There’s a heck of a lot of new things to do! Here are some of this month’s highlights. You can also check out our Events section on the website to see what’s going on any day of the week.
Bring the whole family and join for a fun, relaxed evening full of great food, good music, and awesome company! Enjoy tasty crawfish, mussels, and shrimp with flavorful Cajun seasoning. Prefer something comforting? There will be a variety of authentic Vietnamese dishes that the whole family will love. From boba tea to cold sodas (and even a beer or two for the grown-ups), there’s drinks for everyone.
Heidi Yribar, the creative mind behind the DIY workshops, announced this year’s Summer Camps — six weeks of fun and creativity. There’s going to be cake decorating, French baking, a spa week, breakfast baking, arts and crafts, and “baking around the world” classes.
From Monday, June 2 to Monday, July 28, parents can enroll their kids in hands-on sessions, giving young chefs a chance to suit up in their very own chef’s hat (which they’ll get to decorate and keep). They’ll also build a recipe book throughout the week and earn a certificate at the end to show off what they’ve learned.
Each camp session is five days, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day, for kids between the ages of 11 and 18 years old.
This year, a few local restaurants and bars are teaming up on the holiday to bring you Star Wars deals and space-themed parties on Sunday, May 4. So, whether you’re an Ewok, a Wookiee, or just really, really hungry, you can expect to find themed environments, prizes, drink specials, and more.
The holiday has become widely celebrated here in the U.S., making for a fun time at bars and restaurants around Tucson. Similar to previous years, there’s plenty of food, beer, margaritas, and good old-fashioned fun happening on Monday, May 5.
HEADS UP: Cinco de Mayo is on a Monday, so many of the following events are happening during the weekend.
“We’re turning up the desert heat for our Anniversary Party on May 10th! Two brand new beers dropping, live music, and drink specials all weekend long!”
It’s a well-known fact that the way to the heart is through her stomach (my mom may have told me that). This Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 11), show your mom some love with a special meal at one of Tucson’s best restaurants.
Throughout the event, you’ll be able to sample unlimited slices and desserts, and then vote to crown this year’s “Pizza Throwdown Champion” and “Dessert Duel Winner.” To complement the food, Barrio Brewing will be on-site, pouring a curated selection of local brews.
The annual Haiku Hike, presented by the Downtown Tucson Partnership (DTP) and the University of Arizona Poetry Center, is a literary competition showcasing 20 winning haiku poems printed on acrylic signage in planters located on Congress Street and Stone Avenue.
“Monday, May 19th marks Cinnaholic Tucson’s first anniversary! Cinnaholic invites the community to celebrate on 5/19 with BOGO cinnamon rolls all day long!”
Tucson’s finest restaurants and chefs will gather at the Diamond Center at Desert Diamond Casino – Sahuarita on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, to showcase their culinary talents, sample their dishes, and compete for a spot in the 2025 Iron Chef Tucson competition.
The evening will feature top chefs from the Tucson Metro area as they present their signature dishes to attendees and compete for the Meet the Chefs Winner title. The winner will advance to the 17th Annual Iron Chef Tucson on July 26, 2025, where they will challenge reigning Iron Chef Anthony Dromgoole of Obon Sushi & Ramen Bar.
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