FRIDAY 4/20/12
What:Pima County Fair- The fried twinkies, bungee jumping and animal shows are BAAACK...For more info and ticket giveaways/promotions check out the FB page HERE.
Where:Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton Road
When:4/19-4/29 mon-fri noon-10pm sat/sun 10am-midnight
Cost: $8 general admission, children 6-10 $2 under 5 FREE various discounts
What:Story Time at Bookmans! Amphibians and reptiles 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: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
What:The PENNINGTON STREET BLOCK PARTY: a family-friendly event in conjunction with a food-truck round up, in the heart of Tucson celebrating what young people do to make our community a better place. Fun for all ages! Musical performances and teaching demos, interactive booths, one-act plays, art installations and exhibits, carnival games, and more. An annual event showcasing youth creativity, learning, and service, as part of Global Youth Service Days.
When:4pm-7pm
Cost:FREE
Where:City High School is located at 48 E. Pennington St
What:UA Earth Day Community booths, many different art mediums represented and for sale, live music and murals! Food available.
When:10am-5pm
Where:Park Ave. & University Blvd.
Cost:FREE to browse
When:9am-4pm Friday through Monday
Where: 2230 N. Country Club Road
Cost:FREE to check out- prices of books vary
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When:6-9pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: Free to check out- food costs vary
SATURDAY 4/21/12
Cost: Free to check out- food costs vary
SATURDAY 4/21/12
What:Earth Day Festival and Parade. The 17th Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival is scheduled for Saturday April 21, 2012 at Reid Park. The Festival begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00! The event features environmentally themed exhibits, music, performances, and food vendors. Admission is free, and all exhibits include hands-on environmental activities for young and old alike. I will be there with barefoot Books-come by and say hey and the kids can take an Earth Day quiz and make a little something! Tucson-It's In Your Hands! For more info go HERE
Where:Reid Park 900 South Randolph
When:9am-2pm
Cost:FREE
What:Mariachi Cascabel over 30 members, including an after school program. The mariachi group is made up of a guitarron, guitars, vihuelas, violins, and trumpets. Some people in the mariachi group have been playing for more than 5 years while others have just started playing mariachi for the first time.
When:12:30-1:30
Where:17th Street Music 830 E. 17th St.
Cost:FREE
What:3rd Saturday Art Fair Many artists and artisans will be displaying and selling their work in our peaceful courtyard setting. Browse the vendors, sample an herbal or fruit tea from Tea And More, and visit our shops and boutiques. The Humane Society of S.AZ will be here and benefit from your monetary donations as well as gifts of pet food, supplies and/or accessories. Please come and enjoy!
When:9:30-3:30
Where:Many Hands Courtyard 3054 N. First Ave.
Cost:FREE
What:smARTy Pants-Meet Frida!Be inspired to make art based on the exciting life of one of Mexico's most famous artists!
When:10am
When:10am
Where:Tucson Museum of Art
Cost:$8 per child for members; $10 per child for non members; adult companions at no charge
What:Nahui Ollin Aztec Dancers This is a celebration of Centeotl (deity of Maze) by the traditional indigenous people whom would like to present it now for the public to celebrate with them and also help them to understand and become aware of that indigenous ceremony for the month of April.
Where:Old Town Artisans - La Cocina Courtyard 201 N. Court Ave.
Cost:FREE
What: Freecycle™ Swap On the day before Earth Day, give the planet a break. Give used items a second life! Bring in something(s) you do not want and take some thing(s) you do want. No money, no hassle. Kids toys, clothes, tools, small appliances, books, games, decor, unwanted gifts, that thing on the mantle you hate dusting..well, you get the idea: someone else may want it!
Rules: no broken, leaky, dirty, or super large items, and no live animals. Must bring something to take something, but don't have to take something if you bring something.
Rules: no broken, leaky, dirty, or super large items, and no live animals. Must bring something to take something, but don't have to take something if you bring something.
When:2:30-4:30pm
Where:Joel Valdez- Main Library
Cost:FREE
What:Corbett Elementary School Community Carnival Pony rides, petting zoo, games with prizes, archery, cake walk, delicious food and silent auction. Something for everyone! Come one, come all! Proceeds benefit student programs. For further info. and pre-event discounted tickets, call 584- 4900 or email corbettpta@gmail.com.
When:10am-2pm
Where:Corbett Elementary School 5949 E. 29th St.
