White Mountains Festival of Books
2025 Tucson Reptile & Amphibian Show & Sale
Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival
Scottsdale All American Reptile & Plant Expo
Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2
WestWorld of Scottsdale, AZ
Don’t miss out on this unique event that celebrates the wonders of the reptile kingdom and the beauty of nature’s greenery. Mark your calendars and come join me!
Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts
December 6 & 7, 2025
Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–4pm
Embrace the holiday magic at the Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts & Tree Lighting Celebration, where the Oro Valley Marketplace transforms into a vibrant hub of creativity, community, and festive wonder.
56th Annual Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair
December 12-14, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday / 4:00 p.m. Sunday
The Fourth Avenue Street Fair, held bi-annually in the historic district of Tucson, AZ, is recognized as one of the premier community celebrations in the Southwest, it is a Top 100 event both nationally and internationally.
Sahuarita Art on the Lake Festival
January 10, 2026
Sahuarita Lake Park, 15466 S Rancho Sahuarita Blvd, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
10am–4pm
Get ready for an unforgettable day of creativity and culture at Sahuarita’s Art on the Lake Festival, returning to the picturesque Sahuarita Lake Park for its third year.
Oro Valley Spring Festival of the Arts
March 7 & 8, 2026
Oro Valley Marketplace, 12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737
Saturday & Sunday 10am–4pm
Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with the fresh spirit of spring, featuring hands-on arts and crafts activities for all ages, mesmerizing art installations, and a delicious variety of local food trucks.
Tucson Folk Festival
April 11 & 12, 2026
Downtown Tucson – Near Jacome Plaza, 101 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday 11am–6pm
The Tucson Folk Festival is a FREE and accessible Festival celebrating Americana and Folk Music traditions and all their wonderful variations, including bluegrass, blues, country, jazz, Celtic, zydeco, and various Latin and Mexican styles of music! This annual family-friendly Festival occurs in some of Tucson’s most historic sections.
PAST EVENTS
Monsoon Literacy Celebration at Fox Theatre in Tucson
🗓️ July 11th @ 10:00 AM
🗓️ July 12th @ 2:00 PM
Perfect for ages 4-9, but all are welcome! Elaine’s book, Tortuga…Vampiro, is one of the featured books. She’ll also be sharing some of her reptiles with attendees.
Writer in Residence Pima County Public Library!
Elaine is the Pima County Library Writer-in-Residence starting May 16. Mentoring at Oro Valley on Mondays and Woods Memorial on Thursdays.
Book a 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Elaine:
Oro Valley Library Consultations
Days and Dates: Mondays, May 20-July 29, 2024
Times of day: 9:30 to 11:30 am – 4
Woods Memorial Library Consultations
Days and Dates: Thursdays, May 16-July 25, 2024
Times of Day: 4:30 to 6:30 pm – 4 one-half-hour sessions
Join Elaine for a workshop!
To Self-Publish or Not To Self-Publish? That is the Question!
You have an idea for a book or a pre-published manuscript – should you go with a traditional publisher or independently self-publish? This workshop will examine the pros and cons of self-publishing, the process, costs, resources, and marketing after you have self-published your book.
Date and Time: Saturday, May 25, 2024, 1:30 to 3:00 pm
Location: Oro Valley Library, large meeting room
Register online!
Writing Science, Or Any Facts, For Kids
Factual information is often presented to children in a dry, boring manner. This workshop, led by a biologist, will discuss ways to make facts fun and science books entertaining. Learn how to create books kids will want to read over and over again.
Date and Time: Saturday, June 29, 2024, 10:30 am to 12:00noon
Location: Oro Valley Library, large meeting room
Register online!
Take Your Book-Shot at the Moon!
This workshop will focus on writing about the moon, from facts to fantasy. Explore the many genres that can be used to bring the moon down to the reader: picture books, comics, short stories, adventure tales, novels and more. Launch your creativity and reach new heights in your writing!
Date and Time: Saturday, July 20, one hour time TBD
Location: MegaMania, PCC Downtown Campus
No registration required
Reptile-Side Chat with Elaine A. Powers
View recordings of my past Reptile-Side Chats on my YouTube Page
A fun way to learn interesting facts about living with reptiles!
Tucson Festival of Books
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
March 22-24, 2024 in Booth #764. Learn more: https://fourthavenue.org/signature-events/street-fair/