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What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.Kids’ Corner! Jumping castles & moreJackson Street parking lot, one block south of Broadway Boulevard & between Scott & Stone Avenues.The Great American Zap Show + Firetruck Adventure Zone!Cinema La Placita Presents: Night at the Museum (7:30pm) When:4pm-10pm Saturday, November10, 2012 Where: Downtown Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM Tucson Children's Museum $2
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What:Paint Me a Story Storytime. Snowmen All Year. . After the story, we will paint a 3D Snowman ornament! Call to sign up! When:Saturday, Nov 10 at 9:30am Where:Color Me Mine - Park Place Mall Cost:Storytime*-$15+tax Reservations suggested.
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What:18th annual CHRIS BUBANY'S HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE! Please join us for this remarkable shopping experience. Encompassed by skies of blue and mountain views, Harlow Gardens provides a picture-perfect garden setting for this exciting event beaming with talent, beauty, creativity, personality, and whimsy. Over 50 artists will be in the garden.When: 9am-5pm Sunday too Where:Harlow Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street, Cost: Admission is free!
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What:Science Saturday: Animals Learn about the characteristics that define six different animal groups and make them unique. See artifacts from Insects/Spiders, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, & Mammals. Meet a live member of these groups: Insect/Spider, Amphibian, Reptile, & Mammal. Kids aged 4-12 years old most welcome. Seating is limited so come early. Get your free ticket at the service desk 30 minutes prior to program start.When:11am-12noon Where:Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What:
Science Saturdays Come to our fun Science programs for kids! A new science topic
each month! Explore and learn in a fun, interactive way. Ages 5 and up!
Registration required for each program. Call 594-5325 to register.University of Arizona Insect Discovery. Learn about and see some cool live insects! Ages 5 and up.When: 1-2 pm Where:Mission Library Cost:FREE
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What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods. We will be doing version 4 and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join. When: 1-2pm Where: Woods Memorial Library Cost:FREE
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What:
Tohono O'odham Basket Weaving Enjoy traditional basket weaving, learn about natural materials used, and weave your own basket.Registration required. Please register at the Quincie Douglas Library or by calling 594-5335.When:3-5pm Where:Quincie Douglas Library Cost:FREE
What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We are honored to be joined by the School of the Deaf and Blind for a very special craft-apalooza. Join us as we welcome kids to participate in this craft, using jewels to write their names in Braille. This event will not only be fun, but an experience that will last a lifetime! When:1-2pm Saturday, November 10, 2012Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE
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What:Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo We will be featuring exhibitors and manufacturers of astronomical products from around the world...NASA AstronautsNASA Space Shuttle ExhibitNASA Moon Suits ExhibitNASA Space Station ExhibitNASA Meteorite ExhibitChallenger Solar System ExhibitPlanetarium ExhibitAerolite Meteorite Exhibit and much more..Shop our 100+ Vendors for Telescopes, Binoculars, Mounts, Cameras, Domes, Microscopes, Meteorites, Weather Stations, and all related accessories.When:8:30am-6pm Sunday too!Where:Tucson Convention Center Cost:$10 Kids 12 and under FREE (Veterans free on Sunday)
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What: ZARAFA- A beautifully animated, hand-drawn tale of friendship and high adventure. For families. 78 minutes in length Check out all of the other film festival choices HERE When: 11am Where: The Loft Cost: $10
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What:UA Homecoming Parade Watch the Homecoming parade and enjoy breakfast at a family-friendly tailgate hosted by the Alumni Association. The first 500 tailgate attendees will receive a FREE Wilbur Homecoming poster. When: 7:30 a.m. Arizona Alumni Tailgate Party 8 a.m. Homecoming Parade 11:30 a.m. Arizona vs. Colorado football game Where:The University of Arizona Mall Corner of Cherry Ave. and University Blvd. Cost:FREE (breakfast $20)
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What:Dancing MoominValleyPerformance by a Moomin troupe from Finland who will share scenes from the Tove Jansson's "Moomin" books. They will create the imaginary and peaceful world of Moominvalley. For families. WHen: 10am-11am Where:UA College of Education, Kiva Room 1430 E. Second St. Cost: FREE
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What:Taste of Harvest Festival We went last year- really nice event! Cooking demonstrations, free samples, gardening tips, kids' activities, a petting zoo and a raffle; free. The farm's produce is available for sale
When:10am-2pmWhere:Tucson Village Farm 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:FREE
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What: Middle School Mayhem Every time should be "knight" time! It's all about knights this month. 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.
