If you're looking to fill your October with fun Fall events while still saving your money, we've got you! Here's a list of 45 free events for you to check out this month!
Dirty T Run Club
This run club meets on Thursdays for a 4 mile run at a slower pace. During the route, you’ll get to run past iconic murals and the rattlesnake bridge. Plus, they stop by a bar for after-run drinks.
When:Thursdays at 6 p.m., rain or shine
Where:Meeting place is at the corner of.
Cost: to attend
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Di Luna Saturdays
Head over to Di Luna on Saturdays for a weekly market that features local vendors, food, drinks, flash tattoos and more!
When:8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays
Where:Di Luna,.
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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People gather as they enjoy the weather, food and drink at the annual Mt Lemmon Ski Valley Oktoberfest.
Oktoberfest on Mount Lemmon
Head up to Mount Lemmon to celebrate Oktoberfest alongside food, beer and music!
When:Weekends through Oct. 12
Where:Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley,
Cost: to attend, on site parking is $10
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Oktoberfest at Mount Lemmon Lodge
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Mt. Lemmon Lodge! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of October, the lodge is turning it up with festive music and iconic Oktoberfest dishes, all open to the public.
When:Weekends through the end of October
Where:Mount Lemmon Lodge,
Cost: to attend,but bring money for food and drinks
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“The Life of a Showgirl” listening party—Corbett’s
Calling all Swifties, Corbett’s is celebrating the release with a special listening party in its beer garden, complete with Taylor-themed cocktails, DIY vinyl painting, vendors, and more.
When:8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3
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Cost: to attend, bring money for drinks and vendors
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Free First Saturday Magic Market
It's time again for Valley of the Moon'sannual costume sale! They're cleaning out their costume shed in time for Halloween.Stroll through and see what treasures you find!
When:9-11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 4
Where:Valley of the Moon,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Unpack the PACC
Join Arizona Music Connection, Pinups for PACC, Door Slammers of Tucson and Friends of PACC at Corbett's for an epic adoption extravaganza supporting Pima Animal Care Center! Meet some of the lovable dogs looking for their forever homes, enjoy live music, a groovy atmosphere, a classic car show, aspecial food & drink menu curated by Corbett's, and raffle prizes.
When:10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday Oct. 4
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Cost: to attend
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Autumn Craft and Vendor Market
Celebrate the Fall season with a weekend of unique handcrafted goods, seasonal treats, and local artisans!
When:11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday Oct. 5
Where:Park Place Mall,
Cost: to attend, bring money for vendors
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Rustic Roots Fall Festival
Bring the family and enjoy this community event filled with excellent food, craft vendors, chair massages, and fun for the kids, like games, a petting zoo, and a jumping castle!
³:12-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Where:Rustic Roots Market,
Cost: to attend, bring money for vendors
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Oktoberfest at Trail Dust Town
Local breweries will be pouring drinks at Trail Dust Town's Oktoberfest celebration this weekend. German food, including brats and pretzels, will be on the menu. While admission is free, tickets are on sale for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
When:3-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Where:Trail Dust Town,
Cost: to attend, bring money for beer tastings, food and amusement rides.
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Asian Night Market
Tucson Asian Night Market is back! EnjoyAsian food vendors, an incredible lineup of music, dance, and art from across the Asian diaspora.
When:6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
Where:Rillito Park,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food and vendors
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Arizona Insect Festival
Back for another year, the Arizona Insect Festival, which is hosted by the University of Arizona's Department of Entomology, hopes to encourage understanding of our local insects. Experience interactive exhibits and learn about insects!
When:10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Where:ENR2 building on UA campus,
Cost: to attend
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Swap It Out, Stretch It Out
Bring your mat, a towel, up to 10 items (including fall favorites and costumes) and start your Sunday with morning yoga, followed by a Halloween costume swap!
When:11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Where:Crooked Tooth Brewing Co.,
Cost:
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Music in the Courtyard
Join the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Jazz Festival, for a relaxing midweek music break during the fifth season of Music in the Courtyard, a free concert series in the beautiful Historic Pima County Courthouse Courtyard. This month Justin Fernandez and Don Armstrong & the Whiskeypalians will be performing.
