Tucson Happenings Halloween Edition 10/26-10/31, 2012

FRIDAY 10/26/12

• What:Tully Elementary School Fall Festival wear your costumes, cake walk, haunted house, sack races, face painting, music and food. When:Friday, October 26, 2012 5:30-8:30pmWhere:1701 W. El Rio Drive Cost:FREE

• What:Free Kindermusik class! Village: 0-18 months "Zoom Buggy" is our fall theme !RSVP to Mary at 520-885-3362 or email: marytrudy@gmail.com  and tell her you saw it on Arizona Families :)  You can also ask to preview a different time and/or age if this doesn't work for you.When:.- Fri Oct 26 at 11:30 am Where:Musical Steps Academy at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church 8625 E Tanque Verde Rd near Bear Canyon Rd Cost:FREE

•  What:Spooktacular Science The beakers are bubbling again for Spooktacular Science at the Flandrau Science Center.  We’ll have plenty of fun and freaky activities and demonstrations.  Join us for all kinds of antics including slippery slime, squid dissections, a brain zoo, chemistry magic, pumpkin DNA, math mayhem, arts and crafts, and HalloweenTreats & Trinkets!  Plus every day will include at least one special Halloween laser show in the Planetarium!  This event is sure to deliver haunted holiday high jinks for the whole family. When: 6-9pm Where: Flandrau at the UofACost:Adults: $7.50Children (4 to 15 years old): $5Children under 4 years old: FreeCat Cardholders: $2.50 offArizona college students (with ID): $2

• What:SNOOPY!!!  It's remarkable! Fantastic! Entertaining! Yes, Charles M. Schulz has done it again. The musical sequel to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned "Peanuts" comic strip, it delights every audience with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Musical numbers include The Big Bow-Wow, Don't Be Anything Less (Than Everything You Can Be), Where Did That Little Dog Go and Daisy Hill.When:7pm Where:Pima Community College 2202 West Anklam Rd. Cost:$10

• What:Dia De Los Muertos - Day of the Dead Sugar Skulls This program commemorates the ancient holiday tradition of the Day of the Dead - Dia de los Muertos begun in Aztec times and continued today throughout the Southwestern United States.In remembrance of our departed family members and friends, participants decorate and keep sugar skulls made of sugar, merengue powder, and water.When:2:30-4:30pm FRIDAY 10/26/12Where:Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE

• What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PM FRIDAY 10/26/12Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen RoadCost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under

• What:Haunted House for adults and one for kids. Kids games, jumping castle and DJ.  Fund-raiser.When:6-9pm, Saturday too! FRIDAY 10/26/12Where:National Self Storage 7555 S. Houghton Road, Tucson, az 85747Cost:$5; $3 for 12 and under.

• What:Halloween Howl-Candlelight ghost tour and haunted hayride. Jumping castles, maze, pony rides, petting zoo and food. A candlelight ghost tour through Colossal Cave and a haunted hayride at La Posta Quemada Ranch.  Reservations for hayrides—call 520-647-3450. No reservations needed for Cave tours; When:5-9pm Saturday and Sunday too! FRIDAY 10/26/12Where: Colossal Cave Mountain Park is located at 16721 E. Old Spanish Trail, Vail, AZ. Entrance fee is reduced to $1.00 per car or bring a can of food for community food drive.Cost: $7 per event (3 and under free with paid admission).

• What: Spooks and thrills Haunted Hayrides-Fun and spooky wagon rides-Scenes and thrills for a fun Halloween adventure! Plus pony rides, games and food!!!Call 520-298-8980 for reservations, more info HERE.When: October 26-28, 2012 from dark until 9pm Where:Pantano Riding Stables4450 South Houghton RoadCosts: Hop on our Horse Drawn Haunted Hayride for $6.00 per person (+tax) for the 25 min wagon ride. Dare to navigate our Haunted Maze, $5.00 Pony ride's are also available for $5.00. Food, Games and more! 

• What::La Paloma Harvest Festival with games, rides, and food, and children are encouraged to attend in their Halloween costumes. Jumping castles and more  When:6-8pm FRIDAY 10/26/12Where:the Central Campus at 2050 N. Wilmot Road from 6 to 8pm, and the Lakeside Campus at 8140 E. Golf Links Road from 6 to 9pmCost:4 tickets for $1

• What:Sam and Latch's Hairy Halloween This action- packed show  is suitable for all ages, though the show contains loud noises and some scary moments which may frighten small children. "Quirky deputies, Sam and Latch, take on more than they can handle when a terrifying Wolf-man stops in town for a quick snack.When:every night in October at 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. and an additional show at 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.  Also, the carousel is up and running!Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde RoadCost:Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 11. Pay what you can afford night is Tuesday and Wednesday.

