Community Calendar
MISSION MANOR PARK TCE Commemorative Mural Unveiling and Healing Ceremony
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
Bicis y Burros Second Sunday Bike Ride
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.
Mayor and City Council Meeting
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!
Bicicleteada del Sur
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.
Bike Check
Bike Check is a free minor bike repair program sponsored by FUGA and hosted at the Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St. The program will generally be on the first and third Mondays of the month from 5-7:00 p.m. unless there is a Monday that falls on a holiday. In that case, Bike Check will take place the following Monday.
Joaquin Murrieta Park Artwork Opening Celebration & Blessing
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!
Just Communities Arizona’s Annual Holiday Card Writing Party
🎄It's that time of year again! 🎄
Please join JCA and our awesome cosponsors for the...
Annual Holiday Card Writing Party
Friday, Dec. 5th
from 5:30-7:30 pm
at the YWCA, 525 N Bonita Ave. in Tucson!
Suggested donation: $10
Co-Sponsored by: Arizonans for Effective Public Safety, Community Medical Services, Read Between the Bars, and Queer Girls Pantry for Kids
This is a festive, family-friendly event where we come together to write messages of hope and goodwill to incarcerated people.
Music by DJ Buttafly
Tamales by Tania's 33
Hot cocoa and pan dulce will also be served!
This year, JCA is featuring a food and clothing drive for friends at Queer Girls Pantry for Kids. Please bring some non-perishable food or gently used warm clothing to donate. Most needed items:
Chef Boyardee, any kind
Spaghetti O’s, any kind
Boxes of Mac and Cheese, any kind
Oatmeal packets or cups, any flavor or kind
Boxes of cereal, any kind
Canned veggies, any kind
Canned fruit, any kind
Canned meat, any kind
Canned beans/lentils/split peas, or dry, any kind
Prepackaged snacks for kids lunches.
Everyone is welcome--no need to RSVP. Flyer is attached. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1393050055580535
Bicicleteada del Sur
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.
PRIDE on the AVENUE — Free LGBTQIA+ & Tucson Community Celebration for All
A Day of Celebration, Resistance, and Joy
On November 22, from 12 PM to 7 PM, iconic Historic 4th Avenue will transform into a powerful, joyful,
community-driven Pride celebration featuring:
• Local merchants and community vendors
• Entertainment across four stages, highlighting queer and allied performers, musicians, drag artists,
and more
• The Community Stage & Dance Tent at The Hut, a safe and vibrant space for expression
• Family-friendly activities, community resources, and outreach, emphasizing connection and collective
support
In a year marked by uncertainty and struggle, PRIDE on the AVENUE stands as a reminder:
Resilience is our tradition.
Activism is our history.
Community is our healing.
This November, Tucson will come together once again — not because Pride was planned, but because
Pride is powerful.
Because Pride is needed.
Because Pride is who we are.
And Pride is EVERYONE.
EVENT DETAILS
What: PRIDE on the AVENUE — Free LGBTQIA+ & Tucson Community Celebration for All
When: November 22, 12 PM – 7 PM
Where: Historic 4th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Cost: Free & open to the public (certain venues/activities are 21+)
Community Stage/Dance Tent @ The Hut: All ages with parent or guardian
PRIDE WRISTBAND — $10: Wearer receives specials and discounts from participating merchants
along the Avenue
Ward 1's Mattress Collection!
MATTRESS COLLECTION - LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Got an old mattress to toss?
Drop it off at Ward 1!
We're proudly partnering with Environmental Services for a cleaner community!
9AM - 11AM
Ward 1 Council Office
940 W. Alameda
Mayor and City Council Meeting
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!
Bike Check
Bike Check is a free minor bike repair program sponsored by FUGA and hosted at the Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St. The program will generally be on the first and third Mondays of the month from 5-7:00 p.m. unless there is a Monday that falls on a holiday. In that case, Bike Check will take place the following Monday.
Old Pueblo Trolley Museum: 100 Years of Bus Service Celebration
Join the Old Pueblo Trolley Museum for a public open house celebrating 100 years of bus service in Tucson! Enjoy a day filled with music from a live DJ, delicious food from local food trucks, and a variety of community nonprofits and vendors—including the Southern Arizona Transportation Museum and Sun Tran.
The Old Pueblo Trolley is a volunteer-run bus and streetcar museum dedicated to preserving Arizona’s transit history. Come celebrate Tucson’s rich public transportation heritage with us!
SURVIVAL & RESISTANCE Remembering the Southside's Environmental Justice Movement
TUCSON MOCA
Survival And Resistance
Opening Reception & Talk
At this free community event, historian Lydia Otero will be in conversation with Jane Kay, the journalist who definitively confirmed what the southside community knew for decades: their water was poisoned, making them sick, and killing them. They will talk about the past, present, and future of Tucson's aquifer. Join us for art, conversation, and food.
Bicis y Burros Second Sunday Bike Ride
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.
El Pueblo 50th Celebration Launch Day
El Pueblo 50th Celebration Launch Day
📅 Saturday, November 8th
Be part of a meaningful ceremony and celebration as we dedicate the El Pueblo 50 Tree — a living memorial honoring Southside loved ones and our community’s legacy of justice and care for our land. The day will include: remarks by community leaders and partners, a tour of new campus improvements, performances, participatory activities, storytelling, and screenings, cake and piñata to close the celebration!
