FRIDAY 4/27/12
What:Butterfly Magic-last days!!! Soar into the greenest
jungles, float through steamy breezes around the equator and flutter
over arid grassy plains. You’ll be transported on a global quest for
the most beautiful, exotic and rare butterflies of the world.
Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens2150 N. Alvernon Way
When:9:30-3pm LAST DAY April 30th!
Cost:$13 adults, $7.50 children (4-12) Gardens members: $4 adults, $3 children
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: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:Tucson Field of Steel Over 150 performers in steel drum bands!
When:7:30pm
Where:Catlaina Foothills High School Gym
Cost:FREE
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!
Southwest 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:
Cultural Party Presented by Megascience Meg. Play a listening game with various cultural instruments: rain stick,
Mexican drum, castanets and maracas. Create a Guatemalan Worry Doll.
Enjoy hands-on fun with activities from our "One World."
This program is part of el día de los niños/el día de los libros
(Children's Day/Book Day).
When:10:30am
Where:Murphy- Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE
What:Stories That Soar-Through the talent
and artistry of our ensemble of professional adult
actors, these stories are then transformed into a
unique, innovative theatrical production that
celebrates literacy, inspires creativity, entertains
and positively impacts the entire school
community
as they see their own stories come to life on
stage.
Join us and see the magic of original stories by
Anna Lawrence students!
When:9-10am
Where:Anna Lawrence Intermediate School 4850 W. Jeffrey Road
Cost:FREE
What:Capoeira Workshops and Shows To see all the various days, times and prices go to http://www.capoeiratucson.com/CMT/EVENTS.html
When:9:30-6:30- many different events
Where:UA Rec. Center
Cost:Vary
SATURDAY 4/28/12
What:Unity Festival- 29 performances! from local and visiting
youth- dancers, musicians, poets, emcees and more!! This is really for
the whole family and we will be there :) I am especially excited for
the Spoken word and breakdancing performances. For the full line-up go HERE
Where:Tucson High-400 N 2nd Avenue
When:3-9pm
Cost: FREE
What:UA Teacher Day-
Free admission to Flandrau with shows plus
science demonstrations between shows. Music and dance performances at
Arizona State Museum. 10% discounts for teachers at the UA Student Union
and Museum of Art gift Shop. For teachers, it's a chance to get
free continuing-ed credits- start at Flandrau to pick up a button and
back if you are a teacher. In conjunction with Poetry Family Days
listed below. All the info about credits and schedule HERE.
When:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where:University of Arizona Campus find map here
Cost:FREE
WHAT:UofA Poetry Joey! Seriously,
these are the BEST!!!! 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Poetry Joeys workshops11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.University of Arizona Poetry Center Corrido Contest Awards. Daniel Mendoza and El Corrido Loco perform the 2012 winning corridos written by high school students and judged by Yale Younger Series Poet Eduardo Corral.1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Tucson Youth Poetry Slam Championship brings together the city's most dynamic poets 18 & under to rock the mic in an audience-judged competition. Youth interested in competing are asked to have competed in at least one regular monthly Tucson Youth Poetry Slam prior to the Championship. The event will also feature a performance by a nationally-recognized adult poet.Plus other writing activities, games, stories, and puzzles for all ages.More info HERE.
Poetry Joeys workshops11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.University of Arizona Poetry Center Corrido Contest Awards. Daniel Mendoza and El Corrido Loco perform the 2012 winning corridos written by high school students and judged by Yale Younger Series Poet Eduardo Corral.1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Tucson Youth Poetry Slam Championship brings together the city's most dynamic poets 18 & under to rock the mic in an audience-judged competition. Youth interested in competing are asked to have competed in at least one regular monthly Tucson Youth Poetry Slam prior to the Championship. The event will also feature a performance by a nationally-recognized adult poet.Plus other writing activities, games, stories, and puzzles for all ages.More info HERE.
