Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events December 28, 2012

 What: Holiday Modular Model Train Layout with a Christmas Theme When: 9am-2pm Where: VA Hospital Lindsay Auditorium 3601 S Sixth Ave. Cost:FREE
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What: Ghostbusters! This classic paranormal comedy in which three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service, stars Dan Ackroyd, Bill Murry, Rick Moranis, and Sigourney Weaver.Congrats to Cheri S. who won the tix. When:Friday, December 28, 2012 7:30 pm Where: Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress Cost: Tickets: $7 GA $5 Students, Military, Seniors (55+)
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What: FREE Milkshake for December Birthdays!  When: Alll day Where: Chick-fil-A El Con Cost:FREE with ID for Dec. birthday
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What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Where:Bookmans Speedway When:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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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: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 
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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: 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 Cost: free think of donating to the Community Food Bank
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What:Winter Break Crafternoons Looking for ways to spend your time during winter break? Join us at the library for Crafternoons. All ages are invited to make fun and different crafts. When:1-3pm Where:Flowing Wells Library Cost:FREE
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 What: Board Game and Cookie Decorating Afternoon Relax and enjoy a winter break afernoon at the Nanini Library. We'll have board games for all ages and cookie decorating to sweeten things up!When: 1-3pm Where: Nanini Library Cost:FREE
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What:Preschool Storytime Designed for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Stories are longer than the Toddler Storytime and the activities are more complex. Children must be able to sit still for a longer period of time than during Toddler Storytime. Preschool Storytime is 30 to 45 minutes long.When:10:30-11 Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE
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