Spring in the Sonoran Desert
There is nowhere more colorful! Catch the display of flowering trees, cacti, and wildflowers, March through May. Special events are starting to bloom, too.
NEW: The Marana Visitor Center at 13251 N. Lon Adams Road, Marana, AZ, is a designated Arizona Visitor Information Center by the Arizona Office of Tourism. Stop by for maps on your way to Saguaro National Park West.
A Literary Person’s Guide to the Tucson Festival of Books
Ranked in the top ten annual US book festivals, the Festival of Books is held on the U of A campus.
Best Places for Spring Break
Places to relax and places to get out and enjoy activities at the peak of perfect weather.
Guide to Saguaro National Park
The largest cactus forest, most beloved landscape, and easy to get to National Park in the U.S.
Restaurant News & Updates
New restaurants and beverage purveyors continue to move forward with locations.
March Events
Monday-Sunday, Mar. 1-Apr. 27 – Roy K. Kurtz Collection at Tohono Chul Main Gallery
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 12-13 – Tucson Festival of Books at University of Arizona
Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 12-13 – Arizona State Museum Benefit Sale of Art & Books
Saturday, Mar. 19 – Town of Marana’s 45th Anniversary Founder’s Day Event
Saturday, Mar. 19 – Button Brew House’s Annual March Hoppiness Beer Festival
Sunday, Mar. 20 – Old Pueblo Archaeology Spring Equinox Tour pre-registration required
Old Pueblo Archaeology Events
Old Pueblo Archaeology connects people with the region’s ancient history in a variety of ways, from lectures to tours of spectacular sites in Marana. Add yourself to Old Pueblo Archaeology’s email list .
Ongoing Events – check for current information, as events may change
Ongoing – Foolish Pleasure Hot Air Balloon Rides
Ongoing – Skydive Marana
Tuesdays – Catalina Brewing Company Taco Tuesdays and other small events
Wednesdays – Tucson Premium Outlets We Love Locals Wednesdays
Wednesdays – Catalina Brewing Company Wine Wednesday
1st & 3rd Fridays, 4-8pm – Picture Rocks Food Fest with Food Trucks, Vendors, Live Music! (1st & 3rd Fridays)
Fridays, 4-8pm – Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Happy Hour Returns with bottomless prickly pear margaritas!
Saturdays, 9am-1pm – Marana Outdoor Market (every Saturday)
2nd Sunday of the month – 2nd Sunday Vintage Market on Oracle Road (at Tucson Mall)
Sundays – Button Brew House Michelada Sundays
Sundays – Catalina Brewing Company Sonoran Dog Sundays |
