FRIDAY 2/24/12
What: Horse Tales for Tweens Do you like horses or horse stories? Join us for Horse Tales! We'll read The Black Stallion by Walter Farley and enjoy horse activities. This program is part of the Horse Tales Literacy Project.
Registration is limited, call 594-5355 to sign up.
When:3-4:30pm
Where:Miller Golf Links Library Branch
Cost:FREE
What:The first La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Celebration of the Cowboys) in 1925 touted three days of events and competition. Today, the event has grown to a nine-day celebration centered on the Tucson Rodeo, one of the top 25 professional rodeos in North America. For more info/tickets/schedule go HERE
The 2012 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros When:FRI SAt ansd Sun 11am-8pm all 3 days!Where:Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave
Cost:$17-$26 dollars per ticket
What:Tunes for Tots, an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games, read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome! FREE EVERY FRIDAY!(thanks, January!)
WHen:10-11am
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What: Rodeo Day Fun Come meet JJ, a 1900lb gentle giant and his little friend Sir Snickers, a minature horse. Then join us in the library and make a horse and a hat.
The horses will be outside at the eastern end parking lot.
When:12noon-1pm
Where:Flowing Wells Library Branch
Cost:FREE
When:7pm
Cost: $44 to $84 for adults; $15 to $70 for students, UA staffers and children; and $36 to $74 for seniors and members of the military. For tickets or more information, call 621-3341, or visit www.uapresents.org.
What:La Paloma Academy Ride ‘Em Rodeo Carnival. The carnival will help raise funds to help the non-profit charter school meet the needs of the 21st century learner by improving curriculum. At the Ride ‘Em Rodeo, families can enjoy a variety of carnival rides, games, prizes and food! open to the public
When: Thursday, February 23: 5 pm-10 pm Friday, February 24: Noon-11pm Saturday, February 25: Noon-11pm Sunday, February 26: Noon-9pm
Where:Lakeside Campus at 8140 E. Golf Links Road
Cost:FREE entrance costs for attractions, games food vary
What: Butterfly Magic! This is still on through the end of April but just in case you would like to go while the kids are out of school :) Awesome exhibit at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.
When: 9:30am-3p, but gardens are open 8:30-4pm
Where: 2150 N. Alvernon Way
Cost:Admission costs HERE
What: A Night With The Stars Amateur astronomers come to share information about the stars that you and your kiddos can view-KOOL! Make reservations eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855. When: starts at 6pm
Where:Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area-1548 S. Kinney Road
Cost:FREE
What:“Dancin’ – The Black Atlantic – Part 1” Barbea Williams Performing Company presents in three acts an exhilarating flow of spiritual, powerful and seductive samples of acculturating through belief systems, resistance and identity.
When:Friday and Saturday February 24h & 25th, 7:30pm AND Saturday, February 25th, 3pm Matinee, Call Barbea: (520) 628-7785 for tickets and more information.
Where:Dunbar Cultural Center, 325 W. 2nd Street,
Cost: Tickets: $12. - Advanced, $15. At the door.
What:Story Time at Bookmans! Today we are going to read stories that rhyme and poems! 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.
Where:Bookmans Speedway
When:10am-11am
Cost:FREE
What:Chick-fil-a Western Wear Day- Wear your western attire and get a FREE brownie with any purchase (one per person present please)
When:All day!
Where:Chick-fil-a El Con
Cost:FREE brownie with any purchase
What: Bookmans Grant Presents Food Truck Friday Food truckers from all over Tucson are cruising their cuisines to Bookmans Grant for the first ever Food Truck Friday. Bookmans invites Tucson’s culinary connoisseurs to whet their palettes with yummy local fare from atWhen:6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24
Where: Bookmans Grant, 1930 E. Grant Rd.
Cost: FREE to check out food costs vary
SATURDAY 2/25/12
What: Sabino Junior Ranger Program-Kids ages K-6th grade can participate in tomorrow's activity and every Saturday through March 12, 2011. Presentations and activities include desert survival, local flora and fauna plus all the beauty of Sabino Canyon.
When: Two times each Saturday 10am and 2pm
Where: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road
Cost:$5 for Park entrance fee or $20 for yearly pass
What:Kids Yoga Class- The BLOC yoga classes for kids are designed just for kids. These classes include traditional yoga postures geared for safety and fun. Kids can learn about and practice yoga with instructors that love kids and love yoga.
When: 11am-4pm
What:The Franklin Auto Museum the museum is a means to continue his collection of classic Franklin automobiles, and to provide an opportunity to develop a comprehensive Franklin Museum covering all years of the company's production. More info. HERE
When:10am-4pm Wed-Sat
Where:1405 East Kleindale Road
Cost: $5What:Community Day at the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute There’ll be a Nature Walk, a presentation by Dr. Justin Schmidt on Vinegaroons, a potluck (bring a dish to share; but no worries if you don’t-we’ll still feed you!) a workshop on raising Daphnia- a freshwater arthropod (crustacean) and enjoy the day in the beautiful environs of Tucson Mountain Park. This family-friendly event is always fun.We had them for my son's 5ht birthday it is awesome!
