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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Tucson Happenings October 19-21., 2012

FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
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, UA Drum Line, UA Pom Line, UA Cheer and Wilbur. Jr. Cats Zone with FREE pony carousel.25% off UA gear at UA Stores for Beardown Fridays!  
When:5pm-7pm FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:University Boulevard
Cost:FREE

What:Tucson Fall Fair Family fun with rides and games. Food and beverages for sale, great raffle prizes,and child friendly activities.  Go HERE for more info.
When:5-10pm FRIDAY, October 19, 2012 Sat and Sun too!
Where:St. Cyril's 4725 E. Pima Street
Cost:$2 admission rides, games and ride bands available for additional cost

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; get info at 520.647-PARK
When:5-9pm Saturday and Sunday too!
FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where: 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: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 19, 2012
When: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 19, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost:FREE

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 Way
When: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily
Cost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10

What:Loop Rawlins at Trail Dust Town- Former featured Cirque du Soleil performer doing all of his cool ropin', gun spinning and whip crackin' routines and  tricks!
When:6:30, 7:30 and 8:30pmFRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Trail Dust Town
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 FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost: FREE

What:Food Truck Friday gears up as the weather cools down. Eleven local food trucks amass into the Bookmans Ina parking lot to bring local foodies their mobile meals. Bookmans invites Tucson’s culinary connoisseurs to whet their palettes with yummy local fare
When:6-9pm FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: Free to check out- food costs vary

 
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:6pm and 8:30pm FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95
What: Marana's Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival. With our 50 acre fieldtwo unique corn mazes! Sort through the pumpkin patch and find a one-of-a-kind pumpkin to take home! Work up an appetite jumping on our two huge jumping pillows,e petting zoo with ponies, miniature donkeys, goats and more!
When:  Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday too. FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Take the I-10 to Marana exit 236, head North 1 block to Marana Rd. by the Circle K, turn right on Marana Rd. approximately 2 miles, turn right on Wentz Rd. approximately 1 mile, go past Kirby Hughes Rd. Were on the Northwest corner of Kirby Hughes Rd. and Wentz Rd.
Cost:There is a $10 entrance fee but includes 1 orange pumpkin!

What:SAFE, FUN, AFFORDABLE, and GREEN Halloween Costume Contest.Come to The Salvation Army  dressed up in your Halloween Costume. Don't have a costume? You can still enter by dressing up in a Salvation Army Halloween Costume and you don't even have to purchase the costume!!!   we will be giving
away prizes such as Slaughter House Tickets, Bowling Passes, Flandrau Science Passes, Culver's Kids Meal Certifi

cates, and more. Not only could you win prizes, but we will take a picture of you in a costume, and you will be entered to win a grand prize 10/31!!! The Salvation Army can reject any costumes that deem inappropriate for reasons they seem as necessary (vulgar gestures).
When:Friday 10/19 from 4pm-6pm
Where:@ 2717 S. 6th Ave Tucson, AZ 85713
Cost:FREE

What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455
When:10am-11am FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo del Norte
Cost:free with admission to the park


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
Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road
Cost:Admission is $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for children under 11. Pay what you can afford night is Tuesday and Wednesday.
What:Haunted Ruins Dracula is coming and only Van Helsing can save the world from being overrun by monsters. Come take a trip through a land of magic as Valley of the Moon presents its 89th year of Halloween fun.  www.valleymoon.info
When:Show dates are October 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30. Show Times are 6:30-9:00 PM. Tours leave the gate every 30 minutes
Where:Valley of the Moon 2544 E. Allen Road
Cost: Admission: $8 adults, $5 8-13 years, 7 and under free. ICS Food Donation Nights are Sundays, admission is 50% off with a donation of two cans of food.


What:Elemental Artistry Fire Dancing! Come see amazing fire dancers and all their tricks! 
When:7pm FRIDAY, October 19, 2012
Where:Sky Bar 536 N. 4th Avenue
 Cost:FREE to watch (drinks and food vary)


What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins 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!

