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

Featured Citizen — May 2026

From Pixels to Patio Jewels: The Art and Heart of Theresa Poalucci

Theresa Poalucci never planned any of this: not the art career, not living in SaddleBrooke, nor decades spent building in every community she joined. Her guiding force has always been giving back—through art, leadership, and action, connecting creativity to community impact. This thread of connection runs through every chapter of her story.

Featured Business — May 2026

Pet Supplies Plus

When Pet Supplies Plus opened on N. La Cañada Drive in late August 2024 — the first PSP in Tucson and the third Arizona store launched by owner-operator Mich Bayley — we featured the new arrival and predicted it would change the experience of buying pet supplies in Oro Valley. Two years in, the prediction has held up. The store is no longer the new face on Oracle. It is part of the routine. It is where neighbors stop on the way home from Fry’s. It is where the groomers know which dogs hate the dryer. It is where the Sunday self-wash regulars say hi to each other on their way in.

Featured Event — May 02 @ 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 Catalina Mountains’ Pusch Ridge along the Northwest Oracle Road corridor. See Heirloom Farmers Market for more details.

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Featured Founding Citizen — May 2026

Seldom Discussed Women of the Founding

While our Conversations Across Centuries series features the familiar founding names, this special feature introduces three remarkable women whose contributions were essential yet systematically erased: Phillis Wheatley, the enslaved poet who proved Black intellectual equality; Mercy Otis Warren, the political writer and historian who chronicled the Revolution; and Deborah Sampson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Continental Army.

Mythical Figures Interview Series — May 2026

Mother Nature: A Desert Conversation in Oro Valley

As May temperatures climb and Oro Valley residents eye the sky for signs of early monsoon moisture, we sat down with Mother Nature herself at the edge of Honey Bee Canyon. With summer approaching and the desert landscape shifting from spring bloom to survival mode, she offered a perspective on living in harmony with the Sonoran Desert's rhythms, respecting her power, and preparing for the dramatic weather ahead.

May 2026

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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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Oro Valley Audiology 30 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting

May 01
@ 1:00 pm—2:00 pm

Live Music – KT Klassic & Samurai Sushi Food Truck

May 01
@ 5:00 pm—8:00 pm

Vintage Rock Dance Party with Shell Shock Band

May 01
@ 7:00 pm—9:30 pm

Mother’s Day Art Camp

May 02
@ 1:30 am—4:30 pm

Heirloom Farmers Market

May 02
@ 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Shed Event

May 02
@ 8:00 am—12:00 pm

Groovin’ Through the 60s with The Mamas & Papas!

May 02
@ 2:00 pm—5:00 pm

Fork & Fire hosts Derby Day event

May 02
@ 2:00 pm—6:00 pm

ILoveOV — Your Virtual Neighbor™
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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.

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Southern Arizona Arts Guild Celebrates Mother’s Day with Art & Appetizers

April 27, 2026

The Oro Valley Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2026

April 13, 2026

The Naranja Drive Multi-Use Path: Four Months In and Closing in on the Finish

March 16, 2026

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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