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Discovery Nights at Children's Museum Tucson

Visit Children's Museum Tucson for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments. 5-7 p.m. Thursdays, Children's Museum Tucson, 200 S. Sixth Ave.

Movie Night at Tanna’s Botannas

Every Friday, Tanna’s Botannas will be hosting a free movie night under the stars at its newly renovated patio. 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 4426 S. Sixth Ave. Free to attend, but bring money for snacks. 

Chillin at the Chul

Check out music, spirits and bites at Tohono Chul's summer series. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play. 6-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays through Aug. 30, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Free to attend; bring money for food and drinks.

Social Game Night

Stop by Snakes and Lattes and make some new friends while enjoying fun board games. 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 988 E. University Blvd. Free to attend; bring money for drinks.

Summer Fridays at Lodge on the Desert

For this month’s Summer Friday, they will hold a family-friendly bookish event. Popular local pop-up  Friends to Lovers will be there along with other small businesses. 5-8 p.m. Friday, July 11, 306 N. Alvernon Way. Free to attend; bring money for shopping.

Monsoon Literacy Celebration

This fun, child-friendly event features activities including screening of The Gruffalo’s Child, a Sonoran Desert sing-along, storytimes, photo ops, dancing, literacy activities, free books and more. Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, Fox Theatre, 17 W. Congress St. Reserve your spot on the Fox's website.

The Bandit’s Western Market: Coastal Cowgirl

This Western-themed market will have bottomless mimosas, local vendors, cute photo ops and a free limited edition tote to the first 50 attendees. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, July 12, Whiskey Roads, 2290 W. Ina Road. Free to attend; bring money for shopping. 

Gather A Vintage Market

Find all kinds of vintage and antique home and garden items at this market. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, July 12-14; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 300 S. Park Ave. Free to attend; bring money for shopping. 

Social Saturdays

Spend the evening with the local shops at the Monier Building. Each shop will have a mix of complimentary refreshments, family-friendly activities and a raffle. 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 160 S. Avenida del Convento. Free to attend; bring money for shopping. 

Dog Days of Summer

Come meet your new best friend! PACC is hosting an adoption event where it will offer free adoptions for all pets. Local food trucks, games and drawings are other attractions. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 4000 N. Silverbell Road. 

Free Record Day

Heroes and Villains will be giving out more than 1,500 records for free. Every attendee gets a free vinyl pack, which includes three records. 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 4533 E. Broadway.

Free Third Thursday at MOCA

The third Thursday of the month is a party at MOCA. The art museum is open late with free admission. Expect food from Special Eats, beer from Brick Box and tunes from KXCI DJs. 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 265 S. Church Ave. Free to attend; bring money for food.

'Twilight' Outdoor Screening

Grab some friends and watch the iconic Twilight film under the stars in Main Gate Square. 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, oLiv Courtyard, 814 E University Blvd.

Summer Sunset at Mission Gardens

Enjoy the beauty of the summer sunset and cooler evening temperatures at Mission Gardens. Featuring food from Oaxarico. 6-8 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 946 W. Mission Lane. 

Desert Haze Market

Shop all kinds of vintage clothing when this market pops up at Hotel Congress. Expect about 15 vendors, food and music. 6-11 p.m., Saturday, July 19, 311 E. Congress St. Free to attend; bring money for shopping. 

Movies in Marana: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (2018)

"Movies in Marana" is returning for a second year, with family-friendly feature films playing in different Marana parks. July 19 is a Christmas in July-themed night; dress up like it's the 25th of December. 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, July 19, Gladden Community Farms soccer fields, 12205 N Tangerine Farms Road. 

Summer Night Market

Shop from around 60 local makers when the Summer Night Market takes over the MSA Annex every fourth Friday of the month through September. 6-10 p.m. Friday, July 25, 267 S. Avenida del Convento. Free to attend; bring money for shopping. 

Fire Show at Sky Bar

Join Cirque Collective Fire Troupe on the patio of Sky Bar for a spectacle. 8:15 p.m., Friday, July 25,  536 N. Fourth Ave. Free to attend; bring money for drinks. 

Tiny Treasures Annual Sale

It's time again for the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures' annual sale. Throughout the year, the museum accepts donations of miniatures that are ready for a new life. You’ll find dollhouses, toy furniture, dolls, miniature accessories, kits, fabrics, building supplies, and more. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive. Free to attend; bring cash or checks for purchases.

Family Fun Fest

Grab the whole family for a day of family-friendly fun, shopping, community, and more. You’ll find personal caricature drawings, facepainting, live music and pro wrestling. 6-10 p.m., Saturday, July 26,  Tanque Verde Swap Meet, 4100 S. Palo Verde Road. Free to attend; bring money for purchases.

Bookmans Summer Kids Events

Join Bookmans for a day of dancing, singing and music with "Music Is for Everyone." This interactive event invites kids to explore rhythm, sound and creativity through singing, instruments, and movement. 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 4841 N. Stone Ave #115.

And, Bookmans Speedway is hosting the Circus Academy of Tucson for juggling, balancing and other fun circus skills for kids to learn. 11 a.m., Thursday, July 31, 6230 E. Speedway.