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Events & LOCAL CULTURE

Can you get bored in Tubac ? Impossible. It's a tiny town with a great big personality!

Tubac Weekly's NEW EVENT CALENDAR

Happy to help your community event ! Just email your event info to tubacweekly@gmail.com

Follow these directions for a quick publicity in Tubac Weekly.


Calendar is  a list by date. Send events no more than 4 weeks out. Let me know if it is a continuing event.  Email your event promotion NAME with the DATE - WHAT IT IS- WHERE IT IS- the COST & your CONTACT INFORMATION-include phone number to     tubacweekly@gmail.com

# 310-924-0363 w/questions.


This is the line up for November Events - more to come so keep checking !


Saturday  November  1 

TUBAC DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PROCESSION & FESTIVAL in Tubac Village.

Tubac Dia de los Muertos

Tubac Presidio State Historic Park , 1 Burruel St, Tubac, AZ 85646, USA

November 01, 2025 - 9:00am - 3:00pm Día de los Muertos is a beautiful tradition that brings the community together to celebrate life and honor those who have passed. The day will include a procession through the village, altars, offerings, and a bonfire finale.


Saturday November 1 

11am DIA DE LOS PROCESSION Golf Cart Procession. Gather at 10AM to 

decorate golf carts behind Sole Shoes. Donna 510-405-6410.


Saturday November  1 & 2 ~ 

Abe's Autumn Market Food, Crafts, and lots of Fun at the Historic Abe's Bar in Tumacacori. (see poster below)


Saturday November 1-22, (4 Saturdays)

9am - 12pm  Julia Patterson Workshop: Exploring Water media Abstract Painting- CONTACT -TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Thursday November 6-7th

 9:30am - 4pm , Sarah Webber: Painting Animals with Energy & Color: CONTACT TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Thursday November  6

6-7:30 PM :NEW! Bhajans: Community Devotional Singing & Music Making-TCC Long Room. Join your voice for chanting, mantra, song. Contact Jenny at hello@jennyglick.com.


Friday November 7-9  

FALL ART WALK in TUBAC VILLAGE:  www.fallartwalk.com  for all the details.


Saturday November  8

 8 -2 PM -Tubac Community Yard Sale @Tubac Valley Vistas

on Camino Esplendido. Over 12 Sellers! Come Explore our Treasures!

November 11 @ 4pm ,Mark Mulligan & Jimmy Stadler: CONTACT -TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Monday November 9th

9am- 10 am , Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Meeting- Open to the Public @ Tubac Community Center on Bridge Rd.


Tuesday November  11~ 

Wisdom Sports & Scholars' Veteran's Day Celebration- more to come 


Wednesday November 12

 1pm, Wicking Bed Workshop with Jaye Allyn: Tubac Community Garden. CONTACT -TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Thursday November  13

5pm ,Taos toTucson: From Darkness to Light in the Art of the American West:
Phone: 520-398-2371.


Thursday November  13

6-7:30 PM -NEW! Bhajans: Community Devotional Singing & Music Making-TCC Long Room. Join your voice for chanting, mantra, song. Contact Jenny at hello@jennyglick.com.


Friday November  14

5pm Members' Juried/Elisabeth Geel/ Members' Open Winners Opening Reception: TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.

 

Friday November  14

4-6 PM- Come meet contemporary suspence author Anna Sugg @ Cactus Wren Gallery in the Village.Wine & Cheese Table.


Saturday November 15

1pm, Bats: Masters of the Night Sky w/ speaker Debbie Beucher: TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Saturday November  15, 

 15th ANNUAL AMADO CHILI COOK-OFF, more to come 


Sunday November 16

1:30pm Hi-Art Quickdraw Event , TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Wednesday November 19

 10am -12pm, Roberta Rogers: Design Your Own Notecards:  TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Friday November 21 

7pm, Performing Artist Elisabeth Geel: TCA,  Phone: 520-398-2371.


Saturday November 22

3rd ANNUAL SIP SWIRL SHOP & SUPPORT BEER & WINE TASTING EVENT. 


Thursday November 27  THANKSGIVING MORNING, 2 THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY TROT ~ Event location has moved to the Tubac Community Center on Bridge Rd.



Local Nogales movie theatre has $5.00 Senior Special !

Check their website below to see what's playing this week.

Oasis Cinema 9 240 W Roper Rd Nogales, AZ

Turn LEFT on ROPER  RD. before the NOGALES  Home Depot Store Lot - follow the road  to the Oasis Theatre. Clean and beautiful !

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT MOVIES ARE SHOWING AND TIMES.

Special Events in Tubac

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local events at the Tubac Golf Resort

QIGONG CLASSES (also spelled Chi Kung)

Simple, powerful movements to build up your vital energy (Qi) and exceptionally simple.

SCHEDULE: Every Monday from 10a - 11a @ the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa held in the Tin Cup Room (across from Stable Restaurant).  $20 a class - drop in welcomed.

QUESTIONS: Linda 520-481-9932 Lcormier4444@gmail.com/

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Sonora Mia Restaurant is Thurs. 30th

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New local Restaurant with Music !

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SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING at The Tubac Center of the Arts

EXHIBITS, EVENTS & WORKSHOPS ! Sign up for their newsletter to keep the art coming !

Join TCA today !

Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest news and updates delivered right to your inbox. info  520-398-2371

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For more info on 250 year- httpswww.tubacpresidio.org/250

Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council meeting info: November 9th at 9AM

Our Mission: 

The Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to inform and educate its members as to local and regional issues affecting the community's interests and to advocate for its members regarding such issues.  


Our Programs are listed on our website.

Join us the second Monday of each month 

9:00 A. M. 

