What:The Magic of ChristmasWe
cannot wait for this show! The Tucson Symphony Orchestra has a new
Holiday Celebration! The entire family will thrill to the spectacle of
“The Magic of Christmas.” Sure to become a Tucson tradition - the
Tucson Symphony, TSO Chorus and special guests give the gift of music
with sparkling carols and holiday favorites. Santa Claus will be there too!When:
Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 8:00pm Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 2:00pm
Where:Tucson Music Hall Cost: Buy tickets HERE The Tucson Symphony Orchestra
is pleased to offer Arizona Families fans special pricing for its Magic
of Christmas concerts, 8 pm Dec. 22 and 2 pm Dec. 23. Singing Christmas
carols along with a symphony orchestra is an amazing way to revel in
the holiday spirit! Discounted adult tickets are A: $57, B: $48, C: $35
and D: $23; and for kids A: $32, B: $27, C: $20 and D: $13. Call Jim
Purdy at (520) 620-9159 to order. Be sure to ask for the Arizona
Families special.
__________________________________________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:Make Carmel Apples We like to celebrate holiday traditions, especially delicious ones! We are getting the caramel out and making yummy caramel apples! When: 1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: Craftapalooza Christmas is right around the corner! Join us to color your very own holiday kleidascope! We'll have you seeing stars with this extra special craft. When: 1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: Santa at Little Anthony's Diner- Pics, meal specials and cocoa Collecting items for the Food Bank When: 9-11am Where: Little Anthony's 7010 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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What: Family Solstice Celebration- Walk through the Gardens, story time and craft that uses sunlight to produce a beautiful winter keepsake, When:10-11am Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way Cost: Admission $13- included with admission
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What:The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Tucson Experience Clara’s magical journey with giant-sized toy soldiers, swirling snowflakes and dancing sweets with the whole family When: Friday, December 21 – 7:30 pm Saturday, December 22 – 2:00 pm & 7:30 pmSunday, December 23 – 1:00 pm & 5:00 pmWhere: UA Centennial Hall Cost:$28 - $56Students/Children/Seniors $24 - $38Groups of 10 or more $17 - $29Go HERE to purchase tickets
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What:HOLIDAY FIRE TRUCK RIDES! Join us for a
holiday lights tour on our decorated festive fire truck as we check out
the lights and hit the sirens!We have limited spots for this
Thursday December the 20th through Sunday December 23rd. Tours leave
each half an hour from 7752 E. Wrightstown Rd (Firehouse) and run from
6PM to 9PM.Enjoy hot chocolate as you warm your hands by the
fire before and after your tour. Enjoy an indoor holiday movie playing
at the firehouse and jumping castle for the kids! Reservations call 547-9635 Cost: $99 for up to 8 riders |$15 per individual rider but you may be with other familiesIf you "Like" them on Facebook you can also share their highlighted picture and your family ride will be discounted $10 for only $89. Please let them know you saw it on Arizona Familes :)
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What:A Tucson Patorela! Once
again the shepherds, Dog and Sheep march towards Belen to witness the
birth of the Baby Jesus. Sneaky Devils and Glorious Archangels appear
on the road. Pinatas after every performance and live Waila music with
Gertie and the T.O. BOYZ WAILA BAND. Special performance by the Ballet
Folklorico Tapatio on Sunday.For all the info. and to buy tickets go HEREWhen:7:30Thursday 12/20, Friday
and Saturday and Sunday at 2pm with a special performance by the Ballet Folklorico Tapatio before Sunday’s matinee! Where:Leo Rich Theatre 260 South Church
Cost:Opening Night$12 General & Senior, $6 Student, Free children 12 and under (group rates and various discounts available)_________________________________________________________
What: A Winter Show In a specially devised performance reminiscent of silent film and vaudevillian cabaret A Winter Story is a surreal holiday experience mixing magic, circus, dance and live music. Probably more of an adult show or for older kids and starts pretty late but looks cool so I had to include it :) When: December 22 at 8 pm & 10 pm Door and bar open one hour prior to show. Where: Mercado San Augustin Cost:$12. LIMITED SEATING - RESERVATION ENCOURAGED For more information and ticket sales contact: sugarbeastcircus@gmail.com
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What:Enjoy a candlelight tour of Colossal Cave followed by chili and cornbread, hot dogs, s'mores, hot chocolate and a no-host beer and wine bar featuring hot spiced wine, at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21 and 22; $30, $20 age 12 and younger.
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What:FREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent ConnectionWhen:9am until 6pm
Where:Teacher Parent ConnectionPantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE
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What: Holiday Breakfast Ideas
There is nothing better than sharing a warm and
satisfying breakfast with loved ones after a morning of opening gifts.
