Tucson Happenings 10/21/11-10/23/11

FRIDAY 10/21/11

What:Park after Dark~Celebrate Day of the Dead. This year’s exhibit is Día de lost Muertos, a look at the art inspired by the customs of this distinctive family-centered borderlands tradition. Meet the artists from Día de los Muertos and Art Journaling, chat with local wildlife experts and make a connection with their bats, bugs, snakes and owls. There will be performances for the young and the young-at- heart including the fiesta sound of mariachis Luz de Luna and performances “Rumpelpigskin,” an original pantomime by the Desert Players. And before the evening is over, take time for “dinner on the go” catered by the Tea Room (fee), delicious ice cream courtesy of Blue Bell Creameries, snacks from Trader Joe’s or simply enjoy the desert night!
When:5-8pm
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:Free children 12 and under / $5 members / $8 general public


What:Marana Hip Hop Show Dance crews and schools from all over the state will perform. Proceeds will help send the Marana High School Dance Team to compete in national championships. Enjoy a night of fun and dance and support our State Champs!

When:7pm- Saturday too!

Where:Marana High School 12000 Emigh Road
Cost:$5 in advance $10 at the door

What:Halloween Howl-Candlelight ghost tour and haunted hayride. Jumping castles, maze, pony rides, petting zoo and food. A candlelight ghost tour through Colossal Cave and a haunted hayride at La Posta Quemada Ranch.  Reservations are recommended for hayrides—call 520-647-3450. No reservations needed for Cave tours; get info at 520.647-PARK
When:5-9pm Saturday too!
Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ. Entrance fee is reduced to $1.00 per car or bring a can of food for community food drive.Cost: $7 per event (3 and under free with paid admission).

What:Biodiversity Festival- Activities at science and observation booths-animal demonstrations, speakers, art, music+AWESOME event! For more info go HERE
When:9am-4pm Saturday too!
Where:Saguaro National Park-West 2700 N. Kinney Road
Cost:FREE

What:Shrek- The Musical.In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a SHORT temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek.
When:Saturday  too
Where:Tucson Music Hall 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost:Tickets start at $26

What: Teen Monster Mash free fun and food. We will have open gaming, a spooky movie, tasty treats and a monstrous pumpkin craft. Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory and we will be raffling off some awesome prizes such as a black Matrix coat, an MP3 player and a $50 Bookmans Gift Certificate. So, come on down for some devilishly good fun.
When:7-10pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What: Spooks and thrills Haunted Hayrides-Fun and spooky wagon rides-
Scenes and thrills for a fun Halloween adventure! Plus pony rides, games and food!!!  
Call 520-298-8980 for reservations.
When: October 21-23 and October 28-30, 2011 from dark until 9pm
Where:Pantano Riding Stables4450 South Houghton Road
Costs: Wagon Rides $5.50 per person plus tax-HOWEVER all you have to do is mention that you saw it on Arizona Families blog and Pantano Stables will pick up the tax for you Haunted Maze $5Pony Rides $5

What:Sam and Latch's Hairy Halloween This action- packed show  is suitable for all ages, though the show contains loud noises and some scary moments which may frighten small children. "Quirky deputies, Sam and Latch, take on more than they can handle when a terrifying Wolf-man stops in town for a quick snack.
When:every night in October at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. and an additional show at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 11. Pay what you can afford night is Tuesday and Wednesday.
SATURDAY 10/22/11
 What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program For children 4-7 years of age and older bring an adult to experience  it. With hands on activities you can build your own experiments that you can take home. Our rocket experts will lead you through the laws of energy and motion and show you how they are used in the flight of rockets, the world around us, and much more.. Go HERE reservations are required.

When: 1pm-2:30pm

Where:6000 E. Valencia Road

Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic-Monster Truck for Halloween Children get to make a cute wooden project and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register! 
When: 10am-11am
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Fall Art Fest Art instructor, Marcos Cardenas will be teaching families how to make miniature scarecrows and festive holiday art with sponge painting. There will also be plenty of pumpkins for sale and live music to enjoy. BICAS will be displaying bike art and providing instruction on how create your own art out of recycled bike parts.
When:9am-11:30am
Where:El Pueblo Farmers' Market 101 Irvington Road
Cost:FREE

