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Thursday, July 12, 2012

Tucson Happenings July 13-15, 2012 55 Events


 FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
What: Cow Appreciation Day FREE meal to any guest who visits the restaurant fully dressed as a cow!Guests dressed "head to hoof" in cow attire will be rewarded with a FREE Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner). For those "too chicken" to wear full cow costumes, Chick-fil-A will award a complimentary entrée to customers partially dressed in cow attire, such as a cow-spotted scarf, purse, hat or other accessory.And, starting July 13, our Best Cow Costume Photo Contest returns! Enter online, on Facebook or using the updated Chick-fil-A iPhone app for a chance to win a $100.00 Chick-fil-A gift card or other prizes! Visit www.CowAppreciationDay.com for more details including cow costume ideas and tips, downloadable cow spots, masks and other bovine-themed accessories.
When:All day FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Chick-fil-A Restaurants nationwide
Cost:FREE

What:Story Time at Bookmans!  Dr. Seuss theme! 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  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012Cost:FREE
What:Grab Bag 100 activities is a lot to choose from--try a few at a time every Friday afternoon this summer. We will dabble in science, art, storytelling, games and more!
Teen volunteers will be on hand to help out. For ages 4 and up.
When:2-4pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
Cost:Free
 What: Kids Movie Puss in Boots
When:9:45am  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:5455 S. Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ - (520) 889-5588
Cost:$2 for everybody
What:Kids Movie Chipwrecked and HOP
When:10am  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:5755 W Arizona Pavilions Drive, Tucson, AZ 85743 520-579-0500
Cost:Free to kids 10 an dunder all others $2
 
What:Click Club Attention Summer Reading Passport holders! Drop in to the Click Club to fulfill some of the activities on the list of 100 or just drop in for fun. You’ll learn to take a virtual tour of a museum, download a song on Freegal, or discover an online story.
When:10am-12noonFRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Nanini Library
Cost:FREE

What:Summer Reading Activities Summer Reading Activities Join us at the Flowing Wells Branch Library and complete a few of the 100 Activities listed in your Summer Reading Passport! All materials will be provided and all ages are welcome.Plant a seed and check out seeds from the seed library.
When:10-12 noon FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
 Where:Flowing Wells library
Cost:FREE

What:Storytunes, 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  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
What: Juggling and More Fun ShowPresented by James Reid. Big tricks, big fun and big laughs for all ages. Watch as James attempts eating an apple while juggling and hula-hooping, balancing on the wobbly rola-bola, and the spectacular sports equipment finale.
When:10am FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Miller Golf Links Library
Cost:FREE

What: Sign and Storytime Presented by Sign with Baby Tucson. Join us for a Storytime that incorporates a beautiful visual language to help support and enhance a child’s learning process.
When:10:30am FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Murphy Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE

What: Friendship Bracelets We'll show you a braiding technique to make yourself or your BFF a unique bracelet made from floss embroidery. You choose the colors! A stylie craft you can wear in about hour!
When:12-2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Dusenberry River Library
Cost:FREE

What: Juggling and More Fun ShowPresented by James Reid. Big tricks, big fun and big laughs for all ages. Watch as James attempts eating an apple while juggling and hula-hooping, balancing on the wobbly rola-bola, and the spectacular sports equipment finale.
When:2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Santa Rosa Library
Cost:FREE

What: Buzzin', Crawlin', Flyin'! Celebrate Arizona's Centennial with InsectsPresented by Christina O'Connell. Learn about Arizona's arthropods and how insects tamed the West! For more information call 594-5390
When:2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Valencia Library
Cost:FREE

What: Dinosaur Discoveries Presented by the Children's Museum Tucson. Who doesn’t dig dinosaurs? Find out how big they were, what they ate and why they disappeared. Discover the keys to unlock the treasures gathered from fossils.Space limited. First Come First Serve. Tickets will be distributed starting 1 hour before the program.
When:2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Himmel Park Library
Cost:FREE