When:11am Where:Murphy-Wilmot :LibraryCost:FREE
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What:Vail Country Fair Look for fun for all ages with events and exhibits for everyone in the family: oreo-stacking, a petting zoo, helicopter rides, cow-pie bingo, exhibits from 150 local businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations, food…and the beer garden will be open!When:9am-5pm Where:Pima County Fairgrounds 11300 S. Houghton Rd.Cost:FREE
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What:Pet Caricatures Come one, Come all! We invite you to bring your furry little friends in for FREE caricature drawings. You will cherish forever 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:2:30-4:30pm Where:Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What:The Muppets Movie This Jim Henson fun fest is free to you as long as you bring your own chairs. In addition to the film we are going to have an educational puppet making craft for the kids. Learn the art of puppetry with brown paper bags and other goodies. Seating is limited and it's on a first come first serve basis so arrive early When: 5:30pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What:DesertFest Live musical entertainment on the main stage with the Desert Cadillacs. Wine tastings, micro beer tastings and cooking demos will take place throughout the day. At 2 p.m., The Redhouse Dancers will close out the event with a 45 minute Native American dance performance. Enjoy great shopping, demonstrations and giveaways at the exhibitor fair and art show. A variety of food trucks, BBQ and drinks will be available throughout the event.When:11am-3pm Where:La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch 62299 E. Robson Circle Cost:FREE
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What: Whole Foods Holiday Tasting Join Whole Foods Market for a holiday tasting Sample our delicious meal offerings and talk with our beer expert to pair one of our amazing tap beers with your Thanksgiving dinner. When:this Saturday, November 10th, from 12-3! Where:Whole Foods Oracle and Speedway Cost:FREE
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What:Pack Night We'll be decorating cookies and cupcakes, making turkey callers and turkey wreaths, and a doing a turkey scavenger hunt! Tucson Food Truck Roundup is keeping an eye on the weather - if it's done raining, they'll be out here! When:6-8pm Where:International Wildlife Museum Cost: Free with admission to the museum
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What: Circus Storytime Today's stories feature fantastic stunts. Join us for The Amazing Hamweenie and Skippyjon Jones: Cirque de Ole. Craft activity will follow the Storytime. When: Saturday November 10, 2012 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100 Cost:FREE
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What:Santa Arrives at the Tucson Mall and Free Breakfast for the Kiddos Palo Verde High School Marching Band the parade will feature masterful jugglers, giant stilt walkers and magical face painters all spreading holiday cheer for Santa’s welcoming guests. Children may share their holiday wishes and remember the special moment with a photo. Following the parade, BRIO Tuscan Grille has planned a special holiday breakfast buffet for all of Santa’s hungry guests. When: 9-11am Where: Tucson Mall Cost: FREE Children ages 12 years or younger can eat for free and those over the age of 12 can enjoy the holiday meal as well for only $9.95.
