Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events, December 29, 2012

Photo: Reid Park Zoo Facebook Page

What: Elephant Birthday Party Sundzu, the elephant, is turning 2 and we need you to come help us celebrate this Saturday, December 29! Sundzu will be receiving his birthday treats at 11:30 so we hope you’ll be there to help us sing “Happy Birthday!” An elephant craft to take home as a party favor will be available for kids to make from 11-1. Special elephant training sessions will take place at 12:00.Where: Reid Park Zoo Cost: Free with regular zoo admission
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What: Tucson Reperatory Orchestra- Music of the Masters II Beethoveen symphonies Conducted by Toru Tagawa When: 2-4pm Where: St. Paul's Episcopal Church 2331 E. Adams Street Cost:FREE
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What: Huitzilopochtli Ceremonial Dance to honor the Aztec god of the sun and war When: 1pm and 3pm Sunday too! (at 12noon and 2pm)Where: Courtyard at Old Town Artisans 201 N. Court Ave Cost:FREE
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What: Holiday Kids Workshop "Snow Much Fun" Holiday workshops for kids where they will make a canvas masterpiece of art :) and a themed snack.  Certified teachers will help your kids through both activities. When: 1-5pm Where: Creative Juice Tanque Verde behind Sakura Cost: $55 (all supplies included)
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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. When: 7:30 pm Where: Fox Theatre 17 W. Congress Cost: Tickets: $7 GA $5 Students, Military, Seniors (55+)
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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- donations accepted
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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 Nights 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: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: Craftapalooza We are looking towards a fresh start for the New Year, and want to end 2012 right! With New Years Eve just around the corner, we are making loud noise makers to ring in 2013! Join us as we use recycled materials to make all new loud musical instruments that are fun for all! When: 1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What:FREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent Connection New crafts every Saturday! Bring kids of all ages for FREE FUN!When:9am until 6pm

Where:Teacher Parent ConnectionPantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE

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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: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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