While Tucson is still months away from the official end of the 2021 monsoon season, the city has already received significantly more rain than what 2020's disappointing monsoon season graced us with.
Tucson groups are distributing thousands of free backpacks and school supplies to help students get ready for the 2021 school year.
“Baby Alfredo’s Wild Ride”, written in 2000 by Twyla Haggerty, a fourth-grade student at Davis Bilingual Magnet School, is an imaginative story inspired by Barrio Anita's history.
Visit some amazing outdoor venues with live music performed by local Tucson, Arizona musicians this June 2021. Read more
Phoenix may be hotter than Tucson, but there are lots of attractions worthy of a drive up north for a summer getaway. Find water parks and other things to do in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Glendale. Read more
Kristan Higgins' latest title "Pack Up The Moon" is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. Read more
If you're looking to book a staycation in Tucson, Arizona this summer but are hoping for something different than a hotel, take a look through the listings on the massive vacation rental company Airbnb. Read more
It's that time of year when it's too hot for the park and most other outdoor things. Here are Tucson places to spend a hot (or rainy) afternoon in nice, cool air. Read more
If you think Tucson has the most spectacular sunsets in the world and always wondered why, we asked an expert for some illuminating insight. Read more
How to spend one day in Tucson — from a staycation at a hotel to trying a new local restaurant (and eating lots of frozen treats afterwards), we've compiled some ideas on the perfect summer day in Tucson, Arizona. Read more
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It's real hot. Luckily, Tucson's resorts and public pools boast fun features like water slides, lazy rivers, stunning views and even mermaids each offering a different vibe. Read more
Tucson ice cream and gelato shops are known for more than chocolate and vanilla. Here's a look at some of the most unique flavors found at local shops like The Screamery, Frost Gelato, Blue Ice Gelato and Hub Ice Cream and Sullivan's. Read more
Mount Lemmon in the Coronado National Forest is a popular destination year-round, but especially during the summer season as temperatures rise in the Tucson area. Read more
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. Read more
Our desert creatures figured out a long time ago that Tucson summers are best enjoyed at night when its a few degrees cooler and slightly less miserable. And many Tucson places have also adapted to embrace nighttime events. Read more
If you're looking to escape Tucson for a beach getaway, San Diego is about a 6-hour drive away. Check out beaches, eat a giant breakfast burrito, spot a seal, and say hi to a couple Tucson elephants at the zoo. Read more
Arizona monsoon season starts starts June 15, according to the National Weather Service. Find info on driving tips, how to avoid flash flooding and dust storms and that amazing creosote smell. Read more
If you're participating in this year's #ThisIsTucson Summer Reading Challenge and you've already breezed through the list, the Pima County Library has five lists of additional books inspired by our challenge. Read more
Silvia Garcia-Moreno's acclaimed gothic novel "Mexican Gothic" is well worth the post-read creeps you may endure. Read more
From taking a trip to Mount Lemmon for the cooler temperatures to trying a new frozen treat, here are 12 things to do in and around Tucson to check off your 2021 summer bucket list. Read more
Visit some amazing outdoor venues with live music performed by local Tucson, Arizona musicians this June 2021. Read more
For two Saturdays in June, Tucsonans can snap a photo with Hub Ice Cream's vintage truck and post it on social media. In exchange for a screenshot of the post, Hub is offering a free scoop of ice cream. Read more
Print our newest coloring page, plus a few others from last year that talented Tucson artists drew up. Read more
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