Looking for something to do at night when you're visiting Tucson? Here are some of the most popular activities! #TucsonAtNight
Kitt Peak offers some activities at night. One program lasts 4-5 hours and includes a meal and then observing the sky. There is also an overnight program that lets participants learn what it's like to be an astronomer and involves arriving in the aft...
Kitt Peak Observatory Nighttime Programs
As an International Dark Sky Park, this park offers opportunities to view the night sky. It's also a good place to do nighttime photography. The park is located about 35 miles north of downtown Tucson.
Oracle State Park - Dark Sky Viewing
In addition to guided hikes and star parties, “Music in the Mountains” is a chance to hear concerts outdoors in the evening at this park, which is located about 15 miles north of downtown Tucson.
Catalina State Park - Evening Events
Seasonal nighttime programs are offered by the zoo: Summer Safari Nights on Saturdays in the summer and in December, ZooLights Holiday Magic every evening. Use the Events drop down menu at the top of their website to check when these activities are a...
Between May and August, Tohono Chul is open late on Friday and Saturday, with free admission from 6-9pm. There's music concerts and other activities each day, plus special children's activities on Saturdays. From mid-September through October, Tohono...
Tohono Chul - Chillin at the Chul & Glowing Pumpkins
Lots of scary experiences available at night in October – haunted places, performances, and rides that are family-friendly. (Seasonal)
Old Tucson Studios - Nightfall
A guided tour on the electric shuttle takes passengers on an evening ride lasting about 1 hour through this scenic area from June through October. (Seasonal)
Sabino Canyon Night Crawler
Every Saturday in June, July, and August, the museum is open until 9pm (some restaurants and gift shops stay open longer) and have a different theme. The final Saturday is Teacher Appreciation Night and offers free admission to K-12 teachers and supp...
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum - Cool Summer Nights
This hotel offers a free concert of flute music every evening by an Indigenous musician for guests at the Ignite bar. Sit outside on the patio for the best experience. I've been here two times and it's a lovely to listen to the music as the sun goes ...
The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain - Evening Flute Concert
There are several night markets in Tucson and this one in the Mercado San Augustin District is one of the oldest. It happens one Friday each month from May - September. (Seasonal)
Summer Night Market - Mercado San Augustin District
If you're into haunted hotel rooms, there are a few at the Hotel Congress, which is where John Dillinger was captured in 1934, that you can stay in during your visit to Tucson.