FRIDAY 3/23/12
What:The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has earned a reputation as one of the most acclaimed international ambassadors of American culture, promoting the uniqueness of the African-American cultural experience and the preservation and enrichment of the American modern dance heritage.
When:8pm
Where:UA Centennial Hall 1020 E. University Blvd.
Cost:$35-$75
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)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!
When:10-11am
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Story Time at Bookmans! 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:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment! 400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.
When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street
Cost:FREE admission and entertainment
SATURDAY 3/24/12
What:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment! 400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.
When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street
Cost:FREE admission and entertainment
What:Cirque de la Symphonie - TSO Pops! Series George Hanson, conductor .Welcome back your favorite aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen from Cirque de la Symphonie, some of the most accomplished veterans of exceptional cirque programs from around the world. They include world record holders, gold-medal winners, Olympians and some of the most original talent seen anywhere. A three dimensional entertainment extravaganza with George Hanson conducting the TSO Pops! in music by Tchaikovsky, Khachaturian, Bach, Bizet and John Williams. The Magic of Cirque at the Music Hall!
When:Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 7:30 PM Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 2:00 PM
Where:Tucson Music Hall
Cost:
What:Disney Store's 25th Anniversary: Stickermania and Storytelling : Kids will create their own Disney fun using stickers. All participants receive a prize. Celebrate 25 Years of Magic and Memories at Disney Store! Join us throughout the month of March as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary!
When: 10:30am-1pm
Where: Disney Stores- Tucson mall- check your location
When:10am-5pm rain or shine
Where:12601 East Highway 60, Apache Junction AZ
Cost:Tickets online $21 adults $11 kids
What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation with a focus on female aviators Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.
When: 1pm-2:30pm
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum
What:Hansel and Gretel A new, musical version of the fairy tale that includes Engelbert Humperdinck's (the German composer) music and other music. Children aged 5-15
When:2-3pm
Where:Red Barn Theatre 948 N. Main Ave.
Cost:$5
WHAT:UofA Poetry Joey! Seriously, these are the BEST!!!! C hildren from TUSD's award-winning Opening Minds Through the Arts program will be performing Shel Silverstein's "Where the Sidewalk Ends" in Persian among other songs that connect dance, instrumental music, and opera to the written word. The students range in age from five to eight years old and work with local teaching artists at various schools in Tucson.
Plus other writing activities, games, stories, and puzzles for all ages.groups for different Ages baby-and up explore words through creative movement, exercises and music the theme is legends and myths!More info HERE.
Plus other writing activities, games, stories, and puzzles for all ages.groups for different Ages baby-and up explore words through creative movement, exercises and music the theme is legends and myths!More info HERE.
When: 10am-11am
Where:UA Poetry Center 1508 East Helen Street
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson Mall Wide Easter Egg Hunt Crafts and Bunny Photos presented by California Pizza Kitchen.
When:110am-12noon
Where:Tucson mall
Cost:FREE
What: Tortoise and the Hare Play. Watch as two animals face off in a battle of speed and wits. Who will win? What's at stake?! Since when could animals talk?!? Almost all of these questions will be answered.
Where: Mildred and Dildred La Encantada on the corner of NW Corner of Skyline and Campbell
When:10:30am
Cost:FREE
What:Celebrate Archeology at Rio Park- Hands-on activities for the kiddos and Native American Ganes. Use a metate and make jewelery!
When:9am-3pm
Where:Vista del Rio Cultural Resource Park 7575 E. Desert Arbors St. Near Tanque Verde and Dos Hombres
Cost:FREE
What: Build and Grow clinic-Build your own art station! It comes complete with a chalkboard and chalkand 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! Registration fill sup quickly- if they are full you can usually get another project to do from a past class- call your location to make sure :)
When: 10am-11am
When: 10am-11am
Where:All Lowe's Locations
Cost: FREE
What:Barnes and Noble Storytime-The Jellybeans and the Big Art Adventure written by Laura Numerof. An art craft follows the story!
When:11am
Where:Barnes & Noble at Foothills Mall, 7325 N. La Cholla Blvd., Tucson
COST: Free
What:Hurray! International Day, Tucson’s most exciting, interesting, diverse, entertaining and tasty annual event is quickly approaching. Each year surpasses the previous year with new cultures represented, new forms of entertainment featured, and new games introduced from around the world – So SO SO much fun!!!! My kids have a BLAST there!
When:11am-3pm
Where:1701 East Seneca Street, Tucson AZ 85719 (520) 406-0552.
Cost:FREE to come prices for Tickets for games and food vary
What:Puppet Muzik is a traveling puppet theater. The puppets entertain in a half hour musical show, an eclectic mix of America’s music throughout the decades including diverse samples such as Country, Rock, Rap and cultural music such as Mexican Mariachi. Although a show for children, Puppet Muzik is enjoyed by people of all ages.
