Tucson Happenings - Tucson Family Events, Friday, April 12, 2013

What Family Farm Fridays Family friendly activities and a movie on the farm! When:2-6pm produce box pick-up, 4-6pm family activities at dusk- movie Where: Tucson Village Farm 4210 N Campbell Cost:FREE
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What: The Crossroads have stood for centuries, keeping everyone's favorite fantasy worlds in existence, and watched over by Zogog the Gatekeeper. But he has been captured by the Evil One, who intends to destroy the fantasy worlds by breaking the crossroads! Come join Sam, the gatekeeper's son, as he searches through worlds such as Narnia, Oz, Hogwarts, Middle Earth, in the hopes of saving his father and reality itself! When:April  12, 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 with tours leaving the gate every 30 minutes from 6:30PM till 9:00PM  Where: Valley of the Moon  Allen Road. Cost:$9 Adults, Kids 12 and Under Free. Food Bank Night is Sundays: bring 2 cans of food per person, and get 50% off admission. 
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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:10:30-11 Where: Himmel Park Library AND Wilmot Library Cost:FREE
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What:Stories That Soar! begins with an invitation from our “hungry” Magic Box for children to “feed” it their stories, promising to give their words and ideas back to them in a magical way. Through the talent and artistry of our ensemble of professional adult actors, these stories are then transformed into a unique, innovative theatrical production that celebrates literacy, inspires creativity, entertains and positively impacts the entire school community as they see their own stories come to life on stage.When:9am-1oamWhere:Robison Elementary School 2745 E. 18th St. Cost:FREE
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 What:Story Time at Bookmans! Each week we will read a few cool stories while we enjoy some delicious snacks and juice. After the stories, we'll have a fun craft including things like coloring, decorating our own t-shirts, and making book marks! Come join the fun!  Where:Bookmans GrantWhen:10am-11am Cost:FREE 
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What:Storytunes, an hour long musical extravaganza for the kids! We'll play games, read stories and sing all kinds of fun songs!! The program tends to aim more towards toddlers, but all kids are welcome!When:10-11am  Where:Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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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 metamorphosis 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: Spring Fling Wristband Night! $25 for unlimited rides. Bring in 4 canned food items for $5 off your wristband! Free admission with ANY school ID.The University of Arizona spring carnival!!!Similar to most carnivals, Spring Fling features rides, midway games, food, and both amateur and professional entertainment. For more info. go HEREWhen:   4:00 pm-Midnight Friday 4/12/13 4:00 pm-Midnight Saturday 4/13/13     Noon-Midnight   Sunday 4/14/13  Noon-8:00 pm Where:Rillito Downs4502 N. First Ave. Cost:Regular $5 general admission/ Ua students, children under 7 and military FREE/ parking $5

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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 Diary of Anne Frank In 1942 Amsterdam, a 13-year old Jewish girl and her family are forced into hiding to escape deportation to concentration camps by the Nazis. Isolated from the outside world, they lived in constant fear of being discovered.During the two years in hiding, young Anne recorded her thoughts, feelings and the events around her in her now world-famous diary. After the war, the pages of her diary were found scattered on the floor of the annex where the family had been hiding. Though Anne perished in the concentration camp, her story lives on through her diary. When: April 11-21 Thurs.-Sat. at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm. Where: PCC West 2201 W. Anklam Road Cost:Tickets $15 discounts available
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What:FELA! is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that tells the true story of the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afro-beat rhythms ignited a generation and inspired the world. Fela!  is coming to centennial Hall through UAPresents!  This looks like such a fun, high energy show!  I love musicals and I love high energy so I know I will love this show.  This show is definitely one for high school age and up with some inappropriate themes for the younger ones.When: Only 3 Performances! Friday, April 12, 2013 at 8 p.m. AND Saturday, April 13, 2103 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.Where: Centennial Hall, 1020 E. University Blvd. on the UA campusCost:  Save 20% with code HOT when you buy 2 or more tickets.  Save 30% with code HOTTER when you buy 3 or more tickets. Tickets are available here: http://www.uapresents.org/calendar/view.aspx?id=6400, in person at Centennial Hall, or by calling (520) 621-3341. Evening performances: Full Price: $60, $55, $50, $45 and $40 UA Students, Faculty & Staff: $60, $50, $45, $41 and $15 Matinee performance:Full Price: $55, $50, $45, $40, $35 UA Students, Faculty & Staff: $55, $45, $41, $36 and $15 Senior, Group and Military discounts available 

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, April 21, 2013 - Starts @ 1pm EVENT PAGE HERE