Major Events Calendar - A year in Southern Arizona is packed with fun things to do. Our many exciting annual fairs, fiestas, cultural and sporting events are listed here.
Community Events Calendar - Be a local and experience Tucson's unique cultures at our community events such as fundraisers, club programs and Tucson Parks and Recreation activities.
Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase of Tucson - Also known as the Tucson Gem Show, the largest event of its kind in the world is eagerly anticipated by thousands of rock hounds, jewelers and others who buy, sell and exhibit. Jan. 31 - Feb.15, 2009.
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Tucson Rodeo) - Dust, sweat, determination, and pride clash when some of the best rodeo athletes on the circuit strive to hold their own with some of the finest livestock in the biz at the infamous Tucson Rodeo, Feb. 21 - Mar. 1, 2009.
Major League Baseball Spring Training - Tucson hosts two Major League Baseball teams for the pre-season warm up: the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Games played late February through early April.
Learn About Our Most Dazzling Event: The Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Upcoming Tucson Events
Gabriel Iglesias- Jan. 9 The Fox Tucson Theatre presents Comedy Central award-winning comedian, Gabriel Iglesias. Unbelievable, electrifying and gifted are just some of the many words used to describe his stand-up routine., 520-547-3040.
Japanese New Year Festival- Jan. 10 The Tucson Children's Museum presents a Festivals of Friendship celebration, featuring opportunities to explore Japanese New Year traditions., 520-792-9985.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Festival- Jan. 19 The Tucson Children's Museum presents a celebration honoring the life and works of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 520-792-9985.
Chinese New Year Festival- Jan. 24 The Tucson Children's Museum presents Festivals of Friendship celebration featuring exploration of Chinese New Year traditions., 520-792-9985.
Dillinger Days- Jan. 24 Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Tucson capture of "Public Enemy #1" John Dillinger and his notorious gang, with re-enactments, classic cars, period music, walking tours, films, lectures, and much more. Downtown Tucson, between the historic Hotel Congress and the Historic Depot., 520-622-8848 (Hotel Congress).
