Tucson Happenings, Tucson Family Events, Saturday, June 1, 2013 ~ 35+ Events!

What: Sunrise Kids Drumming Lots of Drums Lots of Fun Fun Rhythm and Music Activities. Kids work together, leaders created. (electronic drumsticks, boom-whackers, Octaband, Lummi sticks, drums, and wacky noises) Inclusive for children of ALL ABILITIES When: 9-10:30 Where: Casas Adobes UCC Church 6801 N. Oracle Cost: $5
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What: Lawn Mower Pencil Holder Project

• Receive a KIDS GO FREE ticket offer to any Merlin Entertainments Group US Attraction (LEGOLAND Theme Parks, LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquariums)
• Visit www.merlindeals.com/thehomedepot to book your tickets starting on June 1.
• Enter the "Building Dreams Sweepstakes" starting on June 1st to win a trip for 4 to LEGOLAND Florida or LEGOLAND California plus a $100 Home Depot Gift card or 4 tickets to your choice of one of 13 Merlin Entertainments US Attractions plus a $50 Home Depot Gift Card by visiting www.BuildingDreamsSweeps.com

 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: Summer Train Show Buy sell and trade trains, tables and everything that goes along with this hobby!  $6 kids 13 and under free with paid adult other info and discounts here: www.gpdtoytrainmusuem.com  When:9am-3pm Where: Tucson Expo Center 3750 E. Irvington Road at Palo Verde Cost: $6
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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 Where: Martha Cooper Library Cost:FREE
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What: University of Arizona Libraries Sale Most books $1- $1 Music, foreign language cd, musical scores etc. Cash or checks only 609-6471 for more info When:9:304pm Where:University of Arizona Library Sale 301 N Cherry Ave. Cost:FREE to browse
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What:  Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Bat Research Learn about the natural history of bats and the important roles they play in nature. Take on the role of a bat biologist through a research simulation activity. Children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.When:9:30-12 Where: Agua Caliente Park Cost:FREE

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What:Epic Sensory Friendly Film  First 50 guests on the autism spectrum and those in their party can pickup FREE tickets at the Autism Society Greater Tucson table in the front of the theater The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums dedicated to the program have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members are invited to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing! When: - 10 AM Where: AMC Theatres Foothills Mall 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:  Mr. Nature's Music Garden is HERE and waiting for you !! Join us for song, dance and FUN !! It's the first Saturday of each month at 10am and it's FREE. For more Mr. Nature info go to mrnaturesmusicgarden.com . Where: Bookmans Speedway
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What: Musical Instrument Petting Zoo: The Civic Orchestra of Tucson presents its Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. We've got winds, strings, and percussion that anyone can play. Try them all and find your favorite orchestral instrument. Musicians will be on hand to help you get a nice sound out of each instrument. It's joyful noise for all ages; and yes, we've seen toddler play tombones! When:10am Where: Oro Valley Council Chambers are located at 11000 N. La Canada Dr., Oro Valley Cost:FREE
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What:KIDS CLUB:KIDS CLUB: National Drawing Day Let 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: Dinosaur Tea Party Storytime Join us for fun with dinosaurs as we feature Tea Rex and How Do Dinosaurs Eat Their Food? Stay and create a special treat following the stories When:  11:00 AM Where: Barnes and Noble Foothills Mall, 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd Cost:FREE
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What:  Reptiles of Southern Arizona 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. All ages. Limited to 60 attendees.When:11-12 Where: Miller Golf Links Library 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: 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:UofA WALK - Meet Olivia! Whether she's taming a lion or building a sandcastle as tall as a skyscraper, Olivia's boundless imagination is an inspiration to all! She will be visiting UA BookStores to share some stores and make some crafts! Parking is free in the Second Street Garage at the corner of Second St. and Mountain Avenue.When:Saturday,  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:  Zoo to You! Experience the wonder of the animal kingdom with live ambassadors from Reid Park Zoo. Discover what makes each animal special and how it survives in the wild. You may even have the opportunity to touch! Program animals will be determined on health and handling records, but will include several of the following: bearded dragon, savanna monitor lizard, ball python, corn snake, trans-pecos rat snake, Australian blue-tongued skink, tortoise, hedgehog, guinea pig, rabbit or chicken. Space is limited. Tickets will be available 1 hour before event.When:2-3pm Where:  Wheeler Taft Abbett, Sr. Branch Library @ 520-594-5200 Cost:FREE
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What: Magic Workshop Presented by Michael Steel. After enjoying a 10-minute magic show, students will learn basic concepts of performing magic and several easy-to-learn, yet amazing, magic tricks. After learning the tricks it will be time to practice. Students will also take home instructions for practicing at home. When:2-3pm Where: Southwest Library Cost:FREE
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What: Children Write Poetry Presented by Norah Booth. Introduce children to the fun of poetry in this highly interactive class. Fosters student imagination and teamwork in the creation of individual and collaborative works of poetry. When:2-3pm Where: Main Library Cost:FREE
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What: Your Garden’s Best Friends Ladybugs, praying mantis and green lacewing, oh my. Come experience the insects that help grow our food and protect our gardens. Join us for a ladybug release! When:2-3pm Where: Main Library Cost:FREE
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What: Green Recital! With this show we are committed to reducing our use of materials and costs for our families, reusing what we can where we can and recycling whenever possible (that includes using recycled items) But we promise the talent, enthusiasm, and love for the performing arts! When:3-6pm Where: Berger Performing Arts Center Cost: $15; $11 children under 12 and seniors
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What:Creative Juice One Year Anniversary  Join us and help us celebrate our 1st year Free wine tasting! Help us choose new wines to add to our list! The first 50 people will get to paint a wine glass for free! ( regular price will be $5/glass)Prizes every half hour! ( must be present to win) Music, munchies, and fun! Some of the other La Plaza Shoppes will be helping us celebrate too and staying open a little later! When: 5-8pm Where:Creative Juice 6530 E Tanque Verde Road, Suite 160 Cost:FREE unless painting the wine glass $5
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What:Musicmania  Summer is finally here - are you ready to rock? Join the fun at MusicMania!!, an outdoors festival for all music lovers. Unleash your inner Mozart (or Hendrix) at our Instrument Testing Studio. Create musical art with Makey-Makeys. Feel the beat of Kindred's steel drums. Savor snacks from Eegee’s. Go home with awesome music giveaways. And don’t miss an amazing performance from rap-teacher-hero MegaRan, the only artist to be sponsored by Capcom. When:6-8pm Where:Wheeler Taft Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr. Cost:FREE