What: Science Spectacular: Spin, Pop, BoomPresented by Mad Science. Spectacular science edu-tainment.
When:2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Mission Library
Cost:FREE

 What: Friday Fun Club Get out of the heat and get into the library! We have something fun planned for kids every Friday this summer. Watch a puppet show, make crafts, learn art, act in reader’s theater, build something cool with legos and practice your ninja skills. Library Ninja - Learn to be a library ninja. Execute an obstacle course, fold a paper shuriken and get a ninja name. Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before program.
When:2pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Wheeler Taft Library
Cost:FREE

What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11amFRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:free with admission to the park
What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks!
When:7pm  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)
What:Free MovieMr. Popper's Penguins
When:11am  FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Oracle View 4690 N. Oracle Road
Cost:free for kids- All other 42 and snack packs $4.50
 What: Kids Movie Adventures of Tin Tin and Judy Moody
When:10am FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Grand Cinema Crossroads on Grant 4811 E. Grant Road,
Cost:free for kids and $2 for adults
What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
 
 What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What:Free Starbucks Enjoy a free Tall (12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per person.
When:12noon-3pm FRIDAY, July 13, 2012
Where:Starbucks Locations
Cost:FREE
SATURDAY, July 14, 2012 

What:The Loft Garage Sale- Cleaning out their cool stuff- posters, furniture whateva to make room to expand. We're cleaning out our ever-growing pile of props, posters, office items, theater seats and more, and everything is PRICED TO MOVE! These prices are so low we must be INSANE!All sales will benefit the non-profit Loft Cinema's BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE campaign, and all unsold items will be donated to the local non-profit Casa de los Ninos. See you there!NO EARLYBIRDS, please!
When:7am-12noon SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:The Loft Cinema 3251 E. Speedway
Cost:FREE to browse

What:The Puppet Play and Open House at the Tucson Waldorf School An informal opportunity to learn about the Early Childhood Waldorf School Program. Meet members of the EC Faculty and discover the beauty and wonder of a Waldorf classsroom. Children can explore in the play area while parents and teachers visit. The hour-long event ends with a Puppet Play presented with hand-felted wool dolls made by the teachers. An exhibit of work done by grades students will also be on display. For children ages 2-6 and their parents
Where:Tucson Waldorf School Presidio Campus 3349 E. Presidio Road
When:9am and 10am
Cost:FREE

What: Middle School Mayhem Join us for fun and adventure at the library! Make some cool crafts, do some fun activities, and learn a little about history and culture at our new program for kids 10-13.Who doesn't love robots?! Make your own awesome Lego robot this month during Middle School Mayhem. Space is limited; please call 594-5420 to register.
When:2pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Murphy Wilmot Library
Cost:FREE

What:Magic Please!  Magician AND Brad the Wizard Street Magician
When:12-3 AND 3-6pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Foothills Mall
Cost:FREE

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!  Go HERE to enter to win a $25 gift card to Peachmania!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

What: Science Saturday Join us every Saturday from 2-3pm during Summer Reading (June 02-July 21) for a free science program! This is a fun, interactive science-oriented program for all ages. With a different topic every week, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.
When:2pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE

What: Puppets Alive Presented by Gwen Ray's Hanuman Puppet Theatre. Learn about the 5 basic kinds of puppets used in the world of puppets! Meet them all at this fun suitcase show!
When:2pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Nanini Library
Cost:FREE

What:Dive In Movie Ice Age Join Loews Ventana Canyon at our free Dive-In Movie every Saturday evening this summer!   Everyone will enjoy cooling off from the heat with our kid friendly line up of family classics.
Movies to begin at sunset, and are subject to weather. See you at the pool and enjoy the movie!
When:7:15ish SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:7000 N. Resort Drive. Tucson, Arizona 85750
Cost:FREE and open to the public yet I haven't tried it yet.
 What:Fun on the Beach Storytime Summer fun continues with stories which take place on the beach, Harry By the Sea and When a Dragon Moves In. Craft activity will follow the Storytime.
When:Saturday July 14, 2012 11:00 AM
Where:Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100, Tucson, AZ 85741, 520-742-6402
Cost:FREE

