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Slugfest ties together music, vintage and skating all in one festival

12 local bands are part of the Slugfest lineup

A long list of things to do for Halloween 2026 in Tucson

Pumpkins, haunted houses, ghost tours and more

A bunch of things to do this weekend and beyond

A bunch of things to do this weekend and beyond

A huuuuge arts and community space is getting ready to open in South Tucson

Corazรณn del Barrio will be home to an art gallery, workshops, clubs and more

Tucson’s first-ever queer zine festival happens this week

The fest is an event organized by the Arizona Queer Archives

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Car-free streets for walking, biking, playing and all out fun!

Cyclovia returns Sunday, Oct. 25 to activate three miles of car-free city streets, open to people of all ages and abilities

The story behind South Tucson’s new coffee shop

Luna y Sol is home to the historic Balloon Land building

This store is filled with art that’s weird in the best way possible โ€” and it’s getting a second location

Warm Shape is opening a second store in Tucson Mall

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13 years of Turtle’s Soup: a tale of nationwide popularity for this Tucson sticker brand

Turtle's Soup is in 2,500 stores across the U.S. and Canada, but the magic starts in Tucson

A traveling miniatures museum is stopping in Tucson this October

The Office of Collecting & Design is home to forgotten objects

I’m co-hosting three bookish events with Stacks Book Club this fall

A reading rave???

