Free movie screenings, pool parties, fireworks shows and a festival of gaming and cosplay — you don't have to break the bank to enjoy local events in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
Here are 40 events that are free to attend this July.
De Jabbaj, center, plucks a bit of spearmint at The Garden Kitchen at 2205 S. Fourth Ave. in 2018.
Gardening Hour
Learn about gardening and bring home clippings all while connecting with The Garden Kitchen team.Â
When:Â 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays
Where:Â The Garden Kitchen,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Discovery Nights at Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Visit Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ for a free night of science and art, including story times and pop-up science experiments.Â
When:Â 5-7 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Free Film Fridays
Catch a poolside movie every Friday at Hotel McCoy! Upcoming movies include "Casablanca," "WALL-E," "Twilight," "Clueless" and "Dirty Dancing."
When:Â 8-10 p.m. Fridays
Where:Â Hotel McCoy,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend and open to the public. Swimming is for hotel guests only, but day passes for the pool are available for $20.
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Art Corner with BICAS
Get free access to recycled bike art parts, tools and other materials and get creative! Once you're finished, you can donate your creation to BICAS or give a suggested donation to the nonprofit, if you're able to. Check in at the front counter before heading to the art area.
When:Â 4-6 p.m. Fridays
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Cost:Â Free to attend, donation suggestedÂ
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Chillin at the Chul
Tohono Chul's summer series Chillin at the Chul is back for another year! Check out music, spirits and bites. On Saturdays, Tohono Chul has partnered with Children's Museum Oro Valley to provide family-friendly nature play.
When:Â 5-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 2
Where:Â Tohono Chul,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Trivia at the Short Rest Tavern
Fridays are for trivia at the Short Rest Tavern, a hidden bar tucked inside ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall's ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Games and Gadgets. Upcoming themes include '90s cartoons and "The Princess Bride."
When:Â 7 p.m. FridaysÂ
Where:Â Short Rest Tavern,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for drinks. Tables are first come, first served.
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Summer Poolooza
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Rec is hosting five free pool parties this July where you'll find food, music, inflatables and games through the Ready, Set, Rec! mobile recreation program.
When:Â 4-7 p.m. Saturday, July 1; 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 25
Where:Â Several locations
Cost: Free to attend. Registration is required for the July 4 pool party, call 520-791-4877.
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Loft Kids Fest
Loft Kids Fest is back for another summer of family-friendly movies. Every Saturday and Sunday morning through July 16, free movie screenings will take place indoors at The Loft with pre-show entertainment from local toy shop Mildred & Dildred.Â
When:Â Doors open at 9:15 a.m. for pre-show activities and movies begin at 10 a.m. weekends through July 16.
Where:Â The Loft Cinema,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Mesquite Milling Mania
Now's your chance to bring in dried mesquite pods to mill into mesquite flour! While the pods are being milled, learn more about mesquite through demonstrations, educational displays, talks and tastings.
When:Â 7-11 a.m. Saturday, July 1. Mesquite pods will not be accepted after 10 a.m.
Where:Â Mission Garden,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, $10 to mill a 5-gallon bucket of dried pods.
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The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Pops' Inaugural Independence Day Concert
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Pops Orchestra is taking the stage to perform songs like "America the Beautiful" at this Independence Day concert.Â
When:Â 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 1
Where:Â St. Augustine Cathedral,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, recommended to sign up in advance
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TKMA Song Circle Social Gathering
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Kitchen Musicians Association, aka the folks who put on the annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Folk Festival, are putting together a bimonthly Song Circle Social. Bring your instrument, share some songs and mingle with fellow musicians.
When:Â 5:30-8 p.m. Sundays, July 2 and July 16
Where:Â Borderlands Brewing Company,Â
Cost:Â Free to attendÂ
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Fireworks at Casino del Sol
Casino del Sol is celebrating its 29th anniversary with a free fireworks display.
When:Â 8:15 p.m. Monday, July 3
Where:Â Casino del Sol,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Marana's Star-Spangled Spectacular
Marana's Fourth of July festivities include inflatables and games for kids, exhibitors and a car show presented by Obsessions Car Club. A fireworks show ends the night at 9 p.m.