• What:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps. Shows in the Den .When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31stWhere:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney Road Cost:$25

• What:Howl-o-ween at Reid Park Zoo Halloween fun, including costumed characters, trick-or-treating, and decorations galore. Once again, there will be less “boo” and more “zoo” to provide the entire family with an enjoyable, but not too frightening, celebration.When:6-8pm- Saturday and Sunday too! members can enter at 5:30pmWhere:Reid park Zoo Cost:$7 non-members $5 members

• What: Bear Down Fridays! Come hang out this Friday on University (between Park and Euclid) from 5-7 PM  performances from the Pride of Arizona,Bear Down with Haunted House, costume contest, trick or treat  and Wilbur. Jr. Cats Zone 25% off UA gear at UA Stores for Beardown Fridays!  When:5pm-7pm FRIDAY, October 26, 2012Where:University BoulevardCost:FREE

• What:Story Time at Bookmans!  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.Where:Bookmans Speedway FRIDAY, October 26, 2012When:10am-11am 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, October 26, 2012Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE

• What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455When:10am-11am FRIDAY, October 26,2012 Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del NorteCost:free with admission to the park

• What: Butterfly Magic at the Gardens...walk through an amazing live exhibit where exotic butterflies fly by and even land on you! See the stages of metamorphosis in front of your eyes! My family has gone many times and LOVE it but be prepared for hot and humid conditions inside the butterfly room :)Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon WayWhen: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm dailyCost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10

• What:Happy Food Day - Tucson! Remember, the Pio Decimo Community Garden and Seed Library of Pima County Public Library seed swap When:Friday, October 26th from 5-9 PM Where: Pio Decimo Community Garden, 848 South 7th Avenue (Corner of S 7th and E 19th st). Music provided by Los Changuitos Feos from 6 -7 pm, and food provided by Foodie Fleet, Seis Curbside Kitchen and Catering, and Cafe Passe.Cost:FREE- food costs vary

• What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks! When:7pm FRIDAY, October 26, 2012Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)

SATURDAY 10/27/12

• What:Scottish Heritage Festival and Silent Auction Jousting, food and fun!   When: 4:30pm Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church2450 East Fort Lowell Road Cost:FREE
  

• What:Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisan Market Halloween Festival & Community SALE Trick or Treating for the Kid andKids Costume Contest at 11am!Free Kids Crafts in the Office Stall #10 When:Saturday October 27th, 2012 9am to 2pm Where:Barn & Market located at:12500 E. Old Spanish Trail Cost:FREE

• What:Tucson Mall is hosting a Halloween Dance Party with prizes, costume contest, face painting, crafts &more!You're also invited to come trick-or-treating to stores at the mall!When:October 27th from 10am-NoonWhere:Tucson Mall Center Court Cost:FREE

• What:We have changed our usual Battleholics this month to a fun Halloween Party that all ages may attend!!!It's going to be a POTLUCK!!! So bring lots of food!!!!!!There will be different cool activities going on such as:Costume ContestDance Battles,Dance GamesAnd more!Plus DJ L.O.V.E. on the 1's & 2's spinning music and hosting the whole thing!So come out to Storm for some Halloween fun and Dancing  When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 4pm  Where:Storm Studio: School of Urban Dance 7020East Broadway Blvd. #100, Cost:FREE

• What:Come celebrate Heroes and Villains' ninth birthday!There's gonna be:Free comics! Like--tons and tons of FREE comics!Awesome real people dressed like awesome fictional characters (Star Wars dudes, dudettes & Hutts, Avengers folks, Justice Leaguers, Doctor Whovians, and more!)The Silent Auction for Charity (www.OpenInn.org) ends at 4:30pm! Come score something rare and rad, while helping out local homeless youth! FREE Candy! Enough candy to choke a snarlac pit! When:10am- close Where:Heroes and Villains Comic Book store 4533 East Broadway Boulevard Cost:FREE

• What:Sonoran Arthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers.Wilderness and Biospheres- Make your own biosphere :) For more info go HERE Where:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,When:9am-3pm SATURDAY, September 22. 2012Cost:FREE

• What:Trunk or Treat at TVL food and games plus a Halloween ParadeWhen:Saturday, Ocotber 27, 2012 5-7pmWhere:Tanque Verde Lutheran Church Tanque Verde - East of PantanoCost:FREE

• What:Outdoor Family Days: Pottery of the Southwest Learn about the materials and techniques used by people in the desert southwest throughout history to make and decorate pottery. We use some of those techniques to make simple pots in the style of ancient pottery found in the Southwest. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.  For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.When:10am-12noonWhere:Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Rd.Cost:FREE

