Festivals & Fairs in Benson, AZ

Festivals, street fairs, carnivals, and seasonal events in Benson, AZ. Big events you don't want to miss.

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Silent Book Club

Sat, Jul 25, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Join us as we host a Silent Book Club and work on your Summer Reading goals! This newly popular trend allows you to BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) and gather to read in quiet camaraderie. It will look something like this.... Welcome In! Arrive, grab a drink or snack, and (optionally) chat about what...

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Vision Board Making

Starts in 3 hrs · Wed, Jun 17, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

If you can dream it, you can do it! So they say at least. Why not give it a try? We're going to make vision boards so you can dream about what you want for your upcoming year, and find a way to make your dreams come true.

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Community Meeting: Friends of the W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library

Starts in 3 hrs · Wed, Jun 17, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library · 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ

Community meeting. This is not a library-sponsored event. Date and time may change without notice.

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Comedy Magic by Cody Landstrom

In 2 days · Fri, Jun 19, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

This magic show is fun for everyone! Cody combines comedy, astonishing sleight of hand, and masterful juggling. Space is limited by the capacity of the room.

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Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building

Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters Building · Arizona, AZ

Overview Kentucky Camp Cabin and Headquarters is located in the Santa Rita Mountains near Sonoita, Arizona in the Coronado National Forest. The five adobe buildings originally served as headquarters for the Santa Rita Water and Mining Company from 1902 to 1906. The facility also served as a cattle..

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Paper-Making for Kids

In 6 days · Wed, Jun 24, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Come make fun collage work using scraps of paper from magazines and other materials. Colorful art pieces, cool designs, you name it! Supplies and space limited, so please arrive half an hour early for tickets.

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Peter Piper Pizza Sierra Vista (155 S Highway 92)

Peter Piper Pizza Sierra Vista (155 S Highway 92) · 155 S Highway 92 , Sierra Vista, AZ

Peter Piper Pizza is a family pizzeria and entertainment center with arcade games, rides, prize redemption, and handcrafted pizza.

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Rescheduled Chat & Craft for Adults - Excavate a Craft!

Tomorrow · Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library · 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ

This program has been rescheduled from the original 6/3 date. Please follow registration instructions provided. This program is for adults. The crafts are designed for adults to do. Space is limited due to supply. Chat while working on a craft: Excavate a Craft! Stomp to the library and excavate a..

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Sierra Vista Public Library

Sierra Vista Public Library · 2600 E Tacoma St, Sierra Vista, AZ

Sierra Vista Public Library is a public central library in Sierra Vista, AZ. Open 2,650 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 31,200 square feet.

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San Pedro House

San Pedro House · Arizona, AZ

San Pedro House is a historic ranch house restored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. It serves as a bookstore and gift shop run by volunteers. The area around the house has interpretive signs about native plants, riparian areas, watersheds, aquifers, and wildlife. San Pedro House is a renowned.

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Saguaro National Park

Saguaro National Park · 3693 S Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, AZ

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the American west. These majestic plants, found only in a small portion of the United States, are protected by Saguaro National Park, to the east and west of the modern city of Tucson. Here you have..

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Elsie S. Hogan Community Library

Elsie S. Hogan Community Library · 100 N Curtis Ave, Willcox, AZ

Elsie S. Hogan Community Library is a public central library in Willcox, AZ. Open 2,008 hours per year across 50 weeks. The facility is 7,520 square feet.

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Minecraft: Dinosaur Safari

In 4 weeks · Wed, Jul 15, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Embark on a dinosaur safari around the volcano, searching for three hidden keys to unlock cave entrances and discover larger fossils. Fly around to observe dinosaurs in their natural habitats, and let your imagination run wild as you build your own dinosaur. Craft detailed habitats that include all.

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Sunsites Community Library

Sunsites Community Library · 210 N Ford Rd, Pearce, AZ

Sunsites Community Library is a public branch library in Pearce, AZ. Open 1,598 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 1,855 square feet.

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Craftivism Patch Workshop

Sat, Sep 19, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ · Ages 14+

Design and create a message-driven patch using sewing, appliqué, and embroidery techniques. Participants explore how textiles can communicate identity, values, and community messages. Handouts, sewing tools, and supplies to start the project will be provided. Adults and teens are welcome! Ages 14+..

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Excavating Food

Wed, Jul 22, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Can you get the chocolate chips out while leaving the chocolate chip cookie in one piece? Come try your archeology skills and get a snack at the same time. For ages 8 and under. Program space and supplies are limited. Please arrive half an hour early for tickets.

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Chess Club

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Chess Club is a welcoming space for chess players of all levels to get together and play chess in person. We meet every Wednesday on the 2nd floor of the Central Branch. Chess boards and chess pieces are provided, but feel free to bring your own if you like.

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Murray Springs Clovis Site

Murray Springs Clovis Site · Arizona, AZ

Visitors to the Murray Springs Clovis Site, part of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA), can gain a rich understanding of prehistoric life along an interpretive trail. The self-guided Interpretive trail is approximately 1/3 mile long, with wayside exhibits illustrates what...

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Volcanoes From Outer Space

Fri, Jul 24, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Volcanoes from Outer Space! Especially Mars! Experiment with dry ice gasses! Eat a Volcano Cake! Draw pastels of “ROCKS from another Planet”! Presented by Meg Balaconis Space is limited, please arrive half an hour early for tickets.

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Sonoita Library

Sonoita Library · 3147 State Hwy 83, Sonoita, AZ

Sonoita Library is a public branch library in Sonoita, AZ. Open 1,040 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 440 square feet.

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Historic Empire Ranch

Historic Empire Ranch · Arizona, AZ

The historic Empire Ranch has been a working cattle ranch for nearly 150 years. Its rich history includes successive ownership by two prominent ranching families, two corporations, and finally by the federal government on behalf of the general public. The Empire Ranch Headquarters is magnificently..

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Desert Reptiles

In 1 week · Tue, Jun 30, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library · 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson, AZ

Compare their diverse strategies for movement, defense, and feeding. Discover their unique adaptations to desert life. Presented by Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

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Ice Cream Making

Wed, Jul 29, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Join us for a cold treat during the hot summer! Tweens and Teens will learn how to make ice cream using a few ingredients, plastic bags, and ice as they discover the science behind how things freeze. They'll then be able to add their own toppings and eat the product of their labor. All supplies...

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Miller-Golf Links Branch Library

Miller-Golf Links Branch Library · 9640 E Golf Links Rd, Tucson, AZ

Miller-Golf Links Branch Library is a public branch library in Tucson, AZ. Open 2,286 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 15,000 square feet.

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Pinch Pots

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jul 8, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Miller-Golf Links Library · 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ

Learn this special technique to make your own ceramic vessels (pots). Air dry clay will be used and needs to be given time to dry. Dress for the mess! Wear clothes you are okay getting clay on. For ages 8 and under. Space and supplies are limited, so please arrive half an hour early for tickets.