With the weather rapidly heating up and the kids antsy to be out of school, it’s a great time to get out of the house and experience something new. Lucky for us, Tucson has an endless amount of enjoyable events and ways in which to stay occupied this spring and summer—no matter who you’re entertaining. Here are a few of our picks to look forward to.

Tour Sabino Canyon by Moonlight

Explore Sabino Canyon's desert beauty in the eastern foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Watch and listen for wildlife from the Sabino Canyon Tour tram as it takes you through the desert and keep your eye out for the Saguaro Cacti that form interesting shadows from the moonlight. The tours are perfect for the whole family or a date with a special someone. Make your reservations for May or June now—evening tours are unavailable during July and August but start up again in September. 520.749.2327, www.sabinocanyon.com.

Tucson Folk Festival

Enjoy the old-time sound of great live music at the Tucson Folk Festival May 2 and 3. The festival is a great opportunity for a family outing with the mixture of children’s shows and performances for adults and parents. The two-day festival will offer more than two hours of music, dance and entertainment. Produced by the Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association, the festival will feature over 120 acts of entertainment. 520.792.6481, www.TKMA.org.