What:Laser Holidays It's definitely not our Tucson-classic show, "Dark Side of the Moon," but it's just as fun! Lean back under the planetarium dome and let your spirit sing along with classic and pop holiday favorites as our laser system scans images at more than 30,000 times per second to create the illusion of solid-image animations.
This 40-minute show features classic holiday music by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Burl Ives as well as more contemporary pop favorites by the Eurythmics, Enya and Mariah Carey.
It's a show the entire family will enjoy (feel free to sing along!) and a great way to warm up after a look through our 16-inch reflecting telescope in the observatory (it's free, and our volunteers will show you the best the night sky has to offer!).
Note: Family Days and Nights get you all exhibits and shows for one low price! Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Come check it out before our current exhibits close on Jan. 1!
Laser Holidays Showtimes:
This 40-minute show features classic holiday music by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Burl Ives as well as more contemporary pop favorites by the Eurythmics, Enya and Mariah Carey.
It's a show the entire family will enjoy (feel free to sing along!) and a great way to warm up after a look through our 16-inch reflecting telescope in the observatory (it's free, and our volunteers will show you the best the night sky has to offer!).
Note: Family Days and Nights get you all exhibits and shows for one low price! Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Come check it out before our current exhibits close on Jan. 1!
Laser Holidays Showtimes:
When:Fri at 8 pm Sat at 5:30 and 8 pm Sun at 2:30 pm
Where:the UofA Mall
What:Thunder in the Desert! Taking place from Dec. 30 – Jan. 8, native peoples from around the world will gather to share their unique cultural backgrounds with each other and the public. Through song, dance, music, food, crafts, storytelling, kids’ activities and more, they will offer a glimpse into their heritage. Groups are coming from such far-flung places as Ecuador, Australia and Alaska, and from as near as Arizona’s Navajo, Hopi and Apache reservations. Each day will bring new and exciting performances on three stages. For full schedule of performances each day go HERE
When:12noon-10pm Through 1/8/12
Where:Rillito Raceway Park, soccer field 4502 N. First Ave
Cost:$12; free for age 8 and under; discounts availableThe midnight event on 12/31 and sunrise event on 1/1 are FREE
What: Meet The Monster Learn about the fascinating and colorful, yet rarely seen, desert inhabitant: the gila monster. Wheelchair accessible.
When:11:45am
Where:Saguaro National Park West, TMD 2700 N. Kinney Road
Cost:ADmission to Park
What:“Christmas in the Big Apple!” It's the winter of 1933 and with the holidays approaching, the natives of “The Big Apple” are getting into the Christmas spirit. Well, not quite all of them. Wealthy socialite Vonda De Cringe has set her sights on a take-over of Pennypacker's Department Store. To realize her nefarious scheme, she plans to disrupt the holiday shopping season by hiring the worst Santa Claus in all of
New York City . If she has her way, this will be the last year “Pennypacker's Means Christmas!” Will Ms. De Cringe be the worm who turns the Big Apple rotten to the core…or will the
holiday spirit triumph? 886-9428
When:3pm, 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost: $17.95; discounts available
What:Now those are GIANT books! Come join us for Story Time! Today we are going to read stories that are written in GIANT books! Story time is free. We will have a light snack and juice, so get your listening ears ready for some great hand selected stories for you to enjoy. Right after story time we will have a coloring activity to do. When:10am-11am
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE
What:Entertainment for Kids at Foothills Mall Balloon Twister
When:5-8pm
Where:Foothills Mall
Cost:FREE
What: Farmer's Market at Maynard's-The weather is glorious for a Framer's Market - go check it out!
When: 9am-2pm
Where: 400 N. Toole Ave. Tucson 85701 (It’s in the old train station–right across from Hotel Congress.
Cost: FREE to browse
What:Holiday of Lights This half-hour program is projected against the dome of the planetarium and explores the many ways that winter solstice has influenced seasonal celebrations across time and cultures.
What do today's Christmas traditions have to do with farming celebrations of ancient Rome? What did the ancient druids of Ireland have in common with the Hopi people of the American Southwest? What's behind the symbols of Hanukkah, and what astronomical phenomenon might explain the mysterious "Star of Bethlehem"?
Learn all of this and more in this gentle meditation on the many ways that light threads through diverse celebrations of the season, followed by a short tour of the night sky with a real-time star show via our Hector Vector star projector as operators point out what to look for over Tucson heading into 2012.
What do today's Christmas traditions have to do with farming celebrations of ancient Rome? What did the ancient druids of Ireland have in common with the Hopi people of the American Southwest? What's behind the symbols of Hanukkah, and what astronomical phenomenon might explain the mysterious "Star of Bethlehem"?
Learn all of this and more in this gentle meditation on the many ways that light threads through diverse celebrations of the season, followed by a short tour of the night sky with a real-time star show via our Hector Vector star projector as operators point out what to look for over Tucson heading into 2012.
When:11am and 7pm
Where:The UofA Mall
SUNDAY 1/1/12
What:Dillard's New Year's Day Sale - Ummm ok I realize this is maybe more of a Mom activity, in fact I would leave the kids behind so you can focus on finding the deals! Dillard's usually offers 50% off all already reduced prices on January 1st! I have not seen official notification but I am hoping! I always get great shoes for my kiddos and if you are looking for a nice bag this may be the best time :)
When:10am-7pm Park Place
Where:Dillard's Stores
Cost:Free to shop $ to buy but better than the normal $$$$$$$$$$$$$! What:THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE. This new musical take on the classic tale features original musical numbers by Michael Martinez and choreography by Kristi Loera, putting audiences track-side of a momentous fairy-tale sporting event with some old and new lessons to learn along the way. Get ready to cheer on your favorite competitor and don’t forget to stretch!
When:1pm
Where:All Together Theatre at Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway
Cost:$5-$8 discounts are available
What:Music of Mozart Concert Members of Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Tucson Chamber Artists present a concert for the new year featuring the music of Mozart.
When:2-3pm
Where:Dove of Peace Lutheran Church 665 W. Roller Coaster Road
Cost:FREE
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What:Govinda's New Years Day Jan 1st 2012 Bring in the new year in a spiritual way with kirtan Sura & The Temple Bhajan Band from LA will be in Tucson only one night. An amazing alternative band with a dance performance will be at Govinda's Natural Foods from 5 to 7 pm followed by a vegetarian meal.
When:5-7pm
Where:Govinda's Natural Foods 711 E. Blacklidge Drive
Cost:$5
What:he Play! Pokémon TCG City Championship is a free event that provides Pokémon players with an opportunity to compete in the Play! Pokémon Series and enjoy the skill, strategy and, fun with other Pokémon TCG players. Players in three age divisions compete at VENUE for the prestigious title of Pokémon City Champion and Championship Points that go towards a potential invitation to the 2012 Pokémon World Championship in Hawaii.
When:10am
Where:Amazing Discoveries 2928 E. Broadway
Cost::FREE
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