How about that weather, huh? Get out there and enjoy it with these local events. Don’t forget, you can always check out our Things to Do section on the website to check out what’s going on any day of the week.
MOTHER’S DAY
Sunday, May 14
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, show your mom some love with a special meal at one of Tucson’s best restaurants. We’ve rounded up the most delicious deals so you can treat Mom to a day she won’t forget.
Also, keep checking back because we’ll be adding more dinners, brunches, and specials as we creep closer to Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 14.
Check out our full list of Mother’s Day events.
FEATURED EVENT
PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Saturday, May 13
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
What better way to celebrate and appreciate the Sonoran Desert than to toast to it? Stand among the saguaros at the Desert Museum and sip on the best local brews in the Southwest at our annual craft beer festival: Party for the Planet!
When you aren’t sippin’, you can visit with our engaging animals, dance under the stars to a live DJ, Humblelianess, and enjoy local munchies. You can also feel the touch of a stingray, and catch the beautiful sunset and stargaze once it gets dark!
Food will be available for purchase from Ironwood Terraces and Phoebe’s Coffee Bar, as well as from local food trucks.
MORE FOODIE EVENTS
THE HAUNTED TAVERN AT TRAIL DUST TOWN
Thursday, May 11 & Friday, May 12
6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd., #13
The Haunted Tavern is an immersive cocktail experience run by the descendants of Ichabod Crane.
Inside the tavern, you’ll be served four ghostly cocktails while the Tavern Keeper shares the dark and chilling stories of the tavern’s past. Pay attention because you’ll learn all about the “dark tales that haunt the venue.”
Tickets, which oughta sell quickly, are $45 per person and include the four craft cocktails, scary experiences, and educational tales.
SATURDAYS AT THE GARDEN KITCHEN
Saturday, May 13
2205 S. Fourth Ave.
Saturdays at the Garden Kitchen are held monthly at The Garden Kitchen. These events offer a physical activity class, a food demonstration (you get to try all the food and take home the recipes!), and a gardening class.
These events will be held both in-person and virtually. If you plan to come in person, please remember to bring your water bottle! No pre-registration is required for the activities.
WINE & JAZZ HAPPY HOUR
Saturday, May 13
6960 E. Sunrise Dr. #160
Simon Hazel Cellar’s Wine & Jazz Happy Hour has moved to Saturday. For the month of May, they will only hold one Wine & Jazz Happy Hour. There’ll be music, appetizers, and featured wines from Italy!
WINE & JAZZ HAPPY HOUR
Saturday, May 13
6960 E. Sunrise Dr. #160
Simon Hazel Cellar’s Wine & Jazz Happy Hour has moved to Saturday. For the month of May, they will only hold one Wine & Jazz Happy Hour. There’ll be music, appetizers, and featured wines from Italy!
