Marana, Arizona
Not leaving town this summer? No problem! It may sound like a fantasy novel but you can actually enjoy your sizzling summer vacation (right here) without escaping the heat.
Let this be your guide to making summer memories in Marana! You’re going to have such an epic time your friends and family will want to visit Arizona next summer. (That’s a bold statement, but I’m prepared to back it up.)
- Movie Nights in Marana!
Description: Every month you’re invited to get a front row seat at an outdoor door movie experience at one of Marana’s Parks. This roving movie series is being hosted the third Saturday every month around Marana (with additional events sprinkled throughout the calendar). Your favorite local food vendors will have food and beverages to purchase. Just bring your crew, blankets and towels (for splash venues) and make it a movie date in Marana! Spoiler Alert: Make a splash with Ariel this July at the Marana Pool!
Location: Hosted at various parks in Marana
June’s Movie: The Bad Guys
Date: June 15, 2024
Time: 6:30-9:30PM with the movie starting at sundown (6:30PM)
Location: Gladden Farms Community Park at the Soccer Fields
Address: 12205 N Tangerine Farms Rd, Marana, AZ 85653
Cost: FREE! (Just bring money for food and drinks to purchase)
For more info and the complete line-up visit:
https://www.maranaaz.gov/movies
- The Marana Pool
Description: As long as you wear plenty of sunscreen why not plan on living at the pool this summer! The Marana Pool offers seven swim lanes, a diving bay, and a Ramada-style shade. The 25-yard pool ranges from 3 to 12 feet in depth. It’s FREE to swim but you can also sign your kids up for swim lessons, Junior Lifeguarding training and more!
Location: Marana Pool at Ora Mae Harn Park
Address: 13250 N Lon Adams Rd. Marana, AZ 85653
Dates: The pool is open the Saturday before Memorial Day to the Saturday before Labor Day.
Cost: FREE
- The Marana Splash Pads
Description: Feeling hot, hot, hot? Cool off with the kids at one of Marana’s splash pads!
Location: Gladden Farms Community Park
Address: 12205 N. Tangerine Farms Road
Location: Crossroads at Silverbell Park
Times: 8:00AM – 7:00PM daily
Address: 7548 N Silverbell Road
Special Feature: Nightly water and light show at 7:30-9:30PM
Cost: FREE
- Staycation in Style at Local Resorts
The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
Description: Do you hear that? Your summer oasis is calling you! It does not get better than summer rates at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain. Nestled in the Tortolita Mountains with the Sonoran Desert as a backdrop, The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain is a world class destination seeped in tranquil beauty and luxury. Spend your days relaxing by the pool, soaring down the waterslide or reviving at the spa. By night, enjoy stargazing, the Star-Cade, a sunset or night hike, and more.
Location: Ritz-Carlton – Dove Mountain
Address: 15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, Marana, AZ 85658
Special Summer Rate: Room rates start at $199 per night. (Read that again.)
For more info visit:
https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/tusrz-the-ritz-carlton-dove-mountain/overview/
El Conquistador Resort
Description: Your family will be talking about this trip all year long! Enjoy a scenic staycation among the stunning landscape of Santa Catalina Mountains. Your days will include trips down the water slide, splashing in the pool, soaking up the spa amenities or even a round of golf. Live music and fitness classes are also on the agenda at the legendary El Conquistador Resort.
Location: El Conquistador Resort
Address: 10000 N Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
Special Summer Rates: Starting at $179 per night
For more information visit: https://www.hiltonelconquistador.com/
- Elevate Trampoline Park
Description: If you’re worried about being cooped up in the AC all day, how about burning off some energy with a calorie-burning trampoline experience! Stay active and healthy this summer with indoor exercise that’s fun for everyone.
Address: 9705 N Thornydale Rd. Unit 1, Tucson AZ 85742
Special Summer Rate: $89 for a summer pass (7 days a week – 2 hours per day) $10 off for additional jumpers
- Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Description: Do you like Pina Coladas? Make your summer delicious with a sweet treat from Jeremiah’s Italian Ice! Whether you’re craving a Birthday Cake creation or a Blue Raspberry sensation this local cool spot will quench all your cravings!
Insider Tip: Try their signature Gelati, which combines layers of Italian Ice, ice cream and fun toppings!
Dine in or cater out. Jeremiah’s also hosts Give Back Nights for community causes!
Address: 9140 N Silverbell Road Unit 130, Marana, AZ 85743
- Swimfest with KVOA and the YMCA of Southern Arizona
Be safe in and around the pool! Sign your kids up for a free water safety class at the Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center. Your kids will have fun while learning the ABCs of water safety during this introductory course.
Location: Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center
Address: 7770 N. Shannon Rd., Tucson
Date: August 8, 2024
Note: Swimfest is offered at all of the YMCA locations throughout the summer
For more information and to register visit: https://tucsonymca.org/swimfest/