• What:SNOOPY!!!  It's remarkable! Fantastic! Entertaining! Yes, Charles M. Schulz has done it again. The musical sequel to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned "Peanuts" comic strip, it delights every audience with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Musical numbers include The Big Bow-Wow, Don't Be Anything Less (Than Everything You Can Be), Where Did That Little Dog Go and Daisy Hill.When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 2 pm and 7pm Where:Pima Community College 2202 West Anklam Rd. Cost:$10

•  What:Spooktacular Science The beakers are bubbling again for Spooktacular Science at the Flandrau Science Center.  We’ll have plenty of fun and freaky activities and demonstrations.  Join us for all kinds of antics including slippery slime, squid dissections, a brain zoo, chemistry magic, pumpkin DNA, math mayhem, arts and crafts, and HalloweenTreats & Trinkets!  Plus every day will include at least one special Halloween laser show in the Planetarium!  This event is sure to deliver haunted holiday high jinks for the whole family. When: 10am-9pm Where: Flandrau at the UofA Cost:Special Price $2 everyone

•  What:Halloween Festival Velcro wall, jumping castle, games and food.When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 5-7pmWhere:Christ Church United Methodist 655 N Craycroft RoadCost:FREE

• What:Fall Festival . Inflatables, candy, carnival booths and prizes.When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 5-8pmWhere:Canyon del Oro Baptist ChurchCost:FREE

• What:Lohse Family YMCA Halloween Carnival games, climbing wall, haunted house, jumping castle, food, dancing and costume contest.When: 10am-2pm Saturday, October 27, 2012 Where:60 W. Alameda StreetCost:FREE

• What:Halloween Trunk or Treat -  This is an annual event held by the Sabbar Shriners. Bring the kids in costume to receive candy from the trunks of vehicles.  624-2509.When:5 p.m. Saturday, October 27, 2012Where:Sabbar Shrine Center, 450 S. Tucson Blvd.Cost:Free.

• What:Halloween PartyBookmans Speedway hosts a children's costume pageant and trick or treat ghost hunt. Prizes will be given to all participants so come and join the spooky Halloween fun. When:All Day! October 27, 2012Where:Bookmans SpeedwayCost:FREE

• What:Micheal's Event Join the Costume Parade, create trick-or-treat Duck Tape totes or pails and get kids faces painted. Schedule as follows: Duck Tape Pail or Tote 11am - Noon featuring Make-It Take-It with purchase of pail or tote while supplies last. FREE Face PaintingWhen:11am-2pm October 27,2012Where:Micheal's LocationsCost:FREE (pail or tote charge)

• What:Pumpkin Paint and Collectables Pumpkin Painting, Face painting, Alpacas to pet, Native American Dancers, Balloons, Food and more.When:9am-1pm Saturday, October 27, 2012Where:Bear Canyon Open Air Market- NW corner of Catalina Highway and Tanque Verde Cost:Free to browse $5 donation to Goodwill of Southern Arizona to pick out a pumpkin to paint.

• What:Bashas' Halloween Celebration Bring your children or grandchildren in their Halloween costumes to your neighborhood Bashas' for an in-store Halloween celebration -- They can trick-or-treat, and enjoy free cookies and apple cider. You can also decorate your own Halloween cake for $5!When:Saturday, Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!Where:Bashas'Cost:Free and $5 cake

•  What: Pumpkinpalooza paint the scariest, funniest, or most beautiful pumpkin! .  For $15 we will provide all paint and supplies to paint your pumpkin,plus a drink, festive snacks, and spooky music.When:Stop by anytime from 10 to 2 on Saturday, October 27, 2012Where:Creative Juice 6530 E Tanque Verde Cost:$15

• What:Nuestro Jardin dedication Day of the Dead procession Mummer painting Mariachi music Food and Drink Classes and WorkshopsThis fall the Gardens will be opening our newly-revisioned Nuestro Jardin with a variety of special classes, workshops and events that celebrate Tucson’s Mexican-American cultural and gardening traditions. (Go to the education navigation of our website for more information on this free series!) Please join us!  The events will culminate with our Feast with the Dearly Departed Storytelling with Stories that Soar Performances at 6, 6:45 and & 7 p.m.When:Oct. 27, 5 to 8:30 p.m.Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 North Alvernon Way,Cost:$8 adults, $4 children (4-12), members and children under 4 are freeClick here to purchase your tickets online. Tickets will be available at Will Call the evening of the event 

• What:Mildred & Dildred's Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza Get some treats, strut your Halloween stuffaround La Encantada MallWhen:5-7pmSATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Mildred and Dildred and throughout La Encantada Shopping CenterCost:As always, it's free!

