You already have to buy a Halloween costume AND bags of candy this month, a fun weekend shouldnโt have to hurt your pockets too! Whether youโre window shopping at a witchy market or enjoying all kinds of cultural performances at Tucson Meet Yourself, there are lots of events this month that are budget-friendly!
Below is a round-up of some of the free events happening around town in October.
Oktoberfest at Trail Dust Town
Local breweries will be pouring drinks at Trail Dust Town's Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. German food, including brats and pretzels, will be on the menu. While admission is free, tickets are on sale for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
When: 3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost: Free to attend; bring money for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
Visit the event page for more information.
Movies in the Park
Ward 5 is putting on a movie night where they will screen The Super Mario Galaxy Movie at Santa Rita Park. Donโt forget your blankets and lawn chairs!
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: Santa Rita Park, 401 E. 22nd St.
Cost: Free to attend; bring money for food
Visit theย event page for more information.ย
Splinterfest
The first annual Splinterfest will have all kinds of activities like a rummage sale, DJ sets, coffee, bagels, hot dogs, cocktails and mocktails and more!
When: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
Where: 901 N. 13th Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Tyler Boehmer, a volunteer shows off a vinegaroon or whip spider during the University of Arizona Department of Entomology's annual Arizona Insect Festival inside Environment and Natural Resources 2, 1064 East Lowell Street, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 5, 2025.
Arizona Insect Festival
Back for another year, the Arizona Insect Festival, which is hosted by the University of Arizona's Department of Entomology, hopes to encourage understanding of our local insects. Experience interactive exhibits and learn about insects!ย
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: ENR2 building on UA campus, 1064 E. Lowell St.
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
Bewitched Whimsy Witch Market
Get in the spooky mood at this witchy market, where there will be local vendors, food, aura photos, face painting, tarot and more.ย
When: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Monsoon Mystics, 657 W. Saint Maryโs
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more informationย
Queer Clothing Swap
Take home a new-to-you item during this queer clothing exchange.ย
When: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4
Where: Coalition Space, 311 E. Seventh St.
Cost: Free
Visit the event page for more information.
Quincie Douglas Center Trunk-Or-Treat
Grab your costume and bring the family for a night of trunk-or-treating, a haunted house and spooky holiday fun!
When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
Where: Quincie Douglas Center, 1575 E 36th St
Cost: Free
Visit the event page for more information.
Witches Night Market
This spooky market will have food from You Sly Dog, flash tattoos and lots of local vendors selling all kinds of Halloween-themed items.ย
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
Where: Di Luna, 2700 N. Campbell Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Open Mic Second Saturdays at Celestia Collective
You can sing, practice some stand-up, dance, puppeteer and read poetry at this fun open mic event.ย
When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Celestia Collective,1122 N. Stone Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Golf Nโ Stuff Monster Mash
Golf Nโ Stuff, Tucson Love Letter and Desert Goth Club are teaming up to host a spooky night filled with local vendors, delicious food, trinket trading, mocktails and the chance to play a game of haunted mini golf.ย
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Golf Nโ Stuff, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping. Mini golf costs $20
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Weeniefest
Odd Dogs is throwing the ultimate weeniefest featuring hot dogs, sweet treats, local vendors, tattoos and live music.ย
When: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Slow Body Beer, 831 E. 17th St.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.ย
People participate in the 3 mile round trip hike up Tumamoc Hill early on Thursday morning, Tumamoc Hill Road, Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2024.
Wildlife Extravaganza on Tumamoc Hill
Head to the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse where youโll be able to meet with various local organizations and learn more about wildlife. There will also be kidsโ activities, games and giveaways.ย
When: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Tumamoc Historic Boathouse (base of the hill): Tumamoc Hill Rd.ย
Cost: Free
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Witchesโ Bazaarย
This market will feature over 60 witchy vendors, tarot readers, astrologers, aura photos, oddities and live music.ย
When: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10
Where: Trail Dust Town, 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย ย
Sunday Mariachi on the Plaza
Enjoy a performance by renowned mariachi band Mariachi Herencia De Corazon.ย
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Where: Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St.ย
Cost: Free
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Slow Makers Market
This market will feature local art, handmade goods, clothes, tarot, tattoos and live music.ย
When: 1-7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11
Where: Slow Body Beer, 831 E. 17th St.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Indigenous Peoples Day
This free family-friendly event hosted by Alianza Indigena sin Fronteras is slated to feature cultural performances, activities for kids, food, workshops and more!
