Olympic Facts • Number of sports in 2024: 32 • Number of athletes: 10,000+ • Origin of Olympics: Greece • First modern Games: 1896
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The Summer Olympics are almost here, with the Olympic Games Paris 2024 set to kick off on July 26!

The Olympics will feature 32 sports, including everything from archery to wrestling. The organizers are adding one new high-energy competition to the schedule of events this year: breaking,... Read more

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TikTok faces an uncertain future after a bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden last month that would BAN the app unless it is sold within one year.

TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, responded quickly saying that it has no plans to sell the... Read more

Have you ever wanted to be an artist? There’s a local painter named Joe Pagac who has many murals around Tucson. Pagac has painted murals in such far away places as India, too!

Pagac has made hundreds of murals over the years. He comes from a long line of artists. He attended Sam Hughes Elementary and eventually the University of Arizona. He began painting when he was about 16 when he painted a mural in his bedroom. During college, art professor Sheila Pitt inspired him to pursue painting. After college, Pagac began working as a painter.

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Celebrate Mother’s Day at Tohono Chul!

Sunday, May 12, 2024

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL MOMS!

Treat the special mothers, stepmoms, and grandmothers in your life to a memorable day surrounded by nature’s beauty. Join us at Tohono Chul on Mother’s Day, where all varieties of moms are honored with free admission!

Explore the gardens, stroll through captivating exhibits, and enjoy the tranquility of our desert oasis.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your family!

Date: 
Sunday, May 12, 2024 - 8:00am to 5:00pm
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Step into the world of creativity at Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) with an interactive clay workshop for kids!

Join professional clay artists from the Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) as they guide children and families through an enchanting journey of clay crafting. Each session is inspired by a captivating Storytelling book, ensuring a magical experience for all.

Date: 
Friday, May 10, 2024 - 10:00am to 11:00am
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FLEX Gymnastics offers half-day and full-day summer days camps for girls and boys ages 4–14. Gymnastics campers explore events like: Vault, Bars, Balance Beams, Floor Tumbling, Parallet Bars, Rings and Mushrooms. Ninja Zone campers explore gymnastics, martial arts, obstacle training and parkour skills. All campers will participate in TumblTrak trampoline, games, crafts, activities and snacks in our air-conditioned facility. Bring your own lunch and stay for a full day of fun. 

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Cox Communications announces the return of 'Movies in the Park', now hosted

in three Southern Arizona cities from May 10 – June 29. Open to all, enjoy

a movie in Tucson, Benson, or Sierra Vista under the stars free of charge.

Pre-screening activities and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. for attendees

to enjoy before the movie starts at 7:45 p.m. (dusk).



Where: Reid Park, George DeMeester Outdoor Performance Theater

900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85719.

Date: 
Friday, June 21, 2024 - 6:00pm
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Cox Communications announces the return of 'Movies in the Park', now hosted

in three Southern Arizona cities from May 10 – June 29. Open to all, enjoy

a movie in Tucson, Benson, or Sierra Vista under the stars free of charge.

Pre-screening activities and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. for attendees

to enjoy before the movie starts at 7:45 p.m. (dusk).



Where: Reid Park, George DeMeester Outdoor Performance Theater

900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85719.

Date: 
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 6:00pm
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Cox Communications announces the return of 'Movies in the Park', now hosted

in three Southern Arizona cities from May 10 – June 29. Open to all, enjoy

a movie in Tucson, Benson, or Sierra Vista under the stars free of charge.

Pre-screening activities and entertainment will begin at 6 p.m. for attendees

to enjoy before the movie starts at 7:45 p.m. (dusk).



Where: Reid Park, George DeMeester Outdoor Performance Theater

900 S. Randolph Way, Tucson, AZ 85719.

Date: 
Friday, May 24, 2024 - 6:00pm
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