Upcoming Events
Borderlandia Tours & Talks
Hermosillo Culinary Tour
Take a culinary adventure through the cosmopolitan capital of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. This tour will take you on an itinerary through the city, immersing you in the rich flavors, aromas, and traditions of Sonoran cuisine, renowned for its bold culinary heritage.
Dates: January 23 - 25, 2024 (2 nights / 3 days)
Volcanoes and Sea: Rocky Point and El Pinacate UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Talk
Take a vicarious trip to Rocky Point and El Pinacate y Gran Desierto de Altar UNESCO Biosphere Reserve from the comfort of the Tubac Presidio with public historian Alex La Pierre.
Date: February 10, 2024 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
Magdalena de Kino Day Trip
Immerse yourself in the culture of northern Mexico on this day trip to the Sonoran community of Magdalena de Kino. The town is a pueblo mágico and is famous for being the terminus of an annual pilgrimage bringing together the three cultures of the borderlands.
Dates: February 13, 2024 / March 19, 2024
Discover Cananea Day Trip
Experience the essence of northern Sonora, Mexico, on a cross-border day trip. Arriving in Cananea up in the mountains, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the striking miners of 1906 at the iconic Cárcel de Cananea, who ignited the Mexican Revolution.
Date: February 15, 2024
Casas Grandes & Paquimé Tour
Take a captivating cultural journey through Mexico's largest state of Chihuahua on this special itinerary. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Paquimé ruins, delve into Mata Ortiz's artistic wonders in ceramic, and explore Colonia Juárez's scenic beauty and Mormon heritage.
Dates: March 11 - 14, 2024 (3 nights / 4 days)
Who was Padre Kino? Talk
Discover the captivating life and legacy of one of the most important figures in the history of the Southwest and Mexico, Padre Eusebio Francisco Kino, in this presentation by Alex La Pierre.
Date: March 23, 2024 / 2 PM
Tubac Presidio
Volcanoes and Sea: Rocky Point & El Pinacate Tour
This three-night trip will take you on a journey of discovery and adventure through one of Mexico's most stunning contrasts of natural landscapes.
Dates: October 1 - 4, 2024 (3 nights / 4 days)
Álamos Tour - Day of the Dead
You are invited to join us on an unforgettable week-long trip to the Sonoran Dry Tropics in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Dates: October 30 - November 4, 2024 (5 nights / 6 days)
Cultural Events
A Western Experience
January 20 - May 12, 2024
Old Tucson
201 Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ
Nogales Buffalo Soldiers Historic Salute
January 27, 2024
Nogales Cemetery/City Hall
Nogales, AZ
Tubac Festival of the Arts
February 7 - 11, 2024
Tubac, AZ
Tubac Plant Delivery & Presentation
Presentation: Ecological Restoration with Native Plants by Francesca Claverie, Native Plant Program Director, Borderlands Restoration Network
February 21, 2024 / 4 PM
Tubac Nature Center
Tubac, AZ