FRIDAY 3/30/12
What:Story Time at Bookmans! Dr, Seuss theme! 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:The Tournament of Destruction Hi-Flying Monster Trucks, Bone Rattling Demolition Derby, and Tough Trucks.
When:Gates open at 5 p.m. with a free pit party and the show begins at 7 p.m.Saturday too!
Where:Tucson Rodeo Grounds 4823 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost: $13 (415 at the gate) kids 3 and under free
What:
When:6-9pm
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost: Free to check out- food costs vary
What:8th Annual March for Children An event to increase awareness of child abuse and neglect and provide an opportunity to volunteer in promoting Child Abuse Prevention.
When:9:30am-12 noon
Where:Event begins at the UA Medical Center – South Campus located at 2800 E Ajo Way, Tucson. The march leaves the hospital grounds headed to the Pima County Juvenile Court located at 2225 E Ajo Way, Tucson.
Cost: FREE 
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)
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
SATURDAY 3/31/12
What:Ram Fest Traditional Indian dancers, fire dancing, kids activities and vegeterian feast at 8:30pm
When:3/31/12 6-9pm
Where:Govinda's Natural Foods 711 E. Blacklidge Drive
Cost:$5
What:DM50 Annual Picnic One of the most popular events of the year at DM, over 9,000 base personnel and their families spend a Saturday afternoon at Bama Park and enjoy a hosted picnic. The picnic provides free food, beer, games, a live country band, jumping castles, military displays, prizes and other entertainment.This event (as far as I can tell) is for military and their guests.(thanks, Lynne!)
When:11am-4pm
Where:Bama Park
Cost:FREE for Military Families
What:Welcome Home Veteran's Parade Also, this parade will be a wonderful opportunity to extend your own personal message to these warriors. By creating a colorful poster, sign, banner, etc. with what you want to tell the Veterans is something you and they will never forget.More info HERE
When:10:30am
Where:Parade begins at Pennington and Stone Ave. Corner
Cost:FREE
What:Kids Gardening and Chef Demo-learn how to grow your own tmoato and take it home!For kids ages 4-10. Then Join chef Kristen Newbold from Paradise Bakery as she prepares a delicious dish for you to sample. This is a great opportunity to learn from a wonderful chef.
When:Kids activity 10-11am Chef demo 2-3pm
Where:Harlow Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street,
Cost: FREE
What:Kids Spring Fashion Show- See all the newest kids' fashions on local cuties at Dillard's! Coloring sheet entered for raffle too! Crasfts for kids.
When:2pm Park Place 11am-3pm Tucson Mall
Where:Dillard's Kids Department
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 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
When:Saturday March 31, 2012 at 7pm
Where:Fox Theatre
Cost:$15 adults and $12 children pre- show day (tickets go up day of the show)
What: Earth Hour Tucson The festivities will include: • music • a candlelit celebration • food and drink vendors • t-shirt giveaways • great speakers • -- and a giant light switch! Last year more than 5,200 cities and towns in 135 countries worldwide switched off their lights for Earth Hour 2011, sending a powerful message for action on climate change. This Earth Hour, join the global movement by participating with us at this festive event in downtown Tucson!
When: 7:30 Celebration begins. 8:00 Opening remarks by speakers. 8:30 Earth Hour begins. Watch the city lights go out! 9:30 Earth Hour ends.
Where:El Presidio Park 160 W. Alameda St.
Cost:FREE
What:Eastside Food truck Round-up! many trucks will be there- there are so many yummy choices and this time on the Eastside-YAY!
When:10am-2pm
Where:Prestige 5200 E. Speedway. It's on the south side of the street between Rosemont and Craycroft
Cost:FREE to check out- food prices vary
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 members
What:Back to the Future at the Loft!"Marty McFly's having the time of his life. The only question is -- what time is it?"
When:10am (Sunday Too!)
Where:the Loft Cinema
Cost: $6
What: Family Health Fair Get information on health topics for your family from community organizations.
When:2-4pm
Where:Woods memorial Library
Cost:FREE
What:Horse Tales for Tweens Read The Black Stallion by Walter Farley, personalize a horse shoe, practice your horse trivia and more, including a visit from a horse!
Registration is required. Sign up at Miller-Golf Links Library, or call 594-5355
When:3:30pm
Where:Miller Golf Links Library
Cost:FREE
What: Children's Day Puppet Show! In celebration of Children's Day, (Dia de los Ninos, Dia de los Libros), the Dusenberry-River Puppeteers will present two short puppet shows based on multicultural stories. The audience will participate in a musical finale! This is an El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) program.
When:11-11:30am
Where:River Dusenberry Library
Cost:FREE
What: Bunny Fun Day! Hop over to Foothills Mall for a free Easter event with face painting, balloon artists, bunny visits, and giveaways!
When: March 31, 2012 11am-1pm
Where: Ross Court at Foothills Mall, 7401 N. La Cholla Blvd
Cost:FREE
What:A Magic Show with Michael Howell
When:1pm
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE
What:Dino to Nano Celebration The event will offer dino-themed activities such as mask-making, fossils prints, dino feet relay races and meteorite demos with the Planetary Science Institute as a farewell salute to the Dinosaur World exhibit. Activities will also feature exploring nano science with Nano gold, giant puzzles and a “butterfly” demonstration as a fun introduction to the future exhibit, Investigation Station.
When:10am-1pm
Where:Children's Museum Tucson 200 S. Sixth Ave.
Cost:Free with admission $8 kids 2-18 $6 and kids under 2 free
What:MoctoberFestArt, African Dance, Acrobats, Beer and Wine- A Spring Carnival!!! More info and tickets HERE (Thanks, Teresa)
When:12noon-12midnight!