When: 10am-4pm
Where:UA Poetry Center 1508 East Helen Street
Cost:FREE
What:International Mariachi Festival Fiesta de Girabaldi. It is
that time of year again so echa un grito! The festival hyas a change
of venue but all the food, stuff to buy, ballet folkloriko and por
supuesto...mariachi will be there :) Bring the whole family to the
outdoor festival. Mariachi Mass at St. Augustine @ 9am before the
fiesta.
Where:Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center & Outdoor Pool Area NEW LOCATION
When:10am-11pm
Cost:$10 per adult and kids 12 and under free
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:Summer Sun, Safe Fun 2012 Fun in and out of the water—Bring your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen.Free Giveaways and Raffles, too!Join
the fun and learn practical, hands-on skills:Sun Awareness Pool Safety
Basic Rescue Techniques Basic Water Safety Instruction Emergency
Preparedness by Tucson Fire Department
Check out the Pool Layout for this event. All activities are designed to promote safety awareness and empower the family to stay safe this summer.
When:10am-2pm
Where:University of Arizona Recreation Pool Are 1400 E. 6th Street, Tucson, AZ Student Recreation CenterFree Event Parking--All lots and Streets
Cost:FREE
What: Build and Grow clinic-Terrarium Spring is here and it’s time to start gardening! Your child will love
learning about plants and watching them grow with this great Terrarium
kit! 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!
Registration fills up 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
Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,
When:9am-3pm
Cost:FREE
What:Tucson Heart Walk & Heart Walk Festival! Co. & Team Photo's Health Screenings Kids Zone Music & MUCH More!The
Heart Walk is fun family and pet-friendly event to raise funds to
support education and research programs to right here in Southern
Arizona! More info at: www.tucsonheartwalk.org
When:7:30am-11am
Where:Reid Park
Cost:Free/ Donations made by participants
What:Outdoor Family Day: Leapin’ Lizards Look for lizards as
they hunt for insects in the underbrush and on tree trunks. Learn
about the unusual habits and adaptations of lizards and other
reptiles. For ages 5-12. Reservations required. **We are sure to find
several varieties of lizards as they hunt for insects in the
underbrush and on tree trunks. Learn about the unusual habits and
adaptations of lizards and other reptiles at Agua Caliente Park.
Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.Call 615-7855
Sandy Reith
Where:Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Road
When:9:30am-11:30am
Cost:FREE
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:It's Earth Month! We are celebrating with a recycled craft! Today we are
going to make instruments out of recycled stuff. If you have stuff at
home that you are going to recycle and think it will make a really cool
instrument, bring it and we will get creative!! Follow this link to see
what its all about! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aet-NXtCODY
When:2-4pm
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE
What:Artfest 2012: Live, Play, Create Join San Miguel High School and some of your favorite Tucson Food
Truck vendors for an afternoon of art shows, live performances, food and
family fun! Skirts Full of Fire, Danza Mexica Cuauhtémoc, SMHS Cheer, Tucson
Chayon-Ryu, Grupo Axé Capoeira Tucson, DJ Chica, Garrett Larribas’
Student Improv Project, and SMHS Student Fashion Show! Looks so cool!
When:Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 10am-2pm!
Where:San Miguel High School 6601 South San Fernando Rd.
Cost:FREE
What: George Lopez Lopez has risen to become one of the premier comedic talents in
the entertainment industry. He has been praised by audiences and
critics alike for his work in television, film and standup, as well as
his extensive charity work with various foundations. Date Night? For Mature Audiences only. Must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
When:8pm
Where:Casino Del Sol AVA
Cost:$41-$101
What:May Day Celebration May Day is a holiday observed in
many countries to celebrate the coming of Spring. The day’s events
will include a special Spring craft project for children, live music, a
Fairy and Goblin Parade, a traditional May Pole dance, balloon artistry and face painting. More info HERE
Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
When:9am-3pm
Cost:$7 admission and all activities are FREE
What: Western Cowboy Music! The festival features Western Music Association
artists – a who’s who in western music – including the Sons of the
Pioneers and pays homage to the musical heritage of the American West
from traditional trail songs, through the era of the movie cowboy, to
contemporary western songwriting. All the info HERE
When:10am-6pm Sunday too!
