Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Thursday, February 21, 2013

What:The Tucson Rodeo Parade is billed as the world’s longest non-motorized parade. This two-hour spectacle features western-themed floats and buggies, historic horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk dancers, marching bands and outfitted riders. An estimated 200,000 spectators view the parade each year. When:Thursday, February 21, 2013 9am-? Where:Grandstands for viewing are located on Irvington at South 6th Avenue. See tickets for information for Grandstand tickets.  Viewing along both sides of the route, which stretches just over a mile, is available at no charge.Visitors to Tucson can explore the Tucson Rodeo Parade Museum. Located on the northeast corner of S. Sixth Ave. and Irvington RoadCost:FREE
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What:The 2013 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros is Feb. 16-24 at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave. See directions.   Justin Junior Rodeo 1 p.m.Meet the next generation of rodeo champions! Boys and girls ages 5-12 compete in roping events, steer riding and barrel racing.Where:Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave Cost:$17-$26 dollars per ticket
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What:Feel like a kid again at The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures when adults get in for the youth admission price of only $6 every Thursday. That’s a $3 savings! Grab one of our four different themed gallery guides for adults, tour the museum on your own or join a docent-led highlights tour starting at 11:30am.When:9am-4pm Where: Mini Time Machine Museum 4455 E Camp Lowell Dr Cost: $6 for all
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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:Storytime at one of the BEST toy stores in Tucson!! Mildred and Dildred Story Hour :) When:3:30-4:30pm Where: Mildred and Dildred at La Encantade Shopping center Skyline and Campbell Cost:FREE
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What: Family Game Night Come play with us! Every Thursday night we invite you to come to our store for open gaming! Play one of the games we have on our shelves, or bring your own from home to play with friends and family! Have a weekly night out with Bookmans! When:6-10pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: Ride Em Rodeo Carnival- Rides Food Games and Prizes for the whole familia. When:5-10pm Where: La Paloma Academy Lakeside Campus 8140 E. Golf Links Road Cost:  Free to check out - must purchase tickets to ride
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What: Bear Essentials  Young Reporters Program  is holding a very special Young Reporter Night focusing on Science & Environmental Reporting.   Free pizza & kids drink for current Young Reporters and those just signing up! (must be in grades 2 thru 8) Families will receive a discount coupon for other purchases.Lucky reporters can win an awesome digital recorder, a membership to ASDM's Coati Kids Club, or four tickets to UA SCIENCE Biosphere2, Flandrau Science Center or the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix! Get your official YR kit if you're a new reporter. Bring in your story for editing.  Mad Science will do their always entertaining demonstrations!  When:4-6pm Where: Peter Piper Pizza 5925 E. Broadway Cost:FREE




THURSDAY KIDS EAT FREE

• Carl's Jr. Kids Meals $1
• IHOP - One free kid's meal for every adult entree 4pm-10pm

Library Storytimes - Many Libraries host Free Storytimes on Thursdays

What:Babytime Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At storytime, children have the opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. When:9:30am Where: Flowing Wells Library Cost:FREE

What:Babytime Woods memorial Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. When:10am  Where: Woods Memorial Library Cot:FREE

What: Toddler Storytime Main Library Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.When: 10am Where: Joel Valdez MAin Library Cost:FREE

What: Preschool Storytime Come join us for stories, songs and fun! 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. When:10:15 am Where:Flowing Wells Library  Cost:FREE

What:Bilingual Preschool Storytime/ Hora de Cuentos Preescolar 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.Esa hora de cuentos es para los ninos de 3 a 5 anos y sus padres y cuidadores. Leen cuentos, cantan, y hacen un arte para llevar a casa. Los actividades ayudan los ninos aprender los basicos - numeros, colores y letras. Dura por 35 a 40 minutos.When:10:30am  Where: Valencia Library Cost:FREE

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:10:30am Where: Wheeler Taft Library Cost:FREE

What:Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.When:10:30am Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE

What:Bilingual Family Storytime / Hora de CuentosThis is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way.
Se presenta en español y en inglés. Es una experiencia excelente en los dos idiomas para niños bilingües y monolingües. When:10:30am Where: Salazar Ajo Library Cost:FREE

What:Family Storytime (Bilingual) Family Storytime is for all ages. It is an opportunity for parents to introduce their children to reading and language in a fun way. We will read stories, fingerplays, and songs in both English and Spanish. Storytime will be followed by a short craft activity.When:10:30am Where: Mission Library Cost:FREE

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:10:30am Where: Gasea Marana Library Cost:FREE

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:10:30am Where: Dusenberry River :Library Cost:FREE

What: Baby & Toddler Storytime At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning. Our combination Babytime + Toddler Storytime is designed for babies up to 18 months of age and infants and children up to 36-months-old. Parents, caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long.When:10:30am Where: Quincie Douglas Library Cost:FREE

What:Preschool StorytimePreschool Storytime is for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents. Activities help children learn colors, numbers, and letters. This program is 30 to 45 minutes. Children must be able to sit for longer periods than during Toddler Storytime.When:10:30am Where: Nanini Cost:FREE

What: Preschool Storytime (Bilingual ) / Hora de CuentosSe presenta en español y en inglés. Es una experiencia excelente en los dos idiomas para niños bilingües y monolingues. Para niños de cualquier edad, especialmente 2-5 años. Presented in Spanish and English, bilingual storytime is a learning experience for bilingual and monolingual children. When:10:30am Where:Murphy Wilmot Library Cost:FREE

 What: Preschool Storytime Join us for songs, stories and a craft! 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:Miller Golf Links Library  Where: Cost:FREE

What:Toddler Storytime Designed for children 18- to 36-months-old. Parents/caregivers and children interact through stories, songs, and rhymes. Stories are kept short to fit the toddlers' short attention spans. Each Toddler storytime is 20 to 30 minutes long. When:11am Where:Woods Memorial  Cost: FREE

What:Preschool StorytimeDesigned 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:11am Where: Martha Cooper Library Cost:FREE

What:Babytime Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.When:1:30pm Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE

What:Babytime Designed for babies up to 18 months of age. At Storytime, children have an opportunity to do activities that promote development and learning.When:2pm Where: Joel Valdez Main Library Cost:FREE

What:Magic Tree House Book Club Magic Tree House Book Club for children ages 6 to 10. If you love the Magic Tree House books by Mary Pope Osborne, then this is the club for you. We will meet the third Thursday of each month to explore a different book with activities and crafts and discussion. Come even if you haven't read the books.Polar Bears Past Bedtime by Mary Pope Osborne. Call 594-5580 to register. When:4pm Where:oro Valley Cost:FREE

What:  Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Se presenta en español y en inglés. Es una experiencia excelente en los dos idiomas para niños bilingues y monolingues. Presented in Spanish and English, bilingual storytime is a learning experience for bilingual and monolingual children. When:6:30pm Where: Valencia Library Cost:FREE