40 Weekend Events in Tucson {Saturday, August 20}

40 Weekend Events in Tucson 
{Saturday, August 20}

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1.Enter to win tickets to the upcoming Night Wings event at Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson INFO HERE

2. FREE Movies at Cinemark locations TODAY All INFO HERE

3. GET FREE French Toast for breakfast at Kneaders INFO HERE

4. Enter to win tickets for Gaslight Music Hall Beach Blanket Be-Bop HERE

5.Get 60 Pounds of produce for only $10 INFO HERE

POWOW Produce on Wheels Without Waste 60 Pounds for $10 {Arizona Locations}

POWOW Produce on Wheels Without Waste 60 Pounds for $10 {Arizona Locations}

Saturday morning August 20th, from 6:00am - 9:00am. The original $10 for 60 lbs. of fresh nutritional produce program.

***REMEMBER IT'S SUMMER TIME*** We do not rescue the amount of varieties in the summer that come thru fall and winter and cannot guarantee all variety of produce will be available at each host site distribution location.

* Bell Pepper (Red and Green)
* Eggplant
* Pepper (Sweet Mini)
* Tomatoes (Cherry)
* Tomatoes (Round)
* Watermelons

METRO PHOENIX AND NORTHWEST ARIZONA SERVICE AREA

• Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley (@ Compadre Branch) – 300 E. Chandler Blvd., Chandler 85225

• C.J. Jorgensen Elementary School – 1701 W. Roeser Rd., Phoenix 85041

• Gospel Missions International (@ Phoenix Impact Center)

• Glendale/Peoria Family YMCA – 14711 N. 59th Ave.,
Glendale 85306

METRO TUCSON AND SOUTHERN ARIZONA SERVICE AREA

• Sierra Vista United Methodist Church – 3225 St. Andrews Dr., Sierra Vista 85650

• Southeast Arizona Behavioral Health Services – 611 W. Union St., Benson 85650

• Copper Creek Cookies (So. of Ina Rd. and Oldfather Rd.) – 4239 W. Ina Rd., Suite #121, Tucson 85741

Friday in Tucson {August 19, 2016}

Friday in Tucson
{August 19, 2016}

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1. Enter to win tickets for Gaslight Music Hall Beach Blanket Be-Bop HERE

2. FREE French Toast at Kneaders Grand Opening INFO HERE

3.Enter to win tickets to Pima Air Museum Tucson at Night INFO HERE

Kneaders Tucson Free French Toast {This Weekend!}

Kneaders Tucson Free French Toast
{This Weekend!}

Photo from Kneaders

As many of you may have seen, there is a new Kneaders Bakery and Cafe opening TODAY in Tucson- located at 3570 N. Craycroft Road at River and Craycroft near Q

We went to a media event yesterday and it was fun and yummy! I got to practice making my own pastries with Chef Kate and I had to rep AZ and Arizona Families of course!

Th kids meals and caramel apples didn't disappoint- love that the grapes are there with the sugar cookie and GIANT apple -wink ;)

There is an awesome FREE French Toast offer for the first 100 people from 8-11AM on Friday (8/19) TODAY and Saturday  (8/20) TOMORROW. Just be there and be hungry :)

Let me know if you go!

Pima Air Museum Tucson at Night {A Giveaway}

Pima Air Museum Tucson at Night

 {A Giveaway}

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There is one more evening  to enjoy Pima Air Museum Tucson at night during the “Night Wings” program on Saturday, August 27, 2016, from 5-9pm. Enter to win passes below!

We went during the last event and we loved all the nose art- actually some full body art. These are located outside behind the space building- try to catch them before the sun goes down for some fun pics and the kids enjoyed exploring all the designs and looking inside.

Loving the clouds and light at dusk during our visit!

Inside the main hangar, there are so many different activities for the family yo enjoy including a scavenger hunt! During the previous visit they offered a hands-on cockpit visit!

