FRIDAY 5/6/11
What:Space Day! I believe we went to something similar to this last summer....We went with firnds and there were very cool tables set up for crafts, games and even space food. I am hoping it is similar but either way I am sure my son will LOVE it- I think we will be there."Enjoy multiple space related hands on activities in the Space Gallery Classroom."For more info. go HERE.
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
When:1-4pm
Cost:Activities free with paid or member admission.
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: 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
SATURDAY 5/7/11
When:Storytimes at 10:30am and 2pm with the characters visiting at Noon.
Where:UA Bookstore at the Student Union
Cost:FREE
What:Copper Creek PTO Carnival-Games. Food and rides with tickets for 50 cents. The usual dunk tank and inflatibles will be ready for your children's enjoyment! Go HERE for more info.
Where:Copper Creek Elementary School1620 N. Copper Spring Trail
When:12noon-4pm
Cost:tickets .50c/wristbands for $15
What:Pima Air Museum Kids program Make and Take Airplane Model. We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of pilots I think my son should go. We go to the museum every time is uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
Where:The Gaslight Theatre7010 E. Broadway
When:11am-12:30
Cost:$12 and $10 children under 12 yrs.
What:FREE Comic Day! Interesting!!! "All who attend will be able to choose FIVE free comics from a selection of over eighty choices. Comic artists will provide sketches of favorite comic characters. Costumed comic characters will be available for photo opportunities. There will be a raffle, three chances for one dollar with prizes including action figures, graphic novels, rare and signed comics and more with all proceeds to benefit the Japanese Red Cross." For a list of the comic choices and more information please visit: www.charliescomics.com.
Where:Charlie's Comic Books5470 E. Speedway, Suite A-107
When:10am-5pm
Cost:FREE
Where:Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library7800 N. Schisler Drive
When:2-3pm
Cost:FREE
What:Rodder's Day! This is Tucson’s Largest Rod and Custom Show. This is your opportunity to see and experience some of the best examples of Hot Rod performance vehicles in the world. Over 250+ hot rods will be on display. If you like chrome, outrageous paint jobs and lots of Detroit mussel, this is the show for you. For more info. go HERE.
Where:4th Avenue-downtown
When: 8am to 3pm
Cost:FREE
What:The 5th Annual Tucson Blue Ribbon Event seeks to honor the children in foster care, the families who love them and to promote the need for more foster and adoptive families. It is a FREE family fun event with great food, entertainment, jumping castles, face painting, cotton candy, guest speakers and a special (present to win) raffle. We will also release a balloon for each foster child in Pima County.
Where:Thoroughbred Nissan5163 E. 22nd St.
When:4-7pm
Cost:FREE
Where:Foothills Mall7401 N. La Cholla Blvd
When:10am-2pm
Cost:FREE
What:Cinco de mayo Festival!LIVE Mariachi MUSIC by Mariachi Mixteca, free kids crafts and more in addition to our farmers and artisans. We have local, pesticide-free and organic fruit and vegetables, hand crafted furniture, quilts, jewlery, handmade soaps and lotions, baked goods and much more.
Where:Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market12500 E. Old Spanish Trail
When:11am-1pm
Cost:FREE
Where:Joel D. Valdez Main Library101 N. Stone Ave.
When:11:30-12:30
Cost:FREE
What:The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is proud to announce our ASDB Family Fun Carnival! It is open to the public and we hope to see our neighborhood community partners and their families join in all the fun!Along with providing all sorts of fun events including various games, inflatables, and a climbing wall, we will have hot dogs, nachos, pizza, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. Performances including jugglers and a magician will also be on hand to entertain. A highlight of the event will be a Silent Auction Table with many lovely donated items.
Where:Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind1200 West Speedway Blvd
When:11am-2pm
Cost:$10 wristbands/.50c tickets
What:National Train Day-OPERATING MODEL TRAIN,you can climb into the cab of steam engine 1673,check out the UP Diesel Simulator, Watch the mile long freight trains zip past. take home some goodies from Amtrak. Visit the bi-lingual museum exhibits and shop at the gift store.
Where:Tucson Historic Depot414 N. Toole Ave.
When:10am-4pm
Cost:FREE
What:International Festival of Tucson! This is going for 9 hours- WOW! This sounds so fun though....Cuisine & sweets from Around the World including the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Shop at the Artisan's Villa & Church Market for authentic items. Enjoy entertainment including a variety of musical groups, Arabic line dancing & a children's mariachi group. Games & activities for kids. Come & share in a day of diverse culture & tradition. For more info. go HERE
Where:Sewell Elementary School425 N. Sahuara Ave.
When:11am-8pm
Cost:FREE soft drink with 2 cans of food to benefit the Community Food Bank Bring one can of food to benefit the Community Food Bank for free admission.$1; free for military with ID and kids under 12
Where:Grande Avenue between Speedway and St. Mary's Road
When:9:30am- ?
Cost:FREE
What:Birds, Blues, and Bellydance Benefit for Wildlife Rehabilitation Northwest Tucson. Live blues by the Railbirdz. Visit with Luna the Great Horned Owl, Citan the Harris Hawk and Elfie the Elf Owl. 100% of the door plus 15% of Sky Bar and Brooklyn Pizza Company sales go toward bird rehabilitation.
Where:536 North 4th Avenue
When:7-10pm
Cost:suggested donation of $7
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
When:5:30-9:30pm
Where:Sabino Canyon Park- N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:FREE ($5 parking fee, $20 for annual pass @ self pay)
SUNDAY 5/8/11
What:Cinderella. An adaptation of a classic story. ** The story is age old, but you'll meet playful new characters in this fresh adaptation of Cinderella: silly stepsisters, plus a brave move, a hesitant cat and the amazing Pumpkinhead. Our Fairy Godmother has her hands full tutoring an apprentice but still makes time for Cinderella. Amazing stage magic sends our heroine off to the palace ball. This well-known classic is filled with songs, laughs, and will charm audiences of all ages
Where:The Gaslight Theatre7010 E. Broadway
When:11am-12:30
Cost:$12 and $10 children under 12 yrs.
What:Ninth Annual Fiesta Grande Street Fair-Kick-off parade with floats and color guard. Carnival ride and games. Live music, car show, food, arts and crafts. Where:Grande Avenue between Speedway and St. Mary's Road
When:noon- ?
Cost:FREE
When:11am
Cost:$6 or $20 per family
What: Jack and the Beanstalk Play"When Jack discovers and plants some magic jellybeans, they grow into a giant beanstalk higher than the clouds. He decides to climb up, and his life changes when he comes face-to-face with a grumpy giant with a toothache. With help from a golden goose, and a magical harp, Jack saves his friends and teaches the grumpy giant to use his strength and size for good." For reservations call 327-4242
When:1pm Sundays through May 29, 2011 (no show April 24)
Where:Live theater Workshop 5317 E Speedway Blvd
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 cabooseWhere:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30
Cost:FREE
What: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz -Visit historic Valley of the Moon, meet the real Dorothy, and take a walking 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
Cost:$8 adults, 8-13yrs. $5 7 and under FREE
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