When:9am-3pm
Where:-7798. W. Gates Pass Road.
Cost: FREE
What: Build and Grow clinic- Make a Race Car and if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child. Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register!
When: 10am-11am
Where:All Lowe's Locations
Cost: FREE
What:Outdoor Family Day: Map and Compass Learn how to use a compass to find your way through an orienteering course. Practice your compass skills combined with the use of a map to stay on track; a fun family activity. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.
When:9:30-11:30am
Where:Brandi Fenton Park
3482 E. River Road
Cost: FREE 3482 E. River Road
What: Be a part of the largest service event in the world! What do you care about? Do something! Our fun, interactive project planning summits will walk you through how to turn your passions into a service reality on Global Youth Service Day! We’ll teach you how to set up your own service project and help you along every step of the way! Not only will you be able to make great change in your community, but you’ll build valuable skills organization, public speaking, and leadership experience. Also, developing your own project will look great on college and scholarship applications in the future. This is a Youth Volunteer Corps Project, call or email Melissa to sign up!Ages 13-18
When:11am-5pm
Where:Miller- Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd.
Cost: FREE
What:Kids Yoga Class- The BLOC yoga classes for kids are designed just for kids. These classes include traditional yoga postures geared for safety and fun. Kids can learn about and practice yoga with instructors that love kids and love yoga.
When:(Sat and Sun @ 10:30a)
Where:the BLOC climbing and fitness 8975 E Tanque Verde
Cost:$10 or $7 membersWhat:Cowboy Kicker Western Extravaganza Singing, Piano, Guitar, Fiddle, Dance, Indians, Fancy Roping, Conversation with Boney (this is a puppet show, the puppet being a cow skull!) The performers are adults and children. More info HERE
When:2-3:15 pm
Where:Red Barn Theatre 948 N. Main Ave.
Cost: $3What:The Frog Prince play and don't forget their regular storytimes on tues (10:30am) and thurs (3:30pm) plus check out their birthday club too all HERE
Where: Mildred and Dildred at La Encanatada
When:10:30am
Cost: FREE
What: PIma Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Kids learn about aviation through demos and stories and get to make and take a related craft home! Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.
When: 1pm-2:30pm
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum
What:Tucson Peace Fair and Music Festival A gathering of organizations for PEACE music, food and over festival good time! We went last year and there are plenty of kids activities. For more information go HERE.
When: 11am-4pmWhere:Reid Park main band shell near main playground.
Cost:FREE
What:Dr. Seuss Storytime at Target There will be activities, coupons and giveaways! I saw this in the Target ad but I also called and confirmed that Old Spanish Trail is participating...You may want to call your local target just to make sure :)
When: 9am-11am
Where:All Target locations-I would call and confirm-you never know
Cost:FREE
What: Arizona Renaissance Fair- APACHE JUNCTION The crazy fun of Ren Fair is here again! Jousting, turkey legs and the chance to buy armour....Huzzah!Kids (age 5-12) get free admission to the Renaissance Festival when you bring a new book to the Kids Need to Read booth outside festival gates this weekend!ARRR you a pirate? Kids (5-12) Pirate Costume Contest at 2pm at the Royal Pavilion! More information HERE or call 520-463-2700
When:10am-5pm rain or shine
Where:12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction AZ
Cost:Tickets online $21 adults $1 kids
What:BE PREPARED! Help make emergency 72-hour kits for your community and learn the importance of being prepared for emergency situations! Meet people from the U of A and mingle with community leaders. For youth 11-18 years old Please bring a sack lunch. This is a Youth Volunteer Corps Project, call or email Erin to sign up!
When:10am-2pm
Where:U of A Highland Commons 1224 E. Lowell St.
Cost: FREE volunteer opportunity
What:The Outdoor COUNTRY Concert! Don't miss out on The Outdoor Country Concert. Bring out the whole family for a special evening filled with live music from The Guilty Bystanders and A Son y Sol! Children of all ages are encouraged to take tours, play in the park, lounge on the large amphitheater lawn, and enjoy all that is offered. There will Food and Drinks provided by Tucson Eats Dinner.com, Art, and Activities. And it wouldn't be a Tucson Rodeo without Delicious Sonoran Hotdogs! "Come on 'n get your Country on!" This is an ALL AGES event!
When:4 to 7 Pm
Where:Valley of the Moon
Cost: Park Admission is $7. Children 7 & under are FREE!
SUNDAY 2/26/12
What:Flock Party! Youth DayMigrate over to the Gardens for an afternoon of presentations, performances, and activities all about birds! Learn about the many species of feathered friends that make their home in Tucson throughout the year.