• What: Doggy (in costume) Discount Day! But this time there is a catch. For this discount day, you are required to bring your pet IN A COSTUME! HOW FUN! With greater risk, comes greater reward. For dressing up your pet and bringing them to our store, you will receive 15% off your purchase (as opposed to 10%). Per usual, this discount cannot be applied towards musical instruments and accessories. Woof! When:9am-10pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE

• What:Halloween Party! Join us in costume at one for pictures, crafts, snacks, cookie decorating, and more! It will be a spooky day filled with Halloween surprises! And the fun doesn’t end there. Starting at 3 P.M. there will be a Halloween magic show that will frighten even the bravest of souls!When:1pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE 

• What:Parking Lot Movie, Young Frankenstein. Seating for the film begins at 5:30 and we'll start the show promptly at 6 p.m. Space is on a first come first serve basis and fills quickly so arrive early. The film is free to watch, but remember to bring your own chairs. We are also going to have an educational trivia round about comedian Gene Wilder with some monster prizes.When:5:30pmSATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Bookmans GrantCost:FREE

• What:Spooky 4th Avenue  A safe Trick or Treating and a killer Spooky Kids Halloween Costume Contest Costume prizes, Wheel of 4ortune and goody bags for all entries.Kids costume contest at 6pmScary Movies Live DJM/C “Phantom”Fun for the whole family / trick or treating all along the Avenue More info. HEREWhen:5-8pm Costume Contest at 6pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:4th AvenueCost:FREE

•  What: Pima Air and Space Museum Night of Fright  Flight Central will take on a look of its own as spider webs and ghost take to the Hangar skies. Bring your aviator goblins out to participate in old-fashioned carnival games, a costume contest and much more during this fun filled Halloween event.Go HERE  for more info. When:4-8pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:6000 E. Valencia RoadCost:Admission to this one night carnival and costume event is free for children 12 and under and $12.00 for children over 12 and adults. $2.00 off for those with a military id MEMBERS are FREE

• What:Arizona Food Allergy Alliance Trunk or Treat - Non-food treats for trunk or treating!When:Saturday, October 27th, 2012 5 p.m.— 6 p.m.Where:La Madera Park 2700 E. La Madera Dr. *Glenn/Treat between Country Club & Tucson Blvd.*Cost:FREE

• WHAT:Tenth Annual Trunk or Treat A FREE Safe & Fun Community Event Held by the Northwest YMCA Pima County Community Center &Pima Community College Jumping castle, costume parade and contest, healthy snacks and a movie! More info. HERE.When: 5:30-8pm, Costume parade at 6pm  Movie at 6:30pm Saturday, October 27th, 2012Where:PCC Parking Lot 7600 N. Shannon Rd.COST:FREE 

• What: Agua Linda Fall Festival For $5 you will get unlimited hayrides, unlimited petting zoo visits, unlimited large animal visits, unlimited access to kid-friendly hay-bale maze, unlimited hay-stack climbing, unlimited trips through our first ever 5 acre family maze (scroll down to learn more about this new attraction!), use of picnic area/tables (outside food not permitted), movie on Friday and Saturday nights (kid friendly animated movie on 14' big screen)  Go HERE to check out their websiteWhen:5-9pm Friday 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-5pm SundayWhere:Agua Linda Farms for directions go HERECost:$5 additional cost for pony rides and other events.

• What:Pumpkin Fest Enjoy old-fashioned family fun picking your own pumpkins, fall vegetables and apples. Pumpkins of all sizes, shapes and colors will be available for picking in our huge pumpkin patch. $3/person fee includes hayride to the pumpkin patch and children’s play area.When:8am-4pm SATURDAY 10/27/12 (Sunday, too!)Where:Apple Annie's Orchard2081 W. Hardy Road Willcox, AZ 85643Cost:Free entrance and parking - food costs varies

• What: Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival, Corn Maze and Terror in the Corn tractor-drawn wagon rides to and from the pumpkin patch. The tractor will pull your wagon into the field where you can search for the perfect pumpkin ($0.45/lb).  Additional festivities of the day include the challenge of our 11-acre corn maze, browsing through the arts & crafts tent, festival games, feeding the animals at the 4-H petting zoo and the pedal cart race track. There is  a wide variety of food items including hamburgers, corn on-the-cob, Indian Fry Bread and homemade pumpkin pie. They also have Terror in the Corn for ages 12 and up.  If interested in reading about that, check out their website: www.buckelewfarm.comWhen:Pumpkin Festival/Corn Maze 10am-5pm terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnightWhere:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way  Three Points, AZ 85735Cost: $4 for Pumpkin Festival  Corn Maze Adults - $8.00 Children 6 to 12 yrs - $6.00 Children 5 yrs & under (must be accompanied by an adult) - free Terror in the Corn $20 per person