When:Â 5-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Where:Â Crossroads at Silverbell District Park,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Fourth of July in Oro Valley
Oro Valley is hosting its annual Fourth of July celebration with live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities such as inflatables, crafts and lawn games. Tickets to the Oro Valley Aquatic Center will be discounted. The night ends with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.
When:Â 5-9:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Where:Â James D. Kriegh Park,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for food
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Lia Saceanu, 13, sits on top of a car taking pictures on her phone while the sun sets behind her during The City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s 25th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Convention Center in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. on July 4, 2022.
City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Fourth of July celebration
The City of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ will launch its annual fireworks show from "A" Mountain this Fourth of July. If you want to watch the show poolside, ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Rec is hosting a pool party with snacks, music, inflatables and games at the Archer Pool.Â
When:Â 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 for the fireworks. The pool party is 7-10 p.m.
Where: Fireworks will be launched from  on ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s west side and there will be food trucks open at 7 p.m. at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Convention Center parking lot,  The pool party happens at Archer Pool,Â
Cost: Fireworks are free to watch, though some parking lots may charge a fee. The pool party is free to attend, but registration is required by calling 520-791-4877.
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Diamonds in the Sky
For baseball fans, Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium is where you’ll want to be this July Fourth. The annual Diamonds in the Sky celebration will feature the Sun Belt College Baseball League showcase game, followed by a fireworks display.
When:Â 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Where:Â Kino Sports Complex,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend with a donation of one non-perishable food item or a $1 donation benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥.
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Sahuarita Stars & Stripes
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Sahuarita with live music, inflatable water rides, face painting, vendors and food trucks. The night ends with a fireworks show.Â
When:Â 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4
Where: Sahuarita Town Hall, , SahuaritaÂ
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for food
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60th Annual 4th of July Parade
The Palo Verde Neighborhood is hosting a parade on the Fourth of July. The event is also set to feature games through the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Parks and Recreation's Ready, Set, Rec! mobile recreation program, live music, refreshments from Coffee Times and temporary tattoos from Ben's Bells.
When:Â 7-10 a.m. Tuesday, July 4
Where:Â Pocket Park,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Summer Cinema Club at The Downtown Clifton
Enjoy an indoor movie at The Downtown Clifton every other Wednesday! July's schedule kicks off with "Superbad" on July 5, followed by "Blade" on July 19.
When:Â 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 5 and July 19
Where:Â The Downtown Clifton,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for food and drinks
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First Thursday at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art
Visit the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art every first Thursday of the month for pay-what-you-wish admission, gallery activities, live music and a cash bar. This month's event will also feature food from Herculean Chicken and Okashi, and a death cafe, which is an open and informal space to talk about death.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, July 6
Where:Â ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art,Â
Cost:Â Pay what you wish
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Art After Dark at Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥
Each month, Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ hosts Art After Dark with local arts groups and free admission!
When:Â 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8
Where: Children's Museum ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Â Free to attend
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ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Repair Cafe
Need something fixed? Bring it to the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Repair Cafe to be fixed for free! All items are welcome.
When:Â 4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 8; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Where: Xerocraft Makerspace, , on July 8; Oro Valley Public Library, , on July 22.
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Faces of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mixer + Expo
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Lifestyle is hosting its first Faces of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mixer + Expo, aka a showcase of individuals and businesses — from folks in medicine, law, interior design and fitness — to share their expertise.
When:Â 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 8
Where:Â ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Convention Center,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Second SundAZe at TMAÂ
Visit the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art every second Sunday for pay-what-you-wish admission. Enjoy art-making, gallery activities and family yoga.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 9
Where:Â ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Museum of Art,Â
Cost:Â Pay what you wish
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Members of FUGA roll out on a monthly ride. With their rides, they hope to promote safer streets and representation for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥â€™s south-side and west-side communities.
