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Friday, February 22, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Saturday, February 23, 2013


What:Arizona Renaissance Festival When: Feb9-March 31 Saturday and Sunday Where:12601 E. Highway 60- Apache Junction AZ Special this weekend- Kids Pirate Costume Contest is at 2pm in the Royal PavilionAlso,  Bring a new book to the Kids Need to Read tent on Saturday or Sunday and receive a FREE Child's admission!  Valid 2/23/13 & 2/24/13 only. Kids get in free coupon HERE too!

  • 2,000 brightly costumed actors, dancers, and musicians who roam the medieval replica village. 
  • Over 200 elaborately adorned shops offering an array of traditional goods. 
  • A selection of over 150 shows every event day. 
  • Adult tickets are $22 / Kids 5-12 are $12 and kids 5 and under are FREE
  • To purchase tickets at a $3 discount go HERE 
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    What: 3rd Annual Rodeo Days Arts Celebration Live music, artistas, food trucks, beer from local breweries! When: 11am-8pm Where: Steinfield Warehouse 101 W. 6th St. More info 520-907-7325 Cost:FREE Admission 
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    What: Amelia Bedelia 50th Anniversary Storytime Celebrate Amelia Bedelia's 50th anniversary with old favorites and new stories about when she was a child. Craft activities will follow the storytime. When: 11:00 AMWhere: Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd Cost:FREE 
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     What: Sabino Junior Ranger Program-Kids ages K-6th grade can participate in this activity and every Saturday through March.  Presentations and activities include desert survival, local flora and fauna plus all the beauty of Sabino Canyon.When: Two times each Saturday 10am and 2pmWhere: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road Cost:$5 for Park entrance fee or $20 for yearly pass
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    What: Clay Pot Wind Chimes-Each Saturday in February we're busting out with a different science related craft.Can you hear the wind? After we make wind chimes out of clay pots for this weeks Science Saturday you will! Come on down, paint up your wind chime and hang it outside your home to hear what you've been missing!When:10am Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
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    What:Science Saturday Bill Nye We are having a screening of every bodies favorite scientist; Bill Nye! We are going to watch him explain chemical reactions, as well as archaeology! This is sure to be the funniest way to learn about science.When:10am Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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    What:Community Day at the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute There’ll be a Nature Walk, a presentation by Dr. Justin Schmidt on Vinegaroons, a potluck (bring a dish to share; but no worries if you don’t-we’ll still feed you!) a workshop on raising Daphnia- a freshwater arthropod (crustacean) and enjoy the day in the beautiful environs of Tucson Mountain Park. This family-friendly event is always fun.We had them for my son's 5th birthday it is awesome! When:9am-3pm Where:-7798. W. Gates Pass Road. Cost: FREE
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    What:Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate the Year of the Snake with light refreshments and fun-filled activities such as Chinese Calligraphy, face painting, and crafts. The University of Arizona's Purple Bamboo Ensemble will perform.When:10:30-12:20 Where: Hiummel Park Library 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!There is also a coupon HERE for 20% of any one item of your choice.When:9am until 6pm

    Where:Teacher Parent Connection Pantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE
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    What: Build and Grow clinic-Monster Jam®, featuring Grave Digger®Your child will love the Monster Jam® kit featuring Grave Digger®! Bring them to Lowe’s this weekend to get closer than ever to one of their favorite Monster Jam superstars! if this is your first time there get a free apron and goggles for each participating child.  Plus after each project child will receive a completion certificate and badge! Go HERE to pre-register!When: 10am-11amWhere:All Lowe's LocationsCost: FREE
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    What:Kid's Gardening in this fun-filled class, the kids will learn how to plant and grow strawberries. We will provide everything they need, including the fun! Free. No registration required. Arrive early- seating is limited. Activities for kids only. Suggested ages 4-10. All materials are free. When:10am-11am Where:Harlow's Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street
    Cost: FREE
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    What:Outdoor Family Day: Learn the ways of a wildlife biologist and how wildlife cameras and wildlife tracking devices are used to monitor the movements of wildlife.Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.615-7855When:9-11am Where:Pima COunty Feliz Paseos  Park 1600 N Camino de oesteCost: FREE
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    What: Classic Car Show DJ, hula Hoops, bubble gum blowing contests, bunny hop and a jumping castle. When: 10am-2pm Where: Little Anthony's Diner 7010 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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    What: 2oth Annual Southwest Indian Art Fair Artists, food, music and dance performances.  A fry bread sounds so good!When: 10am-5pm Sunday too!  Where: AZ State Musuem 1013 E. University Blvd. Cost: $10 admission- free to students with ID and all youth under 17!
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    What: PIma Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Kids learn about aviation through demos and stories and get to make and take a related craft home! Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.When: 1pm-2:30pmWhere:6000 E. Valencia RoadCost:FREE with admission to museum
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    What:Tucson Peace Fair and Music Festival A gathering of organizations for PEACE music, food and over festival good time!  We went last year and there are plenty of kids activities. For more information go HERE.
    When: 10am-5pm Where:Reid Park main band shell near main playground. Cost:FREE
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    What:FREE Chalk It Up Party Décor Show IN Tell Come and learn how you can personalize your next party with Craft Smart® Chalkboard Paint.When:1-3pm Where: Michael's Stores- check your location- Broadway in Tucson for sure Cost: FREE
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    What:The Frog Prince  play and don't forget their regular storytimes on tues (10:30am) and thurs (3:30pm) plus check out their birthday club too all HEREWhere: Mildred and Dildred at La EncanatadaWhen:10:30amCost: FREE PLUS this weekend (Saturday and Sunday only!), buy one sale item and get another sale item at equal or lesser value at half price! 

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    What:Cat in the Hat Party. We've invited the famous Cat in the Hat to party with us in honor of our Love of Reading month. There will be story time, some music fun, crafts and snacks. We're going to have a meowing good time.When:2-4pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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    What: Ride Em Rodeo Carnival- Rides Food Games and Prizes for the whole familia. When:12noon-11pm 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: Friends of the Library Book Sale- Ready to find some great books at an amazing price?  There are always many children's bboks!  When: 9-4pm Sun too!Where: 2230 N Country Club Road Cost: Varies by book-  









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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: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: Broadway Rocks! Three of Broadway's hottests stars join the TSO and Reveille Men's Chorus with numbers from the WEiz, Hairspray, Jesus Christ Superstar, Mamma Mia, Tommy, Phantom of the Opera and more! When: 8pm Sunday too at 2pm Where: Tucson Music Hall Cost: To get tix call 882-8585
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    What: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings  FRIDAY, September 7, 2012Where:Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Cost:Update- charge is a "wooden nickel" which will cost you $2 :)
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    What: The Lone Stranger Wearing a mask to protect his identity, The Lone Stranger fights to bring justice to the lawless frontier. Astride his white stallion, Thunder, he strikes terror into the hearts of the gunslingers of the Old West. Join him and his friend Tonka, as they come to the aid of those in need as the Gaslight Theatre Gallops into the sunset with The Lone Stranger!When: Check showtimes HERE  January 10 – March 31, 2012Where: Gaslight Theatre Broadway Blvd. Cost: Varies
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