Raspados are a delicious option to help us cool off in the summer. Luckily, Tucson has many places to find the icy treat plus antojitos, street snacks. Common delights at these shops include Tosti-Locos, fresas con crema and elote.
Challenge yourself to read local this summer with a book from one of these Arizona-inspired categories in the 2021 #ThisIsTucson Summer Reading Challenge.
Tucson is a mural town. But if you've ever wondered what certain murals mean or what the muralist was thinking when they created it, we're breaking down five new pieces by local artist Ignacio Garcia.
Find information about registering for a vaccine at sites run by Pima County, the state, pharmacies and community health centers. Read more
Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle, will host open farm days starting in May when the lavender starts to bloom in Arizona. Other events include a retreat, fairy festival, workshops and special dinners. Read more
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The newly opened Old Pueblo Cellars on Tucson's northwest side offers private tastings of six varieties of wine grown in a vineyard just steps from the tasting room. Owner Roger Pelton says it's the only tasting room and vineyard open to the public in Tucson. Read more
Use the This Is Tucson Tucson and Southern Arizona summer camp guide to search for in-person or virtual summer camps in by age, topic, location and cost. Read more
A traditional recipe, salsa macha or salsa de aceite, is gaining popularity at Tucson restaurants and food trucks. Here's where to get this spicy chile condiment. Read more
Little free plant stands, which give the opportunity for community members to take a free plant home, have been popping up in the Phoenix area. In recent weeks, six have been set up in Tucson. Read more
Tucson murals continue to inspire hope and fill our city's walls with beauty. Read more
BANDALOOP, which has performed all around the world, transforms the sides of buildings, mountains and historical sites into stages for its graceful vertical dance performances. Read more
This saguaro crown is usually on display in the DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun museum's Gold Room. But through Feb. 27 it's being featured in the gallery's "Degrazia's Saguaro Harvest" exhibit. Read more
Things to do Feb. 17-21, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus, open-air events, at-home things to do and things to do with kids. Read more
Valentine's Day ideas for Tucson couples and friends during the pandemic in February 2021. Read more
Snow is kind of a big deal in Tucson. Read more
Things to do this Jan. 21-24 in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus, open-air events, at-home things to do and things to do with kids. Read more
A plant expert from Tohono Chul gives us tips on caring for Tucson plants during the winter, including when to cover plants, what to cover and why everyone puts Styrofoam on columnar cacti. Read more
It's the day before Thanksgiving and you still need to get a pie. Here are a few options for pumpkin, fruit pies, pecan and more. Read more
The first phase of the Reid Park Zoo's expansion will extend into Reid Park and replace the smaller duck pond in Tucson, Arizona, adding red pandas, Malayan tigers and more. Read more
You can find water at these Tucson, AZ places all year long. Check out the Santa Cruz River, Silverbell Lake, Reid Park's pond, Agua Caliente Park and Sweetwater Wetlands. Read more
The largest soaptree yucca in the United States used to stand stock-straight near Tucson, its stalk rising almost 30 feet in the air. Now the plant is seriously stooped, prompting admirers to worry. Read more
There are still plenty of Tucson, Arizona autumn traditions you can enjoy during 2020, including finding fall colors, picking pumpkins, planting a fall garden, eating at Tucson Meet Yourself and more. Read more
Buy pre-picked pumpkins or pick your own at these Southern Arizona pumpkin patches, including Apple Annie's in Willcox, Brian and Kelly's Pumpkins and the Marana Pumpkin Patch. Read more
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