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TOGETHER WE CAN THRIVE
Have fun, get to know your neighbors, and access resources at these community events. If you know of other events that should be on here, let us know.
Neighborhood Association Meetings:
Feldman Neighborhood: Thursday September 11, 2025 from 7:00pm - 8:00pm at Casa De Los Ninos 1120 N. 5th Ave.
Barrio Blue Moon Neighborhood: Thursday September 18, 2025 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm at Esquer Park 1415 N 14th Ave.
Thrive in the 05 Business Forum
Monday September 8, 2025 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Pima County Northwest Service Center, 1010 W. Miracle Mile, First Floor Conference Rooms 165–168.
The Thrive in the 05 Business Forum is a chance to meet local business owners, hear updates on current initiatives, and learn about resources to help businesses and neighborhoods grow. Everyone is welcome, and light refreshments will be served.
New Senior Program At Marty Birdman Center
Starting Tuesday September 9, 2025, new senior program at Marty Birdman Center 2536 N. Castro Ave. every Tuesday Thursday and Friday from 10a.m - 1:00p.m.
Tuesday September 2 - Color Therapy
Thursday September 4 - Card Game
Friday September 5 - Bingo Friday
Tuesday September 9 - Word Search
Thursday September 11 - Puzzle Time
Friday September 12 - Craft Friday
Tuesday September 16 - Color Therapy
Thursday September 18 - Walking Day
Friday September 19 - Bingo Friday
Tuesday September 23 - Word Search
Thursday September 25 - Watercolor Painting
Friday September 26 - Craft Friday
Tuesday September 30 - Color Therapy
Sonoran Restaurant Week
Starts Friday September 5, 2025 and ends Sunday September 14, 2025.
Sonoran Restaurant Week is a 10-day celebration of Southern Arizona dining. Enjoy incredible breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner menus from a variety of local participating restaurants at special pricing.
Thrive in the 05 World Clean Up Day Celebration
Friday September 19, 2025 from 8:00am to 10:00am at Esquer Park 1415 N 14th Ave.
Join the City of Tucson Thrive residents, and community volunteers as we celebrate World Cleanup Day! With your help at this fun event, we will pick up trash in anticipation of building park amenities.
Circus Fun Night at Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson
Saturday September 20, 2025 from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Circus and Aerial Academy of Tucson 400 W. Speedway Blvd.
A great chance for youth to hang out at the circus studio, planned by the youth board, there will be games, snacks, movies, and circus! $5.00 and a potluck item or money towards pizza.
Email to RSVP: info@circusacademytucson.com
Family Game Night at Donna Liggins Center
Friday September 26, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at Donna Liggins Center 2160 N. 6th Ave.
Tucson Parks and Recreation invites the community to Family Game Night at Donna Liggins Recreation Center. This free, family-friendly event will feature board games, Nintendo Switch, Bingo, free raffle prizes, and complimentary food and drinks. For more information, call (520) 791-3247.
End of Summer Splash Pad Bash at Balboa Park
Saturday September 27, 2025 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Balboa Park 2536 N. Castro Ave.
The Balboa Heights Neighborhood Association invites you to the third annual End of Summer Splash Pad Bash. This family-friendly event will feature raffle giveaways, free food, a plant swap, and live music by Mariachi Las Aguilitas de Davis Elementary. Community members will have the chance to meet their neighbors, learn about local resources, and share ideas for future events. Families are encouraged to bring a towel and enjoy the splash pad as we celebrate the end of summer together.
Healing Minds Peer Support Group at the Tucson Indian Center
Starting Monday September 29, 2025 from 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Tucson Indian Center 160 N. Stone Ave. on 2nd floor.
8-week peer support group designed to be a supportive safe space to share experiences, build community, reflect, grow and to strengthen resilience through Native traditions.
Continues every week on Mondays.
Ends Monday November 10, 2025.
Amphitheater School District Fall Break starts October 6, 2025 and ends October 10, 2025.
School’s Out Camp at Donna Liggins Center
Starting Monday October 6, 2025 at Donna Liggins Center 2160 N 6th Ave.
Program for youth 5 - 11 years old during out of school time. Activities are supervised, engaging and fun. Includes games, sports, social interaction, dance, art projects and nutrition based learning activities.
Ends Friday October 10, 2025.
Fall Break Camp at the Circus Academy of Tucson
Starting Monday October 6, 2025 at the Circus Academy of Tucson 400 W Speedway Blvd.
Youth (7-15) get to experience a variety of circus arts including stilt walking, tightwire, juggling, plate spinning, poi, diabolo, tumbling and trapeze! Appropiate for beginning to advanced students.
Ends Friday October 10, 2025.
Neighborhood Hoops Classic 5th - 8th grade at Donna Liggins Center
Saturday October 11, 2025 and Sunday October 12, 2025 at Donna Liggins Center 2160 N 6th Ave.
Get ready for an action-packed weekend of basketball at the Donna Liggins Rec Center! This competitive tournament welcomes boys and girls teams from 5th–8th grade. Every team is guaranteed 3 exciting games, giving players plenty of court time to showcase their skills and teamwork.