FRIDAY 4/6/12
What:Capoeira Mandinga Class 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!
Presented by Capoeira Mandinga Tucson.
Presented by Capoeira Mandinga Tucson.
When:3-4pm
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE
What:Story Time at Bookmans! It's Easter! 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 (11am-1pm Easter Craft)
Cost:FREE
What: Storytime at Agua Caliente Park- Awesome stories with a craft activity and ducks nearby!!! More info. HERE. I frequent this activity with my children and we think it is bien padre (really cool)
When: 11am-12noon
Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
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 4/7/12
What:Tangled Ever After Movie-The Kingdom is in a festive mood as everyone gathers for the royal wedding of Princess Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Your favorite Tangled friends, Pascal and Maximus have a very important part in the ceremony, as flower chameleon and ring bearer. When they lose the gold wedding bands, a frenzied search and recovery mission begins!Will Maximus and Pascal save the day and make it to the church on time?
When:10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm
Where:Disney Store- Tucson Mall
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 members
What: Lego Club-Do you Lego? Kids of all ages are invited to join. Children under 6 please have an adult come with you. The library will supply the LegosWhen 10-11:30am
Where: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library
Cost: FREE
What:Craftapalooza a very special craft- apalooza, featuring author Keith Martin! Mr. Martin will be doing a reading of his book “A Pebble’s Tale,” for all to enjoy. After story time, we will be painting rock friends to take home and cherish forever.
When:1pm
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What: My Brother Eats Bugs! A fun concert of catchy songs that will tickle your ears and make you laugh. Hans Mayer is an award-winning performer who plays guitar, mandolin, bass, and Native American flute! Not to be missed!
Space is limited so arrive early to ensure a seat. Get your free ticket at the service desk the day of the concert!
When:11:30-12noon
Where:River- Dusenberry Library
Cost:FREE
Yes, even all children's books...
Where:UOFA Bookstore
When:10:30 am and 2pm
Cost: FREE
What:Tartan Day Celebration- Entertainment with an emphasis on Scottish history, workshops, ganes and food. For more information call 807-9509
When:12-7:00pm
Where:Many Hands Artisan Courtyard-3054 N. First Avenue
Cost:FREE- $3 suggested donations appreciated
When: 1-2:30pm
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum
Cost: FREE with admission costs
What:Build a Window Bird Feeder Kids can build a window bird feeder to observe wildlife
• Kids will learn to build their very own bird feeder while
learning tool safety
• Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic
• Kids will learn to build their very own bird feeder while
learning tool safety
• Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement
and work ethic
When:9am-12noon
Where:Home Depot Locations Oro Valley is having a special surprise and the Easter Bunny
Cost:FREE
What:Gnome Fest 12- Food trucks and more! We will probably stop by to eat some goodies after all of our Easter events that day! They will also have beard contests, kids activities and lots of live music. Check out Tucson Food Trucks on Facebook HERE for more info.
When:11:30am-6pm
Where:Metro Gnome Parking Lot 4044 E. Speedway
Cost:Free- food costs vary
What: The Quest for the Golden Key a fantasy tour of Valley of the Moon’s historic fairy land full of winding paths, magic statues and enchanted Grottos. A Fairy Princess, a Wizard and and Orc are just some of the magical denizens you will meet along the way. Explore the winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens with guided historic tours. For more information, call 270-1041 or go HERE.
When 6:45-and 7:45pm
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road- I used to volunteer and act here when I was in high school :)
Cost: FREE-donations appreciated
What:GreenFest 2012 We have gone before and it is fun! We just have too many Easter activities this year :( A free reusable water bottle will be giving to the first 250 attendees and a $5 Bookmans gift certificate to everyone who rides their bike to GreenFest. Check out GreenFest's Facebook page for updated information and more: http://www.facebook.com/GreenFestTucson
When: 10 am.m to 3 p.m.
Where: Tucson Village Farm, 4210 N Campbell Ave.
Cost: FREE
What:Science Saturday Join us for Science Saturday! Each month we will focus on a different scientific topic for fun activities and presenters.
When:11am-12noon
Where:Murphy-Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE
When:1-3pm
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE
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.More info HERE
When:12 noon
Where:Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 S 6th Avenue
Cost:$5
What:Festival en el barrio with Calexico and Friends including Sergio Mendes y su orkestra and mariachi Aztlan www.barriofestival.com
When:April 7 2-8pm
Where:New Location- El Presidio near TucsonMuseum of Art 166 w. Alemeda
Cost:$23 and up
What:HOP A Benefit for Casa de los Niños So excited for HOP- well my kids are anyway. Our Crisis Shelter is a safe haven for abused, neglected and at-risk children under the age of 12. Our 100-plus foster homes care for more than 140 children. These and other programs make a difference in the lives of Tucson's children... every day of the year! wh
When:3pm
Where:Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress Street
Cost:$10
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:Give a Horse a Hand- Volunteer Opportunity Many horses have spent most of their lives being mistreated. Come help this organization by mucking corrals, cleaning water troughs, weeding, and most importantly, providing the horses with positive human interaction so they can learn to trust again. Wear clothes you can get dirty and closed toe shoes. Please bring a sack lunch. For ages 11-18 To register call 881-3300 ext 117 Melissa Godar
mgodar@volunteersoaz.org
mgodar@volunteersoaz.org
When:9am-3:30pm
Where:Jumpin' Jack Ranch with Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary 1600 W. Dove Way Amado, AZ
Cost:FREE 
I double checked the Lego club, and the library website actually lists it as being on the first Saturday of the month...
ReplyDeleteThank you- I was so oblivious to the fact that I listed it on the wrong day. Another reader told me as well and I was like OH NO! I corrected it. Thank you again!
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