FRIDAY 6/3/11
What:
Bollywood Fusion Dance Class- Have fun learning Bollywood dance moves with a mix of classical and modern Indian dance for women and teen girls- Mommy daughter date :) Call to sign up and for more info. 594-5445
Where:Woods Library3455 North First AvWhen: 3-4pm
Cost: FREE
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:10am-11am
Where: Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park12325 E. Roger Road
Cost:FREE
What:
Puppet show and crafts. Tickets will be given out one hour before show time. Presented by Tohono Chul Park. ** Once again tricky Coyote has something up his sleeve and this time it's a plot to convince Rumpelpigskin that mesquite beans can be ground into gold! Our hero saves the day though. In the past we have seen this show and they often give family passes to Tohono Chul :)
Where:Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library 7800 N. Schisler Drive
When:11am-12noon
Cost:FREE
What:
SpacefestIII Astronauts, and soooo many things going on-
Please go HERE for all events and info.
Where:Starr Pass Resort & Spa 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard
When:9am-3pm
Cost:Some things are FREE and prices vary
What:
Summer Safari Nights- Reid Park Zoo is starting there weekly summer nights this Friday!Relax in the cooler temperatures, enjoy viewing you favorite animals, get an up close and personal encounter with one of our animal ambassadors and enjoy games, crafts and face painting for the kids.
Where:Reid Park Zoo
When:5-8pm
Cost:$7.50 per adult and $5 per child (ages 2- 12). Kids under 2 are free
What:
Summer at Saint Phillips PlazaMusic Event
Where:Saint Phillips Plaza4280 N. Campbell Avenue -
When:4-7pm
Cost: FREE
SATURDAY 6/4/11
What:
OTTO Character Storytime at the UofA. The
W.A.L.K program at the University offers different events throughout the year and a 20% discount for general reading books including childrens books at the UA Bookstore. For more information go
HERE.
When:Storytimes at 10:30am and 2pm with the characters visiting at Noon.
Where:UA Bookstore at the Student Union
Cost:FREE
What:
Summer Toy Train Show-A show for train lovers of all ages.
For more info. go HERE.
Where:Las Cazuelitas Event Center - I-10 and Grant behind Roadway Inn
When:9am-3pm
Cost:$5 but children 13 and under are FREE
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.
What:
Double-Dog Dare Kickoff! Progam at Borders To start their summer reading program for kids to read and earn free books-with a Judy Moody theme.
Where:Borders at Park Place
When:2pm
Cost:FREE
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:
Labyrinth Movie with David Bowie plus Do It Yourself (DIY) costume contest, with prizes handed out for best fairy, best recycle project, and most creative. No store-bought costumes will be considered for the contest, but are always welcome at the Moon! Come stroll through the evening sparkle of the Fairy Lights as you explore winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens.
More info. call 270-1041 or go
HERE.
When 6:30-9pm-
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost:$4 suggested donation
What:
Swim and Safe and Save Saturday Eegees, Fire Engine Display, Demos and very important information to save lives!
Go HERE for more info. (Thanks, MacKid!)
Where:Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union 9725 E. Broadway Blvd.
When:8am-12noon
Cost:FREE
What:
Summer Reading Program at Barnes and Noble- Kids in grades 1-6 can earn a free book- this kick-off party will discuss info. and have snacks and sidewalk chalk drawing!
Where:Barnes and noble- 5130 E. Broadway Blvd.
When:11-12noon
Cost:FREE
What:
Meet Me Downtown! 5k walk/runWalkers, runners, strollers, and more: join us Saturday night, June 4, 2011 for a fast and fun 5k that winds through Downtown neighborhoods. Our goal is to help revitalize Downtown Tucson, so come on down and enjoy an early summer Saturday night. A family-friendly and adult-friendly block party that raises funds for the Children's Museum of Tucson. Live band, free movie at the Fox, after- party at Hotel Congress. Got kids? The enjoy the great Children’s Pavilion produced by TMC and the Children’s Museum of Tucson. Then stick around and enjoy an age- appropriate film, presented by Cinema La Placita.
For more info. and to register go HERE.
Where:Downtown Tucson, La Placita Village110 SouthChurch Street
When:6-9pm
Cost:$15-$30
What
:Special BMX race day to honor our local World Cup winner Corben Sharrah. Come and meet a local world class rider, bring your bike and your friends. Long sleeves long pants and helmets are required to ride. All ages and abilities welcome.
Where:Manzanita BMX Raceway 5200 S. Westover Ave.:
When:6-9pm
Cost:FREE
SUNDAY 6/5/11What:
Annie jr.play. The 2011 production of Annie, Jr. by Youth @ Performing Arts is an exciting family event. Annie, Jr is a shorter musical about a depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years before on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by cruel Miss Hannigan. WhereFlowing Wells High School Fine Arts Center3725 N. Flowing Wells Road:
When:6:30pm(performances also on Fri and Sat)
Cost:$10 and $7 for kids
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
:Elfquest at the Moon.Explore a world of magic and be dazzled by the Fairy Lights of historic Valley of the Moon. Come stroll through the evening sparkle of the Fairy Lights as you explore winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens and get a chance to meet the founders of WARP Graphics, whose premiere graphic novel, ElfQuest, is about to become a major motion picture. (And it is the day after Wendy's Birthday so come celebrate with us.) Elfquest was one of the first independently published American comic series. It premiered in February 1978, the work of artist/writer Wendy Pini and her husband, Richard.
WhereValley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road:
When:6-8pm
Cost:$4 suggested donation
