Your Guide to Oro Valley's Businesses, Events & News

Featured Citizen — January 2026

Artist Susan Libby

Susan Libby has transformed a childhood spent on a Tucson cattle ranch into a thriving art business that brings the vibrancy of the Sonoran Desert to collectors across the Southwest.

Featured Business — January 2026

Tucked into the foothills of Oro Valley, Arizona, where desert landscapes meet sophisticated living, Nest in the Desert has become the go-to destination for homeowners ready to welcome 2026 with refreshed, renewed living spaces.

Featured Event — January 31 @ 8:00 am

Heirloom Farmers Market

The Oro Valley Farmers Market sets up every Saturday morning at Steam Pump Ranch, nestled at the base of the...

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Featured Founding Citizen — January 2026

Benjamin Franklin

What would Benjamin Franklin say about America 250 years later? In this special year-long series celebrating our nation’s Semiquincentennial, we imagine conversations with the Founding Fathers and Mothers who risked everything for independence.

Mythical Figures Interview Series — January 2026

Father Time & Baby New Year: A Dual Interview for Oro Valley

As 2025 dawns over the Catalina Mountains, we sat down with an unusual pair - Father Time, who's wrapping up his year of service, and Baby New Year, who's just beginning his journey.

January 2026

Monthly Newsletter

ILoveOV.com Monthly Newsletter — Your Source for Everything OV. Local and Arizona News & Town of Oro Valley Updates.

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Restaurants

Restaurants in Oro Valley

Oro Valley residents enjoy a wide variety of restaurants and other dining options, from the stunning views and New American cuisine of The Overlook, to the classic Southern Italian menu at Bottega Michelangelo.

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Oro Valley Upcoming Events

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Ribbon Cutting for Pink’s Windows

January 30
@ 2:00 pm—4:00 pm

Live Music – Michael Holper

January 30
@ 6:00 pm—8:00 pm

Home Experts Collaborative Happy Hour

January 30
@ 6:00 pm—8:00 pm

Ultimate Mix Dance Party, with Tom Cat and the Prowlers Band

January 30
@ 7:00 pm—9:30 pm

Heirloom Farmers Market

January 31
@ 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Semiquincentennial Celebration – Oro Valley Historical Society

January 31
@ 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Trunk Show | Zuni Fetish Carvings

January 31
@ 10:00 am—5:00 pm

Those were the Days, the Spirit and Songs of the 60s

January 31
@ 2:00 pm—5:00 pm

ILoveOV — Your Virtual Neighbor™
Welcome to I Love OV, your go-to spot for all things Oro Valley!

Are you looking for a cozy cafe to catch up with friends? Or maybe a fun family outing spot? Whatever you’re searching for in Oro Valley, we’ve got you covered!

We’re all about keeping it local, so we’ve curated a handy business directory featuring over 1,200 of Oro Valley’s finest establishments. Everything—from charming eateries to essential services—is right at your fingertips.

More About Oro Valley, Arizona

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Top 10 Oro Valley Gifts for Grandparents (Made for Memory-Making)

November 28, 2025

Top 10 Oro Valley Gifts for Men (All Local, All OV)

November 28, 2025

Top 10 Oro Valley Gifts for Women: Thoughtful, Local, and Just Right

November 28, 2025

Oro Valley

Oro Valley - Valley of Gold - was incorporated in 1974, part of the Tucson Metroplex north of Tucson, Arizona. Off the western foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at the base of Pusch Ridge.

Business

ILoveOV.com will be listing businesses in Oro Valley. If you are a business in Oro Valley—have a physical business address in Oro Valley—we will include your business in the Directory. To be included, email business@iloveov.com.

Lifestyle

Oro Valley is home to many events, parks, and recreation facilities - something for everyone with multi-use paths throughout the city, community center, pickleball and tennis courts, an aquatics center, concerts, and events.

Shopping

Oro Valley has a full range of shopping venues, something for everyone. Oro Valley also offers a variety of familiar favorites for convenient shopping as well, like Target, Walmart, Ulta, Kohls, and more.

Schools

Oro Valley offers incredible educational opportunities for students at every level. The K-12 public schools are part of the Amphitheater School District and are ranked highly compared with other schools in Arizona and nationwide.

Dining

ILoveOV will list every restaurant and food venue in Oro Valley. If your favorite needs to be listed, or you are a local restaurant missing from our list, send us your listing detail or update us at dining@iloveov.com.

Medical

When it comes to healthcare, Oro Valley residents are fortunate to have state-of-the-art medical facilities available locally and throughout the greater Tucson area.

Events

Oro Valley Events – those within Oro Valley – will be listed here, with no fee. The event detail is updated regularly. If you have an event or the listed event detail is incorrect, send corrections to events@iloveov.com.

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