 The kids made paper airplanes and then of course mine had to see who would win in a fly-off!

 Don't miss the Space Hangar- this was actually probable my son's favorite room and activities- lots of hands on!

Enter to win 2 passes CLICK HERE and KIDS 12 and under are FREE

Discounted evening admission of $10 starts at 4:00pm, with kids 12 and under FREE. Great food—burgers, salads, pizza and ice cream—will be for sale in The Fight Grill. 

Things to Do for Families in Tucson {August 18, 2016}

Things to do for families in Tucson
{August 18, 2016}

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1. Enter to win tickets for Gaslight Music Hall Beach Blanket Be-Bop HERE

2. Register for the FREE LEGO Mini Build

3. Get a $1 Kids meal at Olive Garden with your kiddo INFO HERE

Things to Do in Tucson on Sunday {July 31, 2016}

Things to Do in Tucson on Sunday

 {July 31, 2016}

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There are some great and many free things to do in Tucson on Sunday, July 31, 2016. All of the events can be found on out comprehensive calendar ------>
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1. See Disney Pixar's Ratatouille at the Beautiful Fox Theatre Kids 12 and under are FREE INFO HERE 

2. If you didn't make it to the Children's Museum Tucson the on Saturday the $3 admission continues today on Sunday INFO HERE

3. Check out Sabino Canyon with the rain we have been having and the little bit cooler weather it should be great. Also, look into booking an evening tram tour (when the Monsoons die down) INFO HERE 

4. Get a pizza at Humble Pie and kids eat free on Sunday  and see all the KIDS EAT FREE page INFO HERE

5. The Harry Potter events continue with a fabulous one at local Antigone Books on 4th Ave INFO HERE

Things to do in Tucson {Weekend Edition July 30, 2016}

Things to Do in Tucson 

{Weekend Edition July 30, 2016}

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Are you looking for events and things to do in Tucson with your families this weekend? Saturday has   activities listed and MANY are FREE------>CLICK HERE for the Full Calendar 

1. Harry Potter fans? See all the release parties in Tucson 

INFO HERE

2. Head down to Apple Annie's Orchard in Willcox, AZ for fresh peaches and a country fair this weekend PLUS enter to win 1 of 2 $20 gift certificates HERE

3. $3 Admission all weekend for everyone at Childrens Museum Tucson
 INFO HERE

4. Head out in the AM and get 60 pounds of produce for $10 two different programs POWOW and MOM - MANY locations

 INFO HERE

5. See a fabulous and free car show at Little Anthony's Diner- we love to head out there for a bite to eat or to catch the Gaslight Theatre show on the same nights as they fun shows INFO on Gaslight Show HERE

Tucson Children's Museum Discount {$3 Admission All Weekend Long}

Tucson Children's Museum Discount 
{$3 Admission All Weekend Long}

The Tucson Children's Museum located at 200 S. 6th Ave. is offering $3 admission for everyone all weekend long!First off on Saturday, July 30th join them as they celebrate  30 years of play-based learning. Come jam with Mr. Nature from 10:30-1:30, then stick around for FREE ice cream during our Ice Cream Social at 2 pm! They will  also have super fun crafts and activities throughout the day and Family Brain Boost at 1 pm.

Admission is valid for all day 10am-5pm for the $3 price per person kids and adults

Sunday July 31 - STEAM
-The Schoolhouse of Rock! 10 am – 2 pm
Interaction and demos with electric Rock Band instruments, amplifiers and microphones.
-Tucson Botanical Gardens 1pm – 4 pm
Learn all about the Tucson Botanical Gardens and make your own fun craft to take home. 

$3 admission all day for kids and adults again on Sunday for all the fun listed above

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tucson Events {Things to Do In Tucson}

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tucson Events {Things to Do In Tucson}

SATURDAY

WHAT:Countdown to Midnight Party leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two, a special rehearsal edition script book, which goes on sale 7/31 at midnight. The party will feature a special Muggle Wall where customers can share their favorite memories of Harry Potter as well as amazing giveaways and fun activities! 

