What:Holiday Express VISIT
WITH SANTA TRAIN RIDES ON THE FUN FARM CHOO-CHOOWRITING A LETTER TO
SANTA-POSTAL HISTORY MUSEUMSTORY TIME READING OF THE POLAR EXPRESS (one in español too- )
OPERATING TOY TRAIN RAILROAD Go check out the party and movie above afterwards RING THE LOCOMOTIVE’S BELL For more info. go HEREWhen:11am-1pmpmWhere:414 N.TOOLE AVE. Cost:FREE
Make a Cookie Wreath For Kids 5 and up. Make a cookie wreath. Please bring one dozen cookies, two inches or larger in diameter. When:11am-12noon Where: Bear Canyon Library Cost:FREE
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What: Starlight Tonight Planetarium Show The night sky is something the whole family can enjoy. Winter typically provides a crisp view of the stars— and maybe we'll even see some nearby planets! When:2-3pm Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE
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What: Mickey & Izzy - A Southwest Christmas Serenade
When: Saturday, December 15th at 7:00pm Where: The Loft Cinema 3233 East Speedway Blvd. General Admission: $8 • Loft Members: $6 and children 12 and under
Bring an unwrapped toy for donating to Casa de los Ninos and receive ½ off admission!
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What: Santa and a Puppet Show Santa Claus is coming to town, he's making a list and checking it twice;
Gonna find our who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town.
Santa and his elves are visiting the store today After Santa leaves, No Strings Attached will be performing a special
Christmas Puppet show for our store! Join us as they play Christmas
music for kids of all ages to enjoy.Not
only will kids get a chance to tell Santa their Christmas wishes they
will also get their picture taken and printed out for free. We will also
be hosting a holiday craft if you're feeling in the holiday spirit.When:12-2pm Puppet show at 2pmWhere: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: Celebrate the Christmas Star A musical celebration for the whole family, an electric light parade and 100% chance of snow! When: 7pm Doors open 1 hour before the performance time Other shows 12/8-12/16) Where: Oro Valley Church of the Nazarene 500 W. Calle Concordia Cost:FREE
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What: Reid Park Zoo Lights Falling snow, hot chocolate, music, Santa and lights galore.......For more information and to purchase tickets on-line go here.When:It is open to everyone Thursdays-Sundays from December 1st-9th, Every night Dec. 13th- Dec. 23rd. Where: Reid Park Zoo Cost: Event admission$6 adults; $4 children 2-14. $1 off per admission for members
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What:Enchanted Snowfall at La Encantada! La Encantada is proud to have the Enchanted Snowfall this holiday season! Guests will be delighted to live holiday music, an amazing snow show and Cocoa & Coffee by Savaya Coffee. When:6pm and 6:45pm Shows will be held on: November 30 December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 & 22Where:La Encantada Shopping Center Cost:FREE
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What:The Holiday Bazaar For the past five years, our vision for this event has been to provide an innovative avenue for local artists, cooks, merchants, and entrepreneurs to harness the rush of commerce during this season, and to create a holiday shopping tradition that brings community members together to celebrate goodwill and rich heritage. When: 11am-6pm Sat and Sun too! Where: Mercado San Augustin 110 S. Avenida del convento Cost: FREE to browse!
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What:Christmas in the Desert event! An affordable way to add a unique outdoor experience to your holiday- sit-back with friends, family, or cozy-up with a date for a wagon ride through our own winter wonderland. Santa will be here every night to take pictures with one of his newest additions to his family - a horse!When: 5:30-8:30pm every day through the 24th (no Santa on the 24th) Where: Pantano Stables 4450 S Houghton RoadCost: $6 and $5 for pics with Santa
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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
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What: Santa's Little Outlaws This action- packed show is suitable for all ages, though the show contains loud noises and some scary moments which may frighten small children.Down on their luck outlaws, Ringo and Darla, find their Christmas spirit to thwart Bad Bob's bid to get Santa Claus."When: 6:oopm 7:00 and 8:00 p.m.Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Road Cost:FREE
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What: Scrooge: A Gaslight Musical Visit thegaslighttheatre.com for reservations or more information. When: 7 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday/6 and 8:30 pm/Friday
and Saturday and 3 and 7 pm Sunday through January 6, 2013 Where: Gasalight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. Cost:$17.95, $7.95 child age 12 and
younger, $15.95 student, military and senior.
