Top 5 Things to do on a budget around Tucson this Fall

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Don’t break the budget this fall with our list of free or student discounted events. With covid protocols in place, grab some friends and enjoy a new event in Tucson.

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1. Terror in the Corn

Tangerine & I-10
When: October 2021
Cost: Tickets starting at $25.00 + tax
Website: tucsonterrorinthecorn.com

Terror in the Corn brings all your nightmares to life! Dress up and weave through eerie cornfields with live actors for a truly terrifying experience. For added fun, shoot live zombies at the zombie paintball shootout! Open every Friday & Saturday night in October, music & beer garden available on site.

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#2: Tuscon Museum of Art Free First Thursday

140 North Main Avenue, Tucson, AZ
When: October 7, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free *Limited tickets available
Website: tucsonmuseumofart.org

Experience the Tucson Museum of Art with their Free First Thursday each month. The night will feature music, art-making and access to the permanent collection galleries. A cash bar serving beer and wine will be available. Free First Thursday is presented by an anonymous donor.

*Limited tickets available. Reserve online two weeks before the event. Reserve tickets HERE

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#3: Wildcats Football

University of Arizona
When: October 9th, 2021 (UCLA vs WILDCATS)
Cost: Student Membership
Website: arizonawildcats.com

Join the Zonazoo – the official student section and student ticketing program for the University of Arizona! Unlimited access to all home football games* and other University of Arizona athletics. Arrive early and join the Bear Down Fridays – every Friday evening before a home football game.

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#4: Seeing the Invisible – An Augmented Reality Contemporary Art Exhibition.

2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson
When: Starts September 25, 2021
Cost: Student $13.00 per person
Website: tucsonbotanical.org

Explore 13 virtual artworks through your smartphone or tablet at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Available throughout the outdoor spaces, “Seeing the Invisible” uses themes of nature, environment, sustainability to connect the physical & digital world. The experience is included with admission.

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#5: Film Fest Tucson

Tucson Scottish Rite Temple, 160 S. Scott Avenue
When: October 14th – 17th, 2021
Cost: Free admission for outdoor screenings
Website: filmfesttucson.org

Film Fest Tucson will be offering six outdoor films in downtown Tucson. Check the schedule for final film selections and showtimes. Streaming passes are also available and can be purchased online.


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