Customers can also enter the Harry Potter Limited Edition Cover Prints Sweepstakes for a chance to win a set of 7 Harry Potter Limited Edition Cover Prints, available exclusively at B&N. Ask a bookseller for complete details and Official Rules.

WHEN:Saturday July 30, 2016 8:00 PM 

WHERE:Barnes & Noble (Eastside) 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166 OR Barnes & Noble (Westside) 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. 742-6402

COST:FREE

Photo credit: Mostly Books Facebook Page

WHAT: Midnight Release Harry Potter Party You have until 6 PM on Saturday, July 30th to pre-order you copy of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and get a FREE Harry Potter coloring book. All other purchases of the new book during the party will be first come.Harry Potter themed activities throughout the evening as well as sales on all our Harry Potter items/Tasty snacks such as, Gryffindor Red Velvet Cupcakes, Slytherin Snake gummies, Hufflepuff Cheese Puffs, and Ravensclaw Nest (a yummy chocolate bark) and more/At midnight you get your copy of the book

WHEN: Party starts 10:30pm Saturday, July 30, 2016

WHERE:Mostly Books 6208 E. Speedway at Wilmot 571-0110

COST: FREE

WHAT: Attend the Midnight Release for 20% off the book!

We will be re-opening at 11:45PM Saturday night for the Midnight Release. Books will go on sale at the stroke of midnight. You'll get to enter our raffle for Trivial Pursuit: The World of Harry Potter or instead get free Honeydukes sweets.Psssst! A little owl told me that muggles who make it to the midnight Potter pickup in wizardly costume this Saturday might get special prizes...

WHEN:Saturday, July 30th, 11:45PM

WHERE:Antigone Books 42 N. 4th Ave

COST:FREE 

WHAT: Harry Potter Midnight PartyCelebrate the release of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II" and join us for an evening of magical fun from 10pm-midnight. Wear your finest wizarding wardrobe for a chance to enter our Harry Potter costume contest, help us wish Harry a very happy birthday, and participate in different Hogwarts-inspired activities. Don't forget to pre-order your copy of the book to save 40%.  

WHEN:10pm-12midnight

WHERE:UA Bookstores 1209 E. University Blvd.

COST:FREE

SUNDAY:

WHAT:Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebration If you missed our midnight party, or if you read the book and now want to talk about it, join us all day for events and activities as we celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. 

WHEN: Sunday July 31, 2016 10:00 AM

WHERE:Barnes & Noble (Eastside) 5130 E. Broadway Blvd. 512-1166 OR Barnes & Noble (Westside) 7325 N. LaCholla Blvd. 742-6402http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061794158-0

COST:FREE

Photo from Antigone Books Website

WHAT: Harry Potter Party Attend the party for 20% off the book! The celebration's only just begun! Join us Sunday afternoon for lots of Wizarding fun and magical prizes.Feast in the Great Hall on Dumbledore's Lemon Sherbet Slush, Licorice Wands,Drooble's Best Blowing Gum, Fudge Flies,Chocolate Snitches and more!We'll be having a costume contest at 2:30PM.Dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character and enter to win a $20 gift certificate.Head over to the Kids' Common Room for little ones and First Years, where there will be special coloring and activity sheets. You can also make your own moving portraits. Take your O.W.L. (Ordinary Wizarding Levels) or N.E.W.T. (Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test). The two top students will each win a $15 gift certificate.  Join your House's team on the Quidditch Pitchwhere you'll be able to win more prizes. Still getting ready for Hogwarts? Stop byFlourish and Blotts or Eeylops Owl Emporium in Diagon Alley to fulfill all your Wizarding needs. 

WHEN:Sunday, July 31st, 1PM - 3PM 

WHERE:Antigone Books 42 N. 4th Ave

COST:FREE