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What:Holiday Party at The Children's Place Treats, festive activities and more! . Details: http://bit.ly/TuI0GX We hope to see you there! Santa will be visiting some stores but nit in AZ :( When:Each party is from Noon to 4 p.m. local time Where:TCP Tucson Mall or others Cost:FREE
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What: FREE*** Hip Hop Workshop to help benefit Hurricane Sandy VictimsWe will be accepting donations of money, blankets, food, diapers, & etc...to donate to the Hurricane Sandy Relief! Classes will be taught by Storm Instructors!!! YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO DANCE!!! Come and give to those in need and watch if you so choose to! When:10:30-11:30 - Matt Love [Owner of Storm Studio] a.k.a. Robot Rock6:00-7:00 - Rhey Orme [Instructor at Stom Studio] a.k.a. Dragon Where:Storm Studio: School of Urban Dance7020 East Broadway Blvd. #100 Cost:FREE
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What: Celebrate the Grand Opening of our new theatre and play space- the Puppets Amongus Playhouse!Join the master of ceremonies, the Mad Hatter, and his friends, Alice, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum and the Caterpillar, for an enchanted adventure- down the Rabbit Hole! After the show, the festivities continue, with puppet arts and crafts and a family dance party! When: Two Days of Shows! Sat. 11/10 and Sun. 11/11 at 4pm Where:The Puppets Amongus Playhouse,
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What:Kids Create Family Fun Project is designed to help youth learn about, talk about and create miniatures. Kids and adults, join us in the classroom the second Saturday of each month for a different mini project.Children must be accompanied by an adult.When: 1-4pm Where:The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive Cost: Admission $9- included with admission
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What:Golden Arches Master Build The community is invited to help build a 5 ft. tall Golden Arches made of LEGO bricks. The FREE event is open to LEGO lovers of all ages. The Golden Arches Master Build will consist of 20,000 LEGO bricks and will weigh approximately 350 pounds. Event attendees can also register to win five Grand Prize Trips to LEGOLAND® California Resort. In addition, the restaurant will offer a $1.99 Happy Meal® day of the event. Customers, who purchase a Happy Meal, will also receive a 25% off coupon to LEGOLAND California Resort.When:Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where:McDonald’s restaurant at 2130 W. River Rd. (River Rd. and La Cholla) Cost:FREE
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What:La Encantada Fine Art Festival, now in its fifth year! SAACA has once again teamed up with the La Encantada Shopping Center to bring you one of the finest art festivals in the region. As a limited capacity show, 35 of the region’s finest artists are slated to present and sell their work at the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. The show will also be featuring free children’s art activities and live entertainment all day long! On the main stage in the lower level TUCSON LIFESTYLE courtyard, live performing arts entertainment will take place throughout the weekend in a series of formats and genre’s including: dance, theatre and music.When:10am-5pm-Sunday too.Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive Cost: FREE
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What:Bike Swap Meet The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) presents the Greater Arizona Bicycle Associations Bike Swap Meet Come on down to 4th Avenue and support green transportation. Am told, that this is the Second Largest Bike Swapp Meet in North America. Go figure, Go Tucson. Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, and people! Get ready for the Tour de Tucson! Great prices, great selection; like the AutoMall of bikes!When:8am-2pmWhere:Fourth Avenue on seventh Street Cost:FREE
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What:Classic Car Show. Trophies are awarded in several categories and dash pins are given to the first seventy-five cars registered. Friends and families gather to enjoy the great “Happy Days” atmosphere which offers live DJ entertainment. The kids have lots of fun with the hoola-hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, the bunny hop and a jumping castle!Where:Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway When:10am-2pm Cost:FREE
What:18th annual CHRIS BUBANY'S HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE! Please join us for this remarkable shopping experience. Encompassed by skies of blue and mountain views, Harlow Gardens provides a picture-perfect garden setting for this exciting event beaming with talent, beauty, creativity, personality, and whimsy. Over 50 artists will be in the garden.When: 9am-5pm Sunday too Where:Harlow Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street, Cost: Admission is free!
