Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events, Saturday, April 27, 2013

What:International Mariachi Festival Fiesta de Girabaldi. It is that time of year again so echa un grito!  The festival is at the Casino del Sol of venue but all the food, stuff to buy, ballet folkloriko and por supuesto...mariachi will be there :)  Bring the whole family to the outdoor festival. Mariachi Mass at St. Augustine @ 9am before the fiesta.Where:Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center & Outdoor Pool Area NEW LOCATION When:11am-11pmCost:$10 per adult LAST YEAR kids 12 and under were free but I have yet to confirm (Thanks, DJ!)
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What:

Come have your picture taken  

with Corduroy Bear.

Saturday, April 27

9:30- 10:00 AM

11:00- 11:30 AM

1:30- 2:00 PM Where: Kid's Center 1725 N Swan Cost:FREE

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What: Spark the Floor Hip Hop XplosionThe high energy amazing dancing will blow you away!  The youth crews from Tucson and Phoenix will be poppin' and lockin' the night away at the Rialto!  Grab a friend, a date or your kids and see saw some talented Tucson youth! When: Show at 7:30pm- the Preshow is at 6:30pmWhere: El Rialto Theatre Downtown COngress  Cost:You can see more info. HERE and buy tickets HERE for  $12

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What:Pima County Fair-  The fried twinkies, bungee jumping and animal shows are BAAACK...For more info and ticket giveaways/promotions check out the FB page HERE.Where:Fairgrounds 11300 South Houghton RoadWhen:4/19-4/29 mon-fri noon-10pm sat/sun 10am-midnight Cost: $8 general admission, children 6-10 $2 under 5 FREE various discounts
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What:Blue Man Group will be in Tucson through Broadway in Tucson for 8 performances- including two matinees!Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exciting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures. This unique experience is a form of entertainment like nothing else; guaranteed to be an outing you will never forget.When:2pm AND 8pm Cost:$30-$80 -Purchase tickets 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 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 :) THIS IS ENDING April 30! Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way When: October thru April 30th FROM 9:30am to 4pm daily Cost:Varies with admission Go HERE for more information and prices or call 326-9686 ext 10
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What:Burn Buster Blast Is Our Annual Safety and Injury Prevention Fair.This will be the 18th year for our annual nonprofit safety event, and we again anticipate thousands of visitors. Jumping castles, face painting, health and safety booths, helicopters, fire trucks and more! When:10am-2pm Where: Foothills Mall Parking Lot Cost: FREE
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What:  March of Dimes March for Babies at Reid Park Saturday morning. When: Registration starts at 7 walk at 8. Cost: No fee for registration but donations are appreciated! (Thanks, Mandy!)
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What:FREE Puppet Play and Open House When: April 27, 9:30 to 10:30 am Where: Tucson Waldorf School 3349 E. Presidio Rd. RSVP to presidio@tucsonwaldorf.org. 520.325.5514 Cost:FREE
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What: Mother's Day Memory Frame Time: 10:00am - 11:30am, on the 1/2 hour Where: Michael's Stores- check your location Cost: $2 per child
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What:Mommy and Me Tai Chi Safe, comfortable space for parents and caregivers to engage in mind-body exercise to relax, rejuvenate, refresh, and have fun while the children participate at their own level (including doing their own thing) in the peaceful space we create. Make new friends while learning how to nurture yourself and then others. When:9am-3pm Where: Martha Cooper Library Cost:FREE
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What:Box PoetryCelebrate National Poetry Month with Box Poetry. Write a poem, decorate a box and combine the two to create Box Poetry. This program is geared for youth ages 6-12 (parents welcome!). Children under 8 should have a grown-up present.When:10:30am-12noon Where: Martha Cooper Library Cost:FREE
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What: Science Saturday: Blastoff to Mars! What if you could rocket to Mars? What would life be like there? Might we live there someday? Check out the similarities between Earth and Mars and study photos of the Red Planet to locate volcanoes, craters, and other geologic formations. Learn what scientists are discovering about Mars today and speculate about a future on Mars. Lots of hands-on activites. Don't miss it! Science Saturday is for kids aged 7-11 and their parents. Children of other ages are welcome, space permitting. Get your free ticket at the service desk 30 minutes prior to program start.When:11-12noon Where: Dusenberry River Library Cost:FREE
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What:UA Teacher Day- Free admission to Flandrau with shows plus science demonstrations between shows.  For teachers, it's a chance to get free continuing-ed credits- start at Flandrau to pick up a button and back if you are a teacher.  More info HERE. When:10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Where:University of Arizona Campus find map here Cost:FREE