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What:Simply Christmas- Gingerbread House Contest- Team will purchase the kit for $10 and judging will take place for prizes at 7:30 Storytime and craft will be about "Following the Star" Cookie decorating, "snow fall" in the courtyard When: 5pm Church service followed by festivities Where:Pantano Christian Church1755 South Houghton Road Cost: FREE - dinner- price varies hayrides $3 More info pccwired.org
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What:Santa Claus comes to Main Gate Square every Saturday in December, and this week his elf will be here, too. Take a picture with Santa in his authentic sleigh and receive a kindness coin from Ben's Bells. Kids of all ages & pets are welcome.When:10am-4pm Where:Main Gate Square on University- usually Santa's sleigh lands somewhere near Chipotle :) Cost:FREE
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What:FREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent ConnectionWhen:9am until 6pmWhere:Teacher Parent Connection 101 S. f Pantano Cost:FREE
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What:How Things Fly This 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.When: December 15 1PM - 2:30PM Program is free with paid or member admission Where: Pima Air Museum Dorothy Finley Space Gallery Classroom.Reservations recommended.Contact: Mina StaffordEmail: mstafford@pimaair.org
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What: The Winterhaven Festival of Lights
celebrates the holiday season in Tucson and is visited by hundreds
of thousands of people from all over southern Arizona. Moreover, the
Festival is one the most important events for the Community Food
Bank in Tucson.When:Walk
Thru nights: 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th.Drive Thru Nights: 18th, 28th, 29th.All nights start around 6 p.m. and end promptly at 10 p.m Drive Thru Nighs are VERY thick with traffic, please keep that in mind when you visit.
Where:Winterhaven neighborhood Ft. Lowell andCountry Club- Prince and Tucson Blvd. Cost:FREE- please think of donating to the Community Food Bank
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What: It's a Wonderful Life- Live Radio Play Inspired by the classic American film starring Jimmy Stewart, performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast, being presented in front of a live studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters you know and love from the film, as well as produce all of the sound effects! When:7:30pm (Sunday at 3pm) Where: Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blv Cost : $12-$18 discounts available
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What:: Downtown Parade of Lights. The parade is one of Tucson’s most beloved holiday events. Each year thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Tucson to watch entries wind their way through downtown streets.More info at www.downtowntucson.org When:Mayor's Tree Lighting at 5:45pm Parade begins at 6:30pmWhere:The parade begins at Granadad and Franklin, winds around downtown and endsnear Franbklin and Stone - NEW ROUTE Cost:: FREE
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What:When:4-6pmWhere:International Wildlife Museum Cost:$8 adults Seniors $6, Kids 4-12 $3 and under 3 free members freeWhere:Winterhaven neighborhood Ft. Lowell andCountry Club- Prince and Tucson Blvd. Cost:FREE- please think of donating to the Community Food Bank
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What: It's a Wonderful Life- Live Radio Play Inspired by the classic American film starring Jimmy Stewart, performed as a 1940s live radio broadcast, being presented in front of a live studio audience. Five actors perform the dozens of characters you know and love from the film, as well as produce all of the sound effects! When:7:30pm (Sunday at 3pm) Where: Live Theatre Workshop5317 E Speedway Blv Cost : $12-$18 discounts available
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What:: Downtown Parade of Lights. The parade is one of Tucson’s most beloved holiday events. Each year thousands of spectators line the streets of downtown Tucson to watch entries wind their way through downtown streets.More info at www.downtowntucson.org When:Mayor's Tree Lighting at 5:45pm Parade begins at 6:30pmWhere:The parade begins at Granadad and Franklin, winds around downtown and endsnear Franbklin and Stone - NEW ROUTE Cost:: FREE
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What:smARTy Pants . Inspired by Nature This is a
program especially for children ages 3 – 4 years and an adult
companion that meets on selected Saturday mornings. When:10amWhere:Tucson Museum of Art140 N. Main Ave., Tucson, AZ, United States,Cost: $8 per child for members; $10 per child non-members; adults free
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What: A Puppet Show & Holiday Fiesta!Enjoy
the holiday season with Puppets Amongus, and our re-telling of this
classic tale- with Jimmy Carr, live on acordion! The Gingerbread Man
meets lots of critters on his adventures through the Sonoran Desert- and
many ridiculous antics ensue!Stick
around after the show for delicious treats, a holiday sing-a-long and
yuletide crafts. Also enjoy the fine and folksy sounds of the Snatwell
Family Four!When: 4pm Sunday too Where:657 W St Marys Rd Cost: $6 for Kids ages 3-12(2 and under are free) $8 for Adults
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What: Kwanza Voyages- Carnival, workshops, performances, photo gallery, and demos by Barbea Williams and freinds. Door raffle prizes When:10am-4pm Where: Dunbar Cultural Center 325 W, 2nd Street. Cost: $6 children 12 and under FREE
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What: Gingerbread House Workshop- All supplies included to make your masterpiece plus fresh cookies and hot chocolate- We have done this before and it is a blast! When: 10am-12noon Where: Marco's Bakery 3308 E. Grant Cost: $38.95
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What: Photos with Santa and Holiday Open House Pets welcome- Crafts for kids and refreshments When: 10am-1pm Where: Arizona Feeds Country Store- 4743 N highway Dr. Cost: $20 (includes 4x6 professional photo)
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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 Sunday too! Cost:FREE
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