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Waterless slide park to open in Tucson promises to be slick

1 week ago | thisistucson.com | Gabriela Rico

An indoor slide park featuring giant dry slides that you ride on your belly will open next year on the city’s east side. Slick City Action Park leased the 36,454-square-foot former Joanne’s Fabrics building, 7255 E. Broadway, at Kolb Road. Aside from the slides, that are ridden with special mats, Slick City has air courts and soft play areas for the little ones. Following renovations to the space, the park is expected to open sometime next year. Register for more free articles.
A huge list of Tucson raspado spots to visit 🍧

1 week ago | thisistucson.com | Gloria Knott |Jamie Donnelly

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021 and updated in June 2025. Raspados are the ultimate summer snack — and there are more locally-owned places to get a raspado in Tucson than ice cream shops. If you're unfamiliar, raspados are similar to shaved ice but typically come with juice, chunks of fruit, ice cream and lechera (sweetened condensed milk). Or there are bolder versions with spicy candies and chamoy.
New eats! 16 restaurants that opened in Tucson this spring

1 week ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

It's 100 degrees outside and the University of Arizona students have packed up and gone home: that means it's time for the locals to enjoy summertime in Tucson!Though the temperatures continue to rise, business around town begins to get a little slow. While it may be easier to stay indoors to avoid the heat, you'll feel much cooler supporting local businesses this summer.
Tucson is coming around to pizza by the slice - here's a full guide ūüćē

2 weeks ago | thisistucson.com | Cathalena E. Burch

The server delivered the metal pizza trays to the table and they landed with a gentle yet audible thud. This was not your warehouse store slice. NYPD New York Pizza Department (187 N. Park Ave., nypizzadepartment.com) near the University of Arizona serves jumbo New York-style slices that overflow the pizza tin.
53 fun events happening in Tucson this June 🌈✨

3 weeks ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly |Analeise Mayor

Looking for fun activities to fill out your month of June? We have you covered! Check out the list below to cure your summer boredom. June might bring hot temperatures to Tucson, but it brings lavender to Oracle. It's officially bloom season at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm and the owners are celebrating with tours, workshops, a fairy festival, an ode to Frida Kahlo and a lavender-themed dinner. When: Various dates in JuneWhere: Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, 1221 N.
53 fun events happening in Tucson this June 🌈✨

3 weeks ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly |Analeise Mayor

Looking for fun activities to fill out your month of June? We have you covered! Check out the list below to cure your summer boredom. June might bring hot temperatures to Tucson, but it brings lavender to Oracle. It's officially bloom season at the Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm and the owners are celebrating with tours, workshops, a fairy festival, an ode to Frida Kahlo and a lavender-themed dinner. When: Various dates in JuneWhere: Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm, 1221 N.
Escape the heat and check these new coffee spots ☕

1 month ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

Beads of sweat start dripping down your forehead and feelings of fatigue overwhelm your body as the sun beats down on you. Your skin feels hot and you swear it must be a million degrees outside as you take the dreadful walk to your car. It’s hot outside, it’s hot inside of your car: it’s hot everywhere! You start to feel like the Tucson heat is inescapable and you’ll never stop sweating; that is until you swing open the door at 1525 N. Wilmot Road.
28 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend May 29 - June 1🦒☀️

1 month ago | thisistucson.com | Jamie Donnelly

From a One Direction dance party to summer nights at Reid Park Zoo, there's so much to do in Tucson this weekend. Find out more about these fun events below!Explore Tucson's downtown area with walking tours hosted by the Presidio Museum. There's a long list of tours on the calendar for March, including the Turquoise Trail, Armory Park, Barrio Viejo, Death After Dark and Public Art & Murals. When: Various dates, check out the calendar here. Where: Locations vary based on tour. Cost: $30 and up.
34 must-see museums to check out in Tucson ✈️🎨📸

1 month ago | thisistucson.com | Elvia Verdugo

This story was originally published in 2022, created by #ThisIsTucson and underwritten by Hughes Federal Credit Union. We updated this story in April 2025. Thank you for supporting the local organizations that support us! We all know Tucson is known for its clear skies and sunny weather. The warm weather allows locals and visitors alike to participate in various outdoor activities, like hiking and outdoor markets, nearly year-round.
Meat Tucson: 22 carnicerias we love, mapped

1 month ago | thisistucson.com | Ellice Lueders

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2021 and updated in May 2025. It’s a Sunday morning in Tucson, and the family is in the car. You’re driving to your local carniceria to pick up fresh menudo and carne asada that will be grilled over a coal or mesquite fire in an otherwise anonymous parking lot. Maybe you’re lucky, and when you go inside you’re greeted by a dimly lit menu of burros and tacos.