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WHAT:UofA Poetry Joey! Seriously, these are the BEST!!!! storytelling, yoga, art activities, a dance party, typewriters, games, and more! Our Special Guest for this month is BreakOut Studios. Dancers from BreakOut Studios will be leading a rock dance party!10 a.m. to 1 p.m..More info HERE.When: 10am-1pmWhere:UA Poetry Center 1508 East Helen StreetCost:FREE

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What: Bookmans Sports Exchange Outdoor and Fitness Expo This is a FREE event, open to the public for ONE DAY ONLY with exhibits on Scuba Diving, camping, skin care, and interactive fitness training activities. Check out bikes, RV’s, Motorcycles and a whole lot more! Plus FC Tucson will be doing a free soccer clinic. Mark your calendar, and tell your friends! If it happens outdoors, it’s going to be featured at the Bookmans Sports Exchange Outdoor and Fitness Expo Where:  Kino Stadium When: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Cost:FREE
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What:Join the Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona to kick off Earth month by creating art with recycled materials, decorating your own seed paper bookmarks and learning more about being green with the Girl Scouts Forever Green Contract. When:12-2 Where: Bookmans Speedway, Ina and grant- activity might vary slightly Cost:FREE
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What: Classic Checy Car Club Show When: 9am-4pm Where: Home Depot Oracle and Limberlost Cost:FREE
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 What:May Day Celebration May Day is a holiday observed in many countries to celebrate the coming of Spring. The day’s events will include a special Spring craft project for children, live music and more.Where:The Mini-Time Machine Museum of Miniatures4455 E. Camp Lowell DriveWhen:9am-4pmCost:$7 
admission and all activities are FREE
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What:Kids Gardening -learn how to grow your own waremelon and take it home!For kids ages 4-10.When:Kids activity 10-11amWhere:Harlow Gardens 5620 E. Pima Street, Cost: FREE
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What: Children's Day Celebration: Fly AwayWe'll listen to the story Abuela, by Arthur Dorros. Together we'll make wings and take flight. We'll describe our journey in a letter to someone we love. Presented by author Marge Pellegrino. This is an El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) program. When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm Where:Himmel Park Branch Library
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What:Puppet Show Young Archipelago Isabel is an aspiring naturalist on a grand expedition. She navigates the ocean of her imagination, studying exotic species that thrill and delight her.The joy of "Archipelago" reaches across the generations. When:4pm Where: Puppets Amongus Playhouse 657 W. St. Mary's Cost: $6 for kids ages 3-12(2 and under are free)$8 for adults $1 off if you walk or bike!  
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 What:Outdoor Family Days: Wildlife at Cienega Creek Experience first-hand the remarkable diversity of plants and animals that make this preserve their home. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required. When:9:30-11:30am Where: Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead, 16000 E. Marsh Station Rd. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. Cost:FREE
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What: Thrills N' Deals Spring Yard Sale Jumping castle, vendors food and entertainment.  If you register at the event your child will get a backpack. When: 7am-1pm WHere: La Paloma 5660 S. 2th Ave. Cost: FREE to enter food costs vary
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What: Pima Air and Space Museum Young Kids Program Explore aviation  Ages 4-7. Go HERE reservations are required.When: 1pm-2:30pmWhere:6000 E. Valencia Road Cost:FREE with admission to museum

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What:Sonoran Arthropod Institute Community Day For Community Days, we have a full line-up of activities, from nature walks to workshops to special speakers For more info go HEREWhere:The gate in Gates Pass Road, 1/4 mile east of Kinney Road,When:9am-3pmCost:FREE

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What: Dancing through the Decades- Showcase of dances learned this semester When:7pm Where: Salpointe Theter 1545 E. Copper St. Cost: $5