What:Puppets Amongus presents Archipelago With a handmade cast of characters, finely made staging and live acoustic music, Puppets Amongus revives the ancient art of storytelling through puppet shows, parades, and improvised street theater. Puppets Amongus makes and works with a variety of puppetry styles- shadow puppets, hand puppets and giant carnival-style puppets, bringing the viewer a multi-layered, sensory experience. In the past year, the group has traveled to Central Asia, and has opened a puppet theater in downtown Tucson. When: Saturday 4 May and Sunday 5 May
11am Where: MOCA Tucson 265 S. ChurchFree for kids, $5 adult members, $8 non-member adults
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What: Meet Clarabelle Blue Book Release Party There will be a book reading and signing of course, but also free face painting, caricatures, music, crafts, and cupcakes!! Woohoo! Come on down and celebrate a really sweet and funny book that celebrates our differences. When: Saturday from 10:30-12! Where: Mildred and Dildred i La Encantada Shopping Mall Cost:FREE
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What:FREE Comic Day It's that time of year again! We're giving away thousands of FREE comics titles include: Superman: The Last Son of Krypton, Marvel comics: Infinity, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, Sesame Street, Spongebob, Teenage Mutant Ninjas Turtles, Archie and many more!Along with these costuming groups joining us: The Justice League of Arizona, The Arizona Avengers, The 501st Legion, AzTardis(Doctor Who group), My Little Pony club: United Bronies of Tucson, and JUST ADDED AZ Ghostbusters!ALSO crafting theme this year is "May the 4th be with you" with a slew of easy-to-do Star War crafts for children of all ages. With anything fromPrincess Leia yarn buns to Lightsaber popcicle koozies. When: 10am-7pm Where: Heroes and Villains Comic Book store 4533 East Broadway Boulevard 85711 Cost:FREE
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What: Free Comic Book and Community Food Bank Fundraiser- Local creators, coloring contests and silent acutions and raffles. When: 10am-5pm Where: Charlie's Comic Books - 5460 E. Speedway Cost:FREE
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What:Cinco de mayo Festival!LIVE Mariachi MUSIC (10am-11am) Free kids crafts and more in addition to our farmers and
artisans. We have local, pesticide-free and organic fruit and
vegetables, hand crafted furniture, quilts, jewelry, handmade soaps and
lotions, baked goods and much more. info. HERE Where:Rincon Valley Farmers & Artisans Market12500 E. Old Spanish Trail When:8am-1pm Cost:FREE
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What: 30th Anniversary of Catalina State Park Join us on May 4, 2013 to commemorate the founding of our magnificent park.All events HERE Activities include: guided hikes, live animal displays, and information booths from our partners and friends. There will also be speakers, kids activities, food trucks, cake, and an evening Star Night Party. FREE Day Use Entrance for this special event! When:9am all the way to 10pm with the Star Party Where:Contact the Park:(520) 628-5798
Catalina SP11570 N. Oracle Rd Cost:FREE
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What: 30th Anniversary of Catalina State Park Join us on May 4, 2013 to commemorate the founding of our magnificent park.All events HERE Activities include: guided hikes, live animal displays, and information booths from our partners and friends. There will also be speakers, kids activities, food trucks, cake, and an evening Star Night Party. FREE Day Use Entrance for this special event! When:9am all the way to 10pm with the Star Party Where:Contact the Park:(520) 628-5798
Catalina SP11570 N. Oracle Rd Cost:FREE
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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:9-10am Where: Martha Cooper Library Cost:FREE
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What:Science Saturday Each month we will focus on a different scientific topic for fun activities and presenters.Presented by Colossal Cave Mountain Park.
Learn about some of
the more common and interesting reptiles in Southern Arizona, and how
they are often misunderstood. Live animals will be present. When:11am WHere: Murphy Wilmot Library Cost:FREE
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What:Science Saturdays! This is a fun, interactive science-oriented program for all ages. With a different topic every month, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.Come join the fun! For more information call Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library @ 520-594-5200Messy Science! Let's get our hands dirty with this exciting program about messy science. Experiments may include making slime, launching seltzer rockets, erupting mini volcanoes and more! Students will formulate their own hypothesis, test it and get results by doing. Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before event.When:11am-12noon Where: Wheeler Taft Library Cost:FREE
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What:Science Saturdays! This is a fun, interactive science-oriented program for all ages. With a different topic every month, you’re sure to find something you’ll love.Come join the fun! For more information call Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library @ 520-594-5200Messy Science! Let's get our hands dirty with this exciting program about messy science. Experiments may include making slime, launching seltzer rockets, erupting mini volcanoes and more! Students will formulate their own hypothesis, test it and get results by doing. Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before event.When:11am-12noon Where: Wheeler Taft Library Cost:FREE
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What:UofA WALK - Meet Clifford!