When:11am-2pm
Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens. 2150 North Alvernon Way, Tucson
Cost: General admission (does not include special events) $8, Children 4-12 $4
Goldilocks & the Three Bears This classic story is “just right” for the whole family. Come meet the Three Bears and one curious little girl named Goldilocks. This interactive musical will be a delight to see as the bears try to find out who has been in their beautiful home.
Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.What:Toy Train Museum Open House! we have gone before and should go again! They have these free days periodically and the trains are really fun -yes the parents have a blast too! For more info go HERE and def. pay attention to directions if you have never been there before-I found it a bit tricky.
When: 12:30-4:30pm
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum 3975 Miller Ave.
Cost:FREE
What:
What:Moon Madness Kitt Peak is pleased to announce our new hands- on lunar observation program: Moon Madness! This special program exclusively features our closest cosmic neighbor, the Moon. In addition to learning how the Moon formed, you will get a chance to: understand physical lunar path and motion, create examples of visible surface features, and construct a model to find out why we can see the Moon during the day! You will also have the exciting opportunity to discover the beautiful lunar landscape for yourself through one of our Visitor Center Telescopes. A boxed dinner will be provided. This program is intended for beginners and families with children. Minimum age is 6 years old.
When:3:30-7:30pm
Where:Kitt Peak tate Route 86 on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. Allow 90 minutes of drive time from Tucson. Take I-10
Cost:$45 Adults, $40 seniors & Active Duty, $25 6-16 yrs.
What:
When:11am-1pm
Where:Reid Park Zoo
Cost: Free with admissionWhat:Moon Madness Kitt Peak is pleased to announce our new hands- on lunar observation program: Moon Madness! This special program exclusively features our closest cosmic neighbor, the Moon. In addition to learning how the Moon formed, you will get a chance to: understand physical lunar path and motion, create examples of visible surface features, and construct a model to find out why we can see the Moon during the day! You will also have the exciting opportunity to discover the beautiful lunar landscape for yourself through one of our Visitor Center Telescopes. A boxed dinner will be provided. This program is intended for beginners and families with children. Minimum age is 6 years old.
When:3:30-7:30pm
Where:Kitt Peak tate Route 86 on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. Allow 90 minutes of drive time from Tucson. Take I-10
Cost:$45 Adults, $40 seniors & Active Duty, $25 6-16 yrs.
What:Walk the Watershed with kiddos! Hosted by Eric Dhruv of the Ironwood Tree Experience and NEW ARTiculations dancers. Learn about your watershed in a lively walkin’/talkin’/groovin’ way!Activities will include: listening, observing, playing, marveling, moving, and learning. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring water. I saw this while at Eccstatic Dance last Saturday! “Walk the Watershed” is a tributary of FLOW, a New ARTiculations project exploring the local watershed, the Santa Cruz River, and water conservation strategies through dance.
When:1-3pm
Where:Santa Cruz River, park/meet at Santa Cruz River park, N. Riverside Rd. between St. Mary’s and Speedway (west side of river)
Cost:FREE
When:1-3pm
Where:Santa Cruz River, park/meet at Santa Cruz River park, N. Riverside Rd. between St. Mary’s and Speedway (west side of river)
Cost:FREE
What:Get Fit with Paul Please join us to make this a fun, interactive event for the children and families living in this area. This event is being held to promote healthy, active life style choices. Get Fit with Paul Health and Wellness Fair brings lots of Fun and Games for everyone including: Zumba dancing, jumping rope contests, healthy snacks, roller derby, bicycle rodeo, nutritional information, Fun Run, Hula Hoops, soccer shooting accuracy, football throw, beanbag toss, music, Salsa Tasting Contest, win prizes and raffles and more….. Also, bicycle tours of the neighborhood projects!
When:11am-3pm
Where:Don's Hot Rod Parking Lot (Corner of Glenn/Stone) 2811 North Stone Avenue
Cost:FREE
What: Arizona Renaissance Fair- APACHE JUNCTION The crazy fun of Ren Fair is here again! Jousting, turkey legs and the chance to buy armour....Huzzah!Kids (age 5-12) get free admission to the Renaissance Festival when you bring a new book to the Kids Need to Read booth outside festival gates this weekend!Adult Pirate Costume Contest! 2pm at the Royal Pavilion More information HERE or call 520-463-2700
When:10am-5pm rain or shine
Where:12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction AZ
Cost:Tickets online $21 adults $1 kids get $3 off HERE
What:Bullying and Abduction prevention Class Parents and kids (5-9 years) are invited to attend these fun, educational and empowering 'RadKIDS' sessions conducted by our Nationally Certified Instructors from the CFC Tucson team. Learn effective verbal and physical techniques to use against bullies and predators.
When:4:15-5:30pm
Where:CrossFit Training Facility 204 S. Tucson Blvd
Cost: $12
What:Wild for Zumba" Dance Party presented by the Chispa Foundation! Come Zumba your heart away!When:5-8pm
Where:Wildcat House 1801 N Stone Ave.
Cost:$8.00 in advance $10 at door
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