Alyson Hill, assistant manager of Loft Cinema, serves candy, drinks, popcorn and more to Max and Mia Ramirez for the 2012 Children's Film Festival. This year, there are free movies on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.July is winding down and back to school season in Arizona is in full swing.That means backpack and school supply giveaways, plus a HUGE sale on children's clothing, toys, and books.Also this weekend: Monsoon Madness plant sale at Tohono Chul, meet Santa - uh-huh, Santa in July - free movie screenings, a chance to sing "The Greatest Showman"... and MORE.Of course, things can change quickly these days.Check the latest information before you leave!Great Just Between Friends back to school sale at super cheap prices.Shop over 100,000 baby and toddler items at this consignment sale.Most of the items are used and well cared for, but you may also find new items.Included are clothing, toys, books, games, room decor, sports equipment, electronics, maternity items, baby items and more.When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 29 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 30.Where: Old Stein Mart, 4881 N. Stone Ave.Cost: Free entry, bring money for purchases.Sign up to get your tickets online.Early access tickets are available for a fee.Visit the event page for more information.This summer alone, a pop-up nightspot is coming to the MSA annex on the weekends.Find vinyl DJ sets, cocktails and the energy of a disco room.The music often includes hits from the '60s to the '80s.When: From Thursday to Saturday until the end of August, from 9 pm to midnight.Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del ConventoCost: Free admission, but bring money for drinksVisit the event page for more information.Bring home a new plant (or plants) at Tohono Chul's annual Monsoon Madness plant sale!Take a look at shrubs, succulents, and cacti and learn how to care for plants from the pros.When: Friday, July 29 from 3-7 pm;Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Where: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del NorteCost: Free admission, bring money for purchasesVisit the event page for more information.The MSA Annex hosts monthly night markets through September where you'll find over 60 local artisans, makers and collectors.When: Friday, July 29, 6-10 p.m.Where: MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del ConventoCost: Free admission, bring money for purchasesVisit the event page for more information.FUGA members go on one of their monthly trips.With their walks they hope to promote safer streets and representation of the communities on the south and west side of Tucson.Take a bike ride with the organization FUGA, which advocates for mobility, accessibility, and representation for Tucson's south and west side communities.Before the bike ride, enjoy a party in the parking lot at 5:30 pm with Aguas Frescas and fruit cups from ViriViri BombBomb.When: Walk from 6:30-8:30 pm, Friday, July 29Where: El Pueblo Center, 101 W. Irvington RoadVisit the event page for more information.Every Friday and Saturday night through September 3, you can visit Tohono Chul for its first summer series featuring music, spirits, and bites.On Saturday nights, Tohono Chul has partnered with the Oro Valley Children's Museum to provide nature play for the whole family!When: Fridays and Saturdays through September 3, 5-8 pmWhere: Tohono Chul, 7366 N. Paseo del NorteVisit the event page for more information.Girl Scout Cristabella Camarena (center) hands out a free backpack to guests at the Badges and Backpacks event in 2019. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, July 30, at the TCC.For the eighth year, the Pima County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Back to School event.Thanks to Banner and Aetna, backpacks filled with school supplies will be given to the first 3,000 K-12 kids to attend the event.The child must be present or the parent must show a birth certificate.In addition, there will be a health fair courtesy of El Rio Health, which will provide dental, vision and hearing screenings.The Pima County Health Department will have a vaccination clinic.When: Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.Where: Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave.Visit the event page for more information.Apparently, Santa's favorite vacation spot is Tucson.This Saturday, you can meet Santa at Bookmans for a story time and crafts.When: Saturday, July 30, from 1-2 pmWhere: Bookmans East, 6230 E. SpeedwayVisit the event page for more information.Fans of "The Greatest Showman" can head to the Fox Tucson Theater to hear a version of the movie where everyone sings along with the words on screen.When: Saturday, July 30, 7:30 p.m.Where: Fox Tucson Theatre, 17 W. Congress St.Visit the event page for more information.Free movies for the whole family, along with games, interactive activities and giveaways.This weekend's movies are "The Secret of NIMH" and "The Lion King" from 2019.When: Every Saturday and Sunday in July.Activities start at 9:15 am Movies start at 10 amWhere: The Loft Cinema, 3233 E. SpeedwayVisit the event page for more information.Enjoy cooler evening temperatures on Reid Park Zoo's after-hours summer safari nights.Each event will have different themed activities, including keeper talks, animal encounters and live music.These events are on Saturdays until August 13.When: Saturdays through August 13, from 5:30-8:30 pmWhere: Reid Park Zoo, 3400 E. Zoo CourtCost: $10.50 for adults, $6.50 for children ages 2-14Visit the event page for more information.Every Saturday until August 27, you can enjoy the views of the Desert Museum at night, with cooler temperatures!Bring a flashlight to walk around and possibly see a nocturnal animal, touch a stingray, and watch themed activities.When: Saturdays until August 27, Open until 9:00 pmWhere: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney RoadCost: $24.95 for adults, $13.95 for children ages 3-12Visit the event page for more information.The Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center is located at 1601 E. University Blvd.Volunteer astronomers from the Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center will guide visitors through points in the night sky with a 16-inch telescope at the observatory.When: Saturday July 30, 7-10 pmWhere: Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center, 1601 E. University Blvd.Cost: Free admission, donations acceptedVisit the event page for more information.The Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter is wrapping up its kitten adoption event in July with a costume party.Dress up as your favorite hero, villain or princess and play games, get a cupcake from Cakes for Causes and meet Mulan and Princess Anna.Don't forget about kitten adoption discounts!When: Saturday, July 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mulan will be at the party from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Princess Anna will be there from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.Where: Hermitage No-Kill Cat Shelter and Sanctuary, 5278 E. 21st St.Visit the event page for more information.A summer market will be held at Caps & Corks featuring at least seven local makers of items like decals, cakes, body scrubs and jewelry.When: Saturday July 30, 1-5 pmWhere: Caps & Corks, 3830 W. River RoadCost: Free entrance, there will be sale of articles and drinks.Visit the event page for more information.Head to this luau at AZ Hops and Vines, where there will be roast pork, dancers, live music, a Hawaiian shirt contest and wine scrapes.When: Saturday, July 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. There will be a dance from 5 to 10 p.m.Where: AZ Hops and Vines, 3450 Highway 82, SonoitaCost: Free admission, bring money for food and drinks.Visit the event page for more information.Anita's Street Market is hosting its 10th Annual Back to School Party and Car Show.While supplies last, there will be backpacks and school supplies for kids ages 5-18 (who must be present at the event), plus haircuts, music, food trucks, games, raffles, a car show and other resources.Anita's will be accepting school supply donations through July 30, from 7 am to 4 pmWhen: Sunday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where: Richey Resource Center of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, 2209 N. 15th Ave.Cost: Free admission, bring money for foodVisit the event page for more information.Head to this back to school event to receive school supplies and free haircuts from Ascension Studio.The people of Nopalinda will also be there serving up pay-what-you-can nachos with carne asada.Proceeds will go to a family in need.When: Sunday, July 31, 3-8 p.m.Where: Ascension Studio, 3100 N. Stone Ave.Cost: Free admission, send a direct message to @ascensionstudio_ on Instagram if you are interested in a haircut.Visit the event page for more information.Marie and Buddy Lozano place their order at Tanna's Botannas snack truck at 4426 S. 6th Ave. The store will open soon.Snack business Tanna's Botannas is hosting a back-to-school campaign complete with a bouncy castle, DJ, backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.They also accept donations until July 30.When: Sunday, July 31, 3-6 p.m.Where: Tanna's Botannas, 4426 S. Sixth Ave.Cost: Free admission and free gifts, bring money for refreshmentsVisit the event page for more information.Get local news delivered to your inbox!Sabino Canyon Crawler offers tours on an electric shuttle every Saturday through October 2022. Tour starts at 8 pmThinking of taking a day trip to southern Arizona?Today we feel like going to Nogales, Arizona, a small city with a great gastronomic offer.Here are our recommendations for food and things to do!Crossing Lines is made up of 9 episodes each produced by a border or migrant journalist.One of those journalists is Liliana López Ruelas, editor of La Estrella de Tucsón.The series stars Sandra Echeverría, Ximena Romo and Abril Vergara, who take turns playing Félix from his childhood until he was in his 80s.The image of Steve Carrillo, co-founder of Mariachi Cobre, was used as a reference in the creation of one of the mariachi-themed stamps in the United States.The University of Arizona has a Rural Health Center dedicated to serving underserved areas.There, two navigators can answer questions and help you fill out health insurance applications.The American Cancer Society strives to give people greater access to personal and financial care through groups like Latinos Contra El Cancer.“I'm just keeping my mind up.I keep telling myself that I'm here for a reason.I am here for them, to help them,” Esmery said of her family in the Dominican Republic.Alyson Hill, assistant manager of Loft Cinema, serves candy, drinks, popcorn and more to Max and Mia Ramirez for the 2012 Children's Film Festival. This year, there are free movies on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer.Great Just Between Friends back to school sale at super cheap prices.Girl Scout Cristabella Camarena (center) hands out a free backpack to guests at the Badges and Backpacks event in 2019. This year, the event takes place on Saturday, July 30, at the TCC.FUGA members go on one of their monthly trips.With their walks they hope to promote safer streets and representation of the communities on the south and west side of Tucson.The Flandrau Planetarium and Science Center is located at 1601 E. University Blvd.Marie and Buddy Lozano place their order at Tanna's Botannas snack truck at 4426 S. 6th Ave. The store will open soon.Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device.