Where:Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:$14 ($20 at door) kids 12 and under FREE
What: Kidical Mass Tucson Another bicycle event- the weather is great for it this time! A group ride for families, hosted by Living Streets Alliance. The route will begin at Himmel Park, continue along the 3rd Street Bike Boulevard, and wind through the beautiful UofA campus. More info HERE
When:10am-12noon
Where:begins at Himmel Park
Cost:FREE
What:Collisions Repair Masters 2nd Annual Car Show free food, drinks, classic cars and pin-up girls.
When:11am-3pm
Where:3700 E. 38th Street
Cost:FREE
What:Wild West Days- If you’re looking for an experience to remember, don’t miss the 3rd Annual Wild West Days! This three-day festival celebrates Old Tucson’s emergence as Southern Arizona’s destination for showcasing local History, Culture and Heritage in the western tradition. This exciting event pleases all ages with an array of daily educational presentations as well as exciting entertainment and activities. More info HERE
When:10am-6pm
Where:Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$16.95 adults $10.95 kids 4-11 3 and under FREE BOGO fro Arizona residents- must show AZ license/ID
What:Health and Safety Fair Free exams, Screenings & Info Asthma,Blood Sugar, Blood Presure,cholesterol,Vision and Hearing test Glaucoma, inmunizations,Flu Shots,Chiropractic,Massage, Dental Care, Childrens Bike Safety Obstacle Course,Children's Health Nutrition, and much more.
Where:El Rio Neighborhood Center 1390 W. Speedway
When:10am-1pm
Cost:FREE
What: Healthy Kids Day: Capoeira! Capoeira is a beautiful and thrilling Afro-Brazilian martial/dance art form that is a fun challenge for kids, teens and adults. Have fun learning both Capoeira movements and music with us!
When:2-3pm
Where:Joel D. Valdez Main Library 101 N. Stone Ave.
Cost: FREE
What:Ben Vereen- Broadway Show
When:6pm
Where:Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd.
Cost: $15-$69 (teachers can still call and see if they can get free tickets 621-3341)
What:Craftapalooza kids Craft Come use your creative skills by designing your own canvas bag! After you’re done these canvas bags make a great place to store you art supplies!
When:1-2pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: FREE
What:Rhythm Industry Quarterly Review this month with “Trickle Up” and other excerpts from FLOW, our upcoming performance in the Santa Cruz Riverbed, April 22, 10 am-12 noon. Additional performances by Odaiko Sonora, Jodi Netzer and the Water Festival team, Batucaxe, and other amazing Tucson performers housed at the Rhythm Industry!
When:7pm
Where:Rhythm Industry 1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
Cost: $10 donation suggested
What:Gladden Farms Annual Spring Celebreggtion There will be Fun, Food and Games for the whole family! Egg Hunts will be by Age Groups: 10:30 a.m. - 0-3 yrs old 11:00 a.m. -4-7 yrs old 11:30 a.m. - 8-12 yrs old
When:10am-1pm
Where:Compass Park Gladden Farms
Cost: $2 per child for Gladden Farms Residents $5 per family for Non Residents
SUNDAY 4/1/12
What: TSO for Kids- Symphony! This is the first finale of the season! featuring, “Dusty Locks and the Three Bears” by local author Susan Lowell with music composed by Ilona Vukovic-Gay, The concert will be filled with music that tells stories, including Flight of the Bumblebee, “He’s a Pirate” from Pirates of the Caribbean, “Tortoises” from Carnival of the Animals, Leroy Anderson’s The Waltzing Cat, “On the Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite, and the Overture to William Tell.
When:. 2pm For more info go HERE.
Where:Fox Tucson Theatre 17 W. Congress St.
Cost:$5 $7 at the door)
What:Picture This! Art for Families Picture This! Art for Families: Hecho a Mano (Made by Hand) . Picture This! for children 6 – 12 years and their adult companions.
When:1pm
When:1pm
Where:Tucson Museum of Art
Cost:FREE+ free admission 1st Sunday of the month
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:Egg Hunt Kids of all ages are invited to come to the NE Campus and participate in a giant Easter Egg Hunt. We'll gather in Friendship Hall and head outside all at once. Donations of wrapped candy and plastic eggs are always needed. For more information, contact Barbara Wheeler.
When:10:15-10:45am
Where:St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church7650 N. Paseo del Norte
Cost:FREE
What:The Three Musketeers play. The Musketeers are the only hope for the good people of France. Join this Funny French Farce at The Gaslight Theatre where “It’s All For one and Pun's For All!”
When:3 pm and 7pm - Many additional showtimes go HERE
Where:The Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Blv
Cost:Adults - $17.95 / Senior, Student, Military - $15.95 / Children (12 & under) $7.95
What:Rabbit Hood play In this retelling of Robin Hood for Easter, Rabbit Hood steals eggs from the snooty chickens to decorate them and hide them for kids on Easter. The chickens used to willingly give up their eggs, but this year Farmer John hires Cluck, a mean chicken bounty hunter, to catch Rabbit Hood. We have Friar Duck, Little Juan, and many familiar characters, and our young audience is invited onstage to participate in the play, which ends with an Easter Egg Hunt.
When:12 noon
Where:Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S 6th Avenue
Cost:$5
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:Tucson Food Truck Roundup - Another awesom food truck round-up if you didn't catch Friday 's or Saturday's or maybe you are gonna make all three :0 (thanks, January!)
When:Sunday, April 1 from 4-8pm.
Where:76 E. Sixth St/Benjamin Plumbing Supply Parking Lot
Cost: Food prices vary
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