Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2023:

Date: 
Monday, January 16, 2023 - 12:00am to 11:30pm
Share this story on Twitter.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department invites anglers to fish Arizona waters for free Saturday, June 3. It’s an ideal time to take the family out for some fun and relaxing outdoor recreation. Arizona’s Free Fishing Day is celebrated as part of National Fishing and Boating Week. As an incentive, a fishing license is not required Saturday for persons fishing any public waters in Arizona.

Date: 
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 6:00am
Share this story on Twitter.

Share this story on Twitter.

We are so excited to announce that the 2023 Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 4 and 5, 2023! Mark your calendars and save the date for another in-person, community-wide celebration of literature. As always, the festival is free-of-charge for all attendees. 

All proceeds following the festival are donated to local non-profit organizations that support improved literacy in Southern Arizona. More than $2,000,000 has been donated since the festival began in 2009.

Date: 
Sunday, March 5, 2023 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Share this story on Twitter.

We are so excited to announce that the 2023 Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 4 and 5, 2023! Mark your calendars and save the date for another in-person, community-wide celebration of literature. As always, the festival is free-of-charge for all attendees. 

All proceeds following the festival are donated to local non-profit organizations that support improved literacy in Southern Arizona. More than $2,000,000 has been donated since the festival began in 2009.

Date: 
Saturday, March 4, 2023 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
Share this story on Twitter.

Santa and his lovely wife are making a grand appearance at Bookmans East (Speedway/Wilmot)! Bring your own camera and take a picture with the jolly man himself! This event is 100% free and open to all ages!

Date: 
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 11:00am to 12:00pm
Share this story on Twitter.
Date: 
Sunday, December 11, 2022 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Share this story on Twitter.

At one of our Bear Essential News Young Reporter Meetings, Mikyla Mace Kelley spoke with us. Kelley works with scientists from the University of Arizona and shares their fascinating research with the public and the media.

Share this story on Twitter.

Join us December 10th at the Marketplace Walmart for our Stuff the Bus event to support TUSD families! We are accepting donations of toys, headphones, board games, electronics, sports equipment, bikes, shoes, undergarments, hygiene and toiletry, and gift cards.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1178507196118373?ref=newsfeed

Date: 
Saturday, December 10, 2022 - 7:30am to 12:30pm
Share this story on Twitter.
  • No charge to enter
  • Original writing and artwork
  • Winners receive $100 in gift certificates and will be recognized at the 14th Annual Tucson Festival of Books on Saturday, March 4, 2022.
  • Deadline is Thursday, December 15th, 2022 by 4:30 p.m.
  • Author entries may be submitted by mail or e-mail. Poetry will be judged separately.
  • Artist entries can only be mailed, or can be hand-delivered with special permission.
Date: 
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 4:30pm
Share this story on Twitter.

Pages