• What: Halloween Celebration & Crafts Put on your costume, bring your friends and come to the library for a frighteningly fun time. We will have games, simple crafts and trick or treating.When:2-4pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Flowing Wells LibraryCost:FREE

• What:Toysrus Halloween Event LEGO Bricktober Get a FREE LEGO Monster Fighters accessories pack! Plus, help your local store build a LEGO Monster Fighters spooky city! Costume Parade led by Geoffrey every half hour. FREE GiveawaysWhen:1Saturday, October 27, 2012 • 12-2pm Where:Toysrus LocationsCost:FREE

• What:Halloween in the Wild at International Wildlife Museum  for a howling good time! Games, crafts, activities, movies, costume contest and a haunted house are  The food trucks will be back in our parking lot too serving up lots of ghoulishly good grub! !When:4-7pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:International Wildlife MuseumCost:Included in the regular price of admission of $8/adults & $3/kids! Museum members are free!

• What: Kids Create Family Fun Program: Make Mini Trick or Treat Bags! Decorated for Halloween you can take a ghostly gallery guide and a flashlight tour at 4pm of the musuem.When:Saturday, October 27, 2012 1pm-4pmWhere:Mini Time Machine Museum 4455 East Camp Lowell DriveCost:FREE with admission General $9  Senior (65 or older)/Military $8  Youth (ages 4-17) $6 Children 3 and under FREE

•  What:Not So Spooky Halloween- Trick or treating stations, games, crafts and science experiments  a costume parade at 3:45pmWhen:1-4pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where: Children's Museum Tucson  |  200 S 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701Cost:Free with admission costs

• What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PMWhere:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen RoadCost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under

• What:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps. Shows in the Den .When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31stWhere:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney RoadCost:$25

• What:Fall Festival is a fun, free evening for the families of our community. 30+ carnival games & concession booth, Tiny Tot Game Room for toddlers Free food & drinks: Hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, Eegee's frozen fruit slush, & moreInflatables: giant slide, obstacle course, & jousting (for the big kids)Jumping castle (for the little kids)Door prizes from over 20 businessesFun redemption prizes for the kids.Chili cook-offPhoto BoothCupcake WalkWhen:Saturday, October 27th, from 5-8 P.M.Where:9200 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704Cost:FREE

• What:Halloween Fun Saturday This year we will read The Monsters' Monster by Patrick McDonnell. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes to the celebration, which will feature a spooky Storytime, scrumptious Cafe treats and a costume parade.When:Saturday October 27, 2012 11:00 AMWhere:Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. BroadwayCost:FREE

• What: Pre-Halloween Batty Storytime Join us for stories about two very special bats, Stellaluna and Nightsong. Make and take your own bat to fly.When:Saturday October 27, 2012 11:00 AMWhere:Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100Cost:FREE

• What:Halloween Celebration Benefitting the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona!Trick or Treat at these amazing stores and "find the Mymo" to get your treat. Once you find all the "Mymos" come back to the gym for your free kids meal ticket at Metropolitan Grill!*My GymSweet RepeatsLa BellaMetropolitan GrillTable TalkLa Madrina PizzeriaOro Valley Music & Dance AcademyVillage BakehouseTrouVaille Salon and SpaI Know Wireless Resolutions Medical Spa, inc.Nationwide VisionTrader Joe'sMarshalls*free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Meal tickets expire November 30, 2012.When:4-7pm SATURDAY 10/27/12Where:Trader Joe's Shopping Center 7942 N. Oracle RdCost:Admission per child is 2 canned food items! The event is open to the public!

• What:Pumpkin Festival Pumpkins are for sale from Saturday, Oct. 13, through Wednesday, Oct. 31; free admission. Pies, cakes, cookies, juice and seeds prepared from pumpkins also are for sale, as is a book of pumpkin recipes.When:  Oct. 27, feature games, contests, story-reading and photo ops. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday; noon to 7 p.m., Sunday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.Where:Hope United Methodist Church (map)6740 S. Santa Clara Ave.Cost:FREE

• What:Trunk or Treat Dance Festival Dress in costume, learn the Thriller dance, the Monster Mash and more, and watch dance performances. Games, face-painting, a cake walk, bobbing for apples, food and prizes also are featured.When:1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 27Where:Show Biz Academy of Dance  6906 N. Camino Martin, No. 110Cost:FREE 

• What:Wings On The Moon: a wing-making party for the Procession of Little Angels at Valley Ofthe Moon this is the last weekend to come out and cut your wings with us before the Procession of Little Angels on Nov.3! When:Saturday, Oct. 27th from 11 am to 4 pmWhere: 2544 E. Allen Rd.  Cost:FREE

