Events and tours from outside organizations.
Join us for a relaxing morning at the Paton Center, featuring short, easy walks (less than a mile total) along trails like the Cuckoo Corridor and Gray Hawk Birding Trail. We’ll also spend some unhurried time enjoying the activity around the bird feeders. Trails on site are mostly packed dirt or gravel, with the possibility […]
At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs […]
Rio Rico Historical Society Fall Bus Tour: Rio Rico, Patagonia, Sonoita Guided tour of Rio Rico History Museum Short Stops at two RRHS historical monuments Guided tour of Patagonia Museum Lunch Guided tour of Bowman-Stradling History Center Empire Ranch
can still be grown in the desert! The Tucson Garden Club invites you to an inspiring session on beginning your own rose garden. Learn practical tips and insider advice from Terry Swartz, past President of the Tucson Rose Society, as he shares his favorite techniques for selecting, planting, and caring for roses in our desert […]
Experience Anza Day, the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park's annual festival celebrating the diverse culture and heritage of southern Arizona! It's a FREE event, and it will have a historical reenactment ride, along with games and MORE!!
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
The darkness returns. Evil never stays buried for long, and Nightfall at Old Tucson rises again for its 34th year, running from October 1st through October 31st. Darker haunted mazes, more sinister scare zones, and live entertainment await across 22 acres of pure Halloween terror. Judge Blackwood presides and the verdict is in. Your time […]
The darkness returns. Evil never stays buried for long, and Nightfall at Old Tucson rises again for its 34th year, running from October 1st through October 31st. Darker haunted mazes, more sinister scare zones, and live entertainment await across 22 acres of pure Halloween terror. Judge Blackwood presides and the verdict is in. Your time […]
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into […]
Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands. Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.
Celebrate culture, remembrance, and community during the 13th Annual Santa Cruz County Día de los Muertos Altar Tour, October 28–November 3, 2026, presented by the Nogales–Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and community partners, with OneAZ Credit Union proudly serving as the Premier Event Sponsor. This countywide cultural experience invites residents and visitors to explore beautiful and meaningful Día […]
Celebrate culture, remembrance, and community during the 13th Annual Santa Cruz County Día de los Muertos Altar Tour, October 28–November 3, 2026, presented by the Nogales–Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce and community partners, with OneAZ Credit Union proudly serving as the Premier Event Sponsor. This countywide cultural experience invites residents and visitors to explore beautiful and meaningful Día […]