When:11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 8 and Oct. 22
Where:Pima County Courthouse,
Cost: to attend
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Birds of Mission Garden
Walk around Mission Garden with one the garden’s expert birders where you’ll look for seasonal and resident birds as well as learn to identify some common calls and songs.
When:8-9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9
Where:Mission Garden (meet at the front gate),
Cost: to attend
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Snakes & Lattes on Main Gate on East University Boulevard
Social Game Night
Stop by Snakes and Lattes and make some new friends while enjoying fun board games.
When:6-9 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 9
Where:Snakes and Lattes,
Cost: to attend, bring money for drinks
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Tasting History: Corn
Learn all about corn! Head to Mission Garden for this interactive program that includes recipes and tastings.
When:8-10 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 10-11
Where:Mission Garden,
Cost: to attend, donations accepted
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Quincie Douglas Center Trunk-Or-Treat
Grab your costume and bring the familyfor a night of trunk-or-treating, a haunted house and spooky holiday fun!
When:6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10
Where:Quincie Douglas Center,
Cost:
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Spooktober
Kick off spooky season with Spooktober, a celebration of community, creativity, and spooky fun! Enjoy craft brews, delicious eats, local artisans, and a lineup of festive contests.
When:6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10
Where:Screwbean Brewing,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food and vendors
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Patagonia Fall Festival
If you've been wanting to take a trip to Patagonia, now's a good time to go. This festival features incredible artists, plus food and live music.
When:9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12
Where:Patagonia Town Park,, Patagonia
Cost: to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Desert Artisans Market
Shop from local makers during this market!Vendors will have handmade crochet plushies, soaps, candles, art, home decor, jewelry, bags and more!
When:12-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11
Where:CATALYST in Tucson Mall,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Oktoberfest MSA Annex
Celebrate Oktoberfest Tucson-style! Shop curated local vendors, and take in the ambiance of accordion music and the experimental rock sounds of krautrock, which has its roots in West Germany. And of course, don’t miss special-release beer, handcrafted sausage and pretzels, and much more.
Note: This event has been postponed until Oct. 19
When:12-8 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 11
Where:MSA Annex,
Cost: to attend, bring money formoney for food and drinks.
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Dive Bar Art Market
Grab a cold drink at Mr. Head’s and shop local artistsselling tons of paintings, jewelry, fun stickers, shirts and more.
When:1-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12
Where:Mr. Head's Art Gallery & Bar,
Cost: to attend, bring money for drinks and vendors
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Indigenous Peoples Day
This free family-friendly event hosted by Alianza Indigena sin Fronteras is slated to feature cultural performances, activities for kids, food, speakers and more!
When:2:30-10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13
Where:
Cost: to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Concerts in the Courtyard
Head to Marana for this concert series, this time featuring Blondie All Over. Food trucks will be onsite and kids will be able to go trick-or-treating from community organizations. Bring your own chairs or blankets and wear a costume!
When:5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
Where:Marana Municipal Complex,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Beatriz Chanes, the co-founder of Cultura Life Design packs a customers order during the Tucson Meet Yourself folklife festival, Jácome Plaza, Oct. 5, 2024.
Tucson Meet Yourself
Folklife festival Tucson Meet Yourself brings hundreds of thousands of people to downtown Tucson each year to celebrate the food, music, dance and arts of our city's many cultures.
When:11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
Where:Jacomé Plaza,
Cost: to watch performances and demonstrations, bring money for food and shopping
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Tucson Terror & Oddities Market
This market features local vendors that celebrate everything eerie, unusual and extraordinary.
When:10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:4th Ave. Coalition Space,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Night of the Living Dead Night Market
Mourning Star Curio Shoppe is throwing a scary night market featuring local vendors, food trucks, flash tattoos, live music and a costume contest.
When:6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:Mourning Star Curio Shoppe,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Boo Bash 2025
This family-friendly Halloween event will feature trunk-or-treating, games, music and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged!