• What: Lowe's Build and Grow clinic-Creeper Keeper for Halloween Children 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-11amWhere:All Lowe's Locations Cost: FREE

• What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina  We’re decorating jumbo foam pumpkins! It’s almost Halloween time, and we’re making sure you’re ready with a pumpkin to decorate your house with.FWhen:1-2pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE

• What:Halloween at the Mini-Time Machine The museum will be decorated for Halloween during the month of October. Each Saturday in October, join us for a storyteller at 11am, our Kids Create Family Fun Program from 12pm-4pm and a flashlight tour of the “haunted” miniatures in our collection from 4pm- 5pm. All included with museum admission. Free for members.When:11am-5pm check specific times above SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive

SUNDAY 10/28/12

• What:Fall Community Festival Invite your friends, neighbors and family to a free Community Fall Festival. This year we will be hosting the Fall Festival at Emily Gray Jr. High. There will be free food, live music, jumping castles, obstacle course, games, candy, Tucson's own Peraza Brothers/BMX bike riders, face painting & crazy hair station, and much more!Sponsored by Real Life Churc When:12noon October 28, 2012 Where:Emily Grey Junior High Tanque Verde Road east of Houghton Cost:FREE

• What:SNOOPY!!!  It's remarkable! Fantastic! Entertaining! Yes, Charles M. Schulz has done it again. The musical sequel to YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned "Peanuts" comic strip, it delights every audience with the quiet knowledge and wit of its characters. Musical numbers include The Big Bow-Wow, Don't Be Anything Less (Than Everything You Can Be), Where Did That Little Dog Go and Daisy Hill.When:Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 2 pm  Where:Pima Community College 2202 West Anklam Rd. Cost:$10

• What: What's in a name? Butterfly History and Relationships. Butterflies have a rich natural history; their classification also has a rich human history. Yes, we’ll cover some basics. We’ll also cover some more interesting aspects of all this splitting and lumping and categorizing and whatnot. Join Elizabeth Willott, curator of Butterfly Magic, for this interesting look at butterflies. RegisterOn-line When:Sun., Oct. 282 to 4 p.m.Where:Tucson Botanical Gardens Alvernon and Grant Cost:$14, $10 members

•  What:Spooktacular Science The beakers are bubbling again for Spooktacular Science at the Flandrau Science Center.  We’ll have plenty of fun and freaky activities and demonstrations.  Join us for all kinds of antics including slippery slime, squid dissections, a brain zoo, chemistry magic, pumpkin DNA, math mayhem, arts and crafts, and Halloween Treats & Trinkets!  Plus every day will include at least one special Halloween laser show in the Planetarium!  This event is sure to deliver haunted holiday high jinks for the whole family. When: 1-4pm Where: Flandrau at the UofA Cost:Adults: $7.50Children (4 to 15 years old): $5Children under 4 years old: FreeCat Cardholders: $2.50 offArizona college students (with ID): $2

• What: Halloween Bash - . Trick or treating. Live music and performances. Costume contest. Pick up treat bag at Trail Dust Town- free rides on all Trail Dust Town rides! Ronald McDonald magic show at Dinosaur McDonald's , firetruck and much more! When:4-7 p.m Sunday, October 28, 2012Where:Tanque Verde Road near Grant Road, 4503 E. Tanque Verde RoadCost:FREE

• What:Carnival de Calaveras Prepare for Season of the Dead celebrations by bringing your kids down to the Mercado where they will make sugar-skulls, create wings for the Procession of Little Angels, get their faces painted and more! This will be the last public opportunity to cut wings before the Procession of Little Angels on November 3rd.When:Sunday, October 28 1-4pmWhere:Mercado San Augustin 100 S. Avenida del Convento,Cost:FREE

• What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PM SUNDAY 10/28/12Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen RoadCost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under

• What:Sabino Fall Festival Food, games, inflatables, prizes, candy, live music, raffle and mas!  We have gone before and it is fun!When:4:30-7:30pm 10/28/12Where:Sabino Road Baptist Church 2710 N Sabino Canyon RoadCost:FREE

• What:Fall Festival Lots of carnival games, jumping castles, prizes and food. Everything is free! Costumes are optional.When:October 28th 5-8pmWhere:Palo Verde Church of Christ651 South Kolb Road Tucson, AZ 85710Cost:FREE