⏰ Shift Times: 11 am - 2 pm, 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 7:15 pm - 9:15 pm.
📍 Location: El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, Building 1 courtyard, 101 W Irvington Rd., 85714.
Sign up to volunteer here: EL Pueblo 50 Launch Day Volunteer Sign Up form
We’d love your help with event set-up, welcoming guests, supporting activities, and keeping things running smoothly throughout these special moments.
If you’re available to volunteer for either (or both!) events, please sign up or reply to this email to let us know your availability.
Thank you for helping make El Pueblo’s 50th celebrations a time to remember — your time and energy make all the difference!
Mayor and City Council Meeting
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!
Bike Check
Bike Check is a free minor bike repair program sponsored by FUGA and hosted at the Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St. The program will generally be on the first and third Mondays of the month from 5-7:00 p.m. unless there is a Monday that falls on a holiday. In that case, Bike Check will take place the following Monday.
El Pueblo Clean-Up, Tree Planting & Meditation
El Pueblo Clean-Up, Tree Planting & Meditation
Sunday, November 2nd
Join us to show some love to the El Pueblo Neighborhood Center! Volunteers will help with clean-up, landscaping, tree planting, and decorating, followed by a calming meditation to close the day. Refreshments will be served!
Time: 8 am - 10 am
Location: El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, Building 1 courtyard, 101 W Irvington Rd., 85714.
Sign up to volunteer here: El Pueblo 50 Clean-up, Tree Planting, and Meditation Volunteer Sign Up form
Bicicleteada del Sur
Join us for Bicicleteada del Sur: Costume Contest Ride!
Celebrate Halloween on wheels with our evening bike ride featuring music, food, and a fun costume contest for all ages!
Meet up at El Pueblo Center for this community ride that takes place on the last Friday of every month.
Free bike rentals are available — text 520.261.5446 to reserve your bici!
📍 Location: El Pueblo Center – 101 W. Irvington Rd
Ward 1's Mattress Collection!
MATTRESS COLLECTION - LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH!
Got an old mattress to toss?
Drop it off at Ward 1!
We're proudly partnering with Environmental Services for a cleaner community!
9AM - 11AM
Ward 1 Council Office
940 W. Alameda
Mayor and City Council Meeting
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!
Bike Check
Bike Check is a free minor bike repair program sponsored by FUGA and hosted at the Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St. The program will generally be on the first and third Mondays of the month from 5-7:00 p.m. unless there is a Monday that falls on a holiday. In that case, Bike Check will take place the following Monday.
Pueblo High School's Warrior Block Party
Introducing Pueblo’s Fall Encuentro: WARRIOR BLOCK PARTY!
It will take place on Wednesday, October 15, from 3:30-7:00 pm.
The theme of this event is food, culture, music, and community!
Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Indigenous Peoples Day 2025
Planting Seeds of Change We invite you to join us in honoring the history and resilience of all Indigenous peoples. Let's come together to celebrate and uplift all Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island!
Free Community Event
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Location: 26th Street, from 6th Ave to,
4th Ave, Tucson, AZ
2:30pm-10pm
Featuring: Food, Local Vendors, Performances, and Educational speakers Please bring your own refillable water bottle, there will be drinking water available onsite
Bicis y Burros Second Sunday Bike Ride
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.
Grand Opening Resource Fair / Grounds Capital & Tucson IDA
Grounds Capital & Tucson IDA would love to celebrate all things local small business, community, and collaboration with you. Hope to see you there! Expect great resources, networking, and plenty of inspiration for Tucson’s entrepreneurs.
Live Music - Food - Small Business Resources - Family Fun
Mayor and City Council Meeting
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!
Bike Check
Bike Check is a free minor bike repair program sponsored by FUGA and hosted at the Ward 1 Office, 940 W Alameda St. The program will generally be on the first and third Mondays of the month from 5-7:00 p.m. unless there is a Monday that falls on a holiday. In that case, Bike Check will take place the following Monday.
Intermountain Sensory Park Grand Opening
Join the City of Tucson for the Grand Opening of Intermountain Sensory Park! Celebrate with Mayor Regina Romero,Ward 1, Intermountain Academy, and Tucson Parks & Recreation at the official opening of this new inclusive park.
Location: 348 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ 85745
Chicano Vibez Festival
Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th from 2–10 PM: Join us for the Cultura X Chicano Vibez Festival at the MSA Annex! This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, vendors, and food trucks—all celebrating cultura and comunidad.
Location: MSA Annex – 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Learn more at www.chicanovibez.com
Fiesta del Maíz
Saturday, September 27th from 3–9 PM: Fiesta del Maíz at Kennedy Park! Join Tucson City of Gastronomy for a free, all-ages community celebration featuring local food, vendors, live concerts, and chef demos. Performances by Los Hermanos Cuatro, South Image, and Ballet Folklórico Tapatío.
Location: Kennedy Park 3357 S La Cholla Blvd
Chicano Vibez Festival
Friday, September 27th & Saturday, September 28th from 2–10 PM: Join us for the Cultura X Chicano Vibez Festival at the MSA Annex! This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, vendors, and food trucks—all celebrating cultura and comunidad.
Location: MSA Annex – 267 S. Avenida del Convento
Learn more at www.chicanovibez.com
Bicicleteada del Sur
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.