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What: Summer Jam will feature free games and an inflatable for the kids, music, performances, face painting, balloon figures, and a raffle for some great prizes. We have also invited a local radio station and food trucks with yummy cuisine (for purchase). It is a great way to kick off summer, and for students looking for a high school, we welcome them to come take a tour and learn more about our college-prep charter high school. When:4-8pm Where:the Western Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) High School.
Address: 1300 S. Belvedere Ave, Tucson AZ 85711 (off 22nd between Swan and Columbus) Cost:FREE
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What: Diamonds of the Desert - The Museum celebrates its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary by unveiling a new exhibition featuring the Sonoran Desert’s gems – seven species of rattlesnakes uniquely displayed! Scheduled activities: 6 & 8 pm Live and (sort of) on the Loose; 6 & 8 pm Native American Flute Circle. When:6-9pm Where: Desert Musuem 2021 N. Kinney RoadCost:$12; $4 kids 4-12; free kids 3 and under
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What:TMC Meet Me Downtown  The Free Children’s Mile we want every child in Tucson to walk or run a mile with Mayor Rothschild. Everyone is free—so bring your family and do a mile with the kids! FREE FOR KIDS 12 and UNDER All children 12 and under receive a free Ben's Bells Kindness Coin!Check out the website at www.azroadrunners.org for registration and event details! When:6:30 PM—Where: Tucson Children's Museum
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What:AZ Symphonic Winds  Music in the Park at the Laszlo Veres Amphitheater in Udall Park. Under the direction of Laszlo Veres, Southern Arizona’s premier community concert band continues an old American tradition with four different free evening concerts over four weeks. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the show.When:7-10pm Where:Udall Park 7200 E. Tanque Verde RoadCost:FREE

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What: Dive-In Movies. "Happy Feet 2" Moviegoers are welcome to bring noodles and inner tubes.When:  7:45 p.m.Where: Marana Pool 13250 N. Lon Adams Road. Cost:FREE
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What:Fairy Lights Explore a world of magic and be dazzled by the Fairy Lights of historic Valley of the Moon. Come stroll through the evening sparkle of the Fairy Lights as you explore winding paths, magic statues and enchanted gardens Also, come and enjoy a free sample of the new game , Reign of Wyre, where you create your own creature to battle against your opponent. It is all about being creative, thinking strategically, and making your creature your own. https://www.facebook.com/mystic.twisticWhen: 7:00PM till 8:30PM. Where: Valley of the Moon 2544 East Allen Rd. north of Prince Rd. and east of Tucson Blvd.Cost:Free admission, but donations are gratefully accepted
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What:Raymonda Ballet -Come and see the adventure between fantasy, reality, and who wins the hand of Raymonda. When 7pm Where: Vail Theatre of the Arts 10701 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way. Cost:Reserved Ticket Pricing: Orchestra seating $14.00 per adult, $12.00 for seniors and children
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What: Arizona Smith and the Relic of Doom - Gaslight farce and fun!  When: 6pm and 8:30pm Where: Gaslight Theatre 7010 E. Broadway Cost: $18.50 for adults and only $8.50 12 and under. 
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