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What:Science Saturday: Animals Learn about the characteristics that define six different animal groups and make them unique. See artifacts from Insects/Spiders, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, & Mammals. Meet a live member of these groups: Insect/Spider, Amphibian, Reptile, & Mammal. Kids aged 4-12 years old most welcome. Seating is limited so come early. Get your free ticket at the service desk 30 minutes prior to program start.When:11am-12noon Where:Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods. We will be doing version 4 and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join. When: 1-2pm Where: Woods Memorial Library Cost:FREE
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What:Craft-apalooza at Bookmans Ina We are honored to be joined by the School of the Deaf and Blind for a very special craft-apalooza. Join us as we welcome kids to participate in this craft, using jewels to write their names in Braille. This event will not only be fun, but an experience that will last a lifetime! When:1-2pm Saturday, November 10, 2012Where:Bookmans InaCost:FREE
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What:Arizona Science and Astronomy Expo We will be featuring exhibitors and manufacturers of astronomical products from around the world...NASA AstronautsNASA Space Shuttle ExhibitNASA Moon Suits ExhibitNASA Space Station ExhibitNASA Meteorite ExhibitChallenger Solar System ExhibitPlanetarium ExhibitAerolite Meteorite Exhibit and much more..Shop our 100+ Vendors for Telescopes, Binoculars, Mounts, Cameras, Domes, Microscopes, Meteorites, Weather Stations, and all related accessories.When:8:30am-6pm Sunday too!Where:Tucson Convention Center Cost:$10 Kids 12 and under FREE (Veterans free on Sunday)
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What: ZARAFA- A beautifully animated, hand-drawn tale of friendship and high adventure. For families. 78 minutes in length Check out all of the other film festival choices HERE When: 11am Where: The Loft Cost: $10
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What:UA Homecoming Parade Watch the Homecoming parade and enjoy breakfast at a family-friendly tailgate hosted by the Alumni Association. The first 500 tailgate attendees will receive a FREE Wilbur Homecoming poster. When: 7:30 a.m. Arizona Alumni Tailgate Party 8 a.m. Homecoming Parade 11:30 a.m. Arizona vs. Colorado football game Where:The University of Arizona Mall Corner of Cherry Ave. and University Blvd. Cost:FREE (breakfast $20)
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What:Dancing MoominValleyPerformance by a Moomin troupe from Finland who will share scenes from the Tove Jansson's "Moomin" books. They will create the imaginary and peaceful world of Moominvalley. For families. WHen: 10am-11am Where:UA College of Education, Kiva Room 1430 E. Second St. Cost: FREE
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What:Taste of Harvest Festival We went last year- really nice event! Cooking demonstrations, free samples, gardening tips, kids' activities, a petting zoo and a raffle; free. The farm's produce is available for sale
When:10am-2pmWhere:Tucson Village Farm 4210 N. Campbell Ave.
Cost:FREE
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What: Middle School Mayhem Every time should be "knight" time! It's all about knights this month. 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.
When:11am Where:Murphy-Wilmot :LibraryCost:FREE
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What:Vail Country Fair Look for fun for all ages with events and exhibits for everyone in the family: oreo-stacking, a petting zoo, helicopter rides, cow-pie bingo, exhibits from 150 local businesses, schools, clubs, and organizations, food…and the beer garden will be open!When:9am-5pm Where:Pima County Fairgrounds 11300 S. Houghton Rd.Cost:FREE
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What:Pet Caricatures Come one, Come all! We invite you to bring your furry little friends in for FREE caricature drawings. You will cherish forever 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:2:30-4:30pm Where:Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What:The Muppets Movie This Jim Henson fun fest is free to you as long as you bring your own chairs. In addition to the film we are going to have an educational puppet making craft for the kids. Learn the art of puppetry with brown paper bags and other goodies. Seating is limited and it's on a first come first serve basis so arrive early When: 5:30pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What:DesertFest Live musical entertainment on the main stage with the Desert Cadillacs. Wine tastings, micro beer tastings and cooking demos will take place throughout the day. At 2 p.m., The Redhouse Dancers will close out the event with a 45 minute Native American dance performance. Enjoy great shopping, demonstrations and giveaways at the exhibitor fair and art show. A variety of food trucks, BBQ and drinks will be available throughout the event.When:11am-3pm Where:La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch 62299 E. Robson Circle Cost:FREE
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What: Whole Foods Holiday Tasting Join Whole Foods Market for a holiday tasting Sample our delicious meal offerings and talk with our beer expert to pair one of our amazing tap beers with your Thanksgiving dinner. When:this Saturday, November 10th, from 12-3! Where:Whole Foods Oracle and Speedway Cost:FREE
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What:Pack Night We'll be decorating cookies and cupcakes, making turkey callers and turkey wreaths, and a doing a turkey scavenger hunt! Tucson Food Truck Roundup is keeping an eye on the weather - if it's done raining, they'll be out here! When:6-8pm Where:International Wildlife Museum Cost: Free with admission to the museum
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What: Circus Storytime Today's stories feature fantastic stunts. Join us for The Amazing Hamweenie and Skippyjon Jones: Cirque de Ole. Craft activity will follow the Storytime. When: Saturday November 10, 2012 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Ste 100 Cost:FREE
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What:Santa Arrives at the Tucson Mall and Free Breakfast for the Kiddos Palo Verde High School Marching Band the parade will feature masterful jugglers, giant stilt walkers and magical face painters all spreading holiday cheer for Santa’s welcoming guests. Children may share their holiday wishes and remember the special moment with a photo. Following the parade, BRIO Tuscan Grille has planned a special holiday breakfast buffet for all of Santa’s hungry guests. When: 9-11am Where: Tucson Mall Cost: FREE Children ages 12 years or younger can eat for free and those over the age of 12 can enjoy the holiday meal as well for only $9.95.
