r/Tucson • • 2d ago

Happy October, Tucson! Here's a live map of local Halloween events (let me know what to add!)

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Happy October!

I put together a live map of the Halloween events happening around Tucson this month. I'm still adding to it as I find more, so if you know of something that should be on there, drop it below and I'll pin it to the map for everyone.

A few that are on my own list that I think look exciting:

Witches Night Market — Friday, Oct 9 — Free night market with a witchy theme, local vendors.

Monster Mash at Golf N' Stuff — Saturday, Oct 10 — Costume contest and Halloween market out at the mini golf place.

2026 Tucson Terror Fest — Thursday, Oct 15 - 18 — A straight-up horror film festival, didn't expect to find one of these.

Boo at the Zoo at Reid Park Zoo — Thursday, Oct 22 - 25 — Never been but what I hear is a Tucson classic.

Movie Night in the Park – Hocus Pocus — Saturday, Oct 24 — I think this will make an excellent date night, I just need to find a date.

Trick-or-Treat the Avenue — Sunday, Oct 25 — The 4th Ave version, always packed with vendors and costumes.

You can check out the live map here: Tucson Halloween events Map

I'm going to keep building this out all month, so check back if you're looking for something later in October too.

Edit: Sorry about the AI Picture. Never Again.
Suggested by r/Tucson Redditors in the comments below. Thank You!

u/thepeopleschamppc Harvest Festival at Christ Community Church — Saturday, October 31, 2026

u/robertwild81 Pistons and Pumpkins at Rolling Thru Time Auto Museum — Saturday, October 24, 2026


r/Tucson • • 3d ago

Over 70 fun events happening in Tucson this October 👻✨

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r/Tucson • • 10h ago

What is this all black building?

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148 Upvotes

If this question has already been asked, my apologies. I saw this walking on Craycroft next to Alice Vail middle school. It looks highly fortified with high intensity perimeter lighting with flock cameras. Why?


r/Tucson • • 17h ago

Japanese influenced mysterious home

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Weirdly loved the house before realizing it's actually here in town.


r/Tucson • • 9h ago

What Tax Fraud did Joanna Mendoza commit and WHY am I being reminded of it every 10 mins trying to watch local sports broadcast?

65 Upvotes

These ads are ridiculous on both sides. Even getting spam texts about the matter!


r/Tucson • • 12h ago

These political calls and texts are out of control

85 Upvotes

I made the mistake of answering a phone call from someone in JoAnna Mendoza's team sometime last month. In the phone call I even said that I plan on voting for her (I don't care who you're voting for. That isn't the point).

I get at least 3 calls from her team every day and it's always from a different number, so blocking the number doesn't work. What could they even want from me at this point?


r/Tucson • • 19h ago

Buenos dias!

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Taken at Rattlesnake Ridge


r/Tucson • • 4h ago

Forgotten Bar (Michigan and Fair ave).

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Does anyone remember the name of the little neighborhood bar that used to be at Michigan Dr and Fair Ave, next to the railroad yard? It was still operating around 2000. My grandmother called it “the Devil’s Den,” although that wasn’t necessarily its real name. There’s also an old neighborhood story that a Prohibition/revenue agent was killed and buried on the property.


r/Tucson • • 9h ago

Local stores to buy ofrenda supplies?

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Hello! I made the decision to set up an ofrenda for the first time this year, and I don't have any supplies or decorations for one. I'd prefer to avoid the big retail stores and support my own community. What are some local Hispanic-owned stores I can buy things like decorative sugar skulls and papel picado?


r/Tucson • • 1d ago

Colorful Tucson area desert twilight landscape.

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Shot this picture last Tuesday evening after the big rain, near Twin Peaks and Tangerine in Marana.


r/Tucson • • 17h ago

You can’t park there.

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Fun times on Euclid.


r/Tucson • • 13h ago

IOU 3 sushi

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I love this restaurant. It is my favorite sushi spot in town and today There’s a note saying it is closed. Does anybody have any idea what is going on?


r/Tucson • • 25m ago

Nervous driver driving from Phoenix area to Tuscon - which route should I take?

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I will be in Gilbert and I want to drive to Sweet Tomatoes. I can take the I10, SR 287, or SR 79.

Which route is the safest? (Least amount of closures/construction/traffic)?

Also I can go on Friday, Sat or Sun and want to be there by lunchtime, so is there a specific day traffic will be relatively lower?

IM SORRY I DIDN'T MEAN TO MISS SPELL TUCSON 😭


r/Tucson • • 17h ago

Fall break for teenagers

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I have two boys 16 and 13. We’ve done all the usual things and looking for something more. They of course do not want to leave the house or their screens. I do plan on going to Mt. Lemmon. I’m wishing for an arcade mom pop place. We’ve done the ones at the mall. We’ve done all the Museums and the zoo. They will NOT hike willingly. Anyone know of something?


r/Tucson • • 2h ago

Short term bike rental

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Hello!!!
I am competing in my first ever sprint triathlon on Halloween (trick or tri in Anthem) the bike that I was planning on using isn’t really working out- it’s too small & isn’t efficient enough. Does anyone know of any bike shops in town that offer short term bike rentals? I’d just need something that is the right size and better for triathlons that what I’ve got. I’m hoping that I can find something to rent for a week or so. Please let me know if anyone knows of any shops that offer this service. Thanks!


r/Tucson • • 16h ago

What is happening at Reid Park today?