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RATTOBERRRR ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽ€ Thank you to everyone who accessori RATTOBERRRR ๐Ÿ€๐ŸŽ€ Thank you to everyone who accessorized rat plushies with us last night at @crookedtoothbrewing ๐ŸซถWe have another Rattober event on Oct. 30 which is sold out!!! <3 If @momotin.studio and I do another in the future, do you have any animal requests? ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘€ Rats again? Something else? Let us know!โœจ Inspired by @mint_to_be_okc who SOMEHOW SOME WAY happens to be from Tucson?!!!
The inaugural @slugfestaz is next week!! Expect 12 The inaugural @slugfestaz is next week!! Expect 12 bands spanning 10 genres, a skatepark and 7 vendors set up with vintage clothing ๐Ÿ›นโœจ Slugfest takes place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at @4thavecoalition, 311 E. 7th St. Get tickets ($32) and sign up to skate at slugfestaz.com ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”— Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio :) <3
@corazondelbarriotucson is a nonprofit arts center @corazondelbarriotucson is a nonprofit arts center founded by the owners behind @galeriamitotera โ€” itโ€™s home to 8,000 square feet of space that will soon fill with art workshops, artist residencies, clubs, markets and more creative events.Get a first look at the space during the grand opening 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 at 30 W. 28th St. Look for an events calendar sooooooon <3๐Ÿ”— Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio!๐Ÿ“ธ: @nievesmontano of Galeria Mitotera, which is located at 1802 S. 4th Ave. ๐Ÿซถโœจ
Itโ€™s almost time for the first-ever Arizona Queer Itโ€™s almost time for the first-ever Arizona Queer Zine Fest, happening courtesy @azqueerarchives ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฉท The festival takes place Oct. 9-11 at @thehistoricy, 738 N. 5th Ave. The festival centers queer voices, experiences and perspectives through an open mic, a vendor market and a zine-making party!๐Ÿ“ธ: zines by @ana_santos_acinas, who is a vendor at the Arizona Queer Zine Fest, photographed by @wildhoneyphotog; and a collection of zines owned by Ames Meeks, co-director of Arizona Queer Archives.๐Ÿ”— Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio!
THIS WEEKENDDDD ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ @golfnstufftucson is organizing THIS WEEKENDDDD ๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ @golfnstufftucson is organizing Monster Mash, a Halloween party with haunted mini golf, a costume contest, a pumpkin-carving contest, spooky mocktails and a trinket trade by @darbyhunterart (who is the artist behind the castle drawing on the flyer!!). Plus, get food from @wildwestmeatmarket โœจ@desertgothclub and @tucsonloveletter are organizing a lil vendor market as part of the event โ€” swipe to see who will be there and a peek at the sweet and spooky items theyโ€™ll be bringing ๐Ÿ‘€Monster Mash takes place Saturday, Oct. 10 at @golfnstufftucson, 6503 E. Tanque Verde Rd. The party is 5-10 p.m. though some activities will end at 9. Monster Mash is free to attend! Haunted mini golf is $20 per person. This is an all ages event โ€” haunted mini golf is suitable for ages 13+ but there will be a second family-friendly golf course open :)@blancoboneboutique@bronwyn_dierssen_art@celestialmetalart@createtostaysane@st.thomasgurl@dirtyteacupdesigns@dizzycult.art@emiliaxocosmetics@eyeofthrift@ixchelfields@j.grace.s@jace_hopkins_art@momotin.studio@phatqueer@raedaystudio@thatsavage_artist@seanpaultoys@sonorantwist.treats@purgatory.eve@stubbornworn@thelovebrujita@yarnomaly@yellowbirdfarm@braidsbyileigh
Things to do in Tucson this weekend ๐Ÿ’“ Head to tucs Things to do in Tucson this weekend ๐Ÿ’“ Head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more <3โœจAD: Thank you to @rootedintegrativewellness for sponsoring this Reel! Their shop recently restocked for the holidays with puzzles, wellness items and gifts. Join them for their Autumnal Grounding Market on Oct. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1600 N. Tucson Blvd.