When:8 AM – 5:30 PM  FRIDAY, October 19, 2012Sat and Sun too
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012

What:Great Pumpkin Day Doughnut decorating, cake walk, jumping castles, games and petting zoo.
When:10am-1pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:St. Mark's Early Childhood Center 1431 W. magee Road
Cost:FREE but it does say purchase tickets for events

What:All Soul's Seed Library Craft-Make seed caleveras to decorate the library's float in the Dia de los muertos parade.
When:10am-2:30pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Joel D. Valdez Main Library
Cost:FREE

What:smARTy Pants Explore the exhibition The Shape of Things and see how art comes in many forms. Afterward, create your own works of art inspired by this exhibit. For children 2 – 5 years old. Please call 624-2333 for more info and registration.
When:10am-12  SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
 Where:Tucson Museum of Art 140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States,
Cost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child non-members; adults free


What: Brilliant Beading Calling all beaders! Whether you’re a dilettante or a devotee, you’re invited to join us each month for this fun, free workshop. Show off your talent and create beautiful jewelry using colorful glass beads. Create something different each month! For kids, teens and families.
When: 1:30-3:30 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Sam Lena South Tucson Library
Cost:FREE
What:Mystic India A Bollywood dance spectacular, replete with sixty-five brilliant dancers, one-thousand opulent costumes, and one unforgettable show! Be transported on a celebratory journey through the Bollywood film industry and Indian culture with a stunning visual display that fuses dance, music, theater, and spectacular special effects.Buy tickets here*www.foxtucson.comorhttp://on.fb.me/SWhPxP520-547-3040
When:
Saturday, October 20, 2012, 7:30 pm

Where:Fox TucsonTheatre
17 West Congress

Cost: Tickets : $25 balcony, $35 rear orchestra, $50 front orchestra, $75 VIP with reception, $80 (per couple) love seats
 
What: Martha Cooper Family Fall Fest Come join us for this multi-cultural fall festival. We will have lots of activities including a costume contest, games, crafts, stories, treats, altar making, sugar skull decorating and more.
When:2-4pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Martha Cooper Library
Cost:FREE

 What: Happy Birthday Southwest Library!You are invited to help celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Southwest Library. The event will include music, crafts, a visit from Drexel Heights Fire Department, Board Supervisor Sharon Bronson, Pima County Public Library's Bookmobile, and so much more!
When:1-5pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Southwest Library
Cost:FREE
 What:Sugar Skull Decorating and Ghost Stories 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, we’ll decorate and keep sugar skulls.And, if you know a ghost story and would like to share it, we’d like to hear it!Ages 10 and up.
When:1-2:30pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Nanini Library
Cost:FREE

What:Arts in the Plaza at St. Philips Plaza features fine art and live jazz from some of the most talented artisans and musicians in the region. Arts in the Plaza moved locations from Oro Valley’s Canada del Oro Riverfront Park, formerly Arts in the Park. With the same fine art quality that has attracted national attention and made the festival a successful show for over a decade, Arts in the Plaza features entertainment for all ages. The outdoor festival (running twice a year) offers musical performances, kid’s activities, tasty food and more than 100 artists offering the finest art in the region.
When:9am-4pm Sunday too! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:St. Phillips Plaza 4440 N Campbell Road
Cost:FREE

What:Make and take a Halloween T-shirt with purchase  Ages 3+
When:10-12noon SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Michael's Craft Stores
Cost:FREE with purchase

What:Educator Appreciation Wrap-Up With High Tea.Tea and pastries served to educators, who can then shop and socialize in the store. Everyone will then reconvene for a raffle to win door prizes. Two gift baskets, one for elementary and one for middle/high school teachers, will be prizes.
When:Saturday October 20, 2012 11:00 AMWhere:Eastside 5130 E. Broadway,
Cost:FREE

What:Curious George Costume Character Special guest Curious George will be joining us for Storytime today. Come listen to some of his adventures and bring your camera to take pictures with him following the Storytime.
When:Saturday October 20, 2012 11:00 AMWhere:Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100,
Cost:FREE
 What:Hansel and Gretel Play Everyone knows this fairy tale gets pretty creepy.  Luckily, our version is insanely un-scary.  Unless you're scared of laughing... in which case you would most likely find the play upsetting.  This interactive and wacky play is free and a great way to get into the Halloween spirit!       