When:1pm
Where:Bookmans ina
Cost:FREE
What:Sonoran Anthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers For more info go HERE
Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,
When:9am-3pm
Cost:FREE
What:Outdoor Family Days: The Pollination Story Learn how flowers attract birds, bees and other creatures, and the importance of pollinators to our foods with our imaginary pollinator picnic. Designed for families with children ages 5-12. Call to reserve your spot. Designed for families with children ages 5-12; reservations are required and can be made by calling 615-7855 or emailing eeducation@pima.gov
When:9:30-11:30am
Where:Tohono Chul Park
Cost:Free with paid admission Children under 5 FREE, $8 Adults 13 yrs. +
What:CAR SHOW FREE FUN!! TROPHIES ARE AWARDED IN SEVERAL CATEGORIES. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A FREE JUMPING CASTLE FOR THE KIDDOS! BREAKFAST IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT LITTLE ANTHONY'S UP TO 120 CLASSIC AND UNIQUE CARS, IT’S THE PERFECT FREE FUN ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
When:10am-2pm
Where:Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:FREE
What:Rocket Launch. Join us to watch, learn about model rocketry, and maybe even give it a try. We launch model and High Power Rockets to K & L motors! We have a FAA waiver that allows us to fly High Power Rockets up to an altitude of 6,500' Above Ground Level.
When:9am-5pm Sunday 9am-1pm
Where:TIMPA (Tucson International Modelplex Park Association) 3250 N. Reservation Road Marana, AZ 8565
Cost: Admission is free, and youth under 18 years old can launch rockets at no charge. Rocket rentals are available for $2 per launch, including a motor.SUNDAY 3/25/12
What:Live Butterfly Release! Join Integrative Touch for Kids> Mildred and Dildred with family and friends at La Encantada for a playful afternoon with a puppet show, children's music, arts and crafts and a live butterfly release-a symbol of our wishes and dreams- let them take flight.
When:2-4pm
Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive
Cost:FREE
WHAT:Children Are Priceless Passengers C.A.P.P. is for families in need of a car seat. Included in the price of the class is an age-and-weight-appropriate car seat.For registration and payment of fees go to:https://www.tmcaz.com/TucsonMedicalCenter/Maternity/Educationor call (520) 324-2075
When:9-11am
Where:TMC maternity
Cost: $35 includes a car seat!
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 caboose
Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.
When:12:30-4:30
Cost:FREE
What:Make a Comic Strip Bookmark! Pow! Bang! Zap! Let's make some bookmarks! We've got a big ol' stack of comic books that we're going to recycle by turning our favorite pictures into awesome bookmarks! Never lose your place again--in style!
When:11am-12noon
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Keep on Truckin' - A big truck fest for the little (or big) truck lover in your life...Dumptruck, Firetruck, Ambulance, Semi-crane, race car and more! I drove by and saw the sign and thought how cool! There will also be music, food and a rock wall to climb. We are sooo there! For more info. call 745-5550
When:10am-2pm
Where: Anshei-Israel 5550 E. 5th Street on SE corner of Craycroft /5th
Cost:$2 for every
What:The Bikes and Tykes ExpoEducational event designed to inspire cycling with your entire family, infant and up! There will be family friendly urban commuters on hand showing off their favorite gear and sharing their experiences riding with small children. They will also be available for questions, demonstrations, discussions on safety, the best routes and trails to travel when you have a little Tyke in tow, and more. Pedal on down with the whole family and get into gear – literally! FREE temporary tattoos for kids FREE bike tune-ups provided by Menlo BikesMercado Agustin vendors: Sonoran Snow Cones, Ice Cream, Sunday Omelet Bar,
Agustin’s Brunch, Taquieria El Pueblito
Agustin’s Brunch, Taquieria El Pueblito
When:11am
Where: Mercado San Agustin
Cost:FREEGoldilocks & 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:Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair- The usual gigantic revelry of food, artistic wares for sale and entertainment! 400 arts and crafts booths, 35 food vendors, 2 stages and a kids hands-on art pavilion.
When:10am-6pm
Where:4th avenue btwn University blvd. and 9th street
Cost:FREE admission and entertainment
When:4:15-5:30pm
Where:CrossFit Training Facility 204 S. Tucson Blvd
Cost:$12
What: Arizona Renaissance Fair- APACHE JUNCTION The crazy fun of Ren Fair is here again! Jousting, turkey legs and the chance to buy armor....Huzzah! 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 $11 kids
What:Rocket Launch. Join us to watch, learn about model rocketry, and maybe even give it a try. We launch model and High Power Rockets to K & L motors! We have a FAA waiver that allows us to fly High Power Rockets up to an altitude of 6,500' Above Ground Level.
When:9am-5pm Sunday 9am-1pm
Where:TIMPA (Tucson International Modelplex Park Association) 3250 N. Reservation Road Marana, AZ 8565
Cost: Admission is free, and youth under 18 years old can launch rockets at no charge. Rocket rentals are available for $2 per launch, including a motor.
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ReplyDeleteI know! We love the UA poetry center Family Days and IS Tucson's international Day Carnival/Festival event. We have been to both and they are great!!!
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