๐Ÿ“ Arizona Queer Zine Fest by @azqueerarchives, Oct. 9-11 โ€” vendors, teach-in, open mic at @thehistoricy๐Ÿง™โ€โ™€๏ธ Witches Market, 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9 โ€” vendors, food, tattoos at @dilunacandlestore๐Ÿฌ Trunk-or-treat by @cityoftucson, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9 โ€” trunk-or-treat & haunted house at Quincie Douglas Center๐Ÿชฉ Tiny Beats, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 9 โ€” kids dance party at @zemamsethiopiancuisine // $1๐ŸŽƒ Monster Mash, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 10 โ€” haunted mini golf, rides, vendors & more at @golfnstufftucson w/ help from @tucsonloveletter & @desertgothclub๐Ÿ”ฎ Witchesโ€™ Bazaar by @inkedgoddesscreations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Oct. 10 โ€” 60+ vendors, readings, entertainment at @traildusttownโค๏ธ Poets in the Park by @dirtyverbs, 4 p.m. Oct. 10 โ€” poetry, food, music at Armory Park๐ŸŒ™ Barbaraโ€™s Moonlight Mercadito, 4-9 p.m. Oct. 10 โ€” vendors, music, raffles benefitting @barbaraslegacyfoundation at Las Milpitas Community Farm๐Ÿ‘š Kids Clothing Swap by @second.hand.sara, 12:30-3 p.m. Oct. 10 โ€” bring/take kids clothing at @crookedtoothbrewing๐Ÿ—๏ธ Trinket Trade by @darbyhunterart, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 โ€” trade trinkets at @harrisonroadantiques๐Ÿ‘œ Totes & Trinkets by @gatherandglowclub, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11 โ€” decorate a tote bag + enjoy elote bar at @bookmansaz Speedway // $48๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Mercado Flea, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11 โ€” 50+ vendors w/ vintage items at @mercadodistricttucson๐Ÿ›๏ธ Slow Makers Market by @larreaskincare, 1-7 p.m. Oct. 11 โ€” vendors w/ art, tattoos, readings at @slowbodybeer๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Soul Food Sunday by @cookinwitcort, 12 p.m. Oct. 11 โ€” soul food pop-up at @brickboxbrewery๐ŸŽง Audiobook Walking Club by @stacksbookclubaz & @tucsonloveletter, 9:30 a.m. Oct. 11 โ€” listen to an audiobook while walking downtown, meet at @hotelcongress๐Ÿ‘ป ALL MONTH: Nightfall at @oldtucson, @terrorinthecorn, @slaughterhouse_tucson, @maranapumpkinpatch
there are a million events in october, here are 27 there are a million events in october, here are 27 of them!!!! head to tucsonloveletter.com/events for more :)Nightfall, dates through Oct. 31 โ€” haunts, scares, shows, rides at @oldtucson / $37+@slaughterhouse_tucson, dates through Nov. 1 โ€” haunted house w/ immersive sets & characters / $20+@terrorinthecorn, dates through Nov. 1 โ€” scare scenes & corn maze / $35+@maranapumpkinpatch, dates through Oct. 31 โ€” pumpkin patch w/ activities for kids / $30+Arizona Queer Zine Fest by @azqueerarchives, Oct. 9-11 โ€” zine vendors, teach-in, open mic at @thehistoricyWitches Market, Oct. 9 โ€” vendors, food, tattoos at @dilunacandlestoreNot Too Frightful Fridays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30 โ€” rides, stunt show, characters at @traildusttownWitchesโ€™ Bazaar by @inkedgoddesscreations, Oct. 10 โ€” 60+ vendors, readings, entertainment at @traildusttownMonster Mash, Oct. 10 โ€” haunted mini golf, rides, vendors, activities at @golfnstufftucson w/ support from @tucsonloveletter & @desertgothclubPoets in the Park by @dirtyverbs, Oct. 10 โ€” poetry performances, food, music at Armory ParkAudiobook Walking Club by @stacksbookclubaz & @tucsonloveletter, Oct. 11 โ€” walk downtown while listening to an audiobook, meet at @hotelcongress@tucsonmeetyourself, Oct. 16-18 โ€” food, performances & more from cultures through Tucson, held at Jรกcome Plaza@slugfestaz, Oct. 17 โ€” live music, skate park, vintage clothes at @4thavecoalition / $32Salem Night Market by @mourningstarcurio & @bloodless.tattoo, Oct. 17 โ€” goth & occult vendors, food, tattoosFall Festival by @townofmarana, Oct. 17 โ€” music, movie, vendors, rides & more at Marana Heritage River ParkBoo Bash by @cityoftucson, Oct. 17 โ€” trunk-or-treating, games, food at Lincoln ParkHall-OV-een Spooktacular by @ovparksandrec, Oct. 17 โ€” trunk-or-treating, inflatables, crafts, food at James D. Kriegh ParkBoo at @reidparkzoo, Oct. 21-25 โ€” characters, trick-or-treating, games / $14-$16@tucsoncelticfestival, Oct. 23-25 โ€” Celtic music, food, games at Rillito Park / $22.24+Nightmare on Congress, Oct. 24 โ€” music, vendors, costume contests at @hotelcongress / $12+โœจCONTINUED IN COMMENTS
60 seconds of water sounds courtesy Sabino Dam ๐Ÿซถ 60 seconds of water sounds courtesy Sabino Dam ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ“5700 N. Sabino Canyon Rd. $8 per vehicle to park. Sabino Dam is about 30 minutes walking from the parking lot. Take the Bear Canyon trailhead east of the visitors center. Walk the dirt path, turn right at the pavement then follow the pavement down โ€” the dam is on your right! Itโ€™s a mostly flat walk with a few rocky areas close to the dam.#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz
@lunaysolcafe is officially open, home to the hist @lunaysolcafe is officially open, home to the historic Balloon Land building that was constructed more than five decades ago in South Tucson. The cafe is home to coffee and breakfast tortas, plus an outdoor space that will hopefully become a community hub. Luna y Sol was named after Sofia Luna and Mia Sol, the daughters of owners Selina and Abraham Barajas.๐Ÿ“ 137 W. 29th St. ๐Ÿ”— Read the full story by swiping through the slides or click the link in my bio!#tucson #tucsonarizona #tucsonaz #tucsonfood
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