When:10:30am SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012

Where:Mildred and Dildred Toy Store La Encanatda

Cost:FREE

What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids ProgramHow Things FlyThis program is for kids age 8 and older with their parents to learn about air preasure, aircraft stability, and the four forces of flight.  They will do this with a series of experiements the kids build and test and take home.
Program is free with paid or member admission and takes place in the Dorothy Finley Space Gallery Classroom.
Reservations recommended.Contact: Mina StaffordEmail: mstafford@pimaair.org
When: 1pm-2:30pmSATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:6000 E. Valencia Road
Cost:FREE with admission to museum

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.F
When:1-2pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Bookmans Ina
Cost: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, 2012
Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive
What: Tony Redhouse is a Sound Healer, Hoop and Eagle Dancer and Spiritual Teacher of the Navajo Nation. He is a visual artist who uses art, dance and music to inspire and heal. Tony is a two-time winner of the Native American Music Awards and inspirational speaker. Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a unique interactive experience with the Navajo Nation's premier musician/healer
When:11am-1pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
Where:Bookmans Speedway
Cost:FREE

What:Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins Apple Harvest  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! 
When:8 AM – 5:30 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2012
 Where:6405 W Williams Rd (map & directions) Willcox, AZ 85643 520.384.4685
Cost:Free to visit

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, NEW!! 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 website
When:5-9pm Friday 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-5pm Sunday
Where:Agua Linda Farms for directions go HERE
Cost:$5 additional cost for pony rides and other events


 SUNDAY, October 21, 2012
What: UApresents Shaolin Warriors is a fully choreographed theatrical production, the Shaolin Warriors bring the remarkable skill, stunning movement and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu to stages throughout the world. Known for their disciplined and deadly martial-arts prowess, these Kung Fu masters have trained from a young age in mental and physical disciplines that allow them to perform feats thought possible only in the movies.
When:Sunday, October 21 at 3pm
Where:UApresents at Centennial Hall
Cost: Tickets are $27-$47 and look like they are well, well worth it! Head HERE for tickets.


What:Mother Goose Unplucked Play
When:1-2pm  SUNDAY, October 21, 2012
Where: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 21, 2012
Where:Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway
Cost:Adults..$17.95Students & Military .$15.95Seniors (60+ years)..$15.95Children (12 & Under) .$ 7.95
 What:Super Sunday at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet. I heard this on the radio and it said every 3rd Sunday?  Neat!  Danza de azteca, Ballet Folkloriko Tapatio, Food Trucks, $1 Carnival rides- I also heard there will be sugar skulls for sale!
When:11am-3pm SUNDAY, October 21, 2012
Where:4100 South Palo Verde
Cost:Free to browse
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 HERE
When:9am-12noon All Sundays in October
Cost: FREE with paid adult
 What:FAME!!!! Live entertainment, arts and food samplings. The Children’s Museum Tucson , has an outstanding line up of activities including live entertainment, hands on arts, cooking demonstrations, food samplings, and much more.
When: 11-2 SUNDAY, October 21, 2012
Where:Tucson Childrens Museum
Cost:FREE Admission Day!!!!

What:Pink Zumba Party~charity event”,"MOVING TO END BREAST CANCER"Groove for the Cure!Join us for a body-rockin' ❤Party in Pink™ Zumbathon Charity Event, and help fund a global search for the cure.75% of your ticket fee is donated to fund breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs.Participants are encouraged to dress in PINK. Raffles, Door prizes and information tables from several fitness facilities who are hosting the event will also be included.
When:October 21, 2012 from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.
Where:Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites 5151 E. Grant Road
Cost: $8 in advance; $10 at the door


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