Tucson Happenings 4/1-4/3, 2011

FRIDAY 4/1/11
What:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment!  400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.

When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street

Cost:FREE admission and entertainment

SATURDAY 4/2/11
What: TSO for Kids- Flute, Viola and Harp!  We love these free programs for kids. This week is a story about a ghost flute.  I have been informed that TSO is considering cutting there kids program due to financial strains please support w donation if you can and let them know you support these programs by contacting at this email:tmarshall@tucsonsymphony.org
When:2 performances one at 10am and one at 11:15 am.  For more info go HERE.
Where:2175 N 6th Avenue
Cost:free-suggested donation $3

What: Fairy Lights -Explore the winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens with guided historic tours. For more information,  call 270-1041 or go HERE.
When 6-8pm
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost: FREE-donations appreciated




What:Sabino Canyon Star Party-Learn about Astronomy and see the wonders of the night sky telescopes.  This is put on by Mt. Lemmon Sky Center and UA Science!
When:5:30-9:30pm
Where:Sabino Canyon Park- N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:FREE ($5 parking fee, $20 for annual pass @ self pay)



What:Tartan Day Celebration- Entertainment with an emphasis on Scottish history, workshops, ganes and food.  For more information call 807-9509
When:2-7:30pm
Where:Many Hands Artisan Courtyard-3054 N. First Avenue
Cost:FREE- donations appreciated

What:Science Saturday-Meet a millipede, lizard and frog!-Presented by the International Wildlife Museum.Most suitable for ages 8-12
When:11am
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot
Cost:FREE

What:Magic Show - One of our favorite toy stores is at it again-Michael Howell, a local magician will be performing for kids at Mildred and Dildred!!

When:1pm
Where:Mildred and Dildred La Encantada

Cost:FREE

What:  Greenfest- A day at the Tucson Village Farms!  Music , activities and more to begin and sustain a greener lifestyle.Look for the giant inflatable rooster (ran on solar :) )  Plus if you bike there you will get a gift certificate to Bookman's. Whoot!!!The last activity we went to there was beyond FUN!!!For a bit more info. go HERE
When:10am-2pm
Where:Tucson Village Farms (across from Trader Joes on Campbell/River)
Cost:FREE



What:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment!  400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.

When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street

Cost:FREE admission and entertainment

What:Southern AZ Language Fair/Worlds of Words-  These are kind of two separate activities but really they are both at the UofA at the same time :)  My students will be competing in the Language Fair -YAY!  it is a day of competition but you do not have to be competing to enjoy the other activities-dancing, music and booths galore all with an international flair PLUS the Dept. of Education will be holding a "Worlds of Words": event with stories in many different languages and even some giveaways in celebration of Hans Christian Anderson's birthday.
When: 9am-12noon
Where:University of Arizona-Language Fair-courtyard next to Education/Modern Languages /Psychology buildings-Worlds of Words Education bldg. Room #453
Cost:FREE plus Free parking at the 2nd Street garage

What:Autism Race/Resource Fair - You can still participate in race w/walk up registration plus they say at the resource fair "We will have music, food, an extensive autism resource fair, trains, jumping castles, Greater Tucson Inclusive LEGO Club, many kids activities and more! KLPX will also have their mobile van onsite". Check out their flyer HERE
When: 7:30-9am walk up registration race begins at 9am 7:30-12noon Resource Fair
Where: University of Arizona Mall (see other events above at UofA too!)
Cost: $20 for race- Free resource fair 


 What: Pima Air and Space Museum Make and Take model airplane-for children 5 years and older and their adult companions, this program is designed to introduce students to the hobby of model building and the math and historical research used to build accurate scale models. Each student builds a snap tight airplane they can take home and has a chance to view models made by expert model builders. More info. HERE
When: 1-2:30pm

Where:Pima Air and Space Museum
Cost: FREE with admission costs

What:Family Night @ Create Cafe Jumping Castle - I called and this will be every Saturday night starting tonight! There will be a jumping castle, lots of games, music, and movies. There will be $2 Kids meals and $1 tap beers for the parents!
When 5pm-9pm
Where: Create cafe
Cost: FREE (food and drinks cost)

SUNDAY 4/3/11
What:Keep on Truckin' - A big truck fest for the little (or big) truck lover in your life...Dumptruck, Firetruck, Ambulance, Semi-crane, race car and more! I drove by and saw the sign and thought how cool!  There will also be music, food and a rock wall to climb.  We are sooo there! For more info. call 745-5550
When:10am-2pm
Where: Anshei-Israel 5550 E. 5th Street on SE corner of Craycroft /5th
Cost:$2 for everybody

What:Children's Museum Tucson $2 admission-The coolness (temp. and acticities) of the Children's Museum for only $2 admission!!! Call 792-9985 for more info.
When:10am-5pm
Where:200 S. 6th Avenue
Cost: $2


What:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment!  400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.
When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street
Cost:FREE admission and entertainment

What:“Party Hearty™ Zumbathon® charity event”, benefiting The American Heart Association

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 Red. Raffles, Door prizes and information tables from several fitness facilities who are hosting the event will also be included. For more information call Julie Gallego 520-544-9543 or email atvivaperforminarts@gmail.com

When:Sunday, April 3, 2011 2pm-6pm ZumbaAtomic for kids

Where:El Casino Ballroom437 E. 26th St.

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