14 Things to Do in Tucson This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Groundworks Halloween Live Music Night

A Halloween-themed live music event at Groundworks featuring a lineup of local artists.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Groundworks

La Rosa Anniversary Party

La Rosa celebrates one year with an anniversary benefit show.

Friday, October 9, 2026 6:00 PM (doors and show) · La Rosa Tucson

Rush Tribute Project

The Rush Tribute Project performs at Fox Tucson Theatre.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre

Eddie's Country Dancing

Country dancing at Eddie's hosted by Active Healthy Adults.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:30 PM · Eddie's

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More

A candlelight concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and more.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 PM

Arts & Culture

Marlon Wayans with Support From DC Ervin

Stand-up comedy from Marlon Wayans with support from DC Ervin at Fox Tucson Theatre.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:30 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre

Food & Drink

1st Annual FALL Chili Cookoff

The first annual fall chili cookoff at Poppin' Off on East Speedway.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 5:00 PM · Poppin' Off, 4873/4877 E Speedway Blvd., Tucson

A Special Day with Pati Jinich at AZPM

A special day at AZPM with Pati Jinich.

Thursday, October 15, 2026

3rd Annual Pairings Event: Music & Morsels

The third annual Pairings Event at Fox Tucson Theatre combines music and food.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:00 PM · Fox Tucson Theatre

Sports

Inaugural Sonoran Series: Arizona Wildcats vs. Naranjeros de Hermosillo

The inaugural Sonoran Series brings Arizona Wildcats against the Naranjeros de Hermosillo to Hi Corbett Field.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · Hi Corbett Field

Outdoors & Active

Singles Workout Class

A morning workout class for singles hosted at 640 N Stone Ave.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 9:00 AM · 640 N Stone Ave

Walk Sabino Canyon Tram Road - Get in Shape Walk

A get-in-shape group walk on the Sabino Canyon Tram Road.

Friday, October 16, 2026 7:00 AM · Sabino Canyon Tram Road

Family-Friendly

A Night at the Museum

An annual family Halloween event at the Arizona History Museum.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 5:00 PM · Arizona History Museum, East 2nd Street, Tucson

Date Night

Tucson Speed Dating for Singles Age 50s/60s

Speed dating for singles in their 50s and 60s at Tandem American Eatery.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Tandem American Eatery