• What: Buckelew Farm Pumpkin Festival, Corn Maze and Terror in the Corn tractor-drawn wagon rides to and from the pumpkin patch. The tractor will pull your wagon into the field where you can search for the perfect pumpkin ($0.45/lb).  Additional festivities of the day include the challenge of our 11-acre corn maze, browsing through the arts & crafts tent, festival games, feeding the animals at the 4-H petting zoo and the pedal cart race track. There is  a wide variety of food items including hamburgers, corn on-the-cob, Indian Fry Bread and homemade pumpkin pie. They also have Terror in the Corn for ages 12 and up.  If interested in reading about that, check out their website: www.buckelewfarm.comWhen:Pumpkin Festival/Corn Maze 10am-5pm Terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnightWhere:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way  Three Points, AZ 85735Cost: $4 

• What:Nightfall at Old Tucson Studios Haunted town. Laser lights spectacular. Live shows and haunts. Live music on Fridays by Mission Creeps. Shows in the Den .When:6pm -12 midnight through Oct. 31stWhere:Old Tucson201 S. Kinney RoadCost:$25

• What:Come out and enjoy a Fun and Safe Trick or Treat Trail. 18 Mini-Golf Holes of Treats sponsored by local businesses in our community.When:5-9pm SUNDAY 10/28/11Where:Funtasticks 221 E. Wetmore, Tucson, Arizona 85705Cost:FREE

• What:Mother Goose Unplucked PlayWhen:1-2pm  SUNDAY, October 28, 2012Where:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd.Cost:$5-

• What:Phantom of the Opera- Pain in the Mask Will the chorus girl Christine rise to the occasion after Diva Soprano, Carlotta, becomes mysteriously ill? Who will be seated in the mysterious Box #5…where programs disappear and ghoulish laughter echoes? Join the Gaslight gang as they transform the stage back to post-Revolution Paris to revive The Phantom Of The Opera – a love story of musical inspiration and hidden longing, along with a palate-pleasing portion of goofy song and dance!When:3 and 7pm  SUNDAY, October 28, 2012Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. BroadwayCost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95

• What:Pajama Party at Sweet Tomatoes=Free breakfast  with the purchase of an adult meal.Where:Sweet Tomatoes and Soup Plantations- check your location for sure  by the info HEREWhen:9am-12noon All Sundays in OctoberCost: FREE with paid adult

• 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

MONDAY 10/29/11

• What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PMMONDAY 10/29/11 Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under

TUESDAY 10/30/12

• What:Valley of the Moon Haunted Ruins The Evil One has kidnapped the great Wizard, and only one inept apprentice, and you, can save him. Join us for this exciting and interactive show celebrating 88 years of fun and adventure. Finally, a Halloween Show that everyone can enjoy! Take a tour of the historic fantasy gardens at Valley of the Moon, while getting to know the magical denizens along the way. . Wear your favorite costume.When:Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PMMONDAY 10/29/11 Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road Cost:$8; $5 8 to 13 years; free 7 and under

• What:Greek or Treat This year the Order of Omega Greek Honorary is happy to announce the 12th Annual Greek or Treat. The event will be held on the University of Arizona Mall. Greek or Treat is a family-friendly event hosted by the UA Fraternities & Sororities for children and their families in the UA and Tucson communities. Please join us for fun, games and of course candy!  When:Tuesday, October 30, 2012 5:30 Where: University of Arizona Mall Cost: FREE

• What: Haunted Yard Benefit Take a guided tour through a cemetery at 3645 N. Los Altos, and get candy if you make it through. Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona donations accepted.When:Tue., Oct. 30, 6:30-9pmWhere:3645 N. Los Altos Cost: FREE

• What:Little Bird Nesting Company's  Halloween Contest Come show off your little one's awesome costume! The event is free and there will be a prize awarded for best costume! We will have snacks and local photographer, Elizabeth Miller, of Ann Bradford Photography who will be doing mini photo sessions for only $20 (Mini Photo session includes one 5x7 print and 8 wallets; photo CDs are an additional $20)! Appointments for the mini-photo sessions are recommended- book your spot now at http://annbradforddesign.com/When:11am-2pm TUESDAY 10/30/12Where:Little Bird Nesting Company 2924 E. Broadway Blvd Cost:FREE (photo shoot costs above)
  

WEDNESDAY 10/31/12 

• What:Greet N' Treat trunk o treating, prizes, popcorn, hot chocolate, and music When:Wednesday, October 31. 2012 6-8pm Where:Northminster Presbytarian Church 2450 E. Fort Lowell Road Cost:FREE

• What:Pizza Hut Free personal Pan for kiddos in costume!  Up to 2 per medium or large pizza purchased When:All day on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Where: Pizza Hut- double check your location Cost:Free with purchase

• What:Trick or Treat Foothills Mall Magic, facepainters, and costume contest.When:6-9pmWhere:Foothills Mall Cost:FREE