Activities include storytime with a craft. Parking is free in the
Second Street Garage at the corner of Second St. and Mountain Avenue.When:Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 am-12:00 pm OR 2:00 pm-4:00 pmWhere: University of Arizona Main Bookstore in the Student Union. Cost:FREE!
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What: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Special StorytimeJoin us for a special Dr. Seuss Storytime featuring the title Oh, the Places You'll Go!, perfect for all the graduates of all ages.When: Saturday May 04, 2013 11:00 AM
Where: Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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What:10th Anniversary: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Join us for a celebration of Mo Willems' books, featuring Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, along with other favorites.When: Saturday May 04, 2013 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Cost:FREE
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What: Oh, the Places You'll Go! Special StorytimeJoin us for a special Dr. Seuss Storytime featuring the title Oh, the Places You'll Go!, perfect for all the graduates of all ages.When: Saturday May 04, 2013 11:00 AM
Where: Barnes and Noble Eastside 5130 E. Broadway Cost:FREE
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What:10th Anniversary: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!Join us for a celebration of Mo Willems' books, featuring Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, along with other favorites.When: Saturday May 04, 2013 11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Westside Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. Cost:FREE
What: Annual Tucson Blue Ribbon Event seeks to honor the children in foster care, the families who love them and to promote the need for more foster and adoptive families. It is a FREE family fun event with great food, entertainment, jumping castles, face painting, cotton candy, guest speakers and a special (present to win) raffle. We will also release a balloon for each foster child in Pima County.Where:Thoroughbred Nissan5163 E. 22nd St.When:4-7pm Cost:FREE
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What:Family Bookworm Club Storytime
At each meeting, young visitors will enjoy books read aloud in the
Children’s Discovery Garden (or an indoor location in case of inclement
weather) as well as a related hands-on activity or craft. Becoming an
official Book Worm is easy — just join us at a meeting and you’re in.
Fun for the whole family. Info below.When:10-11am Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way Cost:Free with Gardens Admission.
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What:Come Discover the EPIC World Right in Your Own Back Yard! Build an herb planter and use stickers featuring "EPIC" and Team ENERGY STAR! Check out "EPIC", only in theaters, starting May 24th, from Twentieth Century Fox. Enjoy an "EPIC" and Team ENERGY STAR activity sheet with loads of fun things to do. Kids will learn to build their very own planter box while learning tool safety • Have fun, make friends and gain a sense of achievement and work ethic When:9am-12noon Where:Home Depot Locations Cost:FREE
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What: Lego Club-Do you Lego? Kids of all ages are invited to join. Children under 6 please have an adult come with you. The library will supply the LegosWhen 10-11:30amWhere: Kirk-Bear Canyon Library Cost: FREE
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What:Cinco de mayo at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse-Trail Dust Town this Saturday and Sunday evening for our Cinco de Mayo Celebration! We'll have great food and drink specials, outside food at the snack shack, and tequila tasting tables. Hang out for FREE entertainment from Los Changuitos Feos, Ballet Folklorico Tapatio, Genaro Moreno, Loop Rawlins, Wild West Stunt Shows, and pinata parties with free rides for the kids! When:4:30-10pm Where: Cost:FREE
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What:Cinco de mayo at Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse-Trail Dust Town this Saturday and Sunday evening for our Cinco de Mayo Celebration! We'll have great food and drink specials, outside food at the snack shack, and tequila tasting tables. Hang out for FREE entertainment from Los Changuitos Feos, Ballet Folklorico Tapatio, Genaro Moreno, Loop Rawlins, Wild West Stunt Shows, and pinata parties with free rides for the kids! When:4:30-10pm Where: Cost:FREE
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What:Pima Air Museum Kids program Make and Take Airplane Model.
We have yet to make it ton one of these but with three generations of
pilots I think my son should go. We go to the museum every time is
uncle or Grandpa come to visit just never one of these programs-we want
to go:)When:1pm-2:30pmWhere:Pima Air and Space Museum 6000 East Valencia Road Cost:Free with admission cost go HERE for more info.