Cost:Free- tickets for rides/games
What:Youth Mariachi The Mariachi Nueva Melodia are here! Listen to this youth mariachi group of 15 musicians, ages 10 to 16. They would love to perform a variety of entertaining mariachi favorites for you. This is an El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) program
When:3pm
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost:FREE
What:University of Arizona Biosphere 2 Earth Day Science and music. Food available. Also, unveiling of the new Omani Falaj Indoor and Outdoor Water Oasis Exhibits.
When:10am-4pm
Where:Biosphere 2 32540 S. Biosphere Road
Cost: $20- discounts available
What:H.E.A.L Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle Enjoy FREE FUN Physical Activities, Healthy Cooking Demonstrations, and Health, Wellnes &Nutrition Education
When:11am-3pm
Where:University of Arizona Medical Center Diamond Children's 1501 N Campbell
Cost:FREE
What:Thumbelina Ballet by Tucson Regional Ballet.
When:Saturday, April 21, 2012 ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm AND Sunday, April 22, 2012 ~ 2:00 pm
Cost:$16-$22
What: Puppet Show with Gwen RayJoin us for the rollicking puppet show, Cat in the Sea, presented by the hilarious Gwen Ray! This event is part of the library's programming for El día de los niños/El día de los libros.
When:11am
Where:Miller Golf Links Library
Cost:FREE
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What:Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market+ Hoop Dance (thanks, Laura!)For more info and to see all vendors/events call 520-591-BARN (2276) www.rvfm.org
When:Open Every Saturday 9am to 2pm
Where:12500 E. Old Spanish Trail
Cost: FREE performance and to check out!
What:Spring Fiesta Games for kids,Awesome Entertainment,Yummy Food,Cakewalk,Country Store and raffles!
When:12 noon- 11pm and Sunday 9am-6pm
Where:Our Lady Queen Of All Saints Church 2915 E. 36th
Cost:FREE
What: Healthy Choices: Eating a Balanced Meal Presented by Children's Museum Tucson
What kind of food do families around the world eat? Discuss healthy choices and not so healthy choices and learn how to eat a balanced meal. A Healthy Kids Day™ event!
What kind of food do families around the world eat? Discuss healthy choices and not so healthy choices and learn how to eat a balanced meal. A Healthy Kids Day™ event!
When:10:30am
Where:Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Library
Cost:FREE
What:Big Juan's Burritos Grand Opening free t-shirt giveaways, a Big Juan's photo wall, a giant inflatable taco and a DJ.We will also have face painting, a balloon artist, coupons, and free food samples.A raffle drawing will take place with a grand prize of free burros for a year! Buy ANY Burro & Get a Free Shredded Beef or Chicken Taco!
When:11:30am-1:30pm
Where:4352 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:FREE to attend
What:Kid's Gardening Fun activities with favorite seeds to plant! Sunflowers! Come plant a sunflower seed in a pot you will decorate!Everything is provided ages 4-10. All materials are free. We will also post a picture of each child on our Faceboook page.
Where:Harlow's Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street
Cost: FREE
What:Harlow Gardens' first ever concert, Jazz in the Garden, with the very popular local duo, Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey.
When:6pm
Where:Harlow's Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street
Cost:$25 includes Fun, Food and Drinks 6-7PM & Concert 7-9PM
What:Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Ecstatic Dance Tucson is a group of individuals committed to coming together on a regular basis and creating a safe environment where we can move our bodies, express ourselves freely and just plain shake it. Two of our main goals are to create community and have fun. We understand that it takes courage to open ourselves up in the presence of others and we do what we can to create a supportive environment. Planet Coexist presents Ecstatic Dance Tucson. Dance you inner joy to an eclectic set of music. A smoke-alcohol-judgement free environment! Shoeless feet on the dance floor only http://planetcoexist.com
Where:Rhythm Industry Performance Factory1013 S. Tyndall Ave.
When:7:30-10:30pm
Cost$7 Suggested Donation; Free for children 12 and under
What:Craftapalooza! Make your very own recycled bird feeder! In honor of Earth Month, we're recycling used water bottles to create a bird feeder to hang in your yard. Not only good for the environment, but good for our feathered friends!
When:1-2pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:No Strings Attached is a traveling Puppet show which is sure to please audiences of all ages! Join us as they perform their Spring Time Puppet Show, reminding us of the beauty of nature!
