Events Around Tucson this Fall

If you are visiting Tucson this fall season there is no shortage of fun things you can get into with friends and family. Fall in Arizona is a time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere that the desert has to offer. Whether you are looking to try new food, explore the arts and music scene, or simply enjoy the outdoors Tucson has something to offer this fall!

Every Thursday- Sunday The University of Arizona Skycenter on Mt. Lemmon hosts SkyNight! SkyNight is led by expert scientists in the community and allows the guests to experience the night sky through the largest dedicated public state-of-the-art telescopes in the Southwest. Admission grants guests access to astronomy presentations, a dinner option, guided exploration of the night sky using binoculars, as well as the chance to observe through their Schulman 32-inch and Philips 24-inch telescopes. Details for SkyNight can be found here! If you are planning a trip up to Mt. Lemmon and are looking for a great place to stay check out this beautiful cabin!

Experience the beauty that Tucson has to offer at Tohono Chul, a 49-acre public garden and nature preserve in northwest Tucson. Every Sunday through November 24th Tohono Chul hosts Sundays in the Garden where guests can enjoy live performances by local musicians. While there stop by the Garden Bistro Bar, visit the museum and shops or check out the desert nursery. You will be in for a peaceful and enchanting time enjoying the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Wanting to stay nearby? Check out this beautiful home!

Enjoy a day of fun on the farm with the whole family at Apple Annie’s! Every Saturday and Sunday in October guests are welcome to explore the farm and all it has to offer. Take a hayride through the farm to the pumpkin patch where you can pick a pumpkin. Visit the sunflower field where you can pick your own sunflowers or even pick some fall vegetables like broccoli or squash. And don’t forget to explore the corn maze! Looking for a place to stay nearby? Check out this home with a fabulous backyard and room for the whole family!

There is never a shortage of fun Halloween activities taking place around Tucson!

If you are looking for a fun and fear filled night look no further than Nightfall at Old Tucson! With over 20 acres filled with haunts, mazes, theatre performances, roaming scary characters, magic shows and more Nightfall is a fall favorite for locals. If you need a place to stay nearby check out the following AZ Roots listings- beautiful, pet friendly Townhome, luxurious home nestled in Star Pass Golf Resort, cozy and unique west side home, updated home with firepit.

For family friendly fun that even the youngest trick-or-treaters can enjoy head over to Trail Dust Town for their Not Too Frightful Fridays. For only $8 guests will receive unlimited ride wristbands for the Halloween train ride, Ferris Wheel and Scavenger Hunt. There will be trick-or-treating, drinks and snacks, and a mini costume parade so costumes are highly encouraged! AZ Roots has many options if you are wanting to stay close, check them out! Family Getaway, Centrally located cozy home, Spacious home with a pool, Beautiful home with mountain views and a spa.

Another great activity for the whole family is waiting for you at Reid Park Zoo where they host Boo at the Zoo on the weekends of October 18th and 25th. Attendees will enjoy meeting and taking pictures with their favorite characters, watching sill skeleton scens, playing games throughout the Fall Festival Zone and so much more. Make sure you dress up and enjoy trick-or-treating your way through the Zoo and visiting the Pumpkin Patch. Check out this home just a walk away from Reid Park Zoo!

We hope that whether this is your first time visiting Tucson, or you are a local, that this fall is one that is spent enjoying time outdoors, with friends and family. We hope you take advantage of the beauty that the desert has to offer this season, and that AZ Roots can be a part of that! We love to see our guests so if you do end up staying with us, please make sure to let us know what fall events you participated in while visiting and make sure to tag us at #ITSAZROOTS in your photos.