When:5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:Lincoln Regional Park soccer fields,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Once a month, the Desert Haze Market takes over the Hotel Congress patio.
Desert Haze Market
Shop all kinds of vintage clothing when this market pops up at Hotel Congress.
When:11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:Hotel Congress,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Plant Sale at Mission Garden
Buy some new plants from Mission Garden and Desert Survivors or swap seeds with Mission Garden and Oro House.
When:8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:Mission Garden,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Marana’s 2025 Fall Festival
Celebrate fall in Marana! The annual festival is home to carnival rides, mutton busting, live music and performances, a beer garden and food trucks, artisan vendors, crafts and a screening of The Nightmare before Christmas.
When:2-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
Where:Marana Heritage Farm,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food and shopping
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Bewitched Mini Market
Get in the spooky mood at this mini market, where there will be local vendors, food, aura photos, crafts, tarot and more. Costumes are encouraged!
When:12-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
Where:Monsoon Mystics,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
The third Thursday of the month is a party at MOCA. The art museum is open late with free admission. Expect drinks from Brick Box Brewery, food from Odd Dogs Hot Dogs and tunes from KXCI DJs
When:6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
Where:Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Free Third Thursdays at MOCA
The third Thursday of the month is a party at MOCA. The art museum is open late with free admission. Expect drinks from Brick Box Brewery, food from Odd Dogs Hot Dogs and tunes from KXCI DJs
When:6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23
Where:Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Fall Festival
Casas Church is hosting a community-wide event with a truck-or-treat, vendors, carnival games, food trucks, music and a donation drive for Interfaith Community Services.
When:6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24
Where:Casas Church,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Fire Show at Sky Bar
Join Cirque Collective Fire Troupe on the patio of Sky Bar for their fire flow spectacle!
When:8:15 p.m., Friday, Oct. 24
Where:Sky Bar,.
Cost: to attend, bring money for drinks.
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Youth Garden Party
Mission Garden is showing off their updated youth garden area with a party where you can explore the worm bin, take home a new plant and make art. Mariachi Las Aguilitas De Davis and Chapoppin Cafe will also be there!
When:9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Where:Mission Garden,
Cost: to attend, bring money for drinks and pastries
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Oro Valley Fall Foodie, Art & Wine Festival
This two-day market in Oro Valley, hosted by SAACA, features more than 100 artisans in addition to music, food vendors, local wine, activities for kids and costume contests.
When:10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26
Where:Oro Valley Marketplace,
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping and food
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HallOVeen Spooktacular
Oro Valley is celebrating Halloween with an evening of vendors, music, jumping castles, crafts, food trucks and trunk-or-treating.
When:5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Where:James D. Kriegh Park,
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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PCSD trunk-or-treat
Visit Kino Sports Complex for a trunk-or-treat event hosted by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
When:4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25
Where:Kino Sports Complex,
Cost: to attend
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Dogtoberfest boasts a variety of activities including dog costume contests, “Paw Painting,” obstacle courses and a dog parade.
Dogtoberfest
The fun-filled dog event will not only have pets for adoption, but fun activities like costume contests, hotdog bobbing, food trucks and music powered by The Drive Tucson.
When:10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
Where:Ft. Lowell Park,
Cost: to attend, dog/cat food donations will be accepted
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Trick-or-Treat the Avenue
Head to North Fourth Avenue for a family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating down the historic street. There will be a costume contest at 1 p.m. Pets are welcome!
When:11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
Where:North Fourth Avenue. Costume contest is at Haggerty Plaza,, at 1 p.m.
Cost: to attend, bring money for shopping
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Cyclovia
Enjoy a day of car-free streets, where you can walk, bike or skate your way through Tucson neighborhoods. It's essentially a big block party where you'll find activity hubs and food vendors along the route.
When:9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
Where:See the route.
Cost: to attend, bring money for food
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Trunk-or-Treat
West Coast Karate will be hosting their 9th annual Trunk-or-Treat, where there will be tons of candy, a pumpkin decorating contest, a cake walk and scary stories.
When:6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28
Where:West Coast Karate,
Cost: to attend
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