What:Musical Fun With Kaia!
When:10:30-11:30am SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Mildred and Dildred at La Encantada
Cost:FREE

What: Juggling and More Fun Show Big tricks, big fun and big laughs for all ages! Watch as James attempts eating an apple while juggling and hula-hooping, balancing on the wobbly rola-bola, and the spectacular sports equipment finale.Limited seating. Tickets will be handed out at the service desk one hour before performance.
When:10am SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE

What: Reptiles of Southern Arizona Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Learn about some of the more common and interesting reptiles in Southern Arizona, and how they are often misunderstood. Live animals will be present.Space is limited. Get your free ticket at the service desk the day of the event. Tickets will be available at 10:30am.
When:11am SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Dusenberry River Library
Cost:FREE

What: Science Spectacular: Up, Up and AwayPresented by Mad Science. Spectacular science edu-tainment.
When:11am SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Cost:FREE

What:Moonlight Madness- See the seven story rocket with all the lights on and enter the launch control room. Launch seltzer rockets, sample space food and take the astronaut test. Reservations required.
Where:Titan Missle Museum 1580 W. Duval Mine Road
When:5-9pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Cost:$7; free for kids 12 and under 

What: Zoo to YouPresented by Reid Park Zoo. Experience the wonder of the animal kingdom with live ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Discover what makes each animal special and how it survives in the wild. You may even have the opportunity to touch!Space limited. First Come First Serve. Tickets will be distributed starting 1 hour before the program.
When:1pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Himmel Park Library
Cost:FREE

What: Juggling and More Fun Show Big tricks, big fun and big laughs for all ages! Watch as James attempts eating an apple while juggling and hula-hooping, balancing on the wobbly rola-bola, and the spectacular sports equipment finale.Limited seating. Tickets will be handed out at the service desk one hour before performance.
When:2pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Joel Valdez Main Library
Cost:FREE

 What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We're getting crafty with mobile butterflies! Hang these colorful, buggy friends in your house to make it a more cheerful summer. Once decorated, these butterflies will make a lovely sight! 
When:1-2pm  SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

What:Clifford the Big Red Dog Story and Activity Time Children's EventJoin Clifford in the Children's Department for a story time and fun activities. Clifford the Big Red Dog and his stories help kids build important reading skills and have fun doing it.
When:Saturday July 14, 2012 10:00 AM
Where:Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. Broadway, Tucson, AZ 85711, 520-512-1166
Cost:FREE
  
What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club Nature Art for Wet and Wild SD Kids collect aquatic invertebrates using plankton and hand-dip nets and learn about the functionsof their body parts while completing an art project using only materials from nature (and a little glue. The following programs are for children ages 8–12. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.For more information and reservations contact:520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
When:9:30am-12noon SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park 12325 East Roger Road
Cost:FREE

What:Summer Saturday Evening~Monsoon Insects Learn new facts and dispel myths about Sonoran Desert insects. Join the "Bugman", University of Arizona Entomologist Dr. Carl Olson as he delivers two presentations about the 6, 8, and more-legged creatures of the desert.6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Baldwin Education Building (102 A&B & 103) - Arthropod AttractionThere are over a million species of arthropods, making up more than 80% of all described animal species. They are only one of two animal groups that are very successful in dry environments. Get a bugs-eye-view of the many arthropods that live in the Sonoran desert as experts are on hand to answer all your questions..To see the entire schedule of events go HERE 
When:4-9pm  SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum 2021 North Kinney Road
Cost:Discounted admission after 4pm of $7.00 ($3:00 for 6-12) Free 5 and under
What:Tucson Mall Kids Club- Make a Chef's Hat July 14th- Meet us at the kids play area to make a real chef's hat that you can wear for fun in the kitchen at Art with Nina!
When:10am-12noon SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Tucson Mall Kids Play Area
Cost:FREE
 
