Events and tours from outside organizations.
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration November 12–15, 2026 Tucson Convention Center – Alva B. Torres Plaza For ten years, Borderlands Theater’s Barrio Stories has brought the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios to life through bold, professional theater rooted in community. This special anniversary edition marks that milestone with a larger celebration of […]
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration November 12–15, 2026 Tucson Convention Center – Alva B. Torres Plaza For ten years, Borderlands Theater’s Barrio Stories has brought the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios to life through bold, professional theater rooted in community. This special anniversary edition marks that milestone with a larger celebration of […]
The Oro Valley Historical Society is opening more of our collection in the Pusch House Museum to the community and keeping it available all year long. Stroll through our exhibits, revisit your favorites, and experience Oro Valley history at your own pace. Self-guided tours are free with donations gratefully accepted to help us keep Oro […]
Visitors can enjoy historic demonstrations, displays, and hands-on activities for the entire family. Visitors will get a glimpse into what life was like for the Fort Lowell soldiers, Apache Scouts, and their families, as well as other people living in nearby Tucson In November, join us for a park-wide scavenger hunt! Rumors persist that some […]
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.
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration November 12–15, 2026 Tucson Convention Center – Alva B. Torres Plaza For ten years, Borderlands Theater’s Barrio Stories has brought the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios to life through bold, professional theater rooted in community. This special anniversary edition marks that milestone with a larger celebration of […]
Time & Location Nov 14, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Tubac Presidio Schoolhouse, 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA About the Event Join the Tubac Presidio as Jack shares with everyone the interesting story of the Spanish frontier’s expansion north up into this area where we live. It will include the fascinating stories […]
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration November 12–15, 2026 Tucson Convention Center – Alva B. Torres Plaza For ten years, Borderlands Theater’s Barrio Stories has brought the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios to life through bold, professional theater rooted in community. This special anniversary edition marks that milestone with a larger celebration of […]
The Oro Valley Historical Society invites you to visit the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch - take your time, explore, and come back again. This year, our exhibits are staying in place longer so you can fully enjoy the many historical treasures we're bringing out of our collection.
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 […]
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.
Anza 250 is a creative expedition taken by architect, documentarian, and cyclist Luis Valle along the historic Juan Bautista de Anza Trail to mark its 250th anniversary. In the late 1700s, Anza carved a 1,200-mile route from Mexico to what would eventually become San Francisco - laying the foundation for missions, settlements, and the multicultural fabric […]