What: Buckelew Farm tractor-drawn wagon rides to and from the pumpkin patch. The tractor will pull your wagon into the field where you can search for the perfect pumpkin ($0.45/lb).  Additional festivities of the day include the challenge of our 11-acre corn maze, browsing through the arts & crafts tent, festival games, feeding the animals at the 4-H petting zoo and the pedal cart race track. There is  a wide variety of food items including hamburgers, corn on-the-cob, Indian Fry Bread and homemade pumpkin pie. They also have Terror in the Corn for ages 12 and up.  If interested in reading about that, check out their website: www.buckelewfarm.com
When:gates open at 10am
Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way  Three Points, AZ 85735
Cost: $4 
 
What: Night at the Museum Visit the museum at night and watch it come alive!Meet characters from Arizona's past as you walk through the exhibits. Enjoy light refreshments with re-enactors after the tour.
When:6:30-10pm
Where:Arizona History Museum 949 E. Second St.
Cost:$10 and $5 for children 11 and under

What:Hansel and Gretel Play Everyone knows this fairy tale gets pretty creepy.  Luckily, our version is insanely un-scary.  Unless you're scared of laughing... in which case you would most likely find the play upsetting.  This interactive and wacky play is free and a great way to get into the Halloween spirit!       

When:10:30am

Where:Mildred and Dildred Toy Store La Encanatda

Cost:FREE

What:Halloween at the Mini-Time Machine The museum will be decorated for Halloween during the month of October. Each Saturday in October, join us for a storyteller at 11am, our Kids Create Family Fun Program from 12pm-4pm and a flashlight tour of the “haunted” miniatures in our collection from 4pm- 5pm. All included with museum admission. Free for members.

When:11am-5pm check specific times above

Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive

What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.
When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PM St and Sun to!
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and undr

What:The Tucson Zombie walk Un-living legions to raise funds and food for the Tucson Community Food Bank! Have you always wondered what human flesh tastes like? Are you a George Romero fan? Are you a Science-Fiction Fan? Rejoice: It is the time of year when a young man's thoughts turn to the simple pleasures in life: rising from the dead, cannibalism, science- fiction and widespread destruction. Costume Contest & Variety Show!
When:4-10:30pm
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
101 N. Stone Ave
Cost:2 cans of food

What:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps. Check out my GIVEAWAY HERE
When:6pm through Oct. 31st
Where:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$25

What:Tucson Classics Car Show Classic cars, entertainment, kids' activities and food. Proceeds benefit Reading Seed children's literacy program and other community programs. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tucson
When:10am-4pm
Where:St. Gregory College Preparatory School 3231 N. Craycroft Road
Cost:$5

What:Drive-In Double Feature
: Dracula & Frankenstein  Come early to participate in our costume contest, purchase concessions, and get a great spot to watch the film (drive-in space is limited, but there are plenty of seats up front!). For more information go HERE
When:Gates open at 5:30, with the first movie starting at 7 PM.
Where: Our temporary drive-in location is in the "Thrifty Lot" on Congress just east of Stone.
Cost:Tickets are a suggested donation of $10 per vehicle, or $4 per walk-in/bike-in

What:Taste of South Tucson Five dollars buys a generous sampling plate showcasing delicious Mexican cuisine from many of South Tucson’s finest restaurants. Families and friends can enjoy an afternoon of fun, games, raffles, and free entertainment. All proceeds to benefit House of Neighborly Service, a non-profit organization providing outreach services to the children, families, and seniors of South Tucson since 1948.
When:12am-4pm
Where:House of Neighborly Service 243 W. 33rd St.
Cost:$5

What:St. Phillips Outdoor Art Show Over 100 local artisita, food, music on-site art classes and much more!  For more info and to see the artists that are participating go HERE
When:9am-4pm Sunday too!
Where:St. Phillips Plaza 4440 N Campbell Road
Cost:FREE

What: Vail School District Wellness Fair Event activities will include: * Flu Shots * Complimentary screenings * Mini massages * Giveaways with Grand Prize Drawing to win an XBOX 360 w/Kinect * Kid's zone * Performances by local school bands and dance groups The Fair is FREE and open to people of all ages. Food will be available for purchase to help support District events and clubs.
When:9am-1pm
Where:Desert Sky Middle School 9850 E. Rankin Loop
Cost:FREE- food costs vary

