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

Featured Citizen — July 2026

Joe Bourne

After 25 years performing across Europe, sharing stages with Ray Charles and Tony Bennett, and building an international career as a vocalist and visual artist, Joe Bourne found his way to Oro Valley. He has no plans to leave.

Featured Business — July 2026

Dr. Atty Smith

Twelve years after buying a small, barely established practice up the street from her new home, Dr. Atty Smith has built Smith Dentalworks into a technology-forward, relationship-first office where patients say they don't feel like a number.

Featured Event — July 04 @ 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 — July 2026

George Washington

In July's installment of our year-long series celebrating America's 250th birthday, we sit down with the man who could have been king — and walked away. George Washington — commander of the Continental Army, presiding officer of the Constitutional Convention, America's first president — shares his unfiltered thoughts on duty, sacrifice, political faction, and the extraordinary importance of giving up power gracefully.

Mythical Figures Interview Series — July 2026

Uncle Sam Visits Oro Valley

Uncle Sam has opinions about Oro Valley — and after 250-plus years of watching American communities rise and fall, he's earned the right to share them. The Old Patriot stopped by Steam Pump Ranch to talk about what Independence Day actually means, why water conservation is democracy in action, and what this desert town is doing right.

July 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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Wine Not Wednesday

July 01
@ 2:00 pm—9:00 pm

Atease Cooks Food Trucks & Musical Bingo

July 02
@ 5:30 pm—9:00 pm

Visiting Artist: The Tucsonics, Western Swing

July 02
@ 6:00 pm—8:30 pm

Live Music–Paul Opocensky Project

July 03
@ 8:00 am—5:00 pm

Chillin’ at the Chul

July 03
@ 6:00 pm—9:00 pm

Yacht Rock Dance Party with Wild Ride Band

July 03
@ 7:00 pm—9:30 pm

Heirloom Farmers Market

July 04
@ 8:00 am—12:00 pm

1pm! Salute to America

July 04
@ 1:00 pm—3:00 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.

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Harvest Restaurant, Father’s Day 2026

June 22, 2026

Oro Valley’s Speakeasy

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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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