Tucson Happenings Tucson Family Events Sunday, March 10, 2013

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

What:Pokemon Meet-up 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! This event is schedule from 2PM-4PM but players are welcome to hang out and play Pokemon in our store 'til their heart's content! When:2-4pm Where: Bookmans Grant 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: 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: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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