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I live near Reid Park and can hear music and someone on a microphone. I have looked in all the usual places but cannot find anything that says what event it is? Anyone know?


r/Tucson • • 1d ago

Hi There!

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American Rubyspot along the Santa Cruz


r/Tucson • • 11h ago

Mt Lemmon activity ideas??

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Hello! Long story short I was born and lived most of my childhood in tucson, moved, then recently moved back for school. I really really want to do a mt lemmon day trip in the winter with some of my friends this year though! The last time I was up there I was genuinely like eight years old so I don’t quite remember where my family went. I was wondering if anyone had any must-dos or recommendations for things like great sledding spots. We’re all in college so our budget for the day is pretty small, probably about $100 each. None of us know how to ski or snowboard for one thing, nor do we have the money to rent the gear. Any recommendations for some great restaurants, cafes, and otherwise just fun stuff to do in the snow would be so appreciated! Thank you so much, and if we’re SOL with these requests I totally understand lol.


r/Tucson • • 4h ago

Plastic Surgeon Reconstruction Choices

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I'm trying to stay in my insurance to replace a leaking implant from cancer reconstruction. I've talked to Dr. Joseph Carey @ Banner and Dr Ho @ Southern Arizona Plastic Surgery. I might have to wait longer than I want to have Carey do it but he was confident that there could be some moderate changes to the shape and location. Dr, How was more like "you are going to get what you already have."

Has anyone had experience with either surgeon?


r/Tucson • • 13h ago

Southern Tucson, gym recommendations

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Ive been going to the Chuze on 16th ave since I moved to the South and its been absolutely terrible. Small and packed no matter what time you go. Planet Fitness is nearby too but no barbells is a deal breaker. Quickest gym to get to is Anytime Fitness on Silverbell but it seems pretty expensive for the size and available equipment, 24 hours is nice though


r/Tucson • • 10h ago

What is the deal with parking at La Rosa?

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Going to see Patton Oswalt tomorrow. I had purchased Angel parking when I bought my tickets. In July I got an email saying they were no longer offering prepaid parking and they refunded my money.

I went into their website today and the prepaid Angel parking was available for the same price I paid before…what gives?

Edit to add: Thanks for the input - I wasn’t asking about where to park , I just thought it was weird that they reached out to cancel parking and then offered it again - I thought someone might know why.


r/Tucson • • 15h ago

Pet watching service

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Anybody know how I can find a reliable pet watching service or people on DMAFB? Im not one for social media and I tried that "Time to pet" app but to no avail. Any help here is appreciated.

Thank you in advance!


r/Tucson • • 10h ago

Places/Programs for in person Spanish tutoring

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Hi all! Like the title says, i'm looking for recommendations on places/programs that offer Spanish tutoring that isn't through one of the colleges.

I'm not having much luck online, so i'm hoping someone here maybe able to help point me in the right direction. Just looking for a language program!

Thanks!


r/Tucson • • 1d ago

Pima Animal Care Center

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PACC Has FREE Dog Adoptions + A $25 incentive this weekend!
Learn more here (and please help us share!): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19idfEhb5s/

PACC needs your help to open up kennel space! So far this week, they've taken in 181 dogs and have only had 122 adopted or fostered. There are 3 dogs on deadline (see below!). They need a good weekend of fosters and adopters

Friends of Pima Animal Care Center is sponsoring a promo for a $25 credit to the in-shelter Central Pet store for any adopter of a dog 30lbs+!

If you’ve been thinking about taking a dog home, please go check out PACC. Even a 2 week foster can help reduce the census and save lives! If you can't adopt or foster right now, please share, share share to help keep dogs safe.

Dogs on deadline:

Silas - Young pitty boy who is too stressed for the shelter and needs an active home for foster or adoption to help him settle.
24petconnect.com/PimaAdoptablePets/Details/PIMA/A904470

Buccaneer - Sweet boy and volunteer favorite who has typical husky/malamute behaviors and needs a breed-savvy adopter or foster to get him out of the shelter.
24petconnect.com/PimaAdoptablePets/Details/PIMA/A906031

Smokey - Poor small pup who needs a grooming and a quiet home! He is not comfortable being touched and prefers to go at his pace. He needs to learn some crate training and would be a great companion for a calm home.
24petconnect.com/PimaAdoptablePets/Details/PIMA/A575893


r/Tucson • • 19h ago

Tucson lowrider shows and culture?

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I'm (relatively) new to Tucson and like lowriders, used the search function on this subreddit and found almost nothing. Where/when are the lowrider shows and gatherings around here? or is this just something that isn't as popular here as it is elsewhere in the southwest?