Upcoming Tucson area events
(recommended by Whats Up Tucson)

Mt Lemmon Ski Valley Oktoberfest
Location: Mt Lemmon Ski Valley
Date: Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30am-4:30pm from Sept 20 through Oct 12
What’s up: German beer, authentic Oktoberfest food, live traditional German style music, dancing, children’s games
More info: https://www.skithelemmon.com/


Vamos A Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta
Date: Thurs Oct 2 through Sun Oct 5
Location: Kino Veterans Memoral Stadium on Ajo Way
What’s up: Mexican winter league baseball games, authentic Mexican food, music playing all the time, mascots on the field, La Brissa performing after the Sunday doubleheader
More info: https://mexicanbaseballfiesta.com/tucson/


Nightfall
Date: Weekends from Thurs Oct 2 through Sat Nov 1 from 6:00pm-11:30pm
Location: Old Tucson Studios
What’s up: A Tucson Halloween tradition with over 20 acres of terrifying haunts, mazes, roaming scares, stunt shows, musical theater, magic shows, comedy, food and drink, and family friendly attractions. Free parking, all attractions included with admission
More info: https://oldtucson.com/nightfall-2025/


The Slaughter House
Date: Fri Oct 3 through Sat Nov 1, Thursdays through Sundays
Location: 1102 W Grant Rd, east of I-10
Whats up: Billed as Tucson’s scariest haunted house, this is the final year of The Slaughter House (the building has been sold). Experience different themes on two floors, plus food trucks, a bar, mini escape rooms, recommended for ages 13 and over
More info: https://slaughterhousetucson.com/


ZOOscon
Date: Fri Oct 3 from 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Reid Park Zoo
What’s up: A gala event featuring Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, live music. 21 and older event
More info: https://reidparkzoo.org/event/zoocson-2025/


Tucson Reptile and Amphibian Show
Date: Sat Oct 4 from 9:30am-5pm, and Sun Oct 5 from 10am-4pm
Location: Pima County Fairground
What’s up: Reptiles and amphibians on display and for sale, petting zoo, any venemous reptiles will be in very secure locked cages
More info: https://tucsonreptileshow.com/


Southern AZ Fall Home Show
Date: Fri Oct 3 through Sun Oct 5
Location: Tucson Convention Center
What’s up: More than 250 home professionals and experts offer home related products and services with ideas for every area of your home and yard
More info: https://www.southernazfallhomeshow.com/


Children’s Entrepreneur Market
Date: Sat Oct 4 from 10am to 1pm
Location: 4th Avenue between University and 9th St
What’s up: Young entrepreneurs ages 5-17 will line the sidewalks of 4th Avenue showcasing their creativity, products, and talents. Free admission
More info: https://fourthavenue.org/signature-events/childrens-entrepreneur-market/


Anime Wonder Festival
Date: Sat Oct 11 and Sun Oct 12 starting at noon each day
Location: Pima County Fairgrounds
What’s up: Outdoor Anime and Japanese Food / Pop-Culture Festival with exhibitors, artist vendors, Anime and Video Game Voice Actors, Japanese and Asian food, Itasha car displays, guest cosplayers and cosplay competitions, a Saturday night rave, music, and more
More info: https://animewonderfest.com/arizona/


Movies In Marana
Date: Sat Oct 18 from 6:00-9:30pm
Location: Marana Heritage River Park pole barn, 12375 N Heritage Park Dr
What’s up: Over 20 food vendors and other activities at Marana’s fall festival, feature film shown (“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”). The fall festival is 2-9pm with the movie shows at sundown
More info: https://www.maranaaz.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Movies-in-Marana


Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
Date: Fri Dec 12 through Sun Dec 14
Location: 4th Avenue between University and 9th St
What’s up: Hundreds of vendors, live music, dozens of food vendors, fantastic people watching, free admission
More info: https://fourthavenue.org/fourth-avenue-winter-street-fair/