This is always a solid county fair…read more Parking is $8 and there is plenty. Once inside the fair there are numerous vendors with food, drinks, and all kinds of merchandise. The weather is usually really good. The fair has three main buildings. Thurber Hall which is loaded with commercial vendors - clothing, candy, pop culture items, Tupperware, gadgets, etc. Always some good deals in there. Pima Hall has more vendors and some entertainment acts as well. This year they had Brad's World of Reptiles with multiple animal displays and Nancy Riegler's Bird Show at the other end. The name of the third building escapes me, but it is where they show off art from locals and schools in the area. They also have 4-H displays, a giant model train display, many active art displays with rocks, model ships, yarn, etc. Great rides and games every year from RCS. Pony rides, camel rides, and a petting zoo. Fun foods with new ones each year. Really good concerts - free with admission. Definitely worth making the trip from Mesa each year. If you are nearby - make the trip.

Food, games, people, music, so many experiences all in one place! The weather was perfect and…read morecannot wait until 2027!

Today we return to look at the past, thru cars. Myself and…read moremy wife and her two girlfriends that wanted to come together as a group .. So, let's look inside and see what's here. update : we had a terrific time, all four of us had car stories. Three cars from the Batman movies, The movie car from the TV Show Mannix. Many one seater cars. so many real collectible cars. They will be a part of the Car Show at St Gregories in Tucson in October.

My parents and I really enjoyed this museum. The museum features one of a kind or rare vehicles…read more Some vehicles they have on display are 1 of only 2 ever made. They focus on luxury vehicles, mini vehicles, and vehicles featured in movies or TV shows. A highlight was seeing the Batmobile from the 1966 TV shows that I grew up watching. You can even "adopt" a vehicle for 1 year by giving a tax deductible donation to the museum. They also have a special events room that you can rent for an event. I highly recommend checking this place out!

Great family fun. Clean environment. Professional employees. I had no idea what to expect. Even…read moreconsidered, just observing the rest of the family. So glad I participated!

What an experience it was for being my first time. It was so much fun, I've never to a walking…read moreexperience like this. The was so much to look at, they had some good vendors out there as well. It was at 3 miles all around of houses some lit up more than others. I did like that some houses had photo opportunities. I'm glad that I went.

Winter-haven has evolved and changed a lot over the years and is truly something that so many…read morelocals enjoy. I love that cars, tractor rides or horse carriages don't drive through anymore making it a fully walkable experience. The only transit onsite is Arizona Party Bike which is electric. So it's just great to feel safe walking through. There's a ton of porta-potty's throughout, a food vendor area and a huge food bank tent to collect donations. It's definitely not the "home-made" festival it was once but i appreciate that it's well maintained. Parking is not allowed in the neighborhood which protects the residents and I think that make sense. We paid $10 to park across the street.

We had such a great time at the Children's Museum in Tucson! I brought my 5- and 3-year-olds, and…read morethey both had an absolute blast exploring all of the different exhibits. There was plenty to keep them engaged, and they never seemed to run out of things to do. My 3-year-old especially loved the outdoor bubble station. I still need to find out what bubble formula they use because those bubbles were HUGE and so much fun! The admission price is also fantastic at just $12 per person, and I really appreciate that military families can get one child admitted free. Another thing I loved is that your admission ticket is valid for the entire day. We were able to take a break for lunch and then come back to enjoy the museum even more without rushing through everything. With affordable admission, a family-friendly atmosphere, and hands-on exhibits, this is an easy recommendation for anyone with young kids. We left with two happy, tired little ones and can't wait to visit again!

Absolutely obsessed with the children's museum! My sister in law gifted us a family membership for…read moreChristmas and we come at least once a week. I have a four and a one year old and there are so many things for them to do. So many different rooms to explore: there's the transportation/public service area, with a car, a police motorcycle, and ambulance; there's the desert section all about our special Sonoran desert; there's a train room, a grocery store and kitchen, a vet area, a whole science based room, an art room, and a room exclusively for kids 5 and under. Plus there's a whole outdoor section with bubbles, a digging area, a music garden, and a small playground structure. I'm probably forgetting some things too--there's just so much! Not to mention an excellent gift shop. Each time we come we rarely do the same thing, since there is so much to explore! Truly a gem for our community! Thank you Children's Museum Tucson--we will be back again and again! My only wish--as a tired parent--is that there was a coffee shop on premises! I'm sure I'm not the only one wanting that :)

We had a great time walking around and the music was good…read more We didn't stay too long since we were headed to Winter-haven later.

It was really hot today. A few of my regular go-to vendors weren't there due to weather. Really…read moreunfortunate we are getting clobbered with this heat. On the bright side lots of people walking up and down 4th Avenue looking for that ultimate "get". Lots of food and beverage vendors but BRING water. I usually stay for the day but not this year

This year I attended all three days. One of the best things I've ever eaten was a chicken empanada…read morewith a delicious sauce at the Bolivian booth. Food lines can be long so it's best to avoid eating in the busiest hours (dinner time). It's always a lot of fun. Good free entertainment, booths giving out free stuff, even free medical tests, and diverse and exotic foods to try.

This is a festival that illustrates how Tucson punches above its weight. There is an incredible…read morevariety of food. I focused on Toledo Catering's Oaxacan cuisine. The flor de cabeza con chapulines quesadilla -- a flower, cheese, onion, and grasshopper quesadilla -- was delicious. I followed up with a prickly pear beverage from Desert Forager. There's still time to visit the festival today. I know I'm already looking forward to visiting again next year!

I've been going to TMY since the early days in the Seventies. Most recently, I was there on Friday…read moreevening (two days ago). Unfortunately, it was super hot even in the evening due to a heat wave. Not their fault, but it made the experience way less enjoyable. Still, I had some good food (Maltese, Indian, and a smoothie) and enjoyed listening to some Irish music. Some of the other bands were so loud that even if I could have found an empty chair, I wouldn't have wanted to be that close to the stage. (In the early years, that didn't happen as it was mostly acoustic folk music.) Bring earplugs and an appetite.

One score & 18 years or Romanized 2 scores minus 2 years ago Dr. James "Big Jim" Griffith, a…read moreUniversity of Arizona folklorist and anthropologist started TMY. Non-politically correct Tucson Eat Yourself is more accurate because you can really overeat. With a full tummy, without a detailed plan of what Folkart stages you want to visit when, you can run in circles around the TMY's 8 blocks making for an uncomfortable score. The organizers mapped out a trek that winded through the fest so you can't miss anything. Even with the trek laid out it's a good idea to get a program at on of the many info booths. Or you could meet a fun friendly volunteer like me to hand you a program and give you a pat on the . . .back and a push in the fun direction. Real easy job for me cuz fun was everywhere.