Día de la Niñez Celebration 🎉

Join Vice Mayor Lane Santa Cruz and Council Member Selina Barajas for a fun-filled Día de la Niñez celebration honoring children and families in our community!

📅 Saturday, April 25

⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Mission Manor Park | 6100 S. 12th Ave

This free, family-friendly event will feature activities, games, and community resources for all ages. Come out and celebrate the joy, creativity, and spirit of our youngest community members!

We hope to see you there!

Southside Rides
Bicicleteada del Sur

Bicicleteada del Sur is a Tucson bike ride in the Southside that take place on the last Fridays of the month. These are evening bike rides starting out of the El Pueblo Center.

• Location: El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd

• Time:  6pm meet up with 6:30-8:30 p.m ride.

• TUGO Bike Share reservations for FREE call (520) 261-5446.

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Earth Day of Connection & Rio Relay

Saturday, April 24, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join us for the Earth Day of Connection & Rio Relay, a special Earth Day gathering within the Santa Cruz Watershed Days of Connection series. This event brings the community together to honor the Santa Cruz River through stewardship, movement, and collective care for our shared environment.

Participants will take part in activities that highlight the importance of watershed health, environmental protection, and connection to place—celebrating Earth Day through action, collaboration, and community spirit.

Location:

Bonita Park (Barrio Hollywood)

20 N. Bonita Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

What to bring:

Closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle.

All ages welcome.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Join the Menlo Park Neighborhood Association for a special Spring Fiesta in the Park! In place of the regular April neighborhood meeting, this family-friendly event is a fun and casual way to connect with neighbors and enjoy the community together.

Saturday, April 18

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Menlo Park Ramadas (near the pool)

Enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, including:

• Sonoran hot dog cart (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

• Jumping castles

• Kickball

• Face painting

• Neighborhood potluck

This free event is all about creating a welcoming space for neighbors to meet, connect, and celebrate community.

🌱 Plant Sale Fundraiser 🌱

Support the neighborhood by contributing to the plant sale! Bring a potted plant (priced and ready to sell) if you’d like to participate. For more information, please contact Liza Grant.

Please RSVP using the link provided so organizers can plan accordingly—and feel free to invite your neighbors!

We hope to see you there!

— Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

Westside Rides
Bicis y Burros

Bicis y Burros is a Tucson bike ride in the Westside that take place on the Second Sundays of the month. These are morning bike rides starting out of the Ward 1 Office.

• Location: Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St

• Time:  Nov-April 9-11 a.m.  May-Oct 8- 10 a.m.

• No TUGO Bikes available for his ride

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Southside Rides
Bicicleteada del Sur

Bicicleteada del Sur is a Tucson bike ride in the Southside that take place on the last Fridays of the month. These are evening bike rides starting out of the El Pueblo Center.

• Location: El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd

• Time:  6pm meet up with 6:30-8:30 p.m ride.

• TUGO Bike Share reservations for FREE call (520) 261-5446.

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Learn Across the Barrio – Spring Encuentro

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Join the Pueblo Culturally Relevant Department for Learn Across the Barrio, a Spring Encuentro celebrating learning, culture, and community connection. This all-ages event brings families, students, and neighbors together for an afternoon of education, creativity, and shared experiences.

Enjoy free books, food trucks, live performances, and interactive learning opportunities in a welcoming, community-centered space.

Location:

Pueblo High School

Highlights include:

Free books • Food trucks • Performances • Learning activities

All ages welcome.

World Water Day Celebration

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Celebrate World Water Day as part of the Santa Cruz Watershed Days of Connection series. This community gathering invites residents of all ages to come together in recognition of the vital role water plays in our desert environment and daily lives.

The event will feature opportunities to learn about watershed health, conservation, and stewardship of the Santa Cruz River, while connecting with neighbors, local organizations, and the natural landscape of the barrio.

Location:

Verdugo Park (Barrio Kroeger Lane)

902 S. Verdugo Ave., Tucson, AZ 85745

What to bring:

Closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle.

All ages welcome.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Westside Rides
Bicis y Burros

Bicis y Burros is a Tucson bike ride in the Westside that take place on the Second Sundays of the month. These are morning bike rides starting out of the Ward 1 Office.

• Location: Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St

• Time:  Nov-April 9-11 a.m.  May-Oct 8- 10 a.m.

• No TUGO Bikes available for his ride

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Save Our Saguaros: Biodiversity Fiesta

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Tucson Clean and Beautiful and their sponsors for the Save Our Saguaros Biodiversity Fiesta! Part of the Santa Cruz Watershed Days of Connection series. This family-friendly event brings the community together to celebrate and care for our desert ecosystem through hands-on service, learning, and connection to nature.

Participants can expect opportunities to support local biodiversity, learn about native plants and watershed health, and enjoy time outdoors with neighbors and partners working to protect the Santa Cruz River corridor.

Location:

Paseo de Iglesias & Las Milpitas Community Farm

2405 S. Cottonwood Ln., Tucson, AZ 85713

What to bring:

Closed-toe shoes, sun protection, and a refillable water bottle.

