Things to Do Today in Tucson, AZ

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34 results found · Updated 2026-04-12

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Mark Klett: Desert Citizens

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

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Tiny Art Show

Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ

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Cactus Clubhouse

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

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Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, Phoenix, AZ

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Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Starts in 33 min · Sun, Apr 12, 8:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 22 S Delaware Street, Chandler, AZ

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Ceramic Purse Workshop

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Old Town Scottsdale · 7380 E Main St, Scottsdale, AZ

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With A Twist - Skills With a Sountrack

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ

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Best of Both Worlds Rave (20 Years of Hannah Montana)

Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 AM UTC · Marquee Theatre · 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe, AZ

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Metropolitan Arts Institute

Sun, Apr 12, 2:30 AM UTC · Herberger Theater Center · 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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Framerate: Desert Pulse

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–5:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

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Majestic Mariposas

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Desert Botanical Garden · 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008, Phoenix, AZ

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Recycled Book Crafts: Bookbinding

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ

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Sunday Funday : Board Game Bonanza

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM–10:45 PM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ

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Frog Puppets

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, Phoenix, AZ

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Pokémon Craft Day

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Velma Teague Library · 7010 N 58th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301, Glendale, AZ

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Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 5959 W Brown St, Glendale, AZ 85302, Glendale, AZ

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Thing-a-ma-jigs

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Children’s Museum of Phoenix · 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034, Phoenix, AZ

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Crochet Help Desk: Open Studio

Starting soon · Sun, Apr 12, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · North Valley Regional · 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem, AZ 85086, Anthem, AZ · Ages 11+

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Adult Tiny Art Show

Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM UTC · Tempe Public Library · 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, Tempe, AZ · Ages 18+

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The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street

Starts in 2 hrs · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM UTC · Chandler Center for the Arts · 250 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225, Chandler, AZ

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The Moss

Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 AM UTC · Crescent Ballroom · 308 N 2nd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, Phoenix, AZ

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The ARTrageous Gala 2026

Sun, Apr 12, 1:00 AM UTC · Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts · 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Scottsdale, AZ

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Pompeii: the Exhibition

Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM UTC · Arizona Science Center · 600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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2026 Arizona Young Artists' Competition Finals

Sun, Apr 12, 2:30 AM UTC · Herberger Theater Center · 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour — StandUpLive Phoenix

Sun, Apr 12, 4:45 AM UTC · StandUpLive Phoenix · 50 W Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ

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Martin Amini — Tempe Improv

Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 AM UTC · Tempe Improv · 930 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ

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Phoenix Rising FC SALUTE TO SERVICE - vs New Mexico United

Sun, Apr 12, 2:00 AM UTC · Mullett Arena · 411 E Van Buren St, Tempe, AZ 85281, Tempe, AZ

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Farm & Bakery

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Schnepf Farms · 24610 S Rittenhouse Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142, Queen Creek, AZ

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Stlb3 // Funk / Soul / Jazz / World

Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 AM UTC · Valley Bar · 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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130 Club: Hip Hop + R&b W/ DJ Pootiecat

Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 AM UTC · Valley Bar · 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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TOW'RS

Sun, Apr 12, 3:00 AM UTC · Valley Bar · 130 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phoenix, AZ

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FREE Spring Butterfly Festival

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Arizona Boardwalk Courtyard · AZ, Unknown, AZ

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Celebration

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 4:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Central Park · 140 E Tonto St, Phoenix, AZ

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Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

Starts in 1 hr · Sun, Apr 12, 9:00 PM UTC · Phoenix Symphony Hall · 75 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ

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Things to Do Today in Tucson, AZ

Mark Klett: Desert Citizens

Tiny Art Show

Cactus Clubhouse

Going, Going, Green: Stewards of the Earth

Retro Fun: 80s Movies and Puzzles

Ceramic Purse Workshop

With A Twist - Skills With a Sountrack

Best of Both Worlds Rave (20 Years of Hannah Montana)

Metropolitan Arts Institute

Framerate: Desert Pulse

Majestic Mariposas

Recycled Book Crafts: Bookbinding

Sunday Funday : Board Game Bonanza

Frog Puppets

Pokémon Craft Day

Sahuaro Ranch Acoustic Jam

Thing-a-ma-jigs

Crochet Help Desk: Open Studio

Adult Tiny Art Show

The Doo Wop Project: Echoes of the Street

The Moss

The ARTrageous Gala 2026

Pompeii: the Exhibition

2026 Arizona Young Artists' Competition Finals

Nate Jackson: Big Dog Comedy Tour — StandUpLive Phoenix

Martin Amini — Tempe Improv

Phoenix Rising FC SALUTE TO SERVICE - vs New Mexico United

Farm & Bakery

Stlb3 // Funk / Soul / Jazz / World

130 Club: Hip Hop + R&b W/ DJ Pootiecat

TOW'RS

FREE Spring Butterfly Festival

Celebration

Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience

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