with games and food vendors and VIP packages; call 398-3513; fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair; no coolers. $7 parking. Info at 398-2211.
Fourth of July Celebration — Patagonia Town Park, 317 McKeown Ave. 11 a.m. parade; noon, hanging of grand marshal; 1 p.m. vendors, music and activities ; 8 p.m. fireworks at Patagonia High School. July 4. 1-520-394-0060.
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration — Veterans Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista. July 3: youth talent show and street dance with Train Wreck Band, 5:30-11 p.m. July 4: begins with a 7:30 a.m. Pets and People Parade; all-day entertainment, dancing, music, food, arts and crafts, with fireworks at 8:05 p.m. 1-520-266-2304.
Events
Fourth of July Community Get-Together — Northeast corner of North First Avenue and Limberlost Drive, 4210 N. First Ave. Rillito Crossings hosts a community celebration with games, prizes, samples and more. Views of fireworks. 5-11 p.m. July 4. 292-4664.
Fourth of July Family Day Concert — Hardcore 101 Indoor Skate and Bike Park, 340 N. Fourth Ave. Heavy metal, punk music, rap. Donations benefit Kory Laos Memorial Freestyle BMX Bike Park. Raising bicycle awareness and child safety. More info at korylaos.com. Bring your own barbecue, area available for barbecuing. All ages. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 4. 777-8573.
Fourth of July Supper and Dance — Singles & Friends, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave. Hot dogs followed by ballroom dancing to DJ music. 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 4. $5. 623-7875.
Fourth of July Bubblepalooza — Tucson Children's Museum, 200 S. Sixth Ave. Activities include creating bubble art, bubble wands and more. Event time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; museum hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 4. $7; $5 kids 2-18. 792-9985.
Tucson Tea Party Independence Day — Kennedy Park Fiesta Area, northwest corner of West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Blvd. Guest speaker. Jumping castles, carnival games, food, music and other speakers. 4-10 p.m. July 4. View of the fireworks atop "A" Mountain about 9 p.m. Donations accepted. Carnival wristbands: $5 first child; $3 each additional child. 979-2627.
July Fourth Extravaganza — Rancho Sahuarita, 15455 S. Camino Lago Azul. Patriotic celebration with a flag-raising ceremony, car show, kids zone, games and music. View fireworks on an outdoor movie screen. 4-9 p.m. July 4. 207-7730.
Quail Creek's Independence Day Celebration — Madera Clubhouse, 2055 E. Quail Crossing Blvd. Dinner buffet, 5 p.m.; music by the Tom Chestnut Band, 6-9 p.m. $19 all inclusive. July 4. For tickets, call 393-2917.
34th Annual Fourth of July Arts and Crafts Fair — The Orchard behind Charlie Clarks, 1701 E. White Mountain Blvd., Pinetop. Exhibitors, food, music, silent auction and raffle to benefit the Northeastern Arizona Fine Arts Association scholarship program. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 3-4; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 5. 1-928-367-3916.
Global Interdependance Day — Avalon Organic Gardens, Farm and Ranch, 2074 Pendleton Drive, Tumacàcori. Live music and comedic theatrical skits. Benefits teen and young adult rehabilitation programs. Info at globalchangemusic.org. 6-8 p.m. July 5. $5. 398-2542.
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Loews Ventana Canyon Resort — 7000 N. Resort Drive. Guided hike up the Ventana Canyon Trail Head 6:13 a.m.; dive-in movie for kids, "Kung Fu Panda," at sunset; happy hour at the Cascade Lounge 7:30-8:30 p.m.; stargazing, 9-10 p.m.; music by Larry Redhouse Trio, 9:30 -12:30 p.m., Cascade Lounge. July 4. Most activizes free, call for info.299-2020.
Westward Look Resort — 245 E. Ina Road. A weekend of games, live poolside music, kids activities. July 3-5. $89 per night. 297-1151.