• What:Dress up and bring the family to the Annual Trunk or Treat, An evening of safe, family fun. ( no charge) sponsored by Foothills Community Church. Lots of treats and decorated trunks, in addition toCircus games, prizes and lots of family fun!! When:Wednesday, October 31st 6-8pm Where: Foothills Community Church. 3301 W. Overton Road Tucson, AZ Cost:FREE

• What:Halloween Haunted Yard When:Wednesday October 31, 2012 6:30-9pmWhere:3645 N. Los Altos Drive Cost:FREE (donations to Food Bank gladly accepted)

• What:Harvest Festival Jumping castles, minature horses, food and pet costume contestsWhen:Wednesday, October 31, 2012 6-8pmWhere:Alliance Bible Church 1301 W. Wetmore Drive Cost:FREE

• What:St. Ambrose Trunk or Treat Go trick or treating around the parking lot with awesome themed trunks.  Prizes for the trunks that are scariest, most creative and religious. Face painting too!When:5-9pmWEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:St. Ambrose Catholic School, 300 S. Tucson Blvd:Cost: FREE

• What:Halloween Hangout and Sugar Skull Workshop Southwest Library invites you to come dressed in your best costume for some happy haunting. Decorate sugar skulls and enjoy a walk through the Hallway ofSpooks.When:5-6:30pmWEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Southwest LibraryCost:FREE

• What: Halloween Storytime and Costume Parade Join us for a special Halloween Storytime featuring fun and not-too-scary stories. Come in costume and join the parade as we trick-or-treat around our store.When:Wednesday October 31, 2012 10:00 AMWhere:Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100,Cost:FREE

• What:Store Trick or Treating Join us on Halloween! We will be dressed up in costumes for the occasion. So join the fun by bringing the kids in to Trick-or-Treat, we will be giving away delicious treats in every department. So don't be scared, you'll have a howling good time!When:2-7pmWEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Whole Foods Market SpeedwayCost:FREE

• What: Harvest Festival 2011 A fun evening for the entire family!   It is ver well organized, safe and so much fun!  My kids love it and the Church is so awesome to put it on!

Games                                  Giant Slides               Jumping Castles

Door Prizes                         Popcorn         Tons of Candy                        

Cotton Candy                       Live Music

Snow Cones                        Trunk or Treat   

$1 Hot Dog Meals When: Halloween Night ! 6-8pm WEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Christ Community Church 7801 E. Kenyon Dr.

Cost:FREE~except hot dog meals and books:)

• What: Terror in the Corn They also have Terror in the Corn for ages 12 and up.  If interested in reading about that, check out their website: www.buckelewfarm.comWhen:Terror in the Corn at 6:3-12 midnightWEDNESDAY 10/31/12 Where:Buckelew Farm 17000 W. Ajo Way  Three Points, AZ 85735Cost: Terror in the Corn $20 per person- $15 if dressed in cotume on Halloween Night only

•  What:Halloween Pre-school Storytime Hey kids! Come and join us for our Halloween storytime. We will have non-scary stories, songs and a costume parade for all. Everyone is encouraged, but not required, to dress up in their favorite Halloween costume.When:11:15-11:45amWEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Kirk-Bear Canyon LibraryCost: FREE

• What: Bats: Myth and Reality This program dispels many myths and misconceptions about bats by delivering the facts of bat ecology and commercial importance. This program includes hands-on activities with museum specimens. Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.There is a limit of 60 people for this program. Please ask at the front desk for a ticket starting at 3:00.When:3:30-4:30pm WEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Woods memorial LibraryCost:FREE

• What: Halloween Extravaganza Enjoy making your own treats and spooky crafts; listen to howling good stories and trick-or-treat around the library.When:5-6:30pm WEDNESDAY 10/31/12Where:Himmel Park LibraryCost:FREE

• What:Halloween at Peter Piper Pizza kids eat free 12 and under 1 7" 1 topping pizza with adult food and beverage purchase - up to 4 kids per adult. Trick or treat pizza card , candy, arts and crafts, games and raffle prizes.When:4-7 pm Wedensday, October 31, 2012Where:Peter Piper Pizza Tucson LocationsCost:Varies

• What:$2 Chipotle Burrito Come dressed in costume and get a $2 boorito!When:October 31, 2012 4pm to closeWhere:ChipotleCost:$2

• What: Safe trick-or-treating at Park PlaceWhen:Wednesday Oct 31, 4-8pmWhere:Park Place MallCost:FREE

• What:Chick-fil-A FREE Kids Meal for children 12 and under in costume. Limit one per person present.When:October 31, 2012Chik-fil-A El ConCost:FREE

• What:Free event!  Trunk decorations and non-scary costumes are encouraged as we treat neighborhood children to sweet treats.   When: 5:45pm-8pm Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church2450 East Fort Lowell Road Cost:FREE