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What: May the fourth be with you CRAFT! To celebrate our love of the classic series, we are making light sabers! Create your own unique light saber (made out of a swimming pool noodle) and challenge your friends to an epic battle! When:1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: May the fourth be with you CRAFT! To celebrate our love of the classic series, we are making light sabers! Create your own unique light saber (made out of a swimming pool noodle) and challenge your friends to an epic battle! When:1-2pm Where: Bookmans Ina Cost:FREE
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What: Dungeons & Dragons Club Everyone is welcome to attend the D & D group at Woods Library. We will be doing version four and using a paper grid. No experience necessary to join When:1-2pm Where: Woods memorial Library Cost:FREE
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What:KIDS CLUB: "Thanks for Helping Me Grow" Clay PotLet your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. When: Sessions starting every half hour from 10AM - 11:30AM. See a store associate to join the fun!Where: Michaels Check your location Cost: $2
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What:Teen Time Join us every Saturday for teen-centered activities - games, snacks, art, manga, computers, and more. Game Day! What'll it be? Wii, PS3,puzzles, Zombie Dice, Banana Grams? Something tried and true or something new? Bring a friend, find a friend, and join us for games and snacks.When:2-4pm Where: Valencia Library Cost:FREE
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What: TeenZone Movie & Popcorn Teens, come to the TeenZone and relax in the comfy loungers for the featured movie. To make it complete popcorn will be provided.When:2:30-4:30pm Where: oro Valley Library Cost:FREE
May the 4th Be With You Star Wars PartyBring the whole family early and enjoy a free photo booth, costume & trivia contests, spelling bee, clone wars on the big screen and themed food and drink. Hosted by Max Cannon.STAR WARS FAMILY PARTY --50lbs of Candy in The largest Death Star Pinata--Jedi-training--Trivia contest--Costume contest--Movies, craft tables, vendors, food and music all day throughout.
What:Tucson Symphony Orchestra Young Composers Join the 2012 participants in their public reading sessions by the Tucson Symphony Chamber Orchestra and TSO String Quintet “I know of no other educational program in America quite like the Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Young Composers Project. It is remarkable enough that students are afforded an opportunity to hear their first works brought to life by a professional orchestra. Even more impressive is the fact that the TSO nurtures the young composers with lessons in orchestration, form, and notation throughout the school year.” —Dan Coleman, TSO Composer in Residence When:2pm AND 7pm Where:Catalina Foothills High School Cost: $5
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What: Science Safari Night - Do some science experiments while visiting the museum When: 5-7pm Where: International Wildlife Musuem Cost: Included with price of admission
What: Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog The diabolical Dr. Horrible is on the brink of joining The Evil League of Evil, as long as that do-gooder Captain Hammer doesn’t show up, and that cute girl at the Laundromat comes back… Enjoy a night of music and adventure under the stars.Come stroll through the evening sparkle of the Fairy Lights as you explore winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens of Valley of the Moon. Food and snacks will be available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a friend.When:Show starts Saturday, May 4th at 7:30PM, gates open at 7:00PM. Where: 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd. Visit www.valleymoon.info for more information, Find us on Facebook, or call 520-323-1331.Cost: $5 Donation, Kids 12 and under are Free.
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What: BICAS Crafternoons- Using bicycle parts and an old photographic process, make really cool images you develop in the sun! When:12-3pm Where: Bicas Underground Art 44 West 6th Street Cost: $15
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What: Dillard's Sale Extra 30% off already reduced items When: All day Where: Dillard's Locations
_________________What: The Princess Bride- see the orginal film on the big screen at the beautiful Fox Theatre When: 7:30pm and 2pm on Sunday Where: Teh Fox 17 w. Congress Cost: $5-7 general admission
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What: Salsa y Salsa- Fiesta with a salsa recipe contest between South Tucson Police and Fire Departments followed by salsa dancing! When: 10am-2pm Where: The Graden Kitchen- 2205 S, 4th Ave. Cost:FREE
What: Rodders Day Car Show Photo with a Monster Truck for kids! More info 664-7977 When: 9am-3pm Where: Casin del Sol Valencia Rd. Cost:FREE for car show
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What:Sabino Canyon Star Party-Learn about Astronomy and see the wonders of the night sky telescopes. This is put on by Mt. Lemmon Sky Center and UA Science!When:5:30-9:30pm Where:Sabino Canyon Park- N. Sabino Canyon Road Cost:FREE ($5 parking fee, $20 for annual pass @ self pay)
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