Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Saturday, March 9, 2013

What:Wa:k Pow Wow- Performances, arts and crafts vendors, food and more all with the beauty of "the Dove of the Desert" in the background. Gathering of the Tohono O'odham Nation, with inter-tribal dances, hoop dance contest and drumming contests When: 10:30am-? Sunday too! Where: San Xavier del Bac 1950 W. San Xavier Road Cost:  Free to attend
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What: Tucson Festival of Books- A huge festival surrounding literacy, reading, education and life!! Really, there are so many things to see and do...... For more information and a full guide go HEREWhen: Saturday March 9  and Sunday March 10 from 9am to 5:30pm Where: The University of Arizona MallCost: FREE even free parking in the garages!!(those of us who have had parking tickets at UA can exhale now)

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What: Come welcome the Easter Bunny to Tucson Mall Breakfast with California Pizza Kitchen and storytime and photo opps When:breakfast at 8 am and 9am Event 10am-12noon  Where: Park Place Mall Food Court Cost:Breakfast $8 per person Kids 3 and under free- No breakfast will be free to attend
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What:Read Across America Cat in the Hat Storytime Join us for a special Cat in the Hat Storytime where we will read the classic Cat in the Hat. When: Saturday March 09, 2013 10:00 AM
 Where:Barnes and Noble Eastside5130 E. Broadway Cost:FREE

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What:Desert Storytime Have fun and learn about some things that live in the desert with today's featured stories. Make and take craft activity will follow the Storytime.When:Saturday March 09, 2013 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd.Cost:FREE

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What: The Marana Founders' Day celebration this year will include a parade and all day festivities at a local popular park, with the Marana Heritage Conservancy hosting this ‘hometown’ event.Parade starts at Marana Junior High.  Food, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment. WHEN:  March 9, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.WHERE:  Ora Mae Harn Park (13250 W. Lon Adams Road)Cost:FREE
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What:It's the Oro Valley Spring Festival This is a great leisurely site with fun for everyone in the family. Petting zoo. Community Garden. Live music. Schedule shootout, and great food truck menu options., When: 10am-3pm, Where: Steam Pump Ranch, on Oracle Rd just passed Home Depot. 10901 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley, Az. West side of Oracle Rd.Cost:FREE Wrong date listed on the event- Sorry!
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What:PAPER EASTER BASKET Craft When: Saturday, 03/0 10AM - 11:30AM, on the 1/2 hour Where: Michale's Carft Stores- check your location Cost: $2 per person for supplies

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What: Middle School Mayhem New and just for middle schoolers! Our new program will get you learning awesome things while having tons of fun. Every program features several activities around a special theme each month. For more info, call 594-5420. Activities are designed for the 10-13 age group.When:11-12noon Where: Murphy Wilmot LibraryCost:FREE
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What:Pima Air Museum Kids program.  Rockets is the theme! . For children 8 years of age and older bring an adult to experience the power of rockets. This is a fun way to explore and learn the way rockets take flight. With hands on activities you can build your own experiments that you can take home. Our rocket experts will lead you through the laws of energy and motion and show you how they are used in the flight of rockets, the world around us, and much more!When:1pm-2:30pm Where:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia RoadCost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
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What: Children's Museum of Tucson- All the super cool super fun stuff to do at the museum for only $2!Where: Tucson Children's Museum200 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 ·When: 10am-5pm Cost:$2
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What:Sonoran Desert Kids Club: WildflowersWe take a close look at wildflowers in the park and learn about the birds and bees that visit the flowers. Following the outdoor exploration we create some colorful wildflower artwork. Children ages 8–12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. 
When:9:30am-12noon Where:Pima County Agua Caliente Park 12325 East Roger RoadCost:FREE
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What: Holiday Kids Workshop "Easter" 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: $50 (all supplies included)
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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: Lowe's Build and Grow -Monster Jam is back at Lowe’s this weekend! Be sure to register your child to build the Monster Jam kit featuring Monster Mutt®! Children get to make a cute wooden project and 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-11am Where:All Lowe's Locations  Cost: FREE

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What: Sabino Junior Ranger Program-Kids ages K-6th grade can participate in tomorrow's 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 2pm Where: Sabino Canyon Visitor Center 5700 N. Sabino Canyon RoadCost:$5 for Park entrance fee or $20 for yearly pass
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What:Big Hunk Candy Bars and GeologyA fun (and edible) program, this presentation teaches about geology and the physical forces affecting it utilizing Big Hunk candy bars! Totally edible, and really messy, but lots of fun!  This program is part of Arizona SciTech Festival and presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.

Please call 594-5305 for more information. No registration is necessary. When:1-2pm Where: Himmel Park Library Cost:FREE

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What:Craftapalooza  Butterflies will be fluttering about with our craft today. Join us to make Butterfly garlands to hang at your house, and welcome Springtime this year! When:1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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WhatFREE CRAFTS at Teacher Parent Connection New crafts every Saturday! Bring kids of all ages for FREE FUN!! (while supplies last)When:9am until 6pmWhere:Teacher Parent ConnectionPantano Broadway- South of Broadway on East-side of Pantano Cost:FREE
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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 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:Spring Craft Fair Lots of Door Prizes for every item purchased get a ticket to enter! COME SHOP FOR SPRING, EASTER AND MOTHERS DAY!THERE WILL BE A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF ITEMSSOLD BY BUSINESSES AND CRAFTERS.Gifts for friends and family Décor for your home Home baked goods Personal Items Food court 10% of all proceeds will benefit Family Life Academy Preschool in their goal to upgrade their playground.When:8am - 2pm Where:Family Life Center Gymnasium Directions: on the NW corner of Pantano rd and Kenyon between Broadway and 22nd. Cost:FREE to enter
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What:Marche Charmant~ Delightful Market- Mini Photo Sessions, baked Goods, Crafts, jewelery and children's clothing Where:Civano Clubhouse  When:1-5Cost:FREE Entrance
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What:Junior League of Tucson TREASURE HUNT! This is the LARGEST and longest running rummage sale in Tucson. You can find such treasures as furniture, electronics, clothing, jewelry, baby items, and more at the lowest possible prices while supporting one of Tucson’s oldest non-profits.. Visit www.juniorleagueoftucson.org for more information.When:7am-1pm Where:Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Road Cost:$1 or 1 canned good donation 
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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: Wild West Stunt Show at Trail Dust Town  When:7pm, 8pm and 9pm showings Where: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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What:Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® returns to Tucson!  Six massive trucks will be part of the dirt-flying, car-crushin’ action at the Tucson Convention Center – this year’s truck lineup includes the World Finals champion powerhouse Grave Digger® along with Tucson debut appearances of Monster Energy and Team Hot Wheels Firestorm plus the all-new 2013 season truck El Diablo (named by the fans to honor Hispanic Heritage Month).  Other fan-favorites include McGruff (driven by AZ resident Rod Wood) and Devastator.When:Saturday 2pm and 7:30pm Sunday 2pm too! Where:Tucson Convention CenterCost:$20-$35; $10 kids 12 and under with paid adult
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 What: 2nd Saturdays Downtown.!  The Tucson Children's Museum has the special $2 admission for everyone from 10am-5pm.Kids’ Corner + Firetruck Adventure ZoneOld Pueblo  parking lot, 25 E. Congress St. between Scott & Stone Ave.Cinema La Placita Presents: Pee Wee’s Big Adventure (6pm)For more info. go HERE.  When:4pm-10pmWhere: Downtown Cost: FREE except entrance to TCM $2