A fire show and a festival for kids — you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy local events in Tucson.
Here are 9 events that are free to attend this weekend.
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.
When: 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
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Free Third Thursdays
Third Thursday at Tucson’s Museum of Contemporary Art is a party. The art museum is open late with free admission and beer from Brick Box Brewery.
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, April 24
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, 265 S. Church Ave.
Info: moca-tucson.org
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson’s south-side and west-side communities.
When: Friday, April 25
Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington Road
Info: facebook.com/FUGATucson
Fire Show at Sky Bar
Cirque Collective Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.
When: 8:15 p.m. Friday, April 25
Where: Sky Bar, 536 N. Fourth Ave.
Info: cirquecollective.com
PlayPalooza
The Play District, a local resource on kid-friendly things to do in Tucson, is hosting PlayPalooza featuring STEM activities, crafts, face painting and family-friendly vendors.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Second Sky, 4141 E. Irvington Road
Archaeology Day
Kids can learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden’s monthly Archaeology Day.
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Mission Garden, 946 W. Mission Lane
Info: missiongarden.org
Summer Watering Survival Camp
Get tips on watering, mulching and shade strategies to keep your plants healthy in the summer.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26
Where: Harlow Gardens, 5620 E. Pima St.
BICAS Crafternoons
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: 1-4 p.m. Saturdays
Where: BICAS, 2001 N. Seventh Ave.
Info: facebook.com/bicasart
Children’s Day Festival
This festival presented by Arizona Bilingual Newspaper includes free admission to Children’s Museum Tucson, plus live entertainment, crafts and food vendors.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27
Where: Children’s Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
