The Sunnyside School District needs sponsors to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for all grade levels in Tucson for the fall school start of 2020.
We're nearing the end of summer and going back to school during the coronavirus pandemic means more virtual learning. Tucson educators shared a few ways to prepare for the 2020-2021 school year.
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus, drive-ups and at-home things to do, July 29-Aug. 2.
Arizona organizations are getting creative in fall 2020 to give backpacks and school supplies to Tucson students and teachers by hosting drive-thru events or distributing gift cards. Read more
Bricks & Minifigs Tucson is a buy-sell-trade Lego store. You can sell used Legos for cash or store credit. The new, resale Lego store is opening on Broadway in August and will have new and used Lego sets and collectibles. Read more
Creosote is a plant unique to Tucson and other dry regions like the Mohave Desert and the Chihuahuan Desert. The plant releases that familiar musky, earthy smell from a coating on its leaves. Read more
There are lots of Tucson ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona. Community members can write notes to health care workers, plant a pollinator garden, volunteer with the Community Food Bank and more. Read more
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus and at-home things to do, July 22-26. Read more
We are waiting for more storms from monsoon season Tucson 2020. Southern Arizona's monsoon season brings with it intense thunderstorms, heavy rains and strong winds. This is Tucson weather to admire and respect. Read more
Tucson businesses have added subscription boxes as part of their pandemic pivots to continue to drive sales while brick-and-mortar stores are temporarily closed or slow. Read more
Whether you're married with kids or single, going on dates in Tucson during coronavirus is complicated but not impossible. Walk the Loop, digitally rent a movie from The Loft Cinema or take a painting class at home. Read more
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus and at-home things to do, July 15-19. Read more
Tucson murals continue to inspire hope and filll our city's walls with beauty. Read more
Where to see hummingbirds in Tucson, Arizona, how to attract hummingbirds and more about the four species you are likely to see: Anna's Hummingbird, Costa's Hummingbird, Broad-Billed Hummingbird and Black-Chinned Hummingbird. Read more
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, drive-ins, drive-thrus and at-home things to do, July 8-12. Read more
Summer meal distribution will continue throughout July Tucson, Arizona. Check this list for times and locations for children to get free lunch this summer. Read more
Summer looks different this year, but there are still safe things to do in Tucson. From watermelon Eegee's to drive-in movies, check out summer things to do with your family during this weird 2020. Read more
The Pima County Public Library's new Story Sketches program transforms kids' stories into illustrated and narrated YouTube videos. The new project is part of the Tucson library's Summer Learning program. Read more
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including Pima County Fair events, virtual events, open-air events, drive-ins, drive-thrus and at-home things to do, June 24-28. Read more
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Oro Valley fireworks and Tucson's July 4th fireworks show on A Mountain have been postponed because of fire danger. New dates are to be determined. Read more
Park amenities are expected to remain closed until Aug. 3. Read more
The University of Arizona Poetry Center, Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media have all teamed up to host a poetry contest for Southern Arizona students in grades K-12 to highlight young voices. Read more
Things to do this weekend in Tucson, Arizona including virtual events, open-air events, drive-ins, drive-thrus and at-home things to do, June 17-21. Read more
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