Tucson Happenings 2/18-2/20, 2011

 FRIDAY 2/18/11

What: Chik-filA Pirate and princess Night-  dress up like a pirate or princess and you can get your picture taken w/ a princess. More info HERE
When: 5:30-7:30pm
Where:Chik-FilA Oracle location 4585 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85705
Cost: FREE event (Charge for Food)

What:Nature Storytime and craft for kids! Plus, of course ducks and turtles and all that comes with the awesome surroundings.  F0r more information go HERE.
When:11am-12 noon
Where: Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE

 What: Frontier Frolics Cowboy childrens  play with music and jokes from the Wild Wild West!More info HERE
When:7-8pm
Where:Red Barn Theatre 948 N. Main Ave
Cost:$2 kids 12 and under-$3 adults

SATURDAY 2/19/11


What:Carnaval in Tucson! An awesome event for the entire family put on by Batucaxe! A parade, lots of entertainment, workshops, a procession, and a finale by Flam Chen!!! Go HERE for more info.
When:1-8pm 2pm parade starts
Where:Downtown near Tucson Children's Museum/Armory Park 220 South Sixth Avenue
Cost:FREE (If you go to the Children's Museum there is an admission fee)

 What: Frontier Frolics Cowboy children's  play with music, dance and jokes from the Wild Wild West!More info HERE
When:7-8pm
Where:Red Barn Theatre 948 N. Main Ave
Cost:$2 kids 12 and under-$3 adults

What:Amor y Amistad Ballet folklorico show with dancers of all ages! More info go HERE
When:5pm
Where:Leo Rich Theatre 260 S. Church Ave.
Cost:$8 except 2 and under Free

What: Sabino Junior Ranger Program-Kids ages K-6th grade can participate in tomorrow's activity and every Saturday through March 12, 2011.  Presentations and activities include desert survival, local flora and fauna plus all the beauty of Sabino Canyon.
When: Two times each Saturday 10am and 2pm
Where: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:$5 for Park entrance fee or $20 for yearly pass

What:Juggler Extraordinaire..we have seen him a few times and he is a blast!I am also curious to check out the new library remodel!
When:2pm with juggling workshop to follow at 3:30pm
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Road
Cost:FREE

What: Biosphere 2 Spaceships! Robots! Biospheres Under Glass! You can xplore the future with artist Judy Natal, currently in residence at Biosphere 2, and artist Regina Heitzer-Momaday and to create mixed media art work based on discussions, slides, and hands-on general good fun. Explore your imaginations and the stories you want to share, to visualize what the future might look like!Go HERE for more info.
When:10:30am-1:30pm
Where: Bioshpere 2, Oracle, AZ32540 S Biosphere Rd:
Cost:Free with cost of admissionAdults $20Seniors ages 62+ $18AAA Members $18Military $18Children ages 6–12 $13UA Student/Faculty w/Catcard–$10

What:Spring festival of the Arts Oro Valley.  There are so many vendors of artisitc items and foods and baked goods but there are also many kids activities! For more info HERE.
When:9am-4pm
Where:Oro Valley marketplace SW corner of Oracle and Tangerine Roads

Cost:FREE admission

What:Southwest American Indian Fair-Artist demonstrations, Native food, music, and dance performances For more info go HERE
When:10am-5pm
Where:AZ State Museum 1013 E. University Boulevard
Cost:$8 adults $5 ASM members $3 ages 12-16 11 and under and UA Pima students w ID FREE





What: Arizona Renaissance Fair- APACHE JUNCTION The crazy fun of Ren Fair is here again!  Jousting, turkey legs and the chance to buy armour....Huzzah! More information HERE or call 520-463-2700
When:10am-5pm rain or shine
Where:12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction  AZ
Cost:Tickets at Fry's $20 adults $10 kids ($1 more to buy online)COUPONS in AZ Daily Star-Caliente 2 adults for $22!

What: Zumbatomic Kids Classes Amped up zumba for kids go HERE for more information or call 250-2081
When:Kiddos ages 4-7 @ 1-2:1opm Kiddos ages 8-12 @ 2:15-3pm
Where: Move It! ,,,and...Lose It! 250 N. Pantano Road Suite 100
Cost:FREE

SUNDAY 2/20/11

What:Spring festival of the Arts Oro Valley.  There are so many vendors of artisitc items and foods and baked goods but there are also many kids activities! For more info HERE.
When:10am-4pm
Where:Oro Valley marketplace SW corner of Oracle and Tangerine Roads
Cost:FREE admission

What: Arizona Renaissance Fair- APACHE JUNCTION The crazy fun of Ren Fair is here again!  Jousting, turkey legs and the chance to buy armour....Huzzah! More information HERE or call 520-463-2700
When:10am-5pm rain or shine
Where:12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction  AZ
Cost:Tickets at Fry's $20 adults $10 kids ($1 more to buy online)COUPONS in AZ Daily Star-Caliente 2 adults for $22!

What:Southwest American Indian Fair-Artist demonstrations, Native food, music, and dance performances For more info go HERE
When:10am-4pm
Where:AZ State Museum 1013 E. University Boulevard
Cost:$8 adults $5 ASM members $3 ages 12-16 11 and under and UA Pima students w ID FREE