By the time July rolls around, the crisp spring season has officially left us in exchange for the lazy, sizzling days of summer. The Fourth of July holiday offers a much-needed opportunity to bust out of our warm-weather rut and celebrate. Whether you’re up for a traditional fireworks show and some barbecued fare, or you’re looking to try something less conventional this year, Tucson has plenty of family-friendly happenings this year to keep everyone patriotically happy.

 

Resort Weekend
Luckily for us nine to five workers, this year’s Fourth falls on a Saturday. Make the most of it and head to one of Tucson’s favorite resorts for an all-American getaway. Many local resorts will feature deals and events but here are a couple of our picks: The Hilton Conquistador will host a special Fourth of July concert as well as the spectacular fireworks show they are know to have year after year for resort guests. In addition to the Fourth of July jazz concert we mentioned, Loews Ventana Canyon will be offering up a wealth of weekend fun including their Blues, Brews and BBQ cooking class; Date Night movie on Friday (free and open to the public along with a dinner special at the Flying V); mixology class for hotel guests Friday; baking class for kids Saturday; and games, music and dancing lessons at the main pool. www.hiltonconquistador.com, www.loewshotels.com.