This summer season is looking extra toasty, with a 58% chance of above-average heat and a 60% chance of less-than-average rain. To ensure your safety and a good summer break, we must take these warnings seriously as a preventive measure. One way to stay protected in the heat is to stick to indoor activities. Lucky for you, there are many great options.

The Tucson Jazz Festival is a huge highlight of the summer for music fans across the U.S., hosting an impressive lineup of internationally renowned artists. This year’s performers include Sheila E., Paquito D’Rivera, Charles Lloyd, Emmet Cohen, Gunhild Carling, and Delfeayo Marsalis with The Uptown Jazz Orchestra. The festival offers more than just music – attendees can enjoy boutique shopping, award-winning food, and cocktails in downtown Tucson venues like The Century Room and the Fox Tucson Theater. Tickets vary depending on show and date.

For those looking for a more active approach, the Good Luck Club hosts a unique dance party featuring top hits by artists like Reneé Rapp, Boygenius, and Kacey Musgraves. This event takes place at Hotel Congress downtown and is a celebration of queer artists, everyone of all ages is welcome. Tickets range from $3 to $40 depending on time and artists.

Additionally, if you’re looking for more of a party setting, Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium offers laser music shows, often compared to low-key raves with tickets going from $5 to $20. These shows are happening throughout August, pairing music from Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, Journey, and The Weeknd with modern laser art and displays.

Tucson’s natural attractions take you into the heart of Tucson without all the dangers, it provides a perfect escape from the summer heat. The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum combines a zoo, botanical garden, and natural history museum, offering visitors a chance to explore the unique flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert without worrying about all the rattlesnakes or cactus. General admission tickets (ages 13-64) are $29.99, and youth tickets (3-13) are $19.99.

For a more laid-back experience, the Tucson Botanical Gardens feature 20 differently themed gardens, including a Cactus and Succulent Garden and a Children’s Garden. From October to May, visitors can also enjoy the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion, offering fun for the whole family. Prices range from $10 to $20, depending on membership, and they offer a military discount as well.

If you are in the mood for some good old-fashioned fun, Trail Dust Town offers an old wild west themed experience with historical artifacts, amazing food, amusement rides, and events like the Fairytale Tea Party, where children can meet with fairytale characters and enjoy more activities such as dressing up like the wild west and taking memorable old-timey pictures. Old Tucson Studios, a historic movie studio and theme park, provides live entertainment, impressive stunt shows, and a glimpse into the filming locations and process of classic Westerns we all know and love. Tickets are $15 per person and $5 for two and under. Any tickets remaining will be sold at the door for $18 for adults and $8 for children under 2 years old.

Finally, as America’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Tucson hosts a rich culinary scene. Restaurants like El Charro Café, the oldest operating Mexican restaurant in the U.S., and El Guero Canelo offer traditional and innovative dishes. For a taste of local flavors, the Santa Cruz River Farmers’ Market provides fresh produce and artisanal products for the whole family at a cost of $10 to $25.

This summer, keep cool, take your family, partner, or just yourself out, and enjoy the wide diversity Tucson provides. You won’t regret it.