All ages welcome.

Barrio El Rio + Silvercroft Neighborhood Tree Planting

Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Tucson Clean & Beautiful for a neighborhood tree planting event in the Barrio El Rio and Silvercroft communities. Volunteers will help plant trees to expand Tucson’s urban canopy, improve neighborhood resilience, and support climate and heat-mitigation efforts in frontline communities.

Tree planting is fun for all ages, and no prior experience is needed. All tools, gloves, and filtered drinking water will be provided.

Meeting Location:

Riverview Park

1600 N. Yavapai St., Tucson, AZ

What to bring:

Closed-toe shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle.

This event is part of Mayor Romero’s Tucson Million Trees Initiative and is supported by the USDA Forest Service and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Volunteer RSVP required.

https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/event/barrio-el-rio-silvercroft-neighborhood-tree-planting-volunteer-rsvp/

Southside Rides
Bicicleteada del Sur

Bicicleteada del Sur is a Tucson bike ride in the Southside that take place on the last Fridays of the month. These are evening bike rides starting out of the El Pueblo Center.

• Location: El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd

• Time:  6pm meet up with 6:30-8:30 p.m ride.

• TUGO Bike Share reservations for FREE call (520) 261-5446.

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Westside Rides
Bicis y Burros

Bicis y Burros is a Tucson bike ride in the Westside that take place on the Second Sundays of the month. These are morning bike rides starting out of the Ward 1 Office.

• Location: Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St

• Time:  Nov-April 9-11 a.m.  May-Oct 8- 10 a.m.

• No TUGO Bikes available for his ride

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

MENLO PARK NEIGHBORHOOD

YARD SALE!

LOCATED AT:

901 & 905 W. CONGRESS ST

SATURDAY JANUARY 31ST, 8AM-1PM

Purchase a table for $50 - you keep what you earn through sales OR donate your goods for volunteers to sell at the Neighborhood tables (drop off EARLY for best chance to

Southside Rides
Bicicleteada del Sur

Bicicleteada del Sur is a Tucson bike ride in the Southside that take place on the last Fridays of the month. These are evening bike rides starting out of the El Pueblo Center.

• Location: El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd

• Time:  6pm meet up with 6:30-8:30 p.m ride.

• TUGO Bike Share reservations for FREE call (520) 261-5446.

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Barrio El Rio Neighborhood Association

Community

Clean Up

Join the Barrio El Río community, U of A students, and Tucson neighbors for a morning

of caring for the El Rio Neighborhood Community Center and Santa Cruz River Park.

We’ll be sprucing up key spots throughout this historic neighborhood—including the

disc park, community garden, bikeway, and community center grounds. It's a great way

to give back and make a positive impact together!

Saturday, January 17, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

El Rio Neighborhood Center

1390 W Speedway Blvd

Westside Rides
Bicis y Burros

Bicis y Burros is a Tucson bike ride in the Westside that take place on the Second Sundays of the month. These are morning bike rides starting out of the Ward 1 Office.

• Location: Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St

• Time:  Nov-April 9-11 a.m.  May-Oct 8- 10 a.m.

• No TUGO Bikes available for his ride

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Southside Rides
Bicicleteada del Sur

Bicicleteada del Sur is a Tucson bike ride in the Southside that take place on the last Fridays of the month. These are evening bike rides starting out of the El Pueblo Center.

• Location: El Pueblo Center, 101 W Irvington Rd

• Time:  6pm meet up with 6:30-8:30 p.m ride.

• TUGO Bike Share reservations for FREE call (520) 261-5446.

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

Description:

Join us for the upcoming Ward 1 Council Meeting to discuss important community updates and initiatives. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or stream the meeting live at https://www.youtube.com/@cityoftucson/live.

Location: MAYOR AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 255 W. ALAMEDA STREET (CITY HALL)

Stay engaged and informed with what’s happening in your community!

Westside Rides
Bicis y Burros

Bicis y Burros is a Tucson bike ride in the Westside that take place on the Second Sundays of the month. These are morning bike rides starting out of the Ward 1 Office.

• Location: Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St

• Time:  Nov-April 9-11 a.m.  May-Oct 8- 10 a.m.

• No TUGO Bikes available for his ride

• Follow FUGA on social media for the most accurate updates.

MISSION MANOR PARK

TCE Commemorative Mural

Unveiling and Healing Ceremony

This free community gathering at Mission Manor Park will include the unveiling of o permanent memorial created by Alex! Jimenez to those lost and impacted by TCE. Local dignitaries and impacted community members will speak, and Tucsonan filmmaker Franc Contreras will include footage of this event on his documentary about TCE called The Plume.

Details at LosDesTucson.com/tce

If you've visited Joaquin Murrieta Park lately, you may have noticed the artwork is almost complete. To celebrate, we are having an artwork opening celebration event on Saturday, December 6th from 10am-12pm at the park.

Join us for a blessing ceremony led by the mural team, as well as coffee, pastries, music, and a sketching activity to celebrate the new public art. Meet and talk with the artists!

We hope you can attend!