Tucson Happenings 4/22-4/25, 2011

I have listed all Easter events together HERE-these are other not so Easter realted events :)

FRIDAY 4/22
 What: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz  -Visit historic Valley of the Moon, meet the real Dorothy, and take awalking tour to the Land of Oz. The Good Witch of the North tells Dorothy to go to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard of Oz to help her get home. Will her friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion be able to help Dorothy reach the Wizard before the Wicked Witch steals the ruby slippers??   call 270-1041 or go HERE.
When 6:30-9pm-tours leave very 30 mins.
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost:$8 adults, 8-13yrs. $5 7 and under FREE

What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE.  I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool)
When 10am-11am
Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost: FREE

What:Pima County Fair-  The fried twinkies, bungee jumping and animal shows are BAAACK...For more info and ticket giveaways/promotions check out the FB page HERE.
Where:Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton Road
When:4/14-4/24 mon-fri noon-10pm sat/sun 10am-midnight
Cost: $8 general admission, children 6-10 $2 under 5 FREE various discounts

SATURDAY 4/23
What:El Tour de Campus- A bicycle event for preschoolers.  Warm up thos tricycles and training wheels and head down to the UofA for a fun event! There will be helmets for those that don't have them plus a parade at 11am!Go to www.beadsofcourage.org for more info.
Where:UofA
When:9am-12noon
Cost:$5 includes t-shirt, water bottle and other fun stuff for each child)

 What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation and this month is space exploration month with a take home space helmet project. Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.

When: 1pm-2:30pm

Where:6000 E. Valencia Road

Cost:FREE with admission to museum

What:National Junior Ranger Day! Families can participate in the day’s activities, which include completing a special Junior Ranger Workbook and going on a short scavenger hunt. Call the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at (520) 733-5153 for more information. Program is wheelchair accessible. Stop by at any time.
Where:Saguaro National Park East3693 S. Old Spanish Trail
When:10am-4pm
Cost:FREE

What:Outdoor Family Day: Leapin’ Lizards Look for lizards as they hunt for insects in the underbrush and on tree trunks. Learn about the unusual habits and adaptations of lizards and other reptiles. For ages 5-12. Reservations required. **We are sure to find several varieties of lizards as they hunt for insects in the underbrush and on tree trunks. Learn about the unusual habits and adaptations of lizards and other reptiles at Agua Caliente Park. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.Call 615-7855 Sandy Reith
Where:Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Road
When:9:30am-11:30am
Cost:FREE

What:"Strokes! A Percussion Event" will feature several compositions that highlight the varied instruments and colors that make up the most fascinating family of musical instruments. A fantastic evening of percussion chamber music is in store for all those attending. On tap are works from the UA Percussion Group, The Rosewood Marimba Band, and Malleus (the UA Graduate Percussion Quartet).
Where:Crowder Hall in the UA School of Music Building1017 N. Olive Road
When:7:30pm
Cost:$5

What: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz  -Visit historic Valley of the Moon, meet the real Dorothy, and take awalking tour to the Land of Oz. The Good Witch of the North tells Dorothy to go to the Emerald City and ask the Wizard of Oz to help her get home. Will her friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion be able to help Dorothy reach the Wizard before the Wicked Witch steals the ruby slippers??   call 270-1041 or go HERE.
When 6:30-9pm-tours leave very 30 mins.
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost:$8 adults, 8-13yrs. $5 7 and under FREE

What:Ocotillo Poetry Slam-This is the team selection style and as they say "it's going to be hot"- Want to see some of the winners in action go HERE and consider participating next time :)
Where:Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea1730 E. Speedway
When:6:30-9:30pm
Cost:FREE

 What:Pima County Fair-  The fried twinkies, bungee jumping and animal shows are BAAACK...For more info and ticket giveaways/promotions check out the FB page HERE.
Where:Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton Road
When:4/14-4/24 mon-fri noon-10pm sat/sun 10am-midnight
Cost: $8 general admission, children 6-10 $2 under 5 FREE various discounts
SUNDAY 4/24                                                                                                                                                                                                              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

What:Pima County Fair-  The fried twinkies, bungee jumping and animal shows are BAAACK...For more info and ticket giveaways/promotions check out the FB page HERE.
Where:Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton Road
When:4/14-4/24 mon-fri noon-10pm sat/sun 10am-midnight
Cost: $8 general admission, children 6-10 $2 under 5 FREE various discounts


MONDAY 4/25/11
What:Tucson Children's Museum $2 Admission Day!  All the wonders of the museum that we love for only $2!!!
Where:Tucson Children's Museum
When:9am-5pm
Cost:$2

What: Freedom Riders Event"Freedom Riders 50th Anniversary Civil Rights Forum." The April 25 event will be held 6-8 p.m. in Room 350 of the Modern Languages Building. Original Freedom Rider Bernard LaFayette and Tucson leaders Clarence Boykin and Guadalupe Castillo will attend the event, which includes a screening of the PBS documentary "Freedom Riders" and Arizona Public Media's program, "Barrios and Barriers: Tucson Civil Rights Era." The event is free and open to the public. To register, and for more information, contact Ann Yellott at 520-991-6781 or azyellott@aol.com.-
Where:UofA Modern Languages room 350
When:6-8pm
Cost:FREE