We hope you’re having a great summer so far! What kind of adventures have you been up to? Although we’re already in the month of August, there’s plenty of summer left to enjoy. August is full of amazing things to do in Tucson.
We love this city and we love exploring everything it has to offer. From music to margaritas, there’s tons to do this month!
Here are 12 things to do in August in Tucson, Arizona.
1. Tucson Business Networking Breakfast
Date and Time: Thursday, August 4th at 8:00 a.m.
Location: El Conquistador Tucson, 10000 N. Oracle Roa
Cost: $32.00 for members and $42.00 for guests
What’s going on: This event is a great way to network with other professionals in Tucson while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet! They host regular networking events, too, so if you can’t catch it in August, try another month.
2. Steinfeld Artists Summer Exhibition/Artwalk
Date and Time: Saturday, August 6th from 4:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Steinfeld Warehouse Community Arts Center, 101 W. 6th Street
Cost: Free
What’s going on: Tap into your artistic side with the Summer Artists Exhibition at Steinfeld Gallery. There will be a DJ playing while you check out the amazing artwork!
3. Casa Flamenca Flamenco Workshop
Date and Time: Saturday, August 6th from 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Location: Floor Polish Dance Studio, 930 North Stone Avenue
Cost: $50.00
What’s going on: Get your dancing shoes on! Join this amazing opportunity to learn from the best. Helmo Cortés is a world-renowned flamenco dancer, visiting from Spain. All skill levels are welcome to join this dance class.
4. Cocktails and Cosmos: Light Up Tucson
Date and Time: August 12th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Flandrau Science Center, 1601 E University Boulevard
Cost: $50.00
What’s going on: Join us for a fun evening of stargazing, drinks, a live auction, and more—all for a good cause! Proceeds from this fundraiser go to supporting youth who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
5. Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Date and Time: August 10-14
Location: Festival headquarters at Double Tree by Hilton—Reid Park, 445 S. Alvernon Way
Cost: $30.00 registration fee + event-specific entrance fees
What’s going on: Learn from some of the top experts in birding at this festival. There is a wide range of field trips, birding outings, workshops, socials, and a nature expo. You can stay for the whole festival or pick and choose what events you want to attend.
6. Monsoon Brass
Date and Time: Wednesday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Holsclaw Hall, 1017 N Olive Road
Cost: $30.00
What’s going on: Monsoon Brass has been a dominant musical force in Arizona since 2016. Join them for a beautiful night of jazz music, with food and drinks to follow the concert.
7. Skate Country Cyber Night
Date and Time: August 18th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Skate Country, 7980 East 22nd Street
Cost: $16.00
What’s going on: Looking for a fun date idea or night out with friends? Come to this event featuring 80s and 90s hip hop and to 40 music. There will be music, food, and costumes for the best dressed. Lace up your skates, and let’s go!
8. Celebrate All Things S-cuksọn/Tucson
Date and Time: August 20th from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Avenue
Cost: Free
What’s going on: Tucson’s turning 247! This free event celebrates the official founding of modern-day Tucson. There will be mariachi, dancing, family activities, a taco cash bar, and more!
9. 22nd Annual Tucson Health and Wellness Expo
Date and Time: Saturday, August 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Doubletree Hotel at Reid Park, 445 South Alvernon Way
Cost: Free
What’s going on: Experience the latest in fitness, health, nutrition, and wellness at this annual event. You can explore the expo and connect with companies or hear from experts in the industry at seminars.
10. Tucson 5000 & FitKidz Mile
Date and Time: Saturday, August 20th at 6:30 a.m.
Location: Reid Park
Cost: Free for the FitKidz mile; $35 for the 5K run.
What’s going on: This 5K run is for a great cause! Lace up your sneakers and join us for a 5K run through Reid Park. Proceeds go to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Arizona chapter.
11. Wine Thursdays: Willcox Wine
Date and Time: Thursday, August 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Century Room, 311 E Congress Street
Cost: $30.00
What’s going on: Try some of the best Willcox wines during this guided tasting event. Tickets include four tastings, light bites to eat, guided tasting, and live piano music.
12. World Margarita Championship
Date and Time: Friday, August 26th from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: CATALYST Arts & Maker Space, Tucson Mall, 4500 N. Oracle Road
Cost: $80.00
What’s going on: Margaritas, tequilas, and cuisine of the southwest—what could be better? Maybe all of that plus live music and meet and greets with local Tucson chefs! Get your tickets today for this one-of-a-kind experience that celebrates local food and drink in Tucson.
What are you adding to your calendar? There’s tons of great things to do in Tucson in August—we’ve just scratched the surface here with some of our top recommendations.
We also host many social and professional events at The Post Workspaces each month. If this sounds like something you’d like to learn more about, get in touch with us today. Our team would love to set you up on a tour and help you out!