Tucson Meet Yourself is an annual celebration in Downtown Tucson during the second weekend of October. It's a colorful and lively event that brings together the diverse ethnic and folk communities of Southern Arizona and Northern Mexico. The festival showcases the traditional arts passed down from generation to generation. At the festival, visitors can experience the beauty and richness of cultural diversity through the talented artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians, and special exhibits. The celebration recognizes and celebrates the everyday art that is often overlooked. Tucson Meet Yourself is a three-day free festival that allows visitors to immerse themselves in the local culture, experience the vibrant traditions of the people, and sample the region's unique flavors. It is a celebration of the living arts that have been kept alive for generations and an opportunity to appreciate the richness of our cultural heritage.
The Sabino Canyon Crawler is an electric shuttle that operates in the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in an emission-free manner. This shuttle offers visitors an enhanced experience while protecting the area's natural and cultural resources. The electric shuttles can seat up to 62 passengers and offer a comprehensive interpretive program. This program provides detailed information about the formation of Sabino Canyon, the plants and wildlife that inhabit the area, seasonal changes, and important historical and cultural information. Each passenger can enjoy an individualized automated narration system by plugging the provided earbuds into their seat. This unique experience also helps minimize noise and disturbance for non-shuttle canyon visitors.