Ride with FUGA
Take a bike ride with organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s south-side and west-side communities.Â
When:Â 8-10 a.m. Sunday, July 9;Â 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 28
Where: Ward 1, , on July 9; El Pueblo Center, , on July 28
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Movies at Reid Park
Catch a family-friendly movie in Reid Park thanks to Cox Communications. There will be pre-show entertainment including music, games and prizes. Food trucks will be onsite, too. The movie begins when the sun goes down.Â
When:Â 6 p.m. Fridays, July 14 and July 28
Where:Â Demeester Outdoor Performance Center in Reid Park,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets!
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Movies in Marana
Outdoor movie screenings in Marana stretch all the way into the fall season. On July 15, catch a dive-in poolside screening of "Surf's Up."
When:Â 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15. The movie begins at sundown.
Where:Â Marana Pool,Â
Cost: Free to attend, bring money for food trucks. Bring a towel!
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Movies on the Lawn in Oro Valley
Oro Valley has a whole roster of movies being shown on the lawn of their rec center this summer, including "The Bad Guys" on July 15.
When:Â 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15
Where:Â Oro Valley Community & Recreation Center,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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MegaMania
A festival of cosplay, gaming, and "all-around geekery" is making its way to Pima Community College's downtown location this July. Among the activities, attendees will find an escape room, crafts, cosplay groups, a comic bookmobile, board games, video game tournaments, sketch comedy shows, workshops led by authors and artists, and more.
When:Â 1-5 p.m. Saturday, July 15
Where:Â Pima Community College Downtown Campus,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Family Saturdays with Watershed Management Group
Head to Watershed Management Group for Family Saturdays: monsoon edition! Bring a flashlight to explore the lab after sunset, learn about nocturnal animals, and enjoy a monsoon-inspired dance session.
When:Â 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 15
Where:Â Watershed Management Group,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Traditional O'odham Agriculture at Mission Garden
Attend this event to learn about Tohono O'odham agricultural practices, including demonstrations and talks about traditional crops like corn, beans and squash.
When:Â 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 15
Where:Â Mission Garden,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, donations accepted
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Desert Gardening with Kids
Kids can learn all about seeds at this event, and then start a tiny garden inside a sponge.Â
When:Â 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15
Where:Â Sam Lena-South ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Library,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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A Night Under the Stars
Local nonprofit Reach For The Stars is hosting a night of stargazing. Learn about the stars and planets, all while gazing through telescopes and binoculars.Â
When:Â 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Where:Â Gabe Zimmerman Trailhead,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, donations accepted
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Archaeology Day at Mission Garden
Kids can learn hands-on archaeology skills at Mission Garden's monthly Archaeology Day.
When:Â 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 22
Where:Â Mission Garden,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, donations accepted
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Kidz ExpoÂ
ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Bilingual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥paper is throwing a Kidz Expo and back-to-school event where up to 2,000 backpacks will be given away. There will also be free books, school supplies, games, raffles and live entertainment.Â
When:Â 4-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27
Where:Â ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Convention Center,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Backpack Giveaway with Lerner and Rowe
Injury attorneys Lerner and Rowe are giving away 750 free backpacks stuffed with school supplies ahead of back-to-school season. K-12 students must be present to get a backpack. The giveaway runs on a first come, first served basis while supplies last.
When:Â 3 p.m. Friday, July 28
Where:Â Pima County Fairgrounds,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Listening Party at Revel
Revel Wine Bar is hosting a listening party featuring Prince's greatest hits.
When:Â 8-11 p.m. Friday, July 28
Where:Â Revel Wine Bar,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, bring money for wine
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Fire Show at Sky Bar
The Cirque Roots Fire Troupe puts on a 20-minute fire show every fourth Friday, right outside of Sky Bar.Â
When:Â 8:15-8:45 p.m. Friday, July 28
Where:Â Sky Bar,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend
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Garlic Festival
Celebrate garlic at Mission Garden's upcoming festival! Learn all about garlic and how to grow it in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, plus shop for garlic and enjoy tastings.Â
When:Â 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 29
Where:Â Mission Garden,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, donations accepted
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Intro to Taiko
Odaiko Sonora is hosting a workshop where you'll learn the basics of taiko, Japanese drumming. All equipment will be provided!
When:Â 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, July 29
Where:Â Rhythm Industry Performance Factory,Â
Cost:Â Free to attend, donations accepted
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