Stop in to sample delicious breakfast options sure to make your holiday
morning memorable When: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Where: Whole Foods Market Oracle Cost:Free
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What: Decorate a Gingerbread House! Come and decorate your very own mock gingerbread house! All ages welcome, especially if you are 5 years old or older!When: 11am-12noon Where: Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What: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 from noon- 2 p.m. 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:12noon-2pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
What: Decorate a Gingerbread House! Come and decorate your very own mock gingerbread house! All ages welcome, especially if you are 5 years old or older!When: 11am-12noon Where: Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What: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 from noon- 2 p.m. 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:12noon-2pm Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
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What:: Dancing in the Streets "El Cascanueces"a
delightful afternoon of Music and dance with a cast of 150 dancers and
live music provided by Civic Orchestra of Tucson.Dancing in the Streets
Arizona (DITSAZ) will present the annual holiday favorite of the
Nutcracker with showers of shimmering snow, special guests including
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, David Fitzsimmons, and more, surprise
appearances. BUY TICKETS HERE:www.foxtucson.comor 520.547.3040 When:7pm Where:Fox theatre 17 W. CongressCost::$13-$35
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What: Holiday Electric Parade Luminous light train featuring Santa, reindeer and candy toss. When: 7:15pm Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 Where: Tanque verde Swap Meet Tanque Verde Swap Meet 4100 S. Palo Verde Road Cost: Donations of 2 cans of food for children to ride in the parade Pics with Santa are $5
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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:December 21 & 22Where:La Encantada Shopping Center Cost:FREE
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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:12 Days Of Christmas FREE Mini Sundae With Purchase Of Combo Meal at Chick-fil-A Oracle When: 4pm to close Where: Chick-fil-A Oracle
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What: FREE Cinnamon Cluster When: 6:30-10am Where: Chick-fil-A El Con Cost:FREE
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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: 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th.Drive Thru Nights: 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 Cost: free think of donating to the Community Food Bank
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What:The Nightmare Before Christmas See it on the big screen. When: 12 noon and 10pm Sunday too! Where: The Loft Theatre Cost:Admission: $6 • Loft Members: $5
Children under 6 are welcome at the Noon shows.
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What:Simply Christmas- Caroling Night Christmas Carols with the Bell Choir Focus- "Baby in the Manger" 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: 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: 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:Holiday of Lights Planetarium ShowWhat do today's Christmas traditions have to do with farming celebrations of ancient Rome? What did the ancient druids of Ireland have in common with the Hopi people of the American Southwest? What's behind the symbols of Hanukkah, and what astronomical phenomenon might explain the mysterious "Star of Bethlehem"? Learn all of this and more in this gentle meditation on the many ways that light threads through diverse celebrations of the season, followed by a short tour of the night sky with a real-time star show via our Hector Vector star projector as operators point out what to look for over Tucson heading into 2013. For Holiday of Lights showtimes, check out our website at http://flandrau.org. When: 11:30am and 4pm Where: Flandrau at UofA Cost:$7.50 adults $5 kids FREE for under 4
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What: Laser HolidaysI Lean back under the planetarium dome and let your spirit sing along with classic and pop holiday favorites as our laser system scans images at more than 30,000 times per second to create the illusion of solid-image animations.This 40-minute show features classic holiday music by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Burl Ives as well as more contemporary pop favorites by the Eurythmics, Enya and Mariah Carey.It's a show the entire family will enjoy (feel free to sing along!) and a great way to warm up after a look through our 16-inch reflecting telescope in the observatory (it's free, and our volunteers will show you the best the night sky has to offer!).Note: Family Days and Nights get you all exhibits and shows for one low price! Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Come check it out before our current exhibits close on Jan. 1! When: 5:30pm and 8pm Where: Flandrau UofA Cost: Adults: $10Children (4 to 15 years old): $7.50Cat Card Holders and college students (with ID): $5.00
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What: Holiday Electric Parade Luminous light train featuring Santa, reindeer and candy toss. When: 7:15pm Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 Where: Tanque verde Swap Meet Tanque Verde Swap Meet 4100 S. Palo Verde Road Cost: Donations of 2 cans of food for children to ride in the parade Pics with Santa are $5
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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:December 21 & 22Where:La Encantada Shopping Center Cost:FREE
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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:12 Days Of Christmas FREE Mini Sundae With Purchase Of Combo Meal at Chick-fil-A Oracle When: 4pm to close Where: Chick-fil-A Oracle
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What: FREE Cinnamon Cluster When: 6:30-10am Where: Chick-fil-A El Con Cost:FREE
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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: 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th.Drive Thru Nights: 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 Cost: free think of donating to the Community Food Bank
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What:The Nightmare Before Christmas See it on the big screen. When: 12 noon and 10pm Sunday too! Where: The Loft Theatre Cost:Admission: $6 • Loft Members: $5
Children under 6 are welcome at the Noon shows.
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What:Simply Christmas- Caroling Night Christmas Carols with the Bell Choir Focus- "Baby in the Manger" 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: 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: 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:Holiday of Lights Planetarium ShowWhat do today's Christmas traditions have to do with farming celebrations of ancient Rome? What did the ancient druids of Ireland have in common with the Hopi people of the American Southwest? What's behind the symbols of Hanukkah, and what astronomical phenomenon might explain the mysterious "Star of Bethlehem"? Learn all of this and more in this gentle meditation on the many ways that light threads through diverse celebrations of the season, followed by a short tour of the night sky with a real-time star show via our Hector Vector star projector as operators point out what to look for over Tucson heading into 2013. For Holiday of Lights showtimes, check out our website at http://flandrau.org. When: 11:30am and 4pm Where: Flandrau at UofA Cost:$7.50 adults $5 kids FREE for under 4
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What: Laser HolidaysI Lean back under the planetarium dome and let your spirit sing along with classic and pop holiday favorites as our laser system scans images at more than 30,000 times per second to create the illusion of solid-image animations.This 40-minute show features classic holiday music by Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby and Burl Ives as well as more contemporary pop favorites by the Eurythmics, Enya and Mariah Carey.It's a show the entire family will enjoy (feel free to sing along!) and a great way to warm up after a look through our 16-inch reflecting telescope in the observatory (it's free, and our volunteers will show you the best the night sky has to offer!).Note: Family Days and Nights get you all exhibits and shows for one low price! Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm. Come check it out before our current exhibits close on Jan. 1! When: 5:30pm and 8pm Where: Flandrau UofA Cost: Adults: $10Children (4 to 15 years old): $7.50Cat Card Holders and college students (with ID): $5.00
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