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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Sunday 2/24/13

What: MOMIX Botanica  Artistic Director Moses Pendleton combines athletic dance, riveting music, outrageous costumes, inventive props and pure talent to create a spectacular multimedia experience that’s inspired by nature. I think older children will be captivated by this When:7pm Where: Centennial Hall Cost:$23-$50 Tickets and more info HERE: http://ow.ly/hRkiG 
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What:Pokemon at Bookmans Bring your Nintendo DS and a copy of either Pokemon White, White 2, Black or Black 2 and challenge other Pokemon Trainers to matches, make trades or even just talk all things Pokemon! When: This event is schedule from 2PM-4PM but players are welcome to hang out and play Pokemon in our store 'til their heart's desire Where: Bookmans Grant Cost:FREE
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What:Sensorium for Kids-Fly!A flying lesson in fun for kids (and adults too)!When:10am Where:Cirque Roots Studio 17 E Toole Ave, Tucson Cost: $10 per familia 
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What: Trail Dust Town Days There will be FREE live entertainment starting at 1 PM! Hear the sweet vocal harmonies of Silver Thread Trio, amazing rope tricks from Loop Rawlins Wild West, Tucson bluegrass from Cadillac Mountain, a dancing horse show featuring Genaro Moreno and Los Charros De Rincon, and more! When:1-6pm Where: Trail Dust Town 6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd. Cost:FREE For details, visit www.traildusttown.com
What:The Brave Little Tailor It was a normal day for the tailor: get up, eat breakfast, brush teeth, and go to work. All was going well until he got to work. The town began to shake and around the corner the tailor saw a GIANT! Come help the Brave Little Tailor save his town from the Giant in this thrilling original musical.When:1pmWhere:Live Theatre Workshop 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. Cost:$7-$10
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What:Toy Train Museum Open House. Toy trains of different sizes and shapes will run, whistles blowing and bells ringing, on 16 different tracks. There are also exhibits of old toy trains, railroad memorabilia and a World War II vintage caboose Where:Gadsden Pacific Toy Train Museum3975 Miller Ave.When:12:30-4:30  Cost:FREE
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What: Ride Em Rodeo Carnival- Rides Food Games and Prizes for the whole familia. When:12noon-7pm 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: 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: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: 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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1 comment:

  1. We met sensorium at the peace festival today, elizabeth is wonderful :)

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