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What:Holiday Party at The Children's Place Treats, festive activities and more! . Details: http://bit.ly/TuI0GX We hope to see you there! Santa will be visiting some stores but nit in AZ :( When:Each party is from Noon to 4 p.m. local time Where:TCP Tucson Mall or others Cost:FREE
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What: FREE*** Hip Hop Workshop to help benefit Hurricane Sandy VictimsWe will be accepting donations of money, blankets, food, diapers, & etc...to donate to the Hurricane Sandy Relief! Classes will be taught by Storm Instructors!!! YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE TO DANCE!!! Come and give to those in need and watch if you so choose to! When:10:30-11:30 - Matt Love [Owner of Storm Studio] a.k.a. Robot Rock6:00-7:00 - Rhey Orme [Instructor at Stom Studio] a.k.a. Dragon Where:Storm Studio: School of Urban Dance7020 East Broadway Blvd. #100 Cost:FREE
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What: Celebrate the Grand Opening of our new theatre and play space- the Puppets Amongus Playhouse!Join the master of ceremonies, the Mad Hatter, and his friends, Alice, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum and the Caterpillar, for an enchanted adventure- down the Rabbit Hole! After the show, the festivities continue, with puppet arts and crafts and a family dance party! When: Two Days of Shows! Sat. 11/10 and Sun. 11/11 at 4pm Where:The Puppets Amongus Playhouse,
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What:Kids Create Family Fun Project is designed to help youth learn about, talk about and create miniatures. Kids and adults, join us in the classroom the second Saturday of each month for a different mini project.Children must be accompanied by an adult.When: 1-4pm Where:The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures 4455 E. Camp Lowell Drive Cost: Admission $9- included with admission
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What:Golden Arches Master Build The community is invited to help build a 5 ft. tall Golden Arches made of LEGO bricks. The FREE event is open to LEGO lovers of all ages. The Golden Arches Master Build will consist of 20,000 LEGO bricks and will weigh approximately 350 pounds. Event attendees can also register to win five Grand Prize Trips to LEGOLAND® California Resort. In addition, the restaurant will offer a $1.99 Happy Meal® day of the event. Customers, who purchase a Happy Meal, will also receive a 25% off coupon to LEGOLAND California Resort.When:Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where:McDonald’s restaurant at 2130 W. River Rd. (River Rd. and La Cholla) Cost:FREE
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What:La Encantada Fine Art Festival, now in its fifth year! SAACA has once again teamed up with the La Encantada Shopping Center to bring you one of the finest art festivals in the region. As a limited capacity show, 35 of the region’s finest artists are slated to present and sell their work at the La Encantada Fine Art Festival. The show will also be featuring free children’s art activities and live entertainment all day long! On the main stage in the lower level TUCSON LIFESTYLE courtyard, live performing arts entertainment will take place throughout the weekend in a series of formats and genre’s including: dance, theatre and music.When:10am-5pm-Sunday too.Where:La Encantada 2905 E. Skyline Drive Cost: FREE
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What:Bike Swap Meet The Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) presents the Greater Arizona Bicycle Associations Bike Swap Meet Come on down to 4th Avenue and support green transportation. Am told, that this is the Second Largest Bike Swapp Meet in North America. Go figure, Go Tucson. Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, and people! Get ready for the Tour de Tucson! Great prices, great selection; like the AutoMall of bikes!When:8am-2pmWhere:Fourth Avenue on seventh Street Cost:FREE
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What:Classic Car Show. Trophies are awarded in several categories and dash pins are given to the first seventy-five cars registered. Friends and families gather to enjoy the great “Happy Days” atmosphere which offers live DJ entertainment. The kids have lots of fun with the hoola-hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, the bunny hop and a jumping castle!Where:Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway When:10am-2pm Cost:FREE
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