What: National Aviation Day. In honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright's contributions to aviation the Pima Air & Space Museum will celebrate National Aviation Day with hands on activities below our 1903 Wright Flyer replica in Hangar 1.
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
When:9am-12noon
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
What:Happy Birthday Tucson Party!Winners from the annual Tucson Birthday Design a Stamp Contest will be announced. Also, refreshments and activities for kids. The winning stamp will be for sale.
Where:Postal History Foundation Library 920 N. First Ave
When:10am-12noon
Cost:FREE
SATURDAY 8/20/11 (Tucson's Birthday!)
What:Free Combo Meal! Just say, "Happy Birthday Tucson" at the register and get a free #1 combo meal- no coupon required! One per person present please :)Where:Chick-fil-a El Con
When:All day10:30am-10pm
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson's 94.9fm 22nd Annual Baby Fair- A huge showing of local businesses and all kinds of fun prizes and gifts to be had! Family and baby-oriented! We have gone for the past few years and there are plenty of things to do even shows and performances like a magic show and puppet show on the stage. To see more information go HERE.
Where:Tucson Convention Center
When:9am-3pm
Cost:FREE
What:FREE cookies! Come by the Doubletree by Hilton - Reid Park and celebrate Tucson's Birthday with our irresistable Chocolate Chip Cookie. cookies are free, one per person please
Where:Doubletree by Hilton Tucson - Reid Park 445 S. Alvernon
When:9am-9pm
Cost:FREE
What: "Little Red Riding Hood,"The Mildred and Dildred version and you can bet your bottom dollar that it will be the most magnificent production ever seen by human eyes. This is not an exaggeration. The play is free and fun for all ages, and very not scary (we don't want to be responsible for any nightmares...). So please come!
Where:Mildred and Dildred- La Encantada Shopping Mall
When:10:30am
Cost:FREE
What:Indian Independence Day Dance performance Dances from different parts of India presented by Aarti School of Dance.Where:Berger Performing Arts Center1200 W. Speedway
When:5-10pm
Cost:Children under 2 free children under 12 $7 students $10 Adults $20-$25 What:Worlds of Words Book Fiesta Chris Gall, author and illustrator of "Dinotrux" will do an illustrating workshop. He will also share his latest book, "Substitute Creacher." UA bookstore will have books for sale so that Chris can autograph them. Refreshments supplied. Free parking in the Second Street garage.
This exciting summer program is designed for children, ages 5-11, as they join authors and illustrators in the thrill of launching their new books.
Where:Worlds of Words, Room 453, College of Educaiton 1430 E. Second St
When:10am -12n00n
Cost:FREE
What:Ocotillo Summer Youth Poetry Slam-Last Slam of the Summer! SLAM WORKSHOP 5:00-6:00pm
Led by Tucson's own Sarita Gonzales TYPS COMMITTEE 6:00-6:30pm
The TYPS is a community. Come decide how the TYPS should be run & volunteer. POETRY SLAM: 7:00-10:00pm
Signup at 6:30, open to all!
Featured poet: Sarita Gonzales
Slam hosted by Sammy Dominguez + co-host go HERE to see previous winners
Where:Bentley's House of Coffee & Tea1730 E. Speedway
When:5-10pm Starts off with a workshop and the slam is from 7-10pm
Cost:FREE
What:FREE Kids Admission to Reid Park Zoo- When do we get to see the lion cubs??? :)
Where:Reid Park Zoo
When:All day
Cost: Free for kids adults pay admission prices
Where:Presidio San Agustin del Tucson 133 E. Washington St.
When:9:30am-11am
Cost:FREE
Where:What:Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Ecstatic Dance Tucson is a group of individuals committed to coming together on a regular basis and creating a safe environment where we can move our bodies, express ourselves freely and just plain shake it. Two of our main goals are to create community and have fun. We understand that it takes courage to open ourselves up in the presence of others and we do what we can to create a supportive environment. Planet Coexist presents Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Dance you inner joy to an eclectic set of music. A smoke-alcohol-judgement free environment! Shoeless feet on the dance floor only!http://planetcoexist.com/EcstaticDance/Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
When:7:30-10:30pm
Cost$7 Suggested Donation; Free for children 12 and unde:r
What:Birthday Train Express Look and listen to the mile-long trains. Also, go inside the cab of engine #1673, which starred in the movie "Oklahoma." Enjoy free cake and popcorn. Also, operating toy train layout.
Where:Tucson Historic Train Depot 414 N. Toole Ave.
When:10am-4pm
Cost:FREE
What:Half Price Admission to the The Mini-Time Museum of Minatures
Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Cost:Half Price of regular admission
Where:Mission San Xavier del Bac, across the street at Arts and Crafts Plaza1959 W. San Xavier Road
When:10am-5pm
Cost:FREE- Bring some cash for Navajo tacos and other things for sale!
What:Summer Saturday Evening All about bats and family astronomy night. ** Warden Oasis Theater 7-7:30 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m. Tucson welcomes Dr Ed Arnett, Bat Conservation International's Director of Programs for a wonderful evening full of great bat photos and lots of information on bats in the U.S., sustainable energy and its relation to bats, and more! Family Astronomy Night (Sponsored by the National Optical Astronomy Observatory) Baldwin Education Building: rooms 102 A-B & 103 and Museum grounds 6-9 p.m. Join us for a fun evening of exploring the stars, asteroids, planets, and gravity. There will be hands-on astronomy experts available to answer your questions.
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Road
Cost:$7
Cost:$8 various discounts
SUNDAY 8/21/11
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
When:6pm-9pm
Cost: FREE $4 donation suggested
WhatBack to School Cut-A-Thon to benefit the Community Food Bank. Start the school year off with a fresh new look.Calling all students Grades K-12. Free back to school haircuts. Top stylists from Tucson area salons and barbershops. Bring a non-perishable food item and leave with a swag new do! For more info. go HERE
Where:Great Waves Salon 6542 E. Tanque Verde Road
When:9am-4pm
Cost:FREE with Foodbank donation
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.
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