What: A Weenie Halloween: A stuffy princess wants to ban Halloween from her kingdom. She instructs her evil wizard to erase everyone's memory of everything to do with Halloween is banned, but one little girl remembers that she used to have a black cat named Spookers. With help from the audience, our heroine goes in search of Spookers and rediscovers all the fun of Halloween. Perfect for ages 4-8
When:12noon-1pm Sunday too!
Where:Beowulf Alley Theatre11 S. Sixth Ave
Cost:$5-$10

What: Agua Linda Fall Festival For $5 you will get unlimited hayrides, unlimited petting zoo visits, unlimited large animal visits, unlimited access to kid-friendly hay-bale maze, unlimited hay-stack climbing, NEW!! unlimited trips through our first ever 5 acre family maze (scroll down to learn more about this new attraction!), use of picnic area/tables (outside food not permitted), movie on Friday and Saturday nights (kid friendly animated movie on 14' big screen)  Go HERE to check out their website
When:5-9pm Friday 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
Where:Agua Linda Farms for directions go HERE
Cost:$5 additional cost for pony rides and other events.

What:Pumpkin Fest Enjoy old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples. Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors will be available for picking in our huge pumpkin patch. $3/person fee includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area.

When:8am-4pm (Sunday, too!)

Where:Apple Annie's Orchard2081 W. Hardy Road Willcox, AZ 85643

Cost:Free entrance and parking - food costs varies
SUNDAY 10/232/11
What:CVS HalloweenChildren in costume will receive a free Halloween gift pack and complimentary photo with any purchase. The gift pack includes $5 value of candy, toys, trick or treat safety items and $10 in coupons for additional Halloween products! The gift pack also includes a free 5X7 photo, supported by an in-store costume photo shoot.
When:9am-5pm
Where:All CVS locations ( i always call to make sure)
Cost:FREE

What:FAME!!!! Two part event begins at the museum with live entertainment, arts and food samplings. At 3 p.m. go to the theatre for a performance by Childsplay of "Tomás and the Library Lady." ** BollyKids presents FAME. The two part event, which begins at noon at The Children’s Museum Tucson , has an outstanding line up of activities including live entertainment, hands on arts, cooking demonstrations, food samplings, and much more. Support providers include The Drawing Room, Ben’s Bells, Tucson Museum of Art, Kidzart, Puppet Amongus, The Drawing Studio, Sonoran Glass Art Academy, Clowns, Young Rembrandts, “Kids Can Cook” hosts Haile and Nia Thomas, Cub Club Samba, and Beowulf Alley Theatre Co., as well as traditional Indian cultural activities including henna tattoos, bindis, children's dress-up activities, Hindi name writing, sand art with Raji Rajagopalan music, food, dancing and more. At 3pm, the center of activity moves on to The Fox Theatre for a special performance by Childsplay of Tomás and the Library Lady

When: 12 noon

Where:Tucson Childrens Museum

Cost:FREE!!!!


 What:Tucson Buddy Walk Tenth anniversary of the almost 1-mile walk. Food, entertainment, silent auction, bake sale, white elephant sale, kids games and prizes. Rides, jumping castles and slides and raffles.
When:1pm-6pm
Where:Demeester Outdoor Theater Country Club Road at 22nd Street
Cost:$15; $10 ages 6-12; free for kids under 5

What:Pink Zumba Party~charity event”, The Chispa Foundation Presents Believe in Pink Zumba Party, to benefit the American Cancer Society!

The event is open to the public and you don’t have to have previous ZUMBA® fitness experience to participate. Over 20 certified ZUMBA® Instructors will take turns leading the party on top of the stage, with DJ’s spinning while surrounded by flashing, colorful lights. Participants are encouraged to dress in PINK. Raffles, Door prizes and information tables from several fitness facilities who are hosting the event will also be included. For more information call Julie Gallegos 520-544-9543 or email at vivaperformingarts@gmail.com

When:Sunday, October 23, 2011 2pm

Where:El Casino Ballroom437 E. 26th St.

Cost: $8 in advance; $10 at the door

What The Three Musketeers play :he Musketeers free Constance, a princess who is being held captive by the evil Cardinal. If you enjoy goofy love stories, sword fighting, bravery and lots of adventure -- The Three Musketeers is a must on your list of things to do and see with your family. Written by Richard Gremel. Music and Choreography by Michael Martinez. Directed by Michael Martinez and featuring Angela Horchem, Paul Matlock, Steve McKee, Casi Omick and Emilio Zweig

WhereLive Theatre Workshop, 5317 E Speedway Blvd:

When:1pm 

What:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30
Cost:FREE

Cost:$5- $8