When: 2:30- 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12
Where: Old Pascuaโs Richey Resource Center, 2209 N. 15th Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Tiny Things Market
Who doesnโt love cute, tiny items?! This market will offer all kinds of items that all fit in the palm of your hand. There will also be tiny burgers from Kaiju Burger, tattoos and the chance to paint your own tiny canvas.ย
When: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13
Where: Di Luna, 2700 N. Campbell Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.ย
People walk around the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival at Jรกcome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2025. Tucson Meet Yourself aims to honor the various traditions, culture, and diversity in the Tucson community. This year's festivities include nearly 50 food vendors, live music and dance performances, cultural demonstrations, and works from dozens of local artists through Sunday night.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Folklife festival Tucson Meet Yourself brings hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Tucson each year to celebrate the food, music, dance and arts of our city's many cultures.ย
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18
Where: Jacomรฉ Plaza, 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: Free to watch performances and demonstrations; bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
Boo Bash 2026
This family-friendly Halloween event will feature trunk-or-treating, games, music and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged!
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Lincoln Regional Park soccer fields, 4325 S. Pantano Rd.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information
Maranaโs 2026 Fall Festivalย
Celebrate fall in Marana! The annual festival is home to carnival rides, mutton busting, live music and performances, a beer garden and food trucks, artisan vendors, crafts and a screening of Hocus Pocus.
When: 2-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: Marana Heritage Farm, 12220 N. Heritage Park Dr.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food and shopping
Visit the event page for more information.
HallOVeen Spooktacular
Oro Valley is celebrating Halloween with an evening of vendors, music, jumping castles, crafts, food trucks and trunk-or-treating.ย
When: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
Where: James D. Kriegh Park, 23 W. Calle Concordia
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
Fall Festivalย
Casas Church is hosting a community-wide event with a trunk-or-treat, carnival games and food trucks.ย
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23
Where: Casas Church, 10801 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
PCSD trunk-or-treat
Visit Kino Sports Complex for a trunk-or-treat event hosted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.ย
When: 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
One of a Kind Market
Benโs Bells is holding a market that will feature hands-on activities like free crafts, over 40 local vendors and a free photo booth.ย
When: 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Benโs Bells, 40 W. Broadway
Cost: Free; bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Tucson Spookacular Craft and Vendor Market
Head to Park Place Mall where local vendors will be selling all kinds of spooky, Halloween-themed items.ย
When: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: Park Place Mall, 5870 E. Broadwayย
Cost: Free; bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย
A Real Life DnD Shopping Episode
WomenPlayDnD! Is hosting a free fantasy-inspired event with arts and crafts, drinks and DnD hijinks!ย
When: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Catalyst Creative Collective, 4500 N. Oracle Rd.ย
Cost: Free to attend; you must RSVP to save your spot
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Cafecito y Chisme
This night market features 20 local vendors, tamales and tacos and delicious drinks by Chappopin Cafe. This monthโs theme is Dรญa de los Muertos.ย
When: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Chappopin Cafe, 640 N. Stone Ave.ย
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping and food
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Randolph Centerโs Brick-o-ween Masters Builders
LEGO builders of all ages are encouraged to stop by and build while enjoying live music and treats. Costumes are encouraged!
When: 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24
Where: Randolph Center, 200 S. Alvernon Way
Cost: Free
Visit the event page for more information
Trick-or-Treat the Avenue
Head to North Fourth Avenue for a family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating down the historic street. There will be a costume contest, and pets are welcome!
When: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: North Fourth Avenue.ย
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.
A cyclist pops a wheelie during Cyclovia Tucson along Sixth Avenue. Living Streets Alliance, a nonprofit, puts on the event to promote cycling and other forms of transportation.
Cyclovia
Enjoy a day of car-free streets, where you can walk, bike or skate your way through Tucson neighborhoods. It's essentially a big block party where you'll find activity hubs and food vendors along the route.
When: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25
Where: See the route here.
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food
Visit the event page for more information.
Trunk or Treat
Put on your costume and head to Desert Drifter where you can indulge in candy, drinks and play some games.ย
When: 6-8 p.m.,Thursday, Oct. 29
Where: Desert Drifter, 3955 E. Broadway
Cost: Free to attend
Visit the event page for more information.ย
Trinkets or Treats Market
Desert Drifter is hosting a fun market featuring items like cookies, books and jewelry. You can also get a tattoo!
When: 3-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30
Where: Desert Drifter, 10335 N. La Canada Drive
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for shopping
Visit the event page for more information.ย
