Tucson Happenings Friday, November 2, 2012

• What: TROT Family Carnival and Cowboy Fundraiser games, food, rides silent auction and dinner Tucson Boys Chorus entertainment Where: Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde When: 4-6pm carnival 6-9pm entertainment and dinner Cost:  Free admission - tickets sold for rides, games etc. Dinner $60 adult $30 child- This is a fundraiser for TROT- special needs schildren and their families.

• What:Celebrate the annual tradition of Dia de los Muertos at the Tucson Museum of Art. The evening will be filled with altars created by local schools and community partners, mariachi performances, pinatas, art-making, face painting, and much more. Bring your family and enjoy the rich, cultural festivities! When: 5-8:30pm, Friday, November 2, 2012 Where:140 North Main Avenue  Cost:FREE

• What:Tucson Celtic Festival & Scottish Highland Games Celtic rock band Seven Nations, fire performance, traditional bagpipe bands, Scottish clans, Heritage Booths, Scottish Higland Games Athletic Competitions,Food Booths, Merchant Vendors,Village Pub, Urchins Alley Kids Korner, Magic Pony Carousel, Jousting & Jumping Castles.When:5:30-1opm Saturday and Sunday too!Where:Rillito Raceway Park 4502 N. First Ave.Cost:$15; ages 6-15: $5; 5 and under free; Senior (65+) & Military $10 Get tickets HERE

•  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 When:10am-11am 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)

• What:Teen Dances are back!! Come hang out with friends, dance and enjoy the DJ at the Crossroads at Silverbell Park location. Open to ages 12 to 17. The Marana Police Department will present at all dances.Enter for your chance to win free tickets each month by clicking "Join" on the Facebook event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/420299611353017/When:6:30-9:30pm Where:Marana Parks & Recreation 13251 N. Lon Adams Rd. , Marana, Arizona 85653Cost:Cover charge is $5. Snacks are available for sale.

• 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  Where:Bookmans Ina 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: 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 metamorphisis 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 daily Cost:Varies with admissionGo HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10

• What:Passport to Imagination Christmas Stocking Make and take a craft ~ Ages 3 and up.When:7-8pmWhere:Michael's Craft StoresCost:FREE

• What:Reptile Ramble- Learn the essentials in understanding reptiles- free with admission- more info call 520-742-6455When:10am-11am Where:Tohono Chul Park 7366 N. paseo Cost: Free with admission

• What: Ballet Tucson Season Opener It is a fantastic show, including the romance and drama of "Esmerelda," the comedy of "Three Virgins and a Devil" and the dazzling and energetic vivacity of "Raymonda Variations."When:6:30 gala begins 8pm show Saturday and Sunday too! Where:UA Stevie Eller Dance Theatre 1737 E. university Blvd.  Cost:$75-$100 opening night $30 other nights
  

•  What:Tucson's Best Food Trucks will be at Savers! Just ChurrosJamie's Bitchen KitchenHellfire Pizza Pin UP Pastries Serial Grillers Jackie's Food CourtThe Chill ShackAF&F Kettle Korn When:4:30-7:30pmWhere:Savers 5845 E Broadway Blvd, Cost:Free to check out

•  What: Toy Train Show swap meet and show When: 2-7pm (Saturday too!) Where: Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Road Cost: $6 children 13 and under free with paid adult.