When:3pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What:The Muppet Movie This is a free movie projected on this side of our building for your movie mania. All that is required from you is to bring your own chairs. Watch Kermit and his friends under the stars and feel free to bring snacks to munch on too.
When:7pm
Where:Bookmans Grant
Cost:FREE
What:Bike to the Zoo!Ride from your house or from various locations around town...Present the bike your rode and the helmet you wore at the zoo ticket booth throughout the day, and your admittance is free, into the Reid Park Zoo . Once inside of the zoo, find free bike valet service and ice cream cone, compliments of GABA. The first 300 helmeted cyclists are entitled to a voucher for one free ice cream cone from the Reid Park Concessions. For more info. go HERE
Where:Reid Park Zoo
When:9am-3:30pmCost:FREE
What: Nunchaku Skills Workshop teaches participants various nunchaku techniques, spins and rotations. Foam nunchaku are provided for classroom use.
Use Nunchaku like a martial arts master. This fun workshop teaches various nunchaku techniques, spins and rotations. Increase your coordination, focus & body mechanics. Foam nunchaku are provided.
When:3-4pm
Where:Dusenberry River Library
Cost:FREE
What:Pinocchio is one seriously exciting story. The deception, the intrigue, the bizarre growing nose issue... it's action-packed. But don't worry! Unlike the Disney version, this version is silly and fun and has no terrifying whales or boys turning into donkeys. So bring the whole family! As always, this play is fun and free!
When:10:30am
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost: FREE
What: Peter Pan -Fairies and Pirates and Lost Boys, Oh My! The villainous Captain Hook is back, and only Peter Pan can save Neverland. Come see the classic tale as never before as you take a tour through the enchanted grottos and magical statues of the historic fantasy garden Explore the winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens with guided historic tours. For more information, call 270-1041 or go HERE.
When 6:30-9pm Tours leave every 30 minutes and Sunday too!
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost: Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for 8-13 years, and kids 7 and under are free.
What:$1 Sale at Buffalo Exchange- Get sale items for $1 today!
When:All day
Where:Buffallo Exchange
Cost: Free to check out- $1 to buy :)SUNDAY 4/22/12
What:THUMBELINA An original adaptation by Melanie Roeder and Kathleen AndersonWith original music and lyrics by David RaglandWelcome to a land of magic and mystery where anything can happen. Come meet a tiny young girl named Thumbelina as she tries harder than most to make a difference in her world. In this wonderful musical we help Thumbelina overcome enormous obstacles and face her fears, while she meets a few crazy characters along the way. To get tickets go HERE.
When:1pm
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:$5-$8
What:El Tour de Campus- A bicycle event for preschoolers. Warm up those tricycles and training wheels and head down to the UofA for a fun event! There will be helmets for those that don't have them plus a parade at 11am!Go to www.beadsofcourage.org for more info.
Where:UofA
When:9am-11am
Cost:$6 includes t-shirt, water bottle and other fun stuff for each child)
What:FLOW NEW ARTiculations' dance works address our daily bathroom routines, our excessive consumption of plastic water bottles, the joy and sorrow of swimming where there's no water, and the natural and cultural history of the Santa Cruz RiverAdditional performances by Odaiko Sonora, Borton Magnet School and Pima County Coummunity Centers After-school youth and Family-friendly activities & refreshments in a beautiful setting!
When:10am-12noon
Where:Santa Cruz River Park & Riverbed, 900 N. Riverside Dr.
Cost:Suggested Donation: $10
What:Happy Earth Day at Mildred & Dildred Our most environmentally-friendly products will be 15% off all day... that's anything by Green Toys, Plan Toys, Under the Nile, and a few others. Furthermore, the first 25 people to make a purchase will receive a FREE reusable canvas bag from Plan Toys (one per family, please). Lastly, the first 50 kids who show up, purchase or no purchase, get a free Plan Toy prize! This offer is for this Sunday only, so get on your bicycles and come on over!
When: All day Where: Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada Cost:FREE to browse
What:Seeding Sustainability: An Earth Day Benefit Event Live Music Healer Speakers Local & Organic Foods
- Kid's Corner
- Vendors (Related to Earth Labyrinth)Auction Items friendly to the mission of Earth Walk
- Kid's Corner
- Vendors (Related to Earth Labyrinth)Auction Items friendly to the mission of Earth Walk
When:2-9pm
Where:Mercado San Agustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento
Cost:FREE
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