Where:Old Tucson Studios 201 S. Kinney Road
Cost:$16.95 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $10.95 for children (ages 4-11). Children 3 and under are admitted free of charge.
What:Rhythms of Brazil An evening with masters of Brazilian dance, music and capoiera.
When:7:30pm
Where:Catlaina High School Auditorium 3645 E. Pima
Cost:$15-$20 GO HERE FOR TICKET INFO
What:
Anim/anga Club for Teens Do you like to watch Anime or read manga? We'll watch some anime
shorts, play a Japanese game, and experience a taste of Japan with
yummy refreshments!
When:2-4pm
Where:Mission 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:FUISIONfest AZ
is a two day festival that explores the rich artistic elements of our
diverse and expansive global cultures. Explore the colorful and exotic
flavors, sights and sounds from every corner and continent across the
world. All the info and entertainment information HERE
When:9am-4pm Sunday too! from 10am-4pm
Where:Pima Community College Northwest Campus 7600 N Shannon Road
Cost:FREE
What: Tucson Taco Festival Taco-makers of all types—amateurs, Mexican
restaurants, catering companies, non-Mexican restaurants, competition
BBQ teams … everyone is cooking off More info and also about the festival and a Tequila Bar as well go HERE Inside the event, you’ll find live Lucha Libre
wrestling, a kid’s zone, kooky rides and live music.Bouncy castles, face painter and kids events too!
When:11am-7pm
Where:Rillito Downs 4502 N 1st Ave
Cost:$10 per person- Kids under 12 are free to enter- tacos are $2 each
Win your way in below- (you still have to pay for the taquitos) To buy tickets go HERE
What:Tucson Mall Kids CLub April 28th- Meet us in the JCPenney Court for Storytime and a Puzzles picnic with the Tucson Wildlife Center and Game Daze!
When:10am-12noon
Where:Tucson Mall
Cost:FREE
What:Local Author Storytime Local children's author Paula Bloker reads from her book, Four Paws Down. Come meet the dog who inspired the tale!
When:10:30am
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE
SUNDAY 4/29/12
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.
What:La Fiesta de San Augustin An event featuring Native American dancers, vendors, a mass with Bishop
Gerald Kicanis and a procession takes place Car show at 12noon Zumba, Mariachi and raffles!
When:8am-8pm
Where: St. Augustine Cathedral 192 S. Stone Ave.
Cost:FREE
When:1pm
Where:Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blvd
Cost:$5-$8
What:Festival Dia del niño A party to celebrate the kiddos! You could attend this one in the AM and the one below in the PM! Live music, games food and lots of fun for the niños! There will also be a hot dog eating contest with El guero canelo. Sponsored by Arizona Bilingual Magazine, AztecaAmerica Tucson and Arizona Center for Autism.
When:10am-3pm
Where:Reid Park
Cost:FREE
What:El dia del niño Celebration
Live music- FREE hot dogs and sodas for the first 300 kiddos, prizes,
singing contests and many fun family activities! You can attend both if
you want- this one goes from 3-6pm and the one above goes from 10am-3pm!
When:3-6pm
Where:Rudy Garcia Park- "Rodeo Park"5001 S Nogales Hwy
Cost:FREE
What:Fiber Art Workshop Laurel and Jennifer love exploring different forms
of
fiber art on their own, but are happiest when
nurturing creativity in children. In two hours, they
will work with kids on a needle felting project and
a
pom-pom making project. At the end of the
workshop, kids will go home with their finished
projects as well as needle felting tools they can
use
to continue their work.
Group limited to 10 children, ages 7-12.
Prepayment required to reserve a space.
Please call or come in to pre-register.
We have samples of the projects for viewing! 792-3715
When:10-12noon
Where:Antigone Books411 N. Fourth Ave.
Cost:$10 plus 412 for materials
What:Autism Friendly Movie "The Lion King"Sensory friendly/ Autism friendly showing of the
Disney film The Lion King. All ages are welcome.
There
are no previews and the lights and sound will be
adjusted.Outside food and drink are welcome
and a
full concession stand is available.
When:1-2pm
Where:Gallagher Theater UA Student Union
Cost:$3
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