Tubac Community Center

50 Bridge Road

Tubac, AZ



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THE TUBAC LIBRARY

Hours of operation : Monday - Thursday 9 to 5 pm. Friday 9 -4 pm

Children's Story Time & Crafts with Bailey at Wednesday 11 am.

Music Madness: Mondays 10 am.

       

Oct 28th HALLOWEEN PARTY!!! Wear a costume, snacks and play games ! Fun & Games- Thursdays @2 pm.

Tubac Village SPECIALITY SHOPS & ART WORKSHOPS


Cactus Wren Art Gallery & Nest Gift Shop & Studio Workshops

Gale Thomssen, Owner

(520) 437-3988


Cactus Wren Art Gallery and Gift Shop is an up-scale, boutique art gallery, and 5 studios located at the Mercado de Baca center in Tubac Village. We represent  over 70 Arizona Artists  who show their original work with a wide variety of mediums. Come visit to  browse and enjoy !



WEB-SHOP

Tubac Art and Gifts  

Jen Prill, Owner 

(575) 640-6569


WE JUST RENOVATED ! COME SEE THE NEW TUBAC GIFTS & ARTS !


Tubac Art and Gifts is a gallery and gift shop that is all about fine art (original and archival quality giclees) and handcrafted gifts. Artists include Peter Chope (watercolor), Barbara Kuzara (monoprint/acrylic on canvas), Peggy McGivern (oil and mixed media), Ken Singmaster (acrylic on canvas), Jacci Weller (acrylic), Karol Honeycutt (acrylic), Roberta Rogers (watercolor and acrylic), Lisa Matta Brown (oil), Ouida Touchon (mixed media), Jen Prill (mixed media), Andy Iventosch (pottery), Sandy Baenen (watercolor), Debra Cross (Arizona Scarves), Trimdin Jackets, Desert Steel Yard Art, Elaine Coyne Jewelry, and 100 more!


Open 7 days a week   11-5

31 Tubac Rd, Tubac, 

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Roberta Rogers, Artist in residence

Photo by Deb Nealy


Tubac Art and Gifts Transforms into an Artful Gift Shop Featuring Local Creativity

Tubac, AZ — Tubac Art and Gifts is excited to announce its transformation into an artful gift shop, offering visitors a carefully curated collection of one-of-a-kind treasures. From unique handmade gifts and home décor to creative works that embody the spirit of Tubac, the shop now celebrates artistry in everyday giving.


As part of this transformation, Tubac Art and Gifts is also opening its doors to the creative process itself. Beloved local artist Roberta Rogers will be working in a part-time studio located within the shop. Visitors can meet Roberta, watch her paint, and experience her artistry firsthand every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.


This exciting new chapter underscores Tubac Art and Gifts’ mission: to provide meaningful, one-of-a-kind gifts while fostering connection between artists and the community.

For more information, visit Tubac Art and Gifts in the heart of Tubac, Arizona.

Little free libraries in Tubac

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.


Support Little Free Libraries in Tubac.

Pick up a free book and leave your used books to share with your neighbours.  Special THANK YOU TO MELISSA WILSON for keeping the free libraries of Tubac well organized !


Locations:

In front of the Tubac Post Office.

In front of Sole Shoe Shop  in the Village.


ALSO, donated books and magazines are organised by Bailey the Librarian at Tubac Library (TCC). They are kept on the shelves in the Long Room and by the side door.

So many sweeties for adoption!

                                        

The Santa Cruz Humane Society is a no kill shelter that provides compassionate care and adoption services for homeless dogs and cats in Nogales, Arizona. Visit us and take home your new family member today!


SHOP and DONATE at our thrift store to help support our mission.


                                                                 


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fun & INTERESTING things to do in Tubac

EXPLORE OUR VILLAGE'S HISTORY AT THE TUBAC PRESIDIO STATE PARK

Call Shawnette @ (520) 275-2669 to get updates for the Farmers Market Stand.

YUMMY TREATS, FRESH EGGS, HAND PICKED VEGGIES AND MORE.


LOCATED BETWEEN THE TUBAC TERRITORY SHOP AND THE TURQUOISE TURTLE GALLERY IN TUBAC VILLAGE.

THE TUBAC CEMENTERY

https://www.tubachistoriccemetery.org/contact


ON FOOT, BIKE or HORSEBACK, THE ANZA TRIAL is especially beautiful early morning and dusk. THE TUBAC DOG PARK IS AT THE RON MORRISS PARK. 31 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ 85646


The Anza Trail is maintained by  local volunteers. Please give to the Anza Trail Coalition at the donation boxes to help with the expenses. 


INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING OR GIVING A DONATION IS ON THE BELOW WEBSITE

ANZA TRAIL website

fun & INTERESTING things to do in Tubac

Enjoy the gorgous night landscape in a designated dark sky community. Tubac has joined an elite group of only 48 such communities worldwide. Tubac's certification highlights Arizona's leadership in dark sky preservation.

Jane & Doug of the Historic Valle Verde Ranch Inn enjoying breakfast at the Sonora Mia Mexican Restaurant after a long flight from chilly Alaska. Welcome home to an endearing couple !

fun & INTERESTING things to do in tubac

Hang out with your bestie on Grumpy Gringo's Cigar Shop's porch.

Take a scoot with your Pup in the Village.

fun & INTERESTING things to do in tubac

Dance to live music under the stars, Tubac has great bands !

St. Anne's in the Village -Mass at 5:PM on Saturday. So beautiful at dusk.

Birding in Tubac is epic, and the Yearly International Hawk Festival not to missed !

The nicest people do their reps at Kris' Fitness Gym !

It's fun to learn to play Pickleball and the Tubac Pickleball Club has Free CLINICS. See the TCC schedule for more information. (TCC Page)

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