What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.Shreck at 7:30pm at Cinema La Placita, Ballet Folkloriko La paloma, parasol Project , Jumping castle and more!
When:4pm-10pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where: Downtown
Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2
What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town
When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
 Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde
Cost:FREE- donations accepted

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:6pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
 What:"Las Huellas del Padre Kino," International Cultural Exchange will sponsor  a documentary about the life of Father Kino. The lead actor in the film, Carlos Ramos will present the movie at dusk.Outdoor Movie
Where: Geronimo Plaza

When:6pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Cost:FREE

What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is a spinning attack toy from Madagascar 3Children get to make a cute wooden project 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!
When: 10am-11am  SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! For ages 8 and up. We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of pilots I think my son should go.  We go to the museum every time is uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want to go:)
When:1pm-2:30pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road
Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
 What: Park Jam will be a special collaboration with the Freedom Summer movement! We've got a huge list of MCs coming out for this one and as always, the DJs, writers, and B-Boy/B-Girls will be reppin' to the fullest!Since this IS a special Jam and  EHHS will also be making a very important announcement regarding our parent non-prof, RebelArte Collective. As a part of Freedom Summer, there will also be guest speakers and lots of information on how you can become involved in bringing Ethnic Studies back to TUSD so this is definitely NOT a Jam to be missed!

When:Doors open at 5:30pm. Acts begin at 6. Goes until 9ish SATURDAY, July 14, 2012

Where:we ARE in the middle of monsoon season, we will be holding this Jam indoors at Skrappy's downtown (6th and Toole).
Cost:

What:Passport to Imagination JAPAN: Make and take a craft ~Koi Fish~ and Japanese flag Ages 3 and up.
When:1-4pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Michael's Craft Stores
Cost:FRee or minimal fee for materials

What:Tucson Padres Game-Christmas in JulyCelebrate an early Christmas with the Tucson Padres! The first 2,500 fans through the gates on Saturday July 14 will receive a special present! Pictures with Santa Claus and much more!
When:7:00pm  SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Kino Stadium
Cost: Tickets start at $5.All fans who bring in an unwrapped toy will be able to purchase a $5 box seat! All toys will be given to a local organization (TBA). Get your tickets now!

What:Free Pet Caricature  Come one, Come all! We invite you to bring your furry little friends in for FREE caricature drawings. You can forever cherish a hilarious drawing of you and your beloved pets by our very talented artists. And as always, we will have treats on hand for dogs of all sizes.
When:2-4pm SATURDAY, July 14, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE
SUNDAY, July 15, 2012 
What:FREE Ice Cream-Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Us! On July 15th, stop in at the Speedway store between 1pm-2pm, and receive a FREE Scoop of Ice Cream! In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90 percent of the nation's population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with "appropriate ceremonies and activities." 
When:1-2pm
Where:Whole Foods Speedway
Cost:FREE
What:Science SundayJoin the Fin Foundation for fishes, whales and wet stuff!
Remember, it's $2 admission all day every Science Sunday this summer!
When:Museum hours:9am-5pm 12-3pm Fin Foundation SUNDAY, July 15, 2012
Where:Children's Museum Tucson
Cost:$2

What:Back to the Past A melodramatic spoof taken after Back to the Future
When:3pm and 6pm SUNDAY, July 15, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Tickets $17.95 with various discounts
 What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic- This week is a spinning attack toy from Madagascar 3Children get to make a cute wooden project 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!
When:2-3pmSUNDAY, July 15, 2012
Where:All Lowe's Locations
 Cost: FREE

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Peachmania and Corn Festival Sweet corn picked at the peak of the season is a treat you won’t want to miss! Many other vegetables will be available for you-pick. Enjoy hot roasted sweet corn and a great day of family fun on the farm! Peaches galore- with all kinds of products to purchase too!  Go HERE to enter to win a $25 gift card